This houseboat is a lovely place to stay. Eric made us feel incredibly welcome and provided lots of things to get us started like some fruit, milk, juice and some snacks. It was like staying with friends..but they weren't there. They had left a lot of their belongings that you could use like a fully stocked kitchen. The balcony is very relaxing as the area is quite quiet. The lounge area is really big and was ideal for our son to play in. The area is great - no tourists but only a very short walk from Westerpark and the bars, cafés and shops in the Jordaan. 20 mins walk and you are at central station. There is a tram stop just at the end of the road on the bridge (#5) that takes you straight to the museum district. Multiple supermarkets and local restaurants are a stones throw away.