The location right across from the "skinny bridge" is ideal: just a short walk to a major tram line and restaurants, shops, a drug store, about two blocks from the Hop-on-Hop off boat, and the opportunity to live in one of those 300-year-old houses you usually just see from a canal boat. Lovely back garden, nice continental breakfast (or cook yourself eggs if you want); friendly and helpful advice on planning your Amsterdam activities. Louise is a gem who will become your friend.