Karina's houseboat was very centrally located. True to what other reviews stated, you might have a problem here if you're very tall. It's not a large space, but the pictures are pretty accurate. The neighborhood can be a little loud and boisterous, with a constant flow of pedestrians, bikes (yikes!), and canal tours rolling by. Also, the nearby Westerkerk clock tower chimes every 15 minutes, even in the middle of the night. :) We mostly liked being in the middle of the hustle and bustle (we loved sitting on the deck each day), but it's probably not for everyone! All of the guidebooks were much appreciated.