Jonathon, in case Nancy doesn't see this, the B&B she recommended is located in the De Pijp neighborhood. I stayed there myself for a week and a half when I was in Amsterdam, and loved that neighborhood! There are so many great eateries and cafes there, with wonderful ethnic food. It's more of a residential area and is considered very hip. The Albert de Cuyp market is there, which is a must-see, and there is a lovely park right in the middle.
I stayed in an AirBnb on Sarphatipark, and was a half block from a tram stop that got me everywhere within minutes. The museums were about 10 minutes away via tram, and everything else was easily reachable. I highly recommend this area to stay in.