Live like a local by staying on a cosy houseboat. See the city from water-level, looking at upside-down buildings shimmering; share your evenings with locals and your breakfast with swans.
The incredibly friendly gay owners will fill your fridge with wine and your window boxes with flowers, all for less than the price of a good hotel. You will find yourself down a quiet side canal, but only five minutes walk from the action.
For Amsterdam junkies, fall in love with the city all over again; for newbies, lose your virginity in style. Bliss!
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