We were looking for somewhere to stay in walking distance of most of the sights in Amsterdam, when we found Anita's & Edward's canal boat, the "Two Brothers" listed on AirBnB. What a great find!
The accommodation was charming, a little quirky (in a very good way!), clean, comfortable and brilliantly situated. We enjoyed sitting on our own little deck, having a drink and watching the river traffic and the bicycles and walkers rushing by.
Edward and Anita clearly enjoy having people to stay, and have decked out the stern cabin of the boat in a thoughtful and imaginative way (ther are tea and coffee making facilities, a small drinks refrigerator, a hair dryer, fast Wi-Fi and an excellent shower)! They could not have been more friendly or helpful, and regularly emailed is with suggestions for restaurants, sights to see and things) to do.
We thoroughly recommend the Two Brothers, but this a former working boat, and you need to negotiate some steep stairs down to the cabin (we're the wrong side of 50 and had no problems)! A really special place to stay in down town Amsterdam!