Christine’s place was absolutely delightful! So beautiful! She was a lovely host. She met us at the cafe (Mad’s which I would recommend doing...cute place for a cup of coffee and light snack) and was excited to welcome us. She had some nice treats waiting for us upon arrival. The place as described is in a quiet neighbor with an authentic feel. It’s a bit of a walk to central Amsterdam (20 minutes) which we loved and I would recommend. You stroll through nice shopping streets and plenty of cafes on the walk. If you prefer there’s a tram stop directly across the street which takes you steps from Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank house). If you want to go outside of Amsterdam, Central train station is 15 minute walk and quite easy to navigate. I really can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience staying on Christine’s houseboat. Best experience!