The house was gorgeous! Excellent location on a canal, literally a five minute walk to the train station. You can't even take a cab it's so close! However the house was so quiet at night, which is fabulous given the location. Riks is a total professional at running his bed and breakfast, making check in and all communications a breeze. We felt very secure about the whole process given his experience and his friendliness! He gave us a great orientation of the city and we followed almost all of his suggestions! Our room was great - the bed was more comfortable than the one we have at home! And we had a private bathroom and shower which was great. It was such a great way to end our trip to Europe. The location cannot be beat - close to all the areas you want to see, and all within walking distance. The cat boat is basically across the street on the Singel canal! We really did not want to leave! The kitchen was huge, and breakfast was laid out every morning with room for us to put stuff in the fridge if needed. There are some traditional steep stairs to climb, not really a problem at all, but we had a ridiculously large suitcase filled with souvenirs! When we return to Holland, we will stay there again. Recommending to everyone I know going to Holland!