The Welcome that Rutger gave us upon arrival which was a little early thank goodness it was a very long flight from Aust.

The apartment is special as it has 2 levels plus a roof top which makes it more a house than an apartment, most which just are little boxes which I find confining.

The apartment is old full of Character and charm, which is missing in a lot of the newer buildings.

The neighborhood is quiet and very clean, the people we passed in the street were welcoming and friendly. The view of the canal is great and you will see lots of boat activity on the canal as well. Shops, supermarket, cafe's and restaurants are plentiful and varied in cuisine styles, which offers the choice of eating in or out with confidence of finding something you like.

Rutger came and changed the bedding, towels and the flowers half way through the stay, and offered more information and help which I found to be a bonus and very welcome.

The listing well describes the place and the photos do it justice as well, what you see is what you get, it is a light bright spacious apartment in the heart of Amsterdam.

The #1 tram is the one you need and is about 400 meters away 4 stops called Rhijnvis Feithstraat and you are at the front of the Marriot Hotel 10 to 12 minuets and you are at Central Station.

The roof top is a great place to spend the last hour of the day watching the twilight with a Single Malt or Cider just chilling out.

Thank you Hannah and Rutger for sharing your apartment, We all loved it and felt quite at home.