We just spent a few wonderful days with our kids (10, 8 and 6) on the houseboat. It's the perfect location for seeing and feeling Amsterdam. We were very lucky with the weather and enjoyed the sunshine on our little private terrace when not strolling through the city and the museums. The really nice thing about the boat is, you are in the heart of the city, but having some kind of privacy at the same time. We will come back and looking forward to see Daan again, who is a very nice and easy going host.