The apartment is spacious and very well equipped. Debbie was excellent in communicating and extremely helpful in making sure that we had everything we needed during our stay. The apartment overlooks the Amstel river and it was pleasant gazing out the window at the daily life of river activity. Although there is a fairly main road between the apartment and the river, this was no problem and the bedroom at the rear was very quiet. The apartment also has a private rear balcony which would be great in hot weather.
Although a little way out of the centre, nearby transport by tram into the canal ring is fast, frequent, reliable and enjoyable. Going further south from the apartment, a trip down the Amstel by bike is well worthwhile (and if you can make it as far as Ouderkirk aan der Amstel by the river track, well done you - the effort is definitely rewarded by coffee at the beautiful village bakery). I would also recommend a short walk over the bridge to Cafe Hesp to sit out by the river and enjoy a beer.