We cannot say enough good things about this boat & host!
What a unique & memorable way to spend a few days in Amsterdam! The boat is located in a spot convenient to anything you want- all the major sites, grocery stores, restaurants, transportation, shopping.
It is a perfect way to experience Amsterdam- you get to be in the middle of life of Amsterdammers in addition to being situated right on a canal with amazing views. You will definitely not experience this from any hotel room- no matter how luxurious! We got to see neighborhood kids celebrating St. Martin's Day right across the street. The people, bike, traffic, & general day-day life watching is such a fun & rich opportunity.
The boat is basically your home away from home- it has everything you need & is very clean, well-maintained, & easy to function. If you are traveling with children, it becomes all that much more convenient as they enjoy having a place to come back to, to play, to run around & to relax. The bunk beds, books, & toys all made for a wonderful experience.
We did not spend much time up in the wheelroom as it was cool, but would on occasion sneak up & enjoy the canal views at night & listen to the bells of Westerkerk. The flooring of the wheelroom can be cool & I think it is in transition from the summer season to fall/winter. Nevertheless, there is a wood heater available if you want to spend more time there.
The main things to be careful of are: a) the staircase from the wheelroom down to the main house is steep- think of it as a ladder & b) the warm water can be hot at times. But, we felt these were minor issues that do not take away from the experience on the boat.
Hadewych is extremely courteous & professional in her correspondences. The information & help she provides is accurate and makes for very easy arrivals, stays, & departures. We worked mostly with one of her colleagues, Michelle, who was just as courteous, professional, & responsive.
The boat is an easy taxi ride from Schiphol & Hadewych and Michelle even helped arrange a pick-up taxi for us on the day we left (at a very early morning hour).
In summary, there is no better way to experience Amsterdam than staying on a houseboat and the Musard & Hadewych are the best at that!