I booked Serge's house as a place to gather with 4 old friends for a reunion. We had all spent time together in Amsterdam as 18 year-olds and now as responsible mothers turning 50 living different lives in different countries we wanted to celebrate in our favorite city. Serge was a thoughtful and welcoming host. He left us a bottle of prosecco chilling in the fridge to celebrate our reunion, flowers, fresh fruit and tasty Dutch treats along with books and maps. He sent the detailed house info early so that I could distribute it to our group. He even very kindly picked me up from the airport, which I didn't expect but which I really appreciated as I was traveling alone from the US and I was jet-lagged. Serge & Johanna's family house was perfect for us and we had a wonderful time. The ambience and layout of the house was very conducive to time spent talking, cooking together and catching up. The kitchen is well equipped, with high-quality appliances and the house is elegant and comfortable with plenty of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. The house has 4 floors (with the typical steep dutch steps), each with a nice bathroom. Then there's a solarium and outdoor space on the roof. The neighborhood is very close to the center without being loud and there are shops and cafes within close walking distance. If I could give the experience 6 stars, I would, and next time I go to Amsterdam with family/ friends, I will ask to book again. Thanks Serge, Johanna & family!