Our stay at Arie's houseboat was nothing short of spectacular. I was honestly nervous about staying on a houseboat (would I feel cramped, would I get boat sick?) but I ended up LOVING it and would stay here again and recommend others if they want a unique and authentic Amsterdam experience. The boat itself was quite large and well laid out - plenty of space for 2-4 people or a small family. The kitchen had a lovely window to the canal that my husband and I spent most of our time sitting by watching the canal cruises and locals cruise by. It was calming and peaceful right next to the water. The location of the boat was great as well, fairly central to many things you want to do as a tourist. Bed was comfortable and bathroom was spacious. We went in late May and experienced two rather warm days. On those days it was a bit warm on the boat but nothing an open window or porthole couldn't solve. Our host Arie was extremely hospitable. He waited for us while we had flight delays and greeted us at the boat. He spent 30-45 minutes with us, showing us the features of the boat and making sure we were comfortable. Arie renovated the boat himself and you can see the love and passion he has for the boat in its superior craftsmanship. He is proud of the boat and it was easy to see why - so charming! He even had stocked the fridge with several essentials and Amsterdam treats and even offered us a beer on arrival (just what we needed after a day of travel!). He also offered flexible check in and check out times which was very nice for us as we didn't have to carry around our luggage on travel days. I could go on and on but lets just say that 1) you should visit Amsterdam, its a charming city and 2) you should absolutely stay at this houseboat for the ultimate experience. My husband and I will be back and we will definitely stay here again next time.