Due to unfortunate circumstances Marta could not be there but her friend Paula greeted us and was extremely helpful. The Room Upstairs is very nice although the third bed is a little short and not suitable for a tall person. The balcony door was broken during our stay so we did not get the benefit of sitting outside although we could use the lovely garden. Lidl just a few minutes walk away and a Albert Hein a little further. The NDSM area is only 5-10 minutes drive. If you're prepared for a 10 minute walk then free parking can be found and then hop on the free ferry to Central Station and you're in the heart of Amsterdam.