We arrived at Martine's house last Sunday August 5th. and suddenly we realized we were exactly in the place we want to be. The host welcomed us with some local beers, snacks and waffles, then we took our time to visit the entire house because it's really big and amazing. Everything was perfect, even the two cats that stayed with us all the time we were inside the house. The house is in a very quite residential district, in the countryside, but not far from the heart of the city. Not more than 1 month ago, a new line of the underground has been opened, so with only 10 mins walk you can get at the NoorderPark station, and then in three minutes you are at Centraal Station and from there you can go wherever you want.
Nearby the house there is a big food market with all you need if you want to cook at home. At only 3 mins. walking there is a very good bakery but only working in the morning. So, we definitely suggest to go to Martine's house.