My wife and I arrived in Amsterdam on our honeymoon after a long day of travel. Eltjo was easy to communicate with and greeted us with a big friendly smile. The family went out of their way to make us feel at home. More so than any other hosts I've experienced. I have visited Amsterdam two times before but staying with this wonderful houseboat family was by far the most beautifully unique experience yet! I would recommend to anyone looking for immediate access to the city center but just far enough away to be perfectly quiet at night. The neighborhood is safe to walk any time with plenty of amazing restaurants and incredible views. The boat was clean and exactly as described. If you are an older or heavier person I would recommend renting the entire boat which the family recently made available to rent. Simply a wonderful way to experience Amsterdam. A must see! Worth a trip in and of itself.