The houseboat was exactly what we hoped for. The location was perfect was close to the action, with plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops right close by. We brought our kids along and there was even a little playground a couple hundred meters away. The houseboat itself was pretty nice. It had one little bed nook with a curtain that the kids slept in, and then another "bedroom" that could be closed. Definitely expect a little noise, since it's in a spot with a fair amount of people traffic, but nothing too crazy. All in all, it was a really nice stay in Amsterdam.