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Modern yet cozy houseboat

Houseboat near Dam Square in Amsterdam

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Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Interior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4484 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Amsterdam, North Holland
  • Place, Royal Theater Carre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rembrandt Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, ARTIS
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Amsterdam

Heart of Amsterdam.Your stay at this Amsterdam City Centre houseboat places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum. Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Magere Brug - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Theater Carre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rembrandt Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • ARTIS - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dam Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Weesperplein Station - 5 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 17 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakhuys Amsterdam - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zoku - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Lempicka - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dignita Hoftuin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café De Magere Brug - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern yet cozy houseboat

My houseboat is a lovely, quiet and comfortable place to stay in Amsterdam, close to Carré Theater, Hermitage, Hortus Botanicus, Artis Zoo, and lots of other famous tourist places and last but not least the Amstel river. Enjoy Amsterdam from within!

The houseboat consists of a tastefull bedroom, a modern bathroom, a luxurious kitchen and a warm, comfortable living room with a beautifull canal view. (Officially the rental space is limited to the bedroom and bathroom). Enjoy the view and lovely atmosphere in the quiet historic neighbourhood!

My place is a very stable, solidly constructed and well maintained houseboat. I like to share my boat with guests from all over the world, because it's such a unique and typical Amsterdam way of living.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Though feel free to smoke on the terrace

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

It's not allowed to make use of the terrace after 23.00 pm. This to respect the night rest of my dear neighbours.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There's a travel bed available for the young ones

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Though feel free to smoke on the terrace

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 0363 A5E3 E27E E58A 9270

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Modern yet cozy houseboat to the airport?

This houseboat is 13.3 mi (27-min drive) away from the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Modern yet cozy houseboat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is Modern yet cozy houseboat to the beach?

This houseboat is 14.9 mi (28-min drive) from Almeerderstrand.

Does Modern yet cozy houseboat offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Modern yet cozy houseboat?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat, but Holland Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Modern yet cozy houseboat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Modern yet cozy houseboat?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat.

Does Modern yet cozy houseboat have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does Modern yet cozy houseboat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is Modern yet cozy houseboat to downtown Amsterdam?

This houseboat is 0.9 mi away from Amsterdam.

Reviews

Modern yet cozy houseboat Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hank K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The houseboat was well appointed and ideally located near most of the attractions and restaurants we visited.The host was generous and accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary brent g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Albert is a wonderful communicator and has taken great care to pay attention to detail. The heated bathroom floors were one of our favorite details, but also the porch is a perfect slice of charm, the milk frother for the coffee is a lovely touch, the hidden tv (with Netflix), a great book of neighborhood suggestions…and the bed was very comfortable and large (which is a rare luxury in the area). We can’t wait to stay again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena T., Tempe, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The houseboat is beautifully appointed on a quiet section of the canal. It was unfortunate there was construction but that was not Albert's fault.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelcey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Perfect house boat! Albert was great. He gave good recommendations one of them being Pure boat boat tour! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

R Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great experience

What a treat to stay on this houseboat on the canal. The early mornings and evenings were especially calm and peaceful. It was definitely a great way to experience Amsterdam. In addition, the host was wonderful, it’s a short walk to public transit, plenty of places to eat nearby, or you may just decide to sit on the deck and watch the world go by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet nights

Beautiful houseboat in a very quiet residential area. Still close to walk across the Amstel. Nice to see the boats on the canal passing by. Would definitely recommend for a peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Stay in Amsterdam

Great little Houseboat on the canal. Loved the back patio for watching Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall vacation in Amsterdam

Houseboat is in a wonderful location, nicely appointed, clean, and comfortable. My only comment is that the heating system could use some simple directions to help guests, although it is possible that I simply didn't find them. Overall, wonderful stay! Bill
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy and Red W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Orpheus boat stay

Albert, the host, was phenomenal from the date we booked the canal boat and all through our stay with tips and recommendations. Location allowed us to walk everywhere in Amsterdam.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MB

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house boat - great location

The houseboat was wonderful and clean and had everything you could possibly need. It was in a great location and was a very unique way to enjoy Amsterdam. Albert was very communicative and made sure there were no issues. A great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S., Douglasville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We had a great time staying at the boathouse in Amsterdam. It was set up nice and had everything you could need. Loved being on the water. The owner was amazing and made sure we were comfortable and had what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t beat staying on a houseboat!

What a special experience for our family to stay on a houseboat in Amsterdam! Easy check in, great communication with the host, beautiful house that was cozy but so well set up for a small space. Primary bedroom was very comfortable, and our girls (5 and 9) loved the pull out couch and waving to passing boats. Would 100% recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and super unique!

My father and I stayed for a couple nights to end our European tour and it was lovely. Check in was a breeze and communication during the process was excellent. Short walk to public transit, museums, city center. Sitting out in the terrace with my dad watching boats go by was so enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location on the canal

'We are seniors well into our 70's and 80's. Our stay in this splendid houseboat was exactly what we were hoping for. Comfortable house, convenient location, convenient public transportation, and a canal that provided daily enjoyable boat-watching. Our host was very responsive..meeting us at our arrival and answering questions during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Houseboat

Cozy and comfy houseboat with everything you need. The owner was very accommodating and maintained communication to you ensure we enjoyed our stay. We arrived on a Thursday and our first night was relaxing. However, party goers from Friday night lead to a 2am awakening to yelling and screaming on Saturday morning. We would still return here next time we're in Amsterdam.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great location, great host! Wonderful way to live like a local in Amsterdam!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G., Cuchara,CO

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful spot!

The houseboat was in a great location for exploring all of Amsterdam. Very close to metro and tram stops to visit museums and get to other parts of city. It was quiet and peaceful on the canal and we enjoyed our stay. Albert and Anna had coffee pods for morning cuppa to get out the door and were gracious to let us drop our luggage until check-in and we started our explore of city while preparations were made. Coming off a week of biking made having a washer and dryer great! The restaurants in the area were delightful! Capital Kitchen fabulous food! A short walk to Tashi Deleg for Indonesian/Nepal fusion- wonderful! Overall just a great and interesting stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay no where else

Albert is the best host. He greeted us when we arrived with fresh tulips and showed us how everything worked. He helped us navigate the two biggest celebrations in Amsterdam. The houseboat is clean, very modern with all of the modern conveniences.... including heated bathroom floors. We will be back again.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D., Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

MAGICAL!!!!!

We cannot say enough about how FANTASTIC this property is. Perfectly located near everything, yet in a quiet neighborhood; Albert's houseboat was absolutely one of our favorite aspects of our trip. Comfortable, fully equipped, it was hard to leave it every day (one day, we didn't leave till dinnertime!) Albert's helpful guide told us everything we needed to know about local markets, where to sightsee, and how to use all the vast amenities that are included. And if we had questions, Albert was instantly responsive. We would 100% recommend this accommodation to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Everything about the boat was as advertised! A perfect retreat after a day exploring Amsterdam, very well situated and amazing views. Albert, the host, could not have been kinder or more helpful. We hope to enjoy his hospitality again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, good host!

The location for this houseboat couldn't be better. It's close to transit and many great sightseeing locations, but it's on a side canal so it's still relatively secluded and quiet. The houseboat itself is very modern and well-maintained. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myles T., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly superb and tranquil

Albert’s houseboat is an incredibly comfortable and peaceful place to stay. It is very well equipped. It was spotlessly clean and had everything an international traveler might appreciate, including the full size washing machine and dryer, very effective heating, double glazing and condiments (eg herbs, spices, oil) to make the most of the chef’s kitchen overlooking the canal. A real highlight was watching the rowers come past in the early morning and the visiting waterbirds including coots, ducks and swans. We didn’t meet Albert but he was available if we had any queries. We loved every minute of our stay here. If you see this and are thinking about it, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Houseboat

Albert was a marvelous host. The houseboat was truly lovely. Well furnished kitchen, comfortable beds, great shower and WIFI. It was very quiet in the evening and nicely located - central to everything. Any questions we had, Albert was very quick to respond. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This was a gem - everything was lovely To be on the canal was peaceful and easy location for everything Comfy bed and everything you need To sit on the patio and enjoy the canal life was very special We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023