This is why you travel with AirBNB. Sonja's houseboat is indeed spectacular, and overall this was easily one of the very best AirBNB experiences I've ever had. The room is fantastic - comfortable, beautifully-decorated, clean, full of amenities, quiet, and in such a cool location. Sonja herself did so much to make sure I felt very welcome right from the start - lots of little touches to show you are cared for. And even though I was a bit skeptical at first about the location north of the city center, I ended up loving this location. Such a cool neighborhood, and really just on the edge of the center. I will definitely be staying here again on future trips to Amsterdam.