Gerald's apartment is the perfect spot for a great Amsterdam vacation. It is just outside the city center and located near popular sites like Anne Frank House. It isn't more than a 10 or 15 min walk to the red light district, even less by bike. This allows you to experience the hustle and bustle of central Amsterdam while still being able to retire to a quiet neighborhood. Some really great outdoor cafe's and bar's within 1-2 mins walking from the apartment. By the end of my stay those were by far my favorite. One even has outdoor seating on a barge in the canal!