We were greeted by the representative from the management company and, a few moments later, by Loes herself. They made us feel very welcome and answered any questions we had. The neighborhood was just on the outside of the all the fun in downtown Amsterdam, which was perfect for us because it was quaint and quiet, but still walkable to most things and easy to get to a bus stop, otherwise.

The neighborhood has a fantastic pub around the corner, a great restaurant 3 doors down (we didn't even put a jacket on the baby to get there!), and a stellar coffee stand nearby (go north, turn right at the T-intersection, turn left at the traffic light, and it's diagonal across the street).

For travelers with children, the only thing about this place is the steep stairs to get in and out of the place. It was a virtual non-issue for us. We just strapped our 13-month old into his stroller/buggy and carried it up and down the steps. It would be slightly more challenging for lone parents traveling, though still do-able. The location and lovely unit are worth it.