We had a great time at Karin's place in Amsterdam! She has a wonderful family. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. It was cold the first few days of our visit and I mentioned to Karin that I was short on warm clothes. She immediately went to the closet, pulled out a a hat, scarf, gloves and a down jacket. It certainly felt like a home away from home!

For an authentic Amsterdam experience, what could be better than staying in an original Canal House from the 16th C! It was fun being on the ground floor, where we could hear horse drawn carriages go by, along with a neighbor playing guitar on his front porch. Having bikes available was a huge plus. It was so much fun riding around the city. Commuting by bike in Amsterdam is definitely a trip. The bike lanes are crowded and people ride fast! But just about everywhere you might want to go there are bike lanes, which is great.

We were very comfortable in the Boathouse. The room is on the first floor and it's easy to come and go. The decor was delightful. Keeping to the Boathouse theme there were pictures of sailing ships, and all sorts of interesting objects, such as South African wood bowls. There was a big desk to work on, and a comfortable couch. As well as interesting little details, such as a notecard on the mantel with an nifty old photo.

We had a great time in Amsterdam and highly recommend the Boathouse! It's a terrific location, right in the center and close to everything. There's even a Starbucks a short walk away. Thank you Karin for making our trip so special and memorable!