Glendon had the perfect place outside of the bustle of the high traffic areas of Amsterdam. He gave great recommendations of places nearby (try Cafe Cook for a lite bite or a beer) and was really helpful with navigating the public transportation. Recommend getting a tram pass while you're here as it's about a 45 min walk into the heart of the city (I walked it several times and it was still enjoyable). Enjoyed chatting with Glendon while I was home. One thing to note is the commode is shared so not so private but I made it work just fine.