Wow! This was our first time visiting Amsterdam and we are so glad we stayed on Daan’s Houseboat for it! I felt like I was really taking a chance with this, and going out on a limb - but I needn’t have worried. Daan was a great host. The boat he lives on is very nearby, so he was right there when we arrived. It was so easy to get to from the metro station, just follow his instructions exactly and you will have no problems.
The boat itself was fantastic. It was comfortable and warm, and we slept extremely well. I was worried about the motion causing motion sickness, but that was not a problem. It does move a little with the water, but unless I specifically watched out the window to see it, I couldn’t even tell.
It had all the things we needed- coffee, tea, very well stocked dishes etc. The area the boat is docked in is right in the center of everything. We went across the street to the place Daan recommended to get bikes, and very easily biked all over the whole city.
I’ve stayed in 5 star hotels and I enjoy those too. But that was not what I wanted for this trip. This was a houseboat, on a canal. It felt like someone’s home. It has old wood floors, and is not super fancy and new. But it has everything you need - good lighting, good Wi-Fi, working TV and a stereo. If you are not good with small stairs, you will need to be very careful going in and out of the boat (or else don’t stay here if you fear such things- it’s not for you). If you appreciate the Amsterdam way of life though, where everything is easy going and laid back and you want to sit on a roof top patio and enjoy the city, then - this is the right place for you. Enjoy!!!