We were very happy with our stay in Esther's house - it is so nice! Well equipped kitchen, nice interior and a great little fenced garden by the pond - perfect for our two toddlers.
We were two couples with a toddler each, and there was enough room for both families to have some privacy and to be together; actually there was a floor for each of us! The clean and modern house is situated 20 minutes by bus (every 10 minutes) from Amsterdam Central, but based in a very picturesque area (Nieuwendammerdijk), which was an unexpected highlight during our visit with its small houses, canals, Vliegebos park and the cosy Cafe't Sluisje. We enjoyed the house and area so much that we stayed a lot more at home than we expected. The fabulous restaurant Hotel Goudfazant is within walking distance, don't miss out on it.
Esther and Stefan had made their best to make us feel welcome, and left a welcome wine, and a nice info letter containing lots of info about Amsterdam and the area around, and let us borrow their bikes. They were also quick to answer any questions on sms, and it felt just like staying in a friends house. We definitely recommend this house to people who want a calm base for exploring Amsterdam, and is not dependent on living in the middle of the city.