What a unique experience! We loved the location of the houseboat: it’s only after you spend time in a place you discover the ins and outs of a neighborhood and we feel we lucked out with this one. Not only do you get to experience the action of canal life but the neighborhood it’s in - while being centrally located near the metro, bus, ballet and street market - is a calm and quaint one, not particularly touristy or a late-night party place.
Also, after having lived aboard a sailboat before, we were prepared for a small space and were pleasantly surprised by how spread out everything was and the high ceilings (and bathtub!). The pictures don’t do it justice. Plenty of room for everyone, my husband and I could even be over in the kitchen and not hear the kids watching a movie in the common area.
The host was very responsive and available as well. We would love to stay again if we’re ever in the city.