Mijke's houseboat was a wonderful experience. It is a wonderful place for a relaxing vacation.
Not having ever set foot foot on a houseboat, I didn't know what to expect but this is a sizable house with three levels, plenty of space, and modern amenities.
This is the actual home in which Mijke's family lives, so expect some of their personal items to be in the bedroom and the rest of the house. This isn't a sterile Airbnb apartment set aside for the purpose of rentals.
It is about 20 minutes by very reliable public transport (buses or ferry) from the hot spots of Amsterdam central.
There's not a lot of activity in the immediate area but Mijke shared several restaurant and grocery tips with us.
It was an excellent experience for my sons and me.