Both Laurence and Jos were very welcoming. They weren't able to meet me on the day I arrived, but arranged for a friend to meet and walk me to the apartment. They did knock the next day to introduce themselves and make sure that everything was right with my stay. Laurence also took to the time to say goodbye and wish me safe travels.

Apartment was cosy and very much as described. While you do have your own space you still very much feel like you are "in" Amsterdam - you can hear life going on around you. Which is fantastic, as the area is quite eclectic (e.g. people whistling classic music to each other across the streets).

Laurence's advice on where to eat led me to the best eating experience I had in Amsterdam (Cafe Amsterdam.. mmm.. herring with onions). A map pinned to the wall, and books with information on local resources, helped with planning my holiday. The proximity to public transport made getting around pretty straightforward.

All-in-all, a great place to stay. And both Laurence and Jos were lovely hosts.