Don't hesitate, book it. My wife and I have been blessed with the opportunity and inclination to travel. For almost five years we've used Airbnb for the majority of our stays. There are a variety of experiences, almost all very good. Sometimes we're surprised when the place we stay is more of a business, with investors having bought up some properties to profit from Airbnb's success. Those aren't horrible experiences, but they pale in comparison to the fun we have when we really get to live like a local, in someone's home. For the past eight days we pretended that we lived on a canal boat in Amsterdam, and the reality of those days far surpassed our expectation. Arie and his wife have done an astounding job of rejuvenating a canal boat, converting it to a thoroughly homey and comfortable space, with all the amenities of home, in full size, not boat size. It was outstanding, from coffee in the morning to our goodnight kiss at lights out. Also, it was the best bed, and the most comfortable pillows of any Airbnb stay yet.