This review is mainly for parents!This house was great for a short stay with children aged 6 and 8 (the stairs to the top room with 2 single beds would be a bit steep for tiny children). It is extremely close to the Noorderpark where in hot weather you can swim in the North Holland Canal. The park's playground is at the south end right by the metro station. The station is a 10 minute walk through the park or a short bus ride away, and it takes no time to get straight into the centre of Amsterdam. There are supermarkets 10 mins walk away (just watch out for the one that doesn't accept Visa or MasterCard). The house is compact and clean with a little garden at the back where you can have a BBQ or pick ripe tomatoes, and next to a school with a small playground on the street. The area is quiet and feels safe. We enjoyed our stay and would come back again.