Joke and Gerard's place is a very cool, stylish space right on the canal. It's very beautiful and private, in a neighborhood that is very interesting, Amsterdam North. It's a little way away from the city center--you take a free 12-minute ferry ride to get there--but we considered that a plus as Amsterdam is very crowded and noisy. Joke and Gerard were extremely friendly and hospitable. Gerard picked us up from the ferry and brought us back so we didn't have to haul our suitcases around. He joked around a lot with us and we enjoyed his company.