Quiet Gem in Heart of Amsterdam

Our houseboat sits on a sunny and quiet canal in the heart of Amsterdam, close to Centraal Station, Anne Frank House, The Jordaan and the Canals. Enjoy the view with a glass of wine or a Dutch beer in the steering cabin. The space is centrally heated and double glazed for chilly days. Your space is totally private with your own bathroom, bedroom, captain's room and wheel house. You also have access to outside space on our pier where you can relax into the evening on warm summer nights.

Your space is in a private section of our houseboat, with private entrance and access to our private pier (shared with our neighbors). This B&B portion of our ship is located closest to the quay and is separated from the main cabin (where we live). It features central heating, double glazed windows for extra insulation, operable windows, 3 rooms, each on its own level; the Wheel House with views out onto the water, the Captain's Room, and a sweet cozy bedroom with a comfortable two-person bed. Do be aware that the ceiling height is comfortable for those with a maximum height of 6ft 2 inches tall. You will have to duck your head in places! The newly built bathroom features a natural stone sink, and the shower has a porthole window with a great view of the canal. Towels, extra blankets hairdryer, shampoo, and bath gel are all provided!

Our charming and cozy houseboat is an authentic Haagenaar ship built in the1900, originally used to carry salt throughout Holland and Europe. It now sits on a picturesque, sunny and quiet canal in the center of Amsterdam, just a 5-minute walk from the beautiful historic canal district, the Jordaan neighborhood, Haarlemmerbuurt, the 9 Streets (great shopping) and Central Station with trams, buses, and the NS Train.

The bathroom features a natural stone sink, and the shower has a porthole window with a great view out onto the water. It also features a large private (shared with our lovely neighbors) pier decorated with flowers, plants and herbs, and seating made from recycled hardwood.

Only a few moments away walking or by bike from 2 of the best bio-organic markets in Amsterdam, it's a culinary dream. It is also walking distance to several excellent restaurants including Marius, Pikoteo, Bikkers aan de Werf as well as a few local bars and cafs such as Westerdok Cafe, Blaauwhooft, De Gouden Reael and many more in the nearby Jordaan neighbourbood. See our Guidbook section for more recommendations!

Also included are:

• A couple of cold Dutch beers
• Wireless high-speed internet (200/20 Mbps) suitable for high-demand use
• Coffee Press and Water Boiler for Tea
• Nespresso / Coffee and specialty Teas
• Dutch stroopwafel cookies
• Small Bluetooth speaker
• Small Refrigerator
• Hairdryer

In general, we have some interaction with our guests and are here to check you in and out. We like to give our guests the space they need and endeavor to be as least intrusive as possible. That being said, if guests have questions or need anything, we are only a knock on the hatch away and we are happy to be of help.

We are lucky to live in one of Amsterdam's hippest neighborhoods. Our canal is wide and quiet even though it's right in the city center. We are just a 5-minute walk to great markets, shops, cafes, and restaurants. After a day of sightseeing and enjoying all that Amsterdam has to offer, it's a great place to come home to and relax while you look out onto the water.