Staying on the boat was a wonderful experience. Nestled right in the heart of Amsterdam, the boat provided fantastic spot for accessing the city, but still was quiet at night. The host provided some wine, snacks, and went out of his was to give us more than typically expected from this type of stay. I would recommend the boat for any couple that is looking for a unique experience from a normal hotel. We had been traveling a week previous to this (staying in hotels) and it was so nice to have the extra space the boat provided. We found all of the facilities on the boat to worked great. Arie gave us a tour and explained everything upon our arrival which was very helpful. Overall a great experience. I would find it hard to return to Amsterdam and not rent a houseboat again!