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Alpha

Unique Boat Experience in the Eastern Docklands

Excellent! 4.9/5 (51 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. Authentic cabin from 1915
  2. Authentic bunk
  3. Modern bathroom
  4. Located in a very popular neighborhood
  5. 30 minutes by foot to the centre

From our guests

  1. Unique, fun houseboat experience; cozy cabin.
  2. Clean, comfortable, warm; heating available.
  3. Modern, clean bathroom and good WiFi.
  4. Quiet, beautiful area by the water.
  5. Excellent public transport nearby; city center quickly reachable.
  6. Low ceiling; best for guests under 1.80m.

Welcome to your stay

Have a unique holiday in Amsterdam by staying on a traditional motor-ship from 1915.

Explore your stay

Our ship is located in the popular old harbour of Amsterdam, 30 minutes by foot to the centre of the city. It will take you around 10-15 min to go to the city centre by bus 43 or tram 7.
It's situated in a quiet and relaxed location with a few restaurants, cafe's, two supermarkets and some shops nearby. There is no weed-shop close by!
You will have many possibilities to explore the city of Amsterdam and beyond. Our ship lies in a charming and peaceful area, therefore it's the perfect place to retreat and to recover!

You will stay in the authentic cabin (1915), the rear of the ship, the owner stays in the former cargo space of the ship. You will sleep in the authentic bunk, but also enjoy the modern bathroom with a shower. There is WiFi, TV and a coffee machine. You enter the ship via the wheelhouse and reach the studio (17m²) on the left site by stairs. In the wheelhouse there is a washing machine and a dryer for eventually use.

In the summer you can enjoy of a swim right here outside the ship. Just jump over board, the water is clean.

I'm sure you will enjoy your stay at my place.

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Houseboat details

Registration number

0363 EB64 791D C9D0 A7F9

Property type

Moored houseboat

Payment policy

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

Cancellation policy

Moderate

Security deposit

£215

Check in/out time

Check in between 15:00 and 21:00.

Check out before 10:00.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 2 Sleeps

Queen size beds: 1

You will sleep in the authentic bunk (140mx210m).
Please notice that the ceiling is low. If you are taller than 1,76m you cannot stand in the room without touching the ceiling. The standing height shower is 1,85m.
This authentic studio is not suitable for disabled persons or guest with with walking problems (the stairway is steep). There is no kitchen, only a water-cooker and a coffee-machine (Nespresso). No stove or microwave but a cooling-box.

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General information

Paid parking No pets allowed Smoking not allowed

Indoor facilities

Shower

Outdoor facilities

Terrace / balcony

You can just jump into the water right here.

Heating / cooling

Central heating Underfloor heating

CO2-neutral heating en koeling with solar panels and a heat pump.

Amenities

Washing machine Linen provided Towels provided Hair dryer Dining table & chairs

€5.- use for use washing and drying machine. Cooling box.

Activities nearby

Swimminig / watersports Walking / hiking

Entertainment

Internet access WiFi / internet TV Satellite / Cable tv

Location

City views Close to the shops

It is one hour with public transport to Zandvoort Beach from here

Holiday type

Historic / sightseeing Town / city Romantic

Location

Distances

Airport

31 km

Bar

0.2 km

Beach

33 km

Ferry port

0.4 km

Highway

5 km

Night club

1 km

Restaurant

0.2 km

Super market

0.6 km

Train station

3 km

How to get there

If you come by plane take the train to Central Station and then the bus number 43 direction Borneo-Eiland. Get out at Azartplein. Just walk to Levantkade in 3 minutes. Walking on Levantkade take the jetty on your right side. You will see the number 42 of our ship in the wheelhouse.

If you come by train just follow the description above from Central Station.

If you take the car you can park on public spots right on the street. Please notice that parking is €4,50 per hour (€40,50 per day) in Amsterdam. You can better take the P&R Zeeburg and take the tram 26 from there to Rietlanden (1 station) and step over to tram 10 (two stations to Azartplein).

About the area

Our houseboat is located in a historic part of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Docklands, from where in ancient days the cargo-ships used to sail to the East. Nowadays, this area has been transformed into a picturesque architectonic quarter where the living is easy, with all the facilities you may need like: pubs, restaurants and a shopping centre.

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Houseboat owner

Oliver

I am Oliver and live here on board for more than 22 year. My son is 18 year old and grown up here on Alpha.
I work as project manager in the sustainable sector with solar.
From origin I am German but my German is getting worse after all these years ;). We really enjoy living here and like to share this experience.

Response time
Normally within 0-3h
Language spoken
English, Dutch, German

51 Reviews - Alpha

Excellent! 4.9/5

  1. Melanie Z - Germany

    16 Apr

    Alpha

    We had a great time on the Alpha. The location is convenient and quiet and the accommodation is clean and cozy. We'd love to come back :)

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  2. Tanja K - Germany

    16 Jul

    Toll

    We had a few great days on the houseboat and in Amsterdam. The houseboat is super cozy, clean and just something different, nice and quiet and cosy with other boats. However, it's not suitable for people who are taller than 1.80 m 😉, as the ceiling height is low. There is a bus and tram station right at the pier, so the center is just a few stops away.

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  3. Benjamin S - England

    17 Sep

    Great place to stay!

    We were really pleased with our stay on Alpha. The rear cabin is finished and maintained really well, and the bathroom is modern and clean. It's so nice to be able to sit above deck as well. Oliver was really friendly and flexible. The boat is in a great location, right next to a tram/bus stop, from which you can get to most anywhere in the city. My only complaint would be that the pillows in the bed were quite thin and uncomfortable.

    The other thing I'd want to make potential bookers aware of: the ceiling is quite low! I am 6'1", and there were only two spots in the cabin where I could stand up straight. I didn't mind it, and the bed was plenty long enough too, but just something to bear in mind that isn't mentioned on the listing.

  4. Wayne P - Belgium

    13 Feb

    Excellent experience

    Oliver is a fantastic host, already have suggested this house boat to friends, we will be back again the summer, thank you for a very pleasant experience!

  5. Rebecca H - England

    19 Apr

    Lovely stay

    We really enjoyed our stay in the boat house. It has everything you need for a city break. The tram/bus stop is very close by, you could walk into the centre but we preferred to use the transport. Would definitely recommend staying here.

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