Jesse made us feel very welcome in his home! It is a nice, very secure apartment building, and Jesse and his girlfriend made sure we knew exactly how to navigate the apartment and the city. He even made for some special touches that made exploring Amsterdam 10 times easier. He gave us access to museum discounts, and had a "top-10 things to do in Amsterdam" book out on the desk. It included a great map so we were able to walk and explore the city for hours without cell phones. Around the corner from the apartment was a GREAT line of restaurants. When I mentioned I wanted Indonesian food, Jesse's girlfriend suggested Restaurant Blauw. What a special and fun dinner! I definitely recommend staying here. It isn't city center, but it is an easy walk, and you have an awesome park (120 acres!!!) right behind you!