De Pijp was such a great neighborhood to stay in. You can mingle with the locals and get to know the real Amsterdam. Stop in at Tapmarin for a few drinks. Great local pub we found in De Pijp. You are only a short train ride to city center. Buy a day pass to get around the city. It is also very walkable if you’re in the right mood. We did it many times. The apartment was a perfect size and Hellen was such a great host. Very responsive to any questions we had. The apartment was clean and the bathroom looks brand new. Coffee and snacks were provided, which was a nice touch. Bikes were also provided (everyone in Amsterdam bikes). Hop on the bikes and ride over to Bar Bukowski for brunch. Another great non-tourist spot we found-off the beaten path. Great visit and hopefully will be back one day.