Arriving to a bottle of wine and cookies is a great way to start off a visit! The house was comfortable and well equipped and is in a lovely neighborhood that has everything you could possibly need or want -- a cheese store, a fish store, wonderful gelato, great grocery market with very fresh produce, a great gourmet hot dog restaurant just a few blocks away. Tram stop just a couple blocks away -- very convenient. The patio provided a lovely place to rest at the end of a day of exploring wonderful Amsterdam. We hope to return for more adventures! Next time on bicycles!