Charming houseboat with a great location. We enjoyed a two night stay, it was quiet and cosy and Derk gave us a lovely welcome. He was also very helpful in sorting out a small problem with the boat and loaning us a iphone charger. Overall a great guy! The houseboat is in a residential street so it was quiet, but close to transport and shops. We had some lovely evenings sitting out on the deck picnicking and watching the world go by. Look for the Albert Heijn supermarket near the corner of Utrecht Straat and Frederiks Plein and the Dirk supermarket in Marie Heineken Plein. Also De Carosel restaurant on Weteringplantsoen makes wonderful pancakes and poffertjies. And on Vijzelgracht go to Holtkamp bakery for appletart and freshly prepared kroketten. It is also a short walk to the newly opened Rijksmuseum. Buy tickets online and arrive shortly before it opens at 9:00 to miss the worst of the crowds and go see The Night Watch by Rembrant first. So enjoyed Amsterdam, great city.