Great communication with the owners. If we had any questions about the house or area, they were quick to respond. We received a tour of the house by one of the owners when we arrived. The location can't be beat. There is a variety of places to eat nearby. It's very convenient to access the tram. The Anne Frank house is within walking distance. The canal boat tour businesses are close too. The house is fantastic. The sofa bed upstairs is very comfortable for sleeping. Great view of the canal. The outside noise is minimal even though there are many tourists walking about. We didn't cook, but the kitchen looks adequately stocked with the necessary things. Although we weren't affected, there could be two potential negatives. The shower could be very tight for tall/larger people and the staircase is very steep and narrow for young kids/elderly people. If we return to Amsterdam, I wouldn't hesitate to rent this house again. The owners even left some fruit, chocolate, and cookies in the kitchen with bottled water in the frig. Thank you very much E & B!