Joke and Gerard are some of the most generous and warm people I've met on my travels. I was provided with detailed and an extremely accurate way to get to the houseboat but since my flight was delayed a fair bit, Gerard came to pick me up from the ferry which was very nice, and since it was quite late in the night, they even heated up some dinner for me once I got to the house. The room and the houseboat are exactly how the pictures show it, and had warm touches all over, from the oversized shower, the paintings on the walls, and their beautiful kitchen. The view however, from the room and house, is quite spectacular and the most positive experience of staying here. If you want a different yet authentic experience of Amsterdam then this is where you want to stay, it's an extremely easy commute to and from the central station, and Joke and Gerard went out of their way to suggest places of interest, and things to do in Amsterdam. We even went for an amazing boat ride on the smaller boat, a huge bonus because the best way to see Amsterdam is by water. I'd recommend Joke and Gerard's houseboat as a place to stay to everyone, and would definitely stay here again when I return to Amsterdam. I can't thank them enough for their hospitality.