It was so helpful to be able to leave my bags several hours earlier than the check-in time, and to return later at leisure. Ferry's enthusiastic welcome was lovely, and helped me feel immediately at home.
As an 'oldie', with painful arthritis it was so good to have found accommodation without steps, and yet well situated for moving around the city I have always loved. The accommodation is quiet, and away from the often hectic noise and bustle of the centre of the city. It is however, just a few minutes walk from Haarlemmerplein, with a regular bus service to and from Centraal Station. A tram service leading to and from Leidseplein and Museumplein is just a very short walk further. Haarlemerstraat leading east from the square is an attractive street with many good local shops offering an excellent range of delicious supplies, helpful pharmacy, galleries, cafes, bars etc.
The beautiful Westerpark with its lakes, many herons and water-birds, as well as the galleries and cafes etc at Westergas is just a few minutes walk around the corner from the accommodation. It was so nice to explore this attractive area of the city from my convenient local base!