Eric’s houseboat is absolutely wonderful. It’s both an Amsterdam’s classic and a comfortable modern apartment. I loved the well equipped kitchen, the spacious living room and having a washer and dryer at hand while the kids enjoyed playing LEGO and other toys. It was also so lovely to sit on the deck and enjoy the beautiful view. Every day we were visited by “the locals” - ducks, geese and even swans!
Eric is a most welcoming host, so nice and easy to deal with. He generously allowed us to use supplies from his pantry which was very well stocked, and also left us some treats that we really appreciated.
The location is very convenient, especially for families travelling with kids. Near Westerpark where you will spot many birds and rabbits, a few minutes’ walk from three supermarkets and other shops, restaurants, a few playgrounds, trams and buses that will take you to the city centre or Centraal station within minutes. But really in our four days there we didn’t even bother taking a tram to the city centre and just walked, it’s only half an hour along beautiful canals and streets.
I thoroughly recommend Eric and his houseboat to anyone and hope to be back one day.