If you want to live like a local in Amsterdam this place is in the best location! Close to all the touristy attractions, yet in a quiet and quaint neighbourhood. The terrace is probably the best part about the place. We enjoyed it up there a lot during our stay because the weather was very hot ( 30+ degrees) and that was the only reprieve.
The stairs in this place are not for the faint of heart. You can still manage carrying up big luggage, just expect a workout!
Also, there is a church that has bells that ring every hour, quarter after the hour, half hour and quarter to the hour. I found the sound of them very calming and relaxing, but my dad who was travelling with us ( a poor sleeper) did not like hearing them all the time and mostly during the night. Bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper.
Last, but not least...if you are homophobic or just don’t like big crowds, then don’t go to Amsterdam on the first weekend of August. Lol