Siem's father Tom made us feel very welcome, and the houseboat was even nicer than the pictures, beautifully clean and thoughtfully prepared with wine, bread, cheese, eggs, juice, toiletries and plenty of towels. The kitchen area is well-equipped and the water pressure in the shower decent for a houseboat. The overall feel of the boat is both cool (arty nicknacks and eclectic furniture) and cosy and the area very tranquil. If travelling from Schiphol airport by public transport catch a train to Centraal Station, then tram no 26 in the direction of Ijburg, getting off at Zuiderzeeweg stop, the houseboat is about a 20 minute walk over a bridge (usually shorter but steps from bridge are currently being replaced). Overall we'd wholeheartedly recommend staying here.