Níels place is really nice, beautiful arquitectur and well decorated. All you need by hand. Niels himself is very nice and can tell stories of the neighbourhood which are interesting.
The neighbourhood Katendrecht is like a small village in middle of Rotterdam just by the canal. Easy to take ferry or lake taxi and close to the Maas tunnel where you can go by car,feet or bike under the canal. A lot of restaurants close by and supermarket. All in walking distance. Tram and metro is easy.