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Richard and Elise

Light and private room 'Dune'

Welcome aboard our floating B&B with garden, private bathroom and great water views.

Excellent! 4.8/5 (62 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. Private entrance and en suite bathroom
  2. Enjoy our garden and go swimming
  3. Free ferry takes you to the centre 24/7
  1. Free parking
  2. Good night sleep and great breakfast

Houseboat summary

Welcome aboard. Stay safe and corona-proof in B&B de Albatros. 

The Dune Room on our floating B&B (Bed and Bicycle) in the Northern part of Amsterdam has its own bathroom, ensuring all the privacy you want during your stay. Thanks to the large window, the room is very light and bright. You will love the swans, ducks and geese passing by, the tranquility of our neighborhood, the garden and the hospitality that we offer. Breakfast is DIY style and can be enjoyed at your own time in your room or in the garden.

Houseboat description

Our location

The houseboat is docked in a quiet and lovely canal with lots of other houseboats.  The free ferry NDSM Wharf is 20 minutes on foot or 5 on a bike. It takes you straight to central Station. Public transport is around the corner and you can reach the heart of the city in 20 minutes. 

If you like to explore the typical Dutch landscape with the wide green fields and charming waterways, our houseboat is the perfect pick for you too. By bike the small villages of Waterland are nice to explore.  The Zaanse Schans, world heritage with the iconic windmills, is also within reach. 

 

Great night sleep

Our guests appreciate our place for the fact that we're within easy reach of the centre, yet you won't find any loud tourist masses in our neighborhood. You will truly be a part of our community during your stay and enjoy the water life like a local. And you are assured to have a great night rest for sure. There is a comfortable double bed, that can be taken apart on request. Please inform us before your stay if you want two separate single beds so we can prepare this for you.  

Private garden and swimming

After coming back from the city you can either relax in your private room, or enjoy the garden that we offer to our guests. During the summer you can go swimming in our canal, like many locals do. 

Of course we offer all the luxury that you may expect from a comfortable room: good central heating, fast wifi and a private entrance. 

Breakfast

There are basic breakfast things in the pantry: coffee, tea, juice, cereals. And you can use  use the free bikes to get your own favorite bread etc. from the nearby supermarket. Have your breakfast in your room of in the lounge place in the garden. Or go to one of the breakfast places near the ferry, on your way to the city.  

Bikes

2 sturdy city bikes are available for you free of charge. 

Free parking

Yes, it is quite exceptional in Amsterdam, but we do offer free parking in our street!

We hope to have given you the best impression of our boat possible, but don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. We're always glad to help!

 

PS one last thing: We are non-smokers and we find it hard to accomodate heavy smokers in and around our house. So if you want to smoke a lot, please find somewhere else to stay.  Thanks for understanding!

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Details

Registration number

0363 8BDC 9D78 554C D9CD

Property type

Moored houseboat

Payment policy

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

Cancellation policy

Security deposit

Not required

Check in/out time

Check in between 14:00 and 21:00.

Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 2 Sleeps

King size beds: 1

 

In your room you have access to a small but convenient en suite bathroom with a sink, shower and toilet. 

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General information

Free parking
No pets allowed

Smoking not allowed

Indoor facilities

Shower

Outdoor facilities

Barbeque / braai
Garden

Sun loungers

We offer a common garden for the guests of our two rooms. And know that you can go swimming in the summer, like many locals do!

Heating / cooling

Electric fans

Underfloor heating

We are located right between the city centre and the wide open fields that The Netherlands are know for. The best of both worlds, we think ;-)

Amenities

Toaster
Linen provided
Towels provided

Hair dryer
Dining table & chairs

In the common breakfast area you can use the refrigerator. You can either enjoy breakfast here or in your room.

Activities nearby

Swimminig / watersports
Walking / hiking

Fishing
Cycling / mountain biking

Entertainment

WiFi / internet

Holiday type

Rural / countryside
Historic / sightseeing
Town / city

Lake / riverside
Romantic
Sporting activities

Location

Distances

Airport

25 km

Beach

25 km

Bar

0.5 km

Ferry port

1.5 km

Golf course

16 km

Highway

2 km

Night club

2.5 km

Restaurant

0.5 km

Super market

0.7 km

Train station

2.5 km

How to get there

If you arrive by car, be assured that you can park it for free at our houseboat.

If you travel by public transport, just take the free ferry that takes you from Central Station to Amsterdam North. From there you can walk to our boat in 20 minutes. 

With heavy luggage you better take the metro 2 stops and from there the bus which stops just around the corner, This takes also 20 minutes

About the area

Amsterdam North is the next new thing, so to speak. Lots of culture, bars and restaurants along the shore of the IJ River (make sure to visit the NDSM wharf!), good connection with the city centre thanks to the free ferry, and not to forget the wonderful green fields and waterways nearby. 

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Houseboat owner

Elise

We are Richard and Elise. We like to meet people from all over the world and are happy to share our place on the water with you.

Response time
Normally within 24 hours
Language spoken
English, Dutch, German

62 Reviews - Light and private room 'Dune'

Excellent! 4.8/5

  1. Christine R - Germany

    01 Aug

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    It was very nice at Elise's. Very clean, great do-it-yourself breakfast, very quiet. The location right on the quiet canal was unbeatable. Ducks and swans came to visit right at the window. About 20 minutes walk to the ferry that takes you to the main train station. Shops nearby. We can definitely recommend the accommodation. Very friendly hosts!

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  2. Alexander R - the United States

    12 Jun

    Fantastic stay

    Great price, nice location, terrific hosts. Really enjoyed my stay.

  3. Astrid K - Germany

    11 May

    bones Show original

    We felt very comfortable with Elise. Nothing was missing. All in all two great days. We will be back.

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  4. Tobias - Germany

    31 Jul

    Great houseboat and lovely hosts

    The B & B is located on a great location. The city is close and easy to reach, the beautiful nature as well.
    The houseboat is located on the water, which provides pleasant air and a nice atmosphere.
    We were able to explore the river by canoe and the area by bike. Everything was there and available.
    The service was great. We got tips for our stay, the breakfast was always well prepared and we got fresh fruit every day.

  5. Simone B - Germany

    29 Oct

    Nice stay

    We had a very nice stay at this pretty house boat. Even the weather was acceptable. We enjoyed the breakfast with the swans and the ride with the bikes to the Johan-Cruyff-Arena. It was a very good decision to stay at a quit place over the night after joining the crowded city at daylight.

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