Sarah is an awesome host. She met us at check-in and showed us around the home, and the tips she gave really helped us feel comfortable from the beginning. She even left chocolate which was a lovely thought. The house is on a canal in a quiet and pretty neighborhood outside the city. We were hesitant to stay outside Amsterdam's center since our purpose was touristing but it really was perfect, especially with children. We swam in the canal, played in the multiple parks in the area, and really just felt at home in the space. The tram is only a 3 minute walk and takes you right into Amsterdam Centraal in maybe 15 minutes. The main grocery store is also only 3 minutes away (right next to the tram) and had everything you could possibly need. We ended up loving Ijburg so much. Only word of caution is the stairs are a little tricky for the kids, though we ended up having zero issues with them. Just something to note.