The apartment was perfect as was the location. Our hosts made us feel welcome and were helpful and friendly when we had any questions. We had a week there and went to a lot of neighborhoods. I think our neighborhood in De Pijp was ideal. Our apartment and street were quiet and peaceful but we only had to walk a few feet for a wonderful bakery to pick up croissants and other baked goods for our breakfast. Cafes, restaurants and little shops just feet away as well. We loved the museums and parks but the absolute highlight of our trip was the 3 hour boat ride with Mark, Ester's husband. It was the perfect way to see the whole city. Mark brought wonderful snacks and shared his knowledge of Amsterdam. I cannot think of anything they could have done to improve our stay!