Ellen was a great host, charming and amenable, she went out of her way to make our stay a pleasant one. She was available on the phone to help when our GPS had problems finding the address and there to greet us on arrival. After she showed around the flat , explained how the public transport system works and providing us with chipkaarts she drove us around the area a bit to get the lay of the land, giving us an impromptu tour of the northern docks area, explaining the various ferry service before depositing us at the free ferry to Centraal Station.

Ellen's place is in a quiet residential neighbourhood, mostly cute dutch houses; perfect if you're driving as we were, as there is good, safe and free parking right across the road; and even if you're not, the bus stops 50 metres from Ellen's front door and has you into Centraal Station in 25 mins or so.

The accommodation itself was above expectations, I think Ellen is being modest in her description. Private, bright, spacious and well equipped with a particularly comfortable bed.

We would most definitely stay here again.