Wow ! Michiel's house boat is great ! Really spacious in an excellent location with it's own patio area where you can watch ducks and swans swimming by and trams passing over the bridge. The neighbourhood has plenty of restaurants and take-away places, bars , cafes, local supermarket and easy access by tram to Westernmarket, Dam, Flower market and Central station. The nearby food hall where there are loads of food and drink outlets is really interesting and lots of fun ! If you're lucky enough to stay on Michiel's comfortable and well equipped houseboat you will have found a great base from which to explore and enjoy Amsterdam !