My partner and I stayed at Lotte's with our cocker spaniel for 10 nights in July. The flat was bright, clean and comfortable with a pretty outlook, lovely big bed and well-equipped kitchen. We felt at home immediately.

The nearby supermarket had a great deli section which was good for simple meals (too hot to cook!). Lots of local shops and bars to explore. The neighbourhood was good and felt very safe, even for after-dark walkies.

Our dog enjoyed the 2 local parks (though think the rabbits were keen to see her leave). We enjoyed the walk from the flat through Rembrandtpark (lovely ponds and bridges) into the centre via Vondelpark (30/40 minute stroll, pretty views all the way).

We used the Bos en Lomer park and ride which was very handy, only 15 min walk away and found the return tickets included in the price was all we needed each day as, once in the centre, we just wandered around until time to come home.

Although sadly we didn't meet Lotte, we had emailed quite a bit before we arrived; Lotte was great at answering questions and providing local info.

We'd definitely return and recommend both the flat and bringing a dog to Amsterdam (we weren't turned away from any shops or bars, though admittedly it was summer so we could sit outside and the weather was dry).

We all had a great 10 days.