I used to sail a number of years ago, so I'm familar with living temporarily on a boat. Eltjo and Liselore's boat is as authentic as advertised, and is not only a place to stay but an experience as well. Clean and cozy - as stated in other reviews, but with all the quirkiness of boating life. My husband and I wanted a quintessential Amsterdam experience, and I feel we got it. Our hosts were very helpful when we first arrived, and helped guide us around the city. The walk from the city center to the boat is absolutely doable, and not nearly as far as it seems on a map. We'd definitely recommend this houseboat for a quick stay, but would emphasis that we stayed during the winter and it's probably way more ideal in the summer.