We loved Hans' apartment. It had a beautiful view of the canal and everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is close enough to the centre that we walked to all the sights, but far enough out to be peaceful. There are lots of great cafes and restaurants only a 2min walk away.
Hans and Ellen were lovely hosts and answered any questions we had quickly. They provided us far in advance with tips on how to best get to the apartment and sites nearby. He also left us some wine, beer and sweets on arrival! Hans was even kind enough to let us leave our bags in the room after check out when our flight was delayed.
We hope to come back to Amsterdam one day and stay here again!