look no further - if you are looking for an authentic, unique, and great overall Dutch experience this is your place! we absolutely loved our stay, and in fact extended it by a day. we would have stayed longer if I had been able to cancel my hotel reservations. you are right on the main canal in amsterdam - wake up to see duck and swans swimming by, and then later boats. you never have to leave the houseboat for great people watching! but you will want to because the location is so great and central to the best of what this city has to offer. start packing now!