“This exchange only took place about 10 days before my departure and it could not have been any better re location and time. I had a chance to meet with Abigail and children on the day of my arrival which made it more special knowing the people who actually live there. My children, who had been traveling the world for the last 15 months and myself were in the Netherlands for a family reunion and the location was perfect for us as it was very close to where our other family members were living. Maarten and Abigael\'s home was a perfect base for us and we felt at home in their lovely light sunny house. Having their cats Gerrit and Muis (renamed by my children to Molly and Mouse as the name Gerrit was a bit hard to deal with) as company made it even feel more like home. The location of the house is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the city as you are in walking distance of the Amstel canal which you can walk along to the centre of town and visit the windmill. The tram no 5 and Metro 51 are also a few minutes away and these take you to the centre of town in no time. Maarten and Abigael we can\'t thank you enough for letting us stay in your apartment and we appreciated your little gift of stroopwafels and the bottle of wine.”