Saskia’s houseboat is exactly how it appears in the photos and description - only it’s much more cosy and incredibly quiet. We stayed for four nights and had everything we needed - a functional kitchen with all amenities (fridge, hot plate to cook with, tea, coffee, cereal, etc). The shower is fantastic and the running water is very hot, unlike some other places we’ve been.
Saskia was kind enough to welcome us with snacks and great local knowledge of where to eat/but groceries. She’s a friendly and accommodating person and we had no issues contacting her before and during our stay.
As we’ve said, the houseboat is located in a quiet, residential area which is perfect for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s a short walk from the NDSM area which has a few restaurants/bars, an Albert Heijn and the STRAAT Museum of street art. From here we caught a free ferry to and from Centraal Station and they were frequent enough so that we didn’t feel too far away from the city centre. The ferries run regularly (although the Ferry Nice app wasn’t too accurate), and takes 10 mins or so to reach Centraal Station. After a few days the journey was second nature.
It’s a great alternative to staying in the city - the NDSM area is industrial but full of creativity, street art and local artists are making their home there. We would highly recommend Saskia’s houseboat as we really had the best of both worlds - the tranquility of living on a houseboat and being extremely close to the city without being in it.