We traveled from California with a family of 8, rented another houseboat on the same canal a few boats away and not much difference in price. Our host left the key under a pot. Found that housekeeping was was lacking- sheets smelled like they had not been laundered recently and had to rewash them. There was old coffee in the carafe with the filter still present, and discovered a thick layer of dust behind the chair near the tv. I didn't expect a white glove treatment, but basic housekeeping would have been appreciated. I have stayed at other air b&bs and this is the first disappointment for us. Most rentals are someone's home and I treat it as such. We choose this houseboat because it had bunk beds for, which would make the experience more memorable for our kids, and the sofa bed was quite uncomfortable. The plus was being on a houseboat in Amsterdam, which was an experience and would recommend to anyone visiting Amsterdam.