What better way to enjoy Amsterdam than by staying on a houseboat? Shutting the door on bad weather turns it into one of the cosiest places I've stayed in. The room was also well furnished with great facilities. The boat is in an ideal location and, as well as commercial material, the owners provide their own guidebook with very good suggestions of things to do. We actually bumped into them at one of the cafés so you can be sure these are things that local people enjoy! We also found them very approachable and always happy to answer questions. If you're thinking of going to Amsterdam, you should definitely consider staying here.