Diewert's "bed, no breakfast" was a perfect experience for my husband and I. The room was a good size, and was well-appointed with storage, hangers, linens, a mini-bar and lovely bathroom. The neighborhood was in a very convenient, walkable location. My husband and I enjoy running, and this houseboat was close to a great park for running, which made our stay even that much more enjoyable.

We expected to arrive in the early evening on our first dat, and had emailed Diewert those plans. Our plans shifted, though, and we found ourselves ahead of schedule, and let Diewert know. He replied immediately that his wife would be available to let us in our room and gave us the access code.

Upon arrival, Diewert's wife greeted us and showed us around. They had bikes for rent, and a bulletin board full of recommendations from previous guests.

The room is simple and lovely with whitewashed floors and white walls. Although it is in a city neighborhood, it's a short walk to the busier streets, and therefore felt very peaceful and calm after the hustle and bustle of the city. There were some really cool neighborhood cats and a beautiful rooster (! No worries, didn't crow!)

There's outdoor patio space, which we used one night, and Diewert provided us with some plates and forks for our salads.

Amsterdam was our 4th stop in a 2 week trip to Europe, and I'm glad we chose Diewert's houseboat over a hotel room. It was the perfect ending to our trip.