Daan was our host for our stay (he lives on a nearby boat) and he did a great job of making us feel comfortable. He pointed out all of the features on the boat, and even was very helpful when our luggage was lost - he received the call from the airline and let us know when it would be arriving. The houseboat experience is what you would expect. There will be noise at night from other boats that are out on the water, but to us that was part of the appeal and made for a more authentic Amsterdam experience. If you want total silence, you can stay in a hotel, but if you want to be in the middle of everything and have an enjoyable time, this is a good place to stay. It was in a very good location - a short walk to many things and almost all of the major attractions are not more than a 20-minute walk away. Enjoyed our stay here and would recommend to others.