The house boat was perfect! We (my hubby, daughter and I) were looking forward to staying here after seeing all the pictures and we were not disappointed. It is situated in a quiet neighborhood, but only 2 tram stops from the Rijksmuseum, and a couple more to Dam Square and Nine Streets.

The kitchen was the place we hung out the most because it is so welcoming and the view from the dining table is so lovely. My daughter loved the play area, spending a lot of her time there. It is also ideal that the bedrooms are below the waterline, so they remain cool throughout the day, even though it got quite hot outside during the Summer. Traffic on the canal was ok, you do see some boats passing, but not so many as to become intrusive.

The supermarket and organic market nearby made it easy for us to get our daily dose of berries/fruits. The many cafes nearby also made getting breakfast easy. The Shell station nearby (3 min walk) sold the Amsterdam City Card, which made it really convenient. The Fat Dog place at the corner of the street serves fantastic hot dogs!

The whole place felt like our second home, simply because it just felt so homely and cosy. From the gourmet chef's kitchen to the lovely play area to the cosy bedrooms, it definitely made our stay in Amsterdam so much more enjoyable.

Would definitely recommend it to anyone who wishes to experience living in a house boat, but with the space and luxuries of a villa.