A terrific place to stay, with truly amazing hosts. The home is located in a charming neighborhood just north of Amsterdam Central, which is a nice contrast to the bustling city atomosphere. A small grocery store is just up the street from the home (Americans--the store is similar to Aldi). A steep flight of stairs leads up to the suite, which is located upstairs from the hosts residence. The suite is comfortable, functional, and very clean. Large windows on all four sides create a bright, airy space.
At this location, you are steps from the bus stop, and the public transportation in the Netherlands is really amazing. Prompt, extremely clean, econmical, and easy to get the hang of, despite all the long Dutch names! The hosts provide transportation cards (called OV chip cards) that you can load money on to take you on whatever journeys you have planned. These cards can be used for the trains, metro lines, busses, and trams, and transfers are good for an hour (I think--but you may want to double-check this before you travel).
But the best part of this suite are the hosts. They went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay in the Netherlands. They were kind, gracious, and accessible. Our trip literally would not have been the same without their hospitality. Thank you Ellen & Ron - we will always remember our stay with you with great fondness!