Unfortunately, we did not meet the host personally, but the communication in advance was flawless and the handing over of the keys went smoothly.
Living in a house on the water was extraordinary, even though we wouldn't necessarily call it a villa. We missed those little extras of convenience that would go without saying in a hotel room. But the proximity to public transport and grocery stores is absolutely great. The journey with the tram no. 26 to the centre takes no longer than 15 minutes at and you never have to wait long for the next one.
We liked Amsterdam, the pretty canals and the sea very much.