We truly enjoyed our stay on Hadewych's houseboat. The location is nearly perfect - easily in walking distance to many great shops, restaurants, and attractions. The boat is extremely spacious, and we never felt cramped as a family of four. Unfortunately the cool and wet weather during our stay prevented us from enjoying the deck as we had hoped, but I'm sure it would have added greatly to the experience had we had more luck, as the deck is large, and the views are spectacular.

Hadewych was an outstanding host, providing us with excellent advice on where to go, where to eat, and things to do with our young children. She was very responsive and thorough. I also appreciated her attention to safety details that are sometimes lacking in rental properties, such as fire extinguishers, smoke / CO detectors, and even life preservers for children on the deck of the boat.

As a place of lodging, the boat is a bit different from a hotel. The warning about the stairs should be heeded - they are extremely narrow and one could easily fall if not careful (you should wear rubber soled shoes). Light sleepers could also have difficulty, as much of the street, canal, and boat noise will be heard inside the cabin (personally, we did not have a problem sleeping, and the bed was very comfortable).

If you are interested in something different than standard lodging - a more memorable experience - then this boat can certainly provide that.