If you are looking for a restful break in Amsterdam this is the place to stay. The house is wonderfully homely and has a really peaceful atmosphere. It was lovely to be surrounded by the family's personal touches, books, puzzles, artwork and artifacts from around the world.
The kitchen was really well equipped and we cooked there every day. The beds are really comfortable and we all slept well. The house is set over two levels with some steep stairs so this may not be suited for those less able. The house is much larger than we expected and all 3 bedrooms are an excellent size. Two bathrooms, one on each floor, made traveling with 2 teenage girls less painful! The garden is a reflection of the house, peaceful and it gets lots of sun throughout the day.
The house is 3 mins walk from Vondelpark and 20 mins walk from the Rijks and Van Gough museums. A well stocked supermarket is just a minute away with great fresh food, bakery and some organic products. Cafes and a wide variety of restaurants are right on the doorstep including Ethiopian, Turkish, Greek and Italian. Amsterdam Centraal is a short tram ride away and transit from Schipol Airport is around 25 minutes by train and tram.
Gijs's daughter, Sanne, looked after us really well during our stay. I can't recommend this tranquil home enough.