Great place for exploring wonderful Amsterdam. The houseboat is situated among a lot of other houseboats in a little closure near the river. The houseboat itself is well furnished and organized but one of the pics of the place is misleading as the balcony with a view to the water isn't part of the apartment - the houseboat is spilt in two separate apartments and the one for rent is at the back. The landlord lives in the part of the houseboat with sea-view. There is however a great roof deck with a good view of the surroundings. Do expect some noise from the highway and train close by when sitting at the roof deck. Great with the bikes that are included in the rent. It is possible to bicycle to the centre of Amsterdam along the canal and Vondelpark.