Rik was great to rent from as very friendly. Met us when we arrived and also came to see us before we left. The apartment was within walking distance to main areas (30 min to Dam Square). Public transportation near by if didnt want the walk. Cats were friendly, but the kitty litter box in the outside area filled up fast with 2 cats. I feel a bit more communication about the pets would have been good (ie there is a hamster also) and also feel a bit more cleaning of the apartment before we arrived would have been nice. Limited cooking utensils if planning on doing many meals in the apartment. Gas oven and stove. OVERALL good experience. AWESOME playground down the street which my 11 and 8 year old loved! (zip line!). If you want the feeling of living in an Amsterdam family apartment, this is a good place.