Rod and his home epitomize all the things I love about Airbnb. His flat really felt like a home away from home, being close enough to the city centre to make it easy to explore on foot/bike/tram, yet in the midst of residential inner urban amsterdam so you immediately feel like a local! The flat was a spacious and light filled haven to return home too. Rod was the quintessential host, going out of his way to make us comfortable and welcomed after a long delayed long haul flight. He gave us tips to great eclectic local hang outs - it really is the best neighborhood in Amsterdam! I can not recommend Rod and his wonderful home enough!