We were welcomed and showed around my Muriel's neighbour who was very friendly and let us know we could contact her if we had any questions, and also informed us there were chocolates in the freezer for us (they didn't last long!).

This apartment is absolutely amazing - it's art deco with everything you could ever need in it (spices, baking, utensils, easily enough to cater for 12+) and there is so much space. It's also very clean and just very impressive. We were not expecting it at all! It was our first time using AirBNB and we would definitely do it again - it's so lovely to go to somewhere that feels like home because there is everything there that you would have at home. Most importantly, coffee and tea!

There are several supermarkets nearby, but we chose to go to Jumbo which is under the tram bridge and towards the Lloyd hotel. It's a huge supermarket, not expensive at all and very close. You could also go to Albert Heijin which is along the canal about 15 minutes walk away.

The only *warning* I'd give is that it is not near the centre of Amsterdam - it's one stop from Zebrugge coach station, which suited us because that was where we came into (and Muriel very kindly let us keep our suitcases at their home during the day on our last day to save us lugging them around Amsterdam), but it could be far out for some people. However, the tram stops right outside and will take you straight to the Rijksmuseum in 20 minutes for €2.90. We preferred to walk, which took around an hour and a half, and when we walked to Nemo it took around 30 minutes. They are both lovely walks, and we always did one or the other in the morning - they're a good way to get to know Amsterdam. I feel like getting public transport everywhere means you miss a lot.

We recommend Juice and Salad for lunch, right by the windmill brewery on the canal, about a 10 minute walk. Amazing juices, salads and sandwiches, and all so interesting as well - no boring BLTs there.