We stayed in Nathan's house boat for two nights. The accommodations were exactly as described, very bright and clean with comfortable beds and great views of the canal. If you have kids, they will very much enjoy all of the ducks and coots that hang out near the windows of the boat! There are very good restaurants, a large grocery store and a bike rental shop within walking distance of the boat. The house boat is in a great location on the edge of town where it is not so crazy and congested but within easy biking or trolley distance to the Amsterdam downtown. We rented bikes and explored the entire city of Amsterdam biking from the houseboat. I would definitely stay here again if I travel Amsterdam in the future.