First time to go through Airbnb and it worked very well. I wanted a houseboat for a trip that included my 85-year old Mom and would have never found this boat if I had not stumbled on Airbnb.
This houseboat is exactly what I was looking for and not easily found in the "online houseboat world".
The easy entry from shore, all one level interior, walk-in shower, toilet area in a separate room from shower/vanity area, full kitchen and washer/dryer made this boat work perfectly for our 3 generations of female family members. The two bedrooms worked well for the 4 of us and the beds were very comfortable - an unexpected surprise.
When we first walked in and saw the huge living room windows that opened right onto the canal...we had our first Amsterdam "wow" moment!
The houseboat is homey and a wonderfully cozy place to begin and end our busy days. We enjoyed the different looks of the canal, the ducks taking off and landing, and the varied reflections off the water onto our ceilings.
The location was perfect for exploring Amsterdam since the tram stop was only about 1.5 blocks from the boat. Located in a residential neighborhood that is quiet but close to transportation and shops, we walked several times to the supermarket just a few blocks away and to an open air market just a block away.
One of the owners of the boat can be engaged to conduct tours to off the beaten path trips. She planned a marvelous trip for us to Enkhuisen on King's Day that took us out of Amsterdam to the coast where we toured the Zuider Zee outdoor museum and the lovely town of Enkhuisen. It was a well thought out day trip, planned by a very knowledgeable tour guide! Thank you, Renate.