Just wanted to say thanks again for the cheerful and punctual greeting, maps and suggestions. Our week in this apartment was most comfortable and relaxing. The area is more peaceful than the apartments and houseboats we have rented in the Jordaan. Hans' hand written page of recommendations was very useful; maybe it should be made on computer into a little handbook guide to the area. Bella Storia was as delicious, entertaining and comfortable as his recommendation suggested it would be. Everything we needed was right there in the neighborhood, including Westerpark where we walked often, restaurants, little markets and grocery stores, tram lines (a two or three minute walk to the Van Limburg Stirum tram #5 stop), bicycle shops, laundry, bakery, a dentist, coffeshops and more. It is close enough to Centaal Station to walk if you are not too heavy with luggage. We arranged for a taxi on departure day with Staxi; the cab arrived as requested at 07:30, the driver friendly and helpful with luggage. To be sure, we will be in touch with Hans when we return to Amsterdam.