Compact, cosy space which was lovely and warm when we arrived. Comfortable bed and great view across the canal - nice watching the boats go by, as well as ducks and swans, one of whom tapped on the window for a while (no doubt hoping for food!) It was an easy walk to the Rijksmuseum / other art galleries and we found a really friendly local bar (Café Buiten), which we went to several times for refreshment on the way to and back from town. Communication with Michèle was very good - her instructions were clear and she responded quickly to any queries / questions. The Amsterdam Houseboat Family website was also a very useful source of information for places to eat, drink, etc.