Location, location, location. Jaap and Natalie’s houseboat is perfectly located for touring the city. Despite its central location, the street and canal are tranquil. It is an authentic, rustic, unpretentious accommodation with the unique characteristics of a houseboat. We greatly enjoyed the experience of houseboat “living” on the canal. A couple of unanticipated delights were hearing the tolling of the beautiful bells of Westerkerk and the ease of stepping out into the neighborhood for a quick stroll as there were no flights of stairs or elevator to negotiate.