This is the first time I personally met an Airbnb host, and the personal interaction truly made all the difference. My husband and I were so happy when Frans personally picked us up from the tram station, as well as driving us to the bus station on our way to the airport. We enjoyed our stay very much in Frans's houseboat, and we truly experienced the Amsterdam lifestyle during our stay. Frans's houseboat was complete with all the amenities you would need, and more. I just had trouble using the bike that they let us borrow because it was too big for me – but that's just because I'm not as tall as the Dutch people, hehe.