Nancy's little house is an oasis of calm but only a stone's throw from the centre - I don't think there can be a nicer place to stay in Amsterdam. It felt like we were in the countryside as we walked up to the gate. We loved swimming in the natural pool (bracing!), the bed was comfortable which makes a real difference, and the only thing we missed was having a couple of rings to cook on, so when we didn't eat out we had cold foods at home. Nancy's recommendations for the local area were really useful and the two bakeries in particular were so friendly. Come prepared for the odd mosquito.