To summarize, my family and I had a fantastic stay on Olaf &Mark's houseboat. After traveling through London and Paris over the holiday/new year, everything about their place was exactly what we needed.
The location was perfect for us to explore the city while still being outside of the craziness of the town center. There were two very nice bars at just at the end of the street. And there was the choice of either an organic or regular grocery just around the corner. Public transport is also just at the corner, but we simply walked everywhere.
The two rooms had queen size beds and were comfortable and surprisingly spacious. nice sized kitchen overlooking the dining table and the living space. The bathroom got a little cold and the toilet was a little high due to plumbing in a houseboat. Although my legs dangled a bit, it was honestly more funny than an issue.
Mark and Olaf were so accommodating. Before we arrived in Amsterdam, they connect with me through Whatsapp, and provided a great list of things we would need to know to get to the houseboat. Mark picked up power converters for us when we first arrived since we didn't have any. During our stay, we had an issue with the door (I accidentally bent the key). Mark was both understanding and helpful in fixing the issue.
As I stated earlier, my family and I had a great time on the houseboat. It was fun, relaxing, and an authentic experience. Although we didn't get to use the deck or chairs on the front of the boat due to the cold rainy weather, it just means we'll have to come back during the summer/spring.