We have just returned from a month in Europe where we visited Paris, Provence, Cote d'Azur, Swizerland and Amsterdam. Amsterdam was definitely one of the highlights and our accommodation at The Boathouse was a huge part of that! It was the perfect location for getting around Amsterdam. The house itself is one of the nicest traditional houses we saw and being on the corner of two canals was delightful. Unfortunately we did not get the opportunity to meet Karin as she was away on vacation, but she made sure that a friend was available to welcome us upon our arrival. Over the course of four nights we met two of her sons who were very friendly and nice. They also offered help and assistance if it was ever needed.
In our opinions, there were only two things that were not perfect about our stay at the Boathouse. A more self-contained shower would have been an improvement in the bathroom and the noise from overhead made it very difficult to sleep one night, possibly because the hours of the twenty-something generation are different from that of the sixty-something guests!! However, our concerns were well received and improved upon and the next night was much better.
So, if you are looking for an authentic Amsterdam experience, start it by booking at the Boathouse bed and bike!