Great host! I stayed with Rosie for three nights during my first trip to Amsterdam and had a great experience. She sent me very detailed instructions on how to get from the airport to the house, and they were spot on accurate. I had absolutely no problem getting there in about 25 minutes via the train and the tram. Her communication before and during my stay was really excellent.

The house is in a central and safe location - only a 2 minute walk to the tram and a 10-15 minute walk to the museums. There are numerous cafes in the area and I felt completely comfortable walking back to the house by myself each night. I found the location to be a perfect combination of a central location and a quiet residential area. Close to all the buzz but without all of the noise associated with it.

Rosie cooked a great breakfast each morning, complete with a variety of bread, spreads, Dutch pancakes, and coffee. This was a great way to start each day - with good food and pleasant conversation. On my first morning she went over the maps with me and pointed out the places she recommended seeing, and I found this to be extremely helpful. She has a great collection of maps and guides (museums, canal trips, etc.) Rosie was really lovely to talk to about Amsterdam and life in general. She has a great sense of humor and was really eager to help. Truly a great host.

The room is clean and neatly decorated, and there is a shared bathroom with a shower just down the hall. The upstairs floors were a little creaky, and I guess the walls are super thin between this house and the next, so you have to walk gently and keep your voice down so as not to disturb the neighbors. This was totally fine with me but perhaps it could be annoying to others. The neighbors were super quiet (I guess that's why they expect quiet in return) so I never heard anything. Again, this shouldn't be a problem for any respectful guest.

Overall, this is a great place to stay and Rosie is an excellent host, especially for solo travelers. Highly recommend!