Anoushka and her son were absolutely wonderful hosts. Both of them were welcoming and highly interesting people. The character and personality of the home and the family are perfect for a visit that is focused on the people and history of the city rather than that of a party bunkhouse, which was what we wanted. The bed was so comfortable that it was enticing to sleep in a little too late, but I guess thats what we're supposed to do when on holiday. This was probably the nicest bathroom that has been in any of the many Airbnbs that we have stayed in. While we were there we shared the bathroom with Anoushka and her son, this proved to be no problem at all, but if it a concern to any potential guests, they were at the time of our visit installing a second bathroom and shower.

The location is not city center (from the perspective of a tourist), but on the cusp of being so and is close enough to make city center very very accessible. The trolly stop is a 2 minute walk, and the trolly ride all the way to Centraal Station is no more than 15 minutes. Walking from Centraal to the house is about 1/2 hour, but is an entertaining and pleasant walk. In essence, the location is far enough from center to escape the chaos of the night scene, yet viable as a jumping off point to explore the city. Most days we didn't even feel the need to use the trolly and just headed out on foot. I should add that Anoushka makes great coffee and provided a tailored breakfast of eggs for myself.

If I were to suggest any concerns for future guests it would be that the stairs to the room, which is on a floor below street level, are steep and curved. This was not a problem for ourselves and would not inhibit most, but should be noted for any mobility impaired visitors.

I would also suggest that this situation seems like it would be ill-fitting for anybody going to Amsterdam to explore the liberal laws regarding the consumption of vice products. If that is a central element of your plans for your time in Amsterdam, this is both a bit far from most of those vendors as well as, in my opinion, an awkward household scenario for those behaviors.

lastly, I want to mention the cats. I am not a cat person generally, but I really liked their cats, enough so that I came home thinking I might explore getting a cat for a pet. None-the-less, you have to be ok with cats that will want to hang out with you.