Lou is a terrific host. She provided lots of advice when we had questions about Amsterdam. Location is great if you want to be within walking distance of the core tourist area, but don't want to actually be inundated with tourist all the time. Nearby there are plenty of restaurants, laundry, and grocery stores. Park right across the street is one of the nicest green spaces in Amsterdam. There's a dishwasher, sink, and fridge, which is good for small things, but no full kitchen.