Jan and Desti's apartment was a little treasure! The location was very convenient to tram lines, but walking distances to many major points of interest were reasonable. The neighborhood felt safe and was quiet and clean. The apartment was on the first floor, so there were no "dutch stairs" to contend with--very important when you have a large suitcase! The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen that Desti had lightly provisioned. This was very considerate and we appreciated it very much as we did not have to take the time to find a supermarket and shop when we wanted to be exploring! Also considerate was the "blue book" of information provided in the room. Full of information that is handy to know as you set out to discover Amsterdam, be sure to give it a good long study! Another gold star point is the fact that there are a couple of tram cards in the room. You simply add value to these cards at a station, use them while you are there, and then leave approximately 5 euros on the card when you leave. It saves you a lot of money if you use the trams and is just another example of the thoughtfulness of these hosts! I highly recommend a stay at Jan and Desti's apartment!