We had a lovely stay in the guest suite on Eltjo and Liselore's houseboat. The location was a short (20 min) walk from the central train station and main area of downtown, on a quiet pier with many other houseboats. It was removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, so we could sleep in peace, but close enough to walk to everything we wanted to see in Amsterdam. Liselore welcomed us, showed us around, and helped us get oriented with several maps and ideas for things to see and do (we ended up renting bikes from them and had a very nice ride out to Marken -- it was great to have bikes available right outside our door!). We found both Eltjo and Liselore to be very friendly and welcoming. The space itself was small but cozy, and the outdoor seating was very nice on a sunny morning. For future guests: it's a boat, so it does rock a bit, and the bathroom is part of the main room, so you should be very comfortable with your travel partner. It's all part of the experience :) Also: check out the little coffee shop on the pier -- it's excellent! Overall, a very nice stay, and we recommend it to anyone looking to try the houseboat experience!