Our lovely apartment was just as described with some pleasant surprises. First of all, our host met us at the check in time and went over the use of appliances and other details of the unit. She invited us to use any of the condiments in the apartment, items like sugar, tea, instant coffee, and spices. There was a welcoming bottle of wine on the table for us. The large living room windows give one a beautiful view of the canal and neighborhood. It's a quiet neighborhood compared to the bustling shop area just a few blocks away. Even though the building houses other apartments, it was still very quiet; we never heard the other occupants. Two grocery stores are within a few blocks. The employees at Albert Heijn were able to translate labels for us and direct us to products we needed. The proximity of the apartment's location to the tram is also a great plus. We had a delightful, activity-packed stay and appreciated the hosts' helpful notes and written directions. I would recommend this unit to anyone who visits this city of museums!