Marga and Rico were the perfect hosts- they and the family made our stay with them very enjoyable. We received a very authentic house boat experience.The accommodation was clean, tidy and comfortable and within easy riding distance to the city and local restaurants and supermarkets. Marga and Rico were helpful and accommodating to our requests for advise and help to navigate Amsterdam and the surrounds and had a wealth of information and guide books available for our use. We found the wifi very good inside the cottage and it was well stocked with tea/coffee. They provided bikes and some great meals at very reasonable rates and also were willing to pick up and drop off at the airport and train station which made our arrival and departure quite stress free. The location is not so close to public transport so being able to use a bike was really essential (in fact bike riding around Amsterdam was a highlight for us) . It was a brisk 15 min walk to Rai station or a tram stop so may not be ideal for travellers not wanting to walk/ride a bike.
All in all a great experience.
Thanks Marga and rico