Michele's houseboat was the perfect Amsterdam experience. We loved it, including waving at the dinner cruises passing by our window on the canal. Though small, it was more than adequate for our needs to work and sleep, and of course we spent much of our time on the town. The location was excellent for my conference at the RAI (walking distance with a route through Beatrixpark) and for the major museums such as the Van Gogh. Michele and her friends were excellent hosts in providing what we needed.