My partner and I stayed here for a weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary and had a wonderful stay. The houseboat is very relaxing, with lots of light, peace and quiet, a great layout, nice hardwood floors, very comfortable bed , and a nice bathroom with a very large tub! The stove/oven and dishwasher are very high quality, so we were able to make meals and enjoy them in style. The furniture and fittings are modern as well as cozy and everything was very clean and tidy. The canal is quiet with some boat traffic, but is not busy, even on a gorgeous summer weekend. There were ducks, ducklings and geese who would swim nearby and come right up to the side of the deck when we decided to feed them, which was quite a sweet experience for two Londoners looking for a nice city break. There are great restaurants, cafes, shopping and a well-stocked supermarket within easy walking distance. The neighbors were friendly (when we saw them) and respectful. The host had someone there to greet us, Marlise, who was incredibly helpful in helping us settle in and find our way to everything we needed inside and outside of the houseboat. She was well-versed in all things cultural in Amsterdam, and super friendly and kind. Also, whenever we had a question, Wanne (the host), responded within moments, even later into the evening, which surpassed our expectations, and made our trip that much easier and enjoyable. The houseboat was absolutely lovely and we plan on going back again and staying longer the next time.