Ottos apartment was excellent, and very thoughtfully laid out. Otto was that rare thing - a relaxed and thoughtful host who made us feel at home. The apartment is just as beautiful as it looks and the kitchen was extremely well kitted out for cooking and entertaining our guests (who stayed with us). The nearby shops were convenient and varied (a traditional Cheese shop, a butcher/traiteur, a wine shop, a bakery, a local supermarket and Indonesian traiteur…). And in all the shop assistants/owners were both friendly and helpful. We were able to either walk to the central station (via the close-by and ever lovely Vondel Park) or take a tram if we were feeling lazy. Simply put: Otto is a great host and the apartment is not only lovely and extremely well-appointed but has that really Dutch feeling of relaxed chic, and is in really handily located yet quiet neighbourhood: optimal for seeing the sights but also for relaxing in the local neighbourhood for a bit of quiet. A great way to see all aspects of Amsterdam!