We had a great time staying in this 5 star apartment in the cool De Pijp neighbourhood. Ester was very helpful in both helping us with an early arrival and our late departure. She took time to show us around the apartment and how everything works; she also provided some lego for our children and a spare child's bike, plus some very welcome snacks. The guidebooks and maps helped us make the most of our stay.

We spent the first day mooching around De Pijp and then further afield, but we felt really at home in the neighbourhood and returned for coffee and yoghurt at the local Yoghurt Barn. Second day we cycled to the Anne Frank museum (booked in advance to avoid queues). The cycling was a real highlight and we felt like locals thanks to the bikes provided with the apartment. We enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Bazar. Third day to the Rijksmuseum, and more mooching.

We were sad to say goodbye to the apartment which provided a very comfortable and welcoming haven from the windy weather. De Pijp is a fantastic neighbourhood with everything we needed on our doorstep.

Thank you so much to Ester and Mark for making us feel so welcome.