Vivian and Kenneth were lovely, welcoming and friendly hosts. I felt comfortable from check in to check out. The neighbourhood is about a 20 minutes cycle from the centre of Amsterdam with scenic canal routes to take in along the way. Locally there are a number of restaurants and shops that provide a good variety for a night time meal. Vivian offered breakfast and free use of the kitchen; at no time did i feel unwelcome or awkward. I would definitely stay at Vivian's again and would recommend it to anyone spending a few days in Amsterdam.