Our initial meeting and key exchange with Har, our host, was seamless; he even carried my wife's bag up the steep narrow stairs to our room on the second floor. There was a bottle of wine waiting in the room for us where Har proceeded to explain his room procedures and answer all of our questions.

The neighborhood was delightful. Less than a city block from Vondel Park and a short walk to the museums and numerous superb and interesting restaurants, there was a trolly/train line in the busy street below. Some would say it was noisy with the trains, cars, cyclists and all but we found it delightful. Seated in our room, looking out the three large windows facing the street, it was like having a large flat-screen television view of life on an Amsterdam street.

The room was comfortable and full of light. We had an honest, western-style queen size bed and the ... well, it was very nice. We'd certainly stay there again and recommend it.