NOVA Houseboat is a lovely, modern, and sparkling clean place to stay in Amsterdam. Our hosts provided great coffee and comfy beds; the master bath is also quite spacious and well appointed. One note of caution for anyone with children or staying on a short trip: the houseboat is a good distance from downtown--a 10 minute walk (with kids) to the bus or tram, followed by a 10 minute tram ride to the museum district, and more like 20+ ride to other places in the city (like the Royal Palace). Also, if you arrive late (as we did), there is very little nearby commerce; the nearest grocery is a 15 minute walk, and we found only one restaurant that was fully booked within an easy walk. Eat in the city when you arrive, or plan to come with provisions unless you have a car or are comfortable cycling at night. Also, with two kids, we had no dinner options in the evening, as we had not rented a car. If, however, you would like a place that's quiet and comfortable well off the beaten path (or if you have a car), NOVA houseboat would be a great place to stay.