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Luna Nueva - city center houseboat

Be welcome aboard this luxury newly renovated houseboat apartment, only 3 min. from Central Station

Excellent! 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

BOOKA CARE

  • Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
  • 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
  • Changing booking details is always free.
  • Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
  • Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
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Houseboat highlights

  1. Stylish city center houseboat
  2. 2 double beds, 2 floors
  3. Only 3 min. waling from Central Station
  1. Full privacy ensured
  2. Close to the Zeedijk, Nieuwmarkt, Red Light district
  3. Garden and swimming

Houseboat summary

Docked only a few minutes from Amsterdam Central Station, newly renovated and designed under architecture based on 'tiny living' principles: that's the Luna Nueva - city center houseboat Houseboat in a nut shell. You will be sleeping in the hull of a historical freight ship, in a bed that is basically a throne. And the location could not be better: a large deck and a private garden, all close to the buzzing city center, yet you are assured to enjoy a good night rest since our harbor is peaceful and away from the tourist masses. Here you can swim, sun bathe or go for a trip trough the canals, while you are in top Center of Amsterdam.

Houseboat description

The Luna Nueva - city center houseboat houseboat is so much more than just a place to stay. We want to share with you the experience of being part of a houseboat community. Our harbor is a wonderful melting pot of people who enjoy living on the water, each in their own way. Just like all the people are unique, also the ships and barges docked here have their own character. The atmosphere that we have created aboard the houseboat studio that you may call your own is stylish, contemporary and private.

What you may expect aboard the houseboat apartment

In the old wheelhouse there is a large sofa and a dining table to enjoy each others company. Here you can sit and talk, watch a movie on your lap top or have a meal. Trough the windows you will have a breath taking view on the historical and hysterical Amsterdam 360 degrees around you.

The high end double bed (200x150 cm) is located in the front of the hull, and although beneath water level this is probably the most elevating place you and your beloved one ever slept. 

The kitchenette offers a toaster and coffeemaker and water cooker so that you can prepare your own breakfast. There are no real cooking facilities for a fancy dinner, but with so much wonderful restaurants and bars around we imagine you don't want to think about cooking yourself at all. And they all deliver, in case you prefer to have a romantic dinner in the garden, on deck or in the wheelhouse, all is possible.

The bathroom offers everything you need during a well deserved houseboat holiday in Amsterdam: shower, sink with lighted mirror, as well as a hair dryer and towels. There is also a separate toilet.

Finally there is another double bed downstairs on board, for you to use.

 

Outside space

We're glad to say that you can use the seats and the table in the garden next to the boat to relax, as well as the seats on your deck. From here you can jump in the waters, and have a swim or maybe peddle away for a nice trip trough the canals.

The neighborhood 

Although our harbor is nice and quiet, you will be in the middle of the city life within a minute walking. We hope that during your stay with us you will enjoy one another and the pleasures our neighborhood and our city offers. This is why we do not have televisions or radio's on board. But for the ones who can not live without (social) media, we do offer excellence fast WiFi. The only thing you have to do is bring your own mobile(smart)phone or tablet/computer with you.

Across the street you find one of the many great bars around: Café Pollux, laid back place to have a drink and dance. On Wednesdays live music too. Walk on and you will find many other places to eat, with cuisines basically from every corner of the world. In the immediate neighborhood you will find the buzzing Zeedijk and red light district, as well as the Maritime and Science museums. Get inspired on the daily market Nieuwmarkt and find cool stuff on the Waterloo Square (Waterlooplein). Walk the other way and you will enjoy the amazing views over the IJ-River, and when the sun is shining make sure to visit the terrace of bar Hannekes Boom! 


Before you book, please note: kids below 6 years old are not allowed on board - babies are.

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Details

Registration number

0363 EDC4 53CB 9080 F8BF

Property type

Moored houseboat

Payment policy

25-75% or 50-50% or 100% (read more)

Cancellation policy

Security deposit

$207

Check in/out time

Check in possible for all day.

Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 3 Sleeps

  • King size beds: 1
  • Single bed: 1
 

The comfortable double bed is located in the front of the ship, maybe even the most unique place you ever slept. The bathroom offers a showe and a sink with a mirror. There is a separate toilet too.

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Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 1
Number of en-suite bathrooms: 1
Number of toilets: 1

General information

Paid parking
Pets allowed

Smoking not allowed
Smoke alarm

All VIP services upon request.

Indoor facilities

Shower

Sofa bed

You can swim in the waters in front of the boat.

Outdoor facilities

Garden
Terrace / balcony

Sun loungers

Check In after 15:00 Check Out before 11:00 But, if there are no guests arriving / departing the same day we are flexible. We charge 25 EUR for a late check in after 19:00, and 40 EUR for a very late check in after 00:00 hours. You can park in the public garage next door for ca 20 EUR per 24hours

Heating / cooling

Air conditioning
Central heating

Electric fans

The houseboat offers Central heating. You will be nice and warm, even on the coldest winter nights. we also have an aerco system for cold nights and summer days.

Amenities

Toaster
Washing machine
Linen provided
Towels provided

Iron
Hair dryer
Dining table & chairs

The kitchenette is equipped with a refrigarator, toaster and a tea/ coffee maker, as well as a water cooker, for preparing simple meals.

Activities nearby

Swimminig / watersports
Walking / hiking
Fishing

Climbing
Tennis
Cycling / mountain biking

There is a bike rental company around the corner, offering guided tours as well. On the other side of the harbor there is a climbing hall.

Services

Babysitting
Tour guide
Transportation to and from airport

Maid service
Chauffers service

Entertainment

Internet access

WiFi / internet

Please note : we do not have TV's on board. Our motto is that our guests will enjoy Amsterdam and one another during the stay. But if you can not live without (social) media/ have to do some work too : we have super fast internet, just bring your device. (tablet available upon request )

Location

City views
Close to the beach

Close to the shops
Close to the ariport

Holiday type

Nightlife
Historic / sightseeing
Town / city
Family

Lake / riverside
Romantic
Sporting activities

Location

Distances

Airport

25 km

Bar

0.1 km

Beach

25 km

Ferry port

0.4 km

Night club

1 km

Restaurant

0.1 km

Super market

0.4 km

Train station

0.4 km

How to get there

From Central Station it is just a few minutes walking to get to the houseboat. After booking you will receive the exact instructions how to get there. Could not be easier!

About the area

Our harbor is a real hidden gem in the city center. Secluded and private, yet close to the buzzing inner city. Within walking distance there are lots of great things to see and do. Just to give you an impression an overview of things we like in our neighborhood:

* Local bar Pollux across the street

* Dam Square

* Nieuwmarkt (lots of bars, restaurants and of course the market itself)

* Zeedijk

* Red light district

* Nemo Science museum

* Maritime museum

* Sea palace (floating Chinese restaurant)

* Hannekes Boom (laid back restaurant/bar with superb terrace)

* Climbing hall

* IJ-river

* Waterloo Square

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Houseboat owner

Nina

We live on boats and we love boats. It makes us super happy to welcome you on board and share the pleasures of water living with you.

Response time
Normally within one hour
Language spoken
English, Dutch

28 Reviews - Luna Nueva - city center houseboat

Excellent! 4.8/5

  1. Jürgen C - Germany

    01 Jul

    Great central location but with functional limitations Show original

    My wife and I received a very warm welcome, the houseboat is very clean and beautifully designed. The bed is visually impressive, but I had difficulty getting out of it via the stairs. The toilet simply does not belong in a property of this price range, it is about 65 x 90 cm small and an imposition for me. The table and the bench were not comfortable for us, we would have liked to have sat comfortably at the table. The bench outside has no sun protection and is not really comfortable either. We are only giving it three stars because of the super great location. The shower is spacious and good. We will not come again.

    HOST REPLY
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    Dear Jürgen,

    Thank you for appreciating our boat as beautifully designed and even impressive, and very clean. We are also really happy that you felt very welcome and appreciated the way your host was there for you all the time. Especially because of that, we regret that somehow you did not see the pillows under the sofa in the wheel house (you only had to open the lid you were sitting on) and the parasol over there. As it is often windy in Amsterdam, we do not keep it outside all the time, but our guests are super welcome to use it while they are on board.

    We are sorry you did not ask/tell us while you were there as we could easily have solved the problem and would really go the extra mile to make you more happy. We hope to welcome you soon another time.

    Warm regards Nina

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  2. Alison W - England

    10 Apr

    Thank you

    Your staff are wonderful. Friendly. Accommodating and available. The best people ever!! You are lucky to have them!!

  3. Chris K - Germany

    06 Jun

    Top !!!

    The three of us spent 4 great days on a great houseboat. Everything totally uncomplicated. The houseboat is nicely furnished and offers enough space for three people and is well located, not directly in the action but in 5 minutes everything is within walking distance (opposite the Chinese restaurant Sea Palace). Only downside, the drain in the shower didn't work and made the shower a splash pool and caused it to overflow.

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    Host's response
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    Dear Chris,

    thank you for your kind words. We are very happy that you had a great time and liked the boat so much.

    We are very sorry that you did not contact us about the drain. It's very easy to open and empty if something is in the way, which obviously happened. Next time, please contact us to solve the problem while you're still here.

    We look forward to your next stay.
    Greetings from Amsterdam,
    Nina

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  4. Anastasia D - Germany

    10 Jul

    Great location and beautiful houseboat Show original

    Quiet and beautiful location near the main train station. The hosts were very friendly! We had a great time and hope to come back soon.

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  5. Margaux - France

    27 Mar

    Most brilliant stay ever

    Our visit to Amsterdam was given a silver lining thanks to the Tulipe houseboat. I took my husband to this wonderful city to celebrate our 5-year marriage and could not have selected a better place to stay. The place is decorated very stylish and the many windows let in lots of light. We felt a bit like John Lennon and Yoko Ono during our stay since we just did not want to leave the bed haha. Once you get off the boat you will feel like a real local, living the dream in this characteristic harbor. About the location: just perfect too with a wide variety of bars and restaurants around the corner basically. If you want to cook at home, this is not your place since there is no kitchen, but who wants to cook when in Amsterdam? Thanks for having us and hopefully we'll meet again some day!

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