We absolutely adored our stay on the houseboat! Laurien and Maarten were wonderful hosts and were easy to communicate with before our arrival. Taking the train to the city from the airport wasn’t too much trouble and it was a good idea to pick up our iAmsterdam pass at the airport. We walked from the train station to the houseboat with relative ease. Our check-in couldn’t have gone smoother. The boat was everything we had hoped for and more! Furnished well in a contemporary style. Everything we needed was provided. We spent every day sightseeing and the location of the houseboat in the Joordan area was away from the crowds and relaxing in the evenings. Other guests had mentioned it was a little noisy near the weekend but we really didn’t notice it. Coming back to the houseboat after a long day out was an oasis and we enjoyed relaxing there in the evening - watching the tour boats go by was wonderful entertainment. There are grocery markets within easy walking distance so we ended up eating in most nights but there were plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby. We usually ate a nice lunch out during the touring day. We would rent again without a doubt! Thank you Laurien and Maarten for sharing your fabulous houseboat with us!