I stayed at Aletta's beautiful cottage with my sister and four year old niece. The house is precious and in the most picturesque little village. The place absolutely exudes charm. We arrived early and Aleta was able to accommodate us as we had just arrived in Amsterdam after flying all night from the U.S., tired, hungry and jet lagged. Aleta met us with a smile and made us instantly feel welcomed. She showed us a map of the city and explained how to get everywhere that was important to us. She stocked the refrigerator with cheese, eggs and bread so we didn't have to leave to buy groceries right away and also left wine and beer. The home had plenty of linens, pillows and towels along with fresh cut flowers and candles. The shower was hot and has a great shower head. The second morning we were at the house my niece told me there were ducks in the water behind the house and when I went to look, I found two huge beautiful swans with 5 baby swans, it was truly magical. The last morning I took my niece for a bike ride with a bike that Aleta let us borrow and we made a precious memory together. We had an unforgettable time.. Don't miss this little slice if heaven if you find yourself in Amsterdam. Thank you Aleta and Robin, her kind co-host.