I cannot say enough nice things about Debby and her room and I would definitely stay here again.
For the welcome: I arrived 1 day late due to flight issues, and she arranged for a friend to meet me on very short notice so that I could get straight into the apartment when I arrived. When she returned from her appointment, she also came up to see me with suggestions for sightseeing and making sure I was all settled and OK. She helped me with maps, figuring out trams and buses around town, food suggestions. All was wonderful.
For the room: It was beautiful and just like the pictures showed. Clean, bright, airy. Beautiful view of the garden. Very comfortable bed. Debby provided water and some Dutch cookies as a welcome, as well as fresh flowers. I loved it. You have a separate key to entrance and the room, so it is completely private, just like a studio apartment. There is a small fridge, coffee pot, and some cups/plates in room, so no problem having little snacks.
Note: The stairs up to the room are quite steep (typical of Amsterdam houses), so be aware. They were well lit and had carpet to prevent slipping, so was no problem for me.
The location: It is outside the main tourist area, which is exactly what I wanted. Easy access to tram in a few blocks, or can walk to central station in 20-30 min. There was a street market 1 block away with lovely fresh fruits and vegetables and meats and cheeses, as well as many shops and restaurants in area. Very easy to get to from airport as well, just one connection from train to tram. For me it was perfect balance of seeing tourist areas in center of town during day, and how locals live in mornings and evenings.