As soon as I stumbled upon Nicole's houseboat lodging listing I knew I had found our Amsterdam "home away from home." A houseboat!! How fun is that? So fun. And Nicole's place is gorgeous, comfy, and so welcoming. My family of four was very grateful for the extra space (and the laundry machine) and for the ability to sip coffee (or wine) on the various decks Nicole's home has to offer. Big bonus was the three cats that are part of your stay. So fun to come home each day and be greeted by the friendly felines. Now my daughter is obsessed with getting a Maine coon cat. The houseboat is well located to a cute neighborhood and we enjoyed our walks through the glorious streets of Amsterdam as we made our way to the many destinations Nicole recommended. Nicole was a wonderfully gracious host and very quick and thorough with answers to our questions. I would definitely stay in Nicole's houseboat next time we are in Amsterdam.