Richella's houseboat is nothing short of stunning. They thought of everything when they built it, and it definitely feels like home. I especially enjoyed waking up in the morning, and looking out onto the canal with my coffee... watching the swans and ducks go by. The evening light is simply gorgeous from the couch. A truly wonderful home, and I hated to leave.
It was also very clear that this is their home, not an empty apartment that is maintained by a secondary management company for airbnb. Out of 4 listings I've stayed at in Amsterdam so far, this is the only one that truly took care of me. For travelers in Amsterdam, I would be very careful about signing on to a listing that has a mention of a management company like Iamb&b, or The Friendly Host.
I would love to stay at Richella's again someday. Such a great visit! Thank you for having me.