Partner and I had a wonderful time in Amsterdam, with Esther and Bob’s sweet houseboat as our home base. Surprisingly serene and quiet for being so close to the university — even on weekend nights, the boathouse was quiet and peaceful. Small but tidy bedroom — if you like to fully unpack your luggage, that might be hard — and a huge and very charming main living area. Seriously, you step inside and it feels like you’re in your own private retreat, with the crystal clean canal right outside. Being winter, we couldn’t really make use of the deck area, but it’s nice having something between the home and the little street. Would stay again!