What an amazing experience! Amsterdam itself was excellent (and if you're considering going, you should) but Arie's houseboat would make a great place to stay during your visit.

The description of the boat and the photos match exactly. Our experience was as we'd hoped: this was a unique and fun home base to explore the city. Located on a beautiful canal, the area was quiet at night and absolutely beautiful. The houseboat was close to the central train station and a metro stop. We were able to easily walk to tons of sites around the city.

Arie was a great host. We had clear directions to the boat and he greeted us when we arrived. He'd stocked the fridge with some snacks and beer/wine. After a tour of the boat, he left but was available if we needed him throughout the week.

I can't recommend this listing enough. If you want to have a fun non-hotel experience in the city of Amsterdam, Arie's houseboat makes a great option. Beyond enjoying all the traditional sites and sounds of this city, having a glass of wine while sitting on the deck of a houseboat overlooking a canal can't be beat!