Absolutely loved the houseboat experience. It was a little bit farther from 'central' Amsterdam than I thought it would be, but only due to my incorrect recollection of just how BIG the area is. I tried walking more than I needed to on the first day, and shifted to using tram+metro afterwards.

The more time I spent there, the happier I was to be in that location. It's still very central and convenient to local shops, while being out of the 'party zone' of louder, more central areas, so I think it's the best of both worlds, there. Very comfortable living arrangements, close to the 10 tram, and nearby parks and shops. I loved it, can't recommend highly enough.