Hinde's apartment was perfect for my friend and I during our week long stay in Amsterdam. Des Baarsjes was a perfect neighborhood, just far away enough from the city center to escape the crowds (and we didn't even go during peak tourist season), but right around the corner from several tram stops. There are several great restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood as well. We did not get to meet Hinde, but check in was very easy with their very flexible neighbor! Would stay here again, definitely.