If you're going to stay in Amsterdam, why not stay on a houseboat? Bob & Eve's place is just about perfect - I would highly recommend it.
Location is awesome - near the center but far enough out to be quiet. Convenient to a brewery, bar, and grocery store right around the corner, as well as the tram line.
Our favorite feature was the bikes available to use, letting us feel even more like native Amsterdam-ers. City center is only a 5-7 minute ride.
Bop and Eve are wonderful hosts - very friendly and helpful, and quick to respond. We had clear directions on how to get there and lots of local tips.
The space itself was everything we could ask for. Remind yourself that you're staying on a boat - there's a slope to the floor, the entry is over a gangplank then through a hatch, etc. - but once you're in you might as well be in a boutique hotel, with the added amenities of a well-stocked kitchenette. There's no microwave or oven, but there is a hotplate, pre-stocked fridge with beer and snacks, and plenty of dishes and utensils. The bed was super comfy, the bathroom is small but super functional, and everything was clean.
We were there during a cold snap, but I could imagine enjoying a summer evening out on the "porch" (bow) with the windmill in sight, sipping a few beers.
Thanks, Bob & Eve!