The boathouse is a beautiful place to stay! The house itself is lovely and being right on the canal is so picturesque. Waking up to mornings by the water and enjoying afternoon and evening sun on the balcony after exploring during the days made for the most wonderful time in Amsterdam. Just north of the train station, it is just outside the main hustle and bustle of the city centre, but only a 5 minute walk. The ferry runs every couple of minutes, we never had to wait! The north is a beautiful area to explore too, with nice restaurants and markets all within a short walk. Karina was the most wonderful host. Highly recommend a stay here, we didn’t want to leave!