We had an amazing time on this beautiful houseboat. It is clean, well equipped, warm and right in the centre of things... A real home from home. Hadewych is a super, generous and welcoming host who is just happy to share her former home. We were encouraged to use anything, and to call for any matter large or small (which was not required as everything was perfect.

If you are looking for charm and character this is it... with abundance. The space is bigger than depicted so ample room for the children to run around, for us to relax etc.

It is a houseboat in Amsterdam and having used cottage bookings many times in my life I was half expecting to be disappointed... but simply this was not the case... jokes about the smell of diesel and stagnant canal water were utterly unfounded. If you are looking for 5* luxury... book a costly hotel... If you want Amsterdam at its best book Hadewych's boat.

We loved every moment.

In addition, Hadewych cannot be faulted for her generous and friendly hospitality, tips on local amenities, what to do, communication prior to travel... nothing was too much trouble.

Thank you so much. We certainly hope to return and are happy to recommend this houseboat to the most discerning independent traveller.