We stayed at de Pijp for a long weekend in early May, and enjoyed the Dutch spring. The neighbourhood was very lively, but our street was quiet, and we wake up listening bird song - very nice indeed. The apartment was nice and spacious, as described in the ad. Our dog enjoyed the nearby Sarphati park and made a lot of new friends, as did we. We did not meet Dorien, only her husband Jose Luis, and he was very kind and helpful.
Be aware that the stairs are very steep, and they were a challenge for the elderly family members we had with us.