We had an awesome week at Nicole's. She is a wonderful, relaxed and hospitable host and the sugar on top are her cuddly cats. The house boat is beautifully designed, the room is comfortable and we even had the chance to enjoy the evening sun on the terrace. The neighbourhood is calm, there is a supermarket and little cafes in walking distance and you can catch a bus to get into the city - although walking is also ok. Nicole has bikes to rent as well.
We recommend staying at Nicole's very much and this is going to be our first choice when visiting Amsterdam again.