In Aalsmeer .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Aalsmeer Flower Auction and 6 miles (10 km) of World Trade Center Schiphol Airport with a stay here. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol and Amsterdamse Bos are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Escape to your private oasis on a charming houseboat, perfectly nestled in the tranquil waters of Westeinder Plassen. This cozy floating retreat is designed for comfort and relaxation, accommodating up to two guests. It features a stylish living room with an open kitchen, a serene bedroom, and a bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet.
Bask in the natural light streaming through large windows, offering panoramic views of the surrounding waters. The area promises peace and privacy, making it an ideal getaway for a young family, a romantic escape for couples, or a peaceful solo adventure.
Enjoy the convenience of free parking and enhance your stay with complimentary use of a kayak or SUP, inviting you to explore the scenic beauty at your own pace. Experience the perfect blend of nature and comfort at this houseboat.
## Access
The houseboat (50m2, incl terraces) is all yours during your stay.
â Chromecast â Comfortable double bed 140*200 â Free parking â Nespresso coffee machine â Wifi and television
†We normally welcome families with children because some of our bed types are unsuitable for adult use. Please get in touch with us before booking if youâre unsure if you fit this profile, so we can see whether this accommodation fits your travel plans.
## Interaction
This home is in the hands of Rental Valley, a property management team who work hard to make sure your stay is smooth and comfortable! We are available should you have any questions or requests during your stay.
From one week before arrival, we'll send you our rental guide. This holds all useful information to help you arrive safely and much more. So please read it carefully before your arrival and let us know if you need anything or have any questions.
## Neighborhood
De house boat is located in harbour 'De Oude Werf', just 15 min. walking from the center of Aalsmeer and a large supermarket. You will be staying next to a large lake area where you can swim, kayak, and experience many other water sport activities. The banks of the lake are riddles with harbour areas, bars/restaurants with terraces and recreation areas.
Aalsmeer is an old eel fishing town on the banks of the Westeinderplassen. With a rich history it is now a characteristic town with lovely lake views from the marinas. The town has a small but fun center where you can go to shop or to enjoy a drink in the town harbour. There is an outdoor market every Tuesday. Also to be found in Aalsmeer: a casino, horti-culture and flower art museum and a number of great restaurants. Not to forget; the biggest flower (tulips!) auction of the country, which is still functional.
Do you want to discover the lake? You are free to use our 2 kayaks and 2 Stand Up Paddleboards with paddle! You can access the lake from our area within minutes. The kayaks/SUPs are made available from May until October. Using them is at your own risk. Damages (to the kayak, SUP, or to personal items) are your own responsibility and using the kayaks/SUPs during bad weather conditions (heavy wind, rain, or thunder) is forbidden.
The interconnected lakes have a total area of over 10km2 and exist of one large lake, one smaller lake and hundreds of small islands within them. It's a great experience to navigate the lakes and small waterways that connect them and the islands.
## Transit
Aalsmeer is only a 15 minute drive from Schiphol Airport and by train and bus it will take you about 20. In general, public transport will get you around quite well. We will share a handy website to plan your route!
You can park your (rental) car right next to the boat.
## Notes
†Check-in time: 15:00-22:00 (late arrival possible in consultation) †Check-out time: before 10:00
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
General
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 700 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property accepts cash
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 first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
43539
Woonark Westeinder met Kajaks bij Schiphol Airport
Frequently asked questions
How close is Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer to the airport?
This apartment is 5.8 mi (11-min drive) away from the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
Does Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer?
No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Holland Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer to downtown Aalsmeer?
This apartment is 1 mi away from Aalsmeer.
Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 18 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 18 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lemon L.
Apr 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
clean, as described.
Lemon L.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
6/10 Okay
Annelies E.
Oct 13, 2025
The houseboat wasnât bad but the pictures were not accurate. The pictures appear to have been taken quite a while ado. We couldnât figure out how to make the projector work. The boat leaned to one side and the patios were much smaller then we had understood. We enjoyed the location because we rented a car to let us enjoy the area around Amsterdam. This rental is more suited for younger renters because it is rather small and not handicapped accessible. The glass shower enclosure needed repair.
Annelies E.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Jacey S., Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place!
This boathouse was perfect for my partner and I! We took public transportation into Amsterdam everyday (20 minute walk to the bus stop, then a 10 minute bus ride, then a 30 minute tram ride to city center) it was so nice to come back to a quite place right on the water afterwards to relax. The only downsides were that there were no soap in the hand soap dispensers and that the public laundry was out of order, other than that it was perfect! Thank you!
Jacey S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Lawrence J., Sioux City, IA
Jul 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
I should have read more into the other reviews. Somebody indicated the boat slanted and I thought, how bad can that be? It was pretty bad. I stumbled a few times and things would slide off where I put them. The sink wouldnât fully empty either. The screen for the back door had holes in it and I got eaten alive by bugs each night. Couldnât turn on the fan to cool down because it shook violently and I thought it would fall on me while sleeping if I could get to sleep through the noise of it. The washer and dryer on site were inoperable. Location was good related to the town but being the first slip in the marina was a bit noisy.
Lawrence J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
4/10 Poor
Anne J.
Jun 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great potential needs upkeep
We had a number of issues starting with a refrigerator that didnât work (turned out to be a bad outlet so we could use the frig if the freezer was unplugged). The toilet often took 30-45 minutes before you could flush again. After reporting this early in the morning day 1 we finally heard back at 4pm and were told this was normal for a houseboat (??). One of the stove burners did not work. One window screen couldnât be used because the clip was broken (the wind kept blowing it out of the window). The place was clean but all the containers for shampoo and soap in the shower were empty. For the $$ this seems like a lot of little things that need attention. It is a cute space and the kitchen is pretty well equipped for a small unit. We didnât use the kayaks or SUPs but itâs a very cool option. Great location - the town area is very close (just a few min by bicycle) and the canal it is on connects to a huge, beautiful lake.
Anne J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Ramona Z.
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Die Lage ist super. Die Umgebung ist sehr schön und es ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt um mit dem Rad oder Auto das Umland zu erkunden. Das Haus steht tatsĂ€chlich schief, man gewöhnt sich daran und nimmt es mit Humor. Es ist aber in Haus und KĂŒche alles enthalten was man benötigt. Allerdings mĂŒsste der Beamer ersetzt werden, die Linse macht kein gutes Bild mehr und die Kajaks musste ich von allerlei Laub und Spinnen befreien. Das Haus ist wirklich liebevoll gestaltet, einige Dinge (Sofa, Kissen) sind allerdings doch in die Jahre gekommen. Insgesamt haben wir uns jedoch wohl gefĂŒhlt. FĂŒr 2 Personen ist diese Unterkunft völlig ausreichend.
Ramona Z.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
JennyAliasRena
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Die Ankuft verlief ohne jegliche VorfĂ€lle, da die Anreise Informationen sehr detailliert und gut zu verstehen sind. Somit war das finden des Hausbotes, sowie die Einfahrt, sehr einfach. Es ist ein schönes Hausboot, mit leichter Schieflage, aber ich fand es vollkommen in Ordnung. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und es waren reichlich HandtĂŒcher vorhanden. Bettzeug war fĂŒr 1 Person auch reichlich vorhanden (3 Kopfkissen, 2 Bettdecken), welche natĂŒrliche auch bereits bezogen waren.Das einzige was zu bemĂ€ngeln wĂ€re, ist dass manche Möbel, z.b. die Couch und der Sessel im Wohnbereich, erneuert werden sollten, da diese bereits sehr durch gessesen sind. Und das die Fotos der Unterkunft aktualisiert werden, der Schlafbereich war bei mir etwas anders, als auf dem Foto zu sehen, aber an sich, war dies nicht so schlimm.
JennyAliasRena
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
C. K.
Apr 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
TulpenblĂŒte
Sehr romantisches kleines Hausboot, perfekt um abzuschalten, Natur zu erleben oder sich ins GetĂŒmmel von Amsterdam zu stĂŒrzen.
C. K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Michael W.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to come down
Small but beauty. Everything there. Like this place and i will came back everytime.
Generator is often making noise , and the Beamer for television is not ready for looking. That's not so good. The Aeroplaine is near to.
Michael W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Stefan K.
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes kleines Hausboot
Vielen Dank!
Stefan K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Silke H.
Jul 10, 2023
Preis & Leistung
Das Boot hatte SchrĂ€glage, was zumindest beim Schlafen nicht besonders angenehm war. Der hintere Schlafraum hatte eher die AtmosphĂ€re einer Abstellkammer als eines Schlafzimmers. Zudem hatten wir fĂŒr drei Personen nur zwei Deckbetten, dafĂŒr fĂŒnf Kopfkissen. Die als bequeme Taschenfederkern-Matratze gepriesene Matratze des Schlafsofas hatte Flecken und war völlig durchgelegen, so dass das MetallgestĂ€nge massiv spĂŒrbar war. Erholsamer Schlaf geht anders! Die ToilettenspĂŒlung funktionierte nicht zuverlĂ€ssig, erst nach langem Warten konnte abgespĂŒlt werden. Teilweise haben wir die WC-Anlage des Yachthafens genutzt. Die MĂŒckengitter gaukeln Komfort vor, der nicht vorhanden war, weil die Gitter entweder eingerissen oder die Halterungen defekt waren. Die Sitzeinlage eines Kajaks war völlig verdreckt und deshalb nicht nutzbar, das Kajak selbst musste ebenfalls vor Benutzung gereinigt werden. Eines der beiden SUPs hatte ein Leck und eine fehlende Finne, so dass es nicht genutzt werden konnte. Das schmerzt insbesondere, weil gerade die beiden SUPs der Grund der Buchung genau dieses Hausbootes waren. Die Beleuchtung des KĂŒhlschranks war defekt, die RegalfĂ€cher in der TĂŒr waren abgerissen und die Fachböden fielen heraus. Die Kochutensilien waren in einem sehr gebrauchten Zustand, da hilft es auch nicht, wenn zwischendurch ein neuer Topf noch in Umverpackung im Schrank gefunden wurde, um ĂŒber undefinierbar Klebendes in Töpfen und Pfannen hinwegzusehen.
Silke H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Sebastian S.
Jul 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy houseboat
Sehr gemĂŒtliches Hausboot mit allem was es braucht. Zentrale Lage, Amsterdam und andere Destinationen sind mit dem Auto schnell zu erreichen. Einfach im Norden Amsterdams parken und mit der gratis FĂ€hre ins Zentrum fahren.
Sebastian S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniela M.
Jan 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
; )
.; )
Daniela M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Peter B.
Jan 1, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Woonarkje bij amsterdam
Gedeeltelijk leuk en smaakvol opgeknapt woonbootje. Wel klein, fotoâs vertekenen nogal!
Veel plekken viezig ennslecht onderhouden. Gezien de schoonmaakkosten mag je meer verwachten! Daarnaast lag het bootje erg schuin waardoor slapen wat lastig was!
Als alkes netjes wordt gemaakt en schoon (keuken en pannen!) kan het een leuk verblijf zijn!