My girlfriend and I stayed in Friso and Henri's houseboat for a week in July. It was an absolutely perfect vacation! Friso and Henri were abroad at the time so we were greeted by their very friendly and accommodating friend, Carmen who gave us a walk through of the boathouse and some snacks and refreshments upon arrival. Not only is Amsterdam a wonderful city but returning to this boathouse after a day of adventuring was the icing on the cake. First of all, its even more beautiful than the pictures, very clean, very well designed, very modern and comfortable. Some days we even contemplated just spending the day on the gorgeous patio relaxing, watching the boats and the swans go by instead of the hustle and bustle of the city. It's also situated in the perfect location where one can enjoy the quiet chill environment of a less busy canal but within walking distance of anything the city has to offer. There are numerous quality restaurants, a big grocery store, bars etc nearby. One thing we also greatly appreciated is how meticulously detailed Friso and Henri were with everything from the directions to the houseboat, to advice on where/what to experience around the neighborhood, to how every single thing works in the house (pictures, maps, step by step instructions included!). The bed was comfortable, the shower and tub were amazing, we also did laundry and the detergent did smelt wonderful (as another couple stated!). This houseboat felt more like our own home than any 5 star hotel/villa we have stayed at before. It was such a wonderful experience that at the end of the week my girlfriend became my Fiance. I can't thank Friso and Henri enough! We definitely plan on returning to this houseboat one day..... maybe an anniversary : )