Aarts houseboat is a good way to be in Amsterdam and to relax also. Older kids can have very much fun by swimming in the water or taking one of the two little boats around the houseboat. Bicicles for the four of us were available as well. The city of Amsterdam is only 20 min. away if you use the tram. For our kids, the NEMO centre was a great experience.
The architecture of all the diffenrent houseboats was inspiaring and very nice to look at. We can recommand the houseboat for families - as long as the weather is good so you can use the big balcony.
Aart was around the house much and provided help and information.