We had a wonderful stay! Maarten was very responsive and helpful, and left a great list of tips/recommendations. The neighborhood is nice and quiet but located right by a supermarket and public transit that takes you right into the city center. We visited with our kids (toddler and infant) so we were happy to have toys and a crib for the little ones. The only thing to be aware of are steep staircases; not an issue- we just kept an eye on the little ones. :) A great home base when exploring Amsterdam!