We stayed at Karin's houseboat for 2 nights and it ended up being the the perfect location to get in and out of Amsterdam's city center. It was nice to come back after a day of exploring & hang our feet in the water and enjoy a glass of wine. The area is really quiet. I would highly recommend staying at Karin's. Note if taking the bus to the airport: it is a different company than the tram so you will need a ticket from that bus company.