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Little Nelly - waterfront view and roof terrace!

Awesome light, bright and private apartment aboard our city centre houseboat

Excellent! 4.9/5 (67 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 apartment with wheelhouse
  2. Only 8 minutes walking from Central Station
  3. Superb views over the water
  1. Quiet area, yet close to the buzz of the city
  2. Roof terrace

Houseboat summary

A houseboat experience in the city center of Amsterdam, with boats, swans and ducks swimming by. A private apartment with roof terrace overlooking the oldest harbor in the city. Right in the city centre, a few minutes walking from Central Station, yet away from the tourist masses. Yes, you have just found the perfect place to stay for your next visit to Amsterdam! 

Houseboat description

I am so lucky to live on a traditional Dutch cargo ship, built in 1911. A real grand steel lady that used to transport goods all through Europe and now found her final destination in the oldest harbor of Amsterdam. The ship is completely renovated and i made a separate apartment aboard to host you as my appreciated guest.

My ship is docked on the outer side of a row of houseboats that are docked along each other. This means that you have to walk over other boats to reach your place, Amsterdam style.

The good news is that you have the most wonderful view over the water: on your far left you see the majestic Central Station, in front of you the iconic floating Chinese restaurant and amazing new architecture and on your right you see the magnificent Nemo Science Museum and the Maritime Museum. And while enjoying this view, swans, ducks and many boats will pass by. I personally think it's one of the best views in town - especially from the wheelhouse, that is the entrance to your apartment. 

From the wheelhouse you descent to the apartment, with lots of nautical elements still preserved. The bathroom for example has to be entered through the original steel waterproof door. Also we have some nice portholes in the living room. You will be sleeping under the wheelhouse, with the chain of the steering wheel still visible above you: unique, cozy and secluded. 

The many large windows let in lots of daylight and give you a perfect view over the harbor. 

During your stay I have a water cooker, coffee maker, microwave and fridge available. 

And last but not least you have access to the roof terrace. No better place to sit back and relax, making new plans for the day and experience what it's like to be a local houseboat owner!

 

The location is super central. From Central Station it's only a few minutes walking before you reach our harbor. This is a surprisingly quiet and relaxed area compared to the buzzing red light district, Waterloo Square and Dam Square that are just around the corner. So wherever you want to go: it's easy to get there and when getting back you are assured to find a safe haven.

Please let us know if you are arriving before or departing after the regular check-in and check-out time. In this case we will see how we can help you with this. 

Look forward to welcome you aboard!

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Details

Registration number

0363 6464 5257 91D6 862E

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 15:00 and 23:00.

Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 2 Sleeps

King size beds: 1

 

The double bed is located under the wheelhouse, giving it a very cozy and secluded atmosphere. 

The bathroom is compact but convenient and has to be entered through the original waterproof steel door. 

Note: we use a sewage pump, so never throw anything else in the toilet than toilet paper.

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Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 1
Number of toilets: 1

Holiday type

Nightlife
Historic / sightseeing
Town / city

Lake / riverside
Romantic

Amenities

Microwave / oven
Toaster
Linen provided

Towels provided
Hair dryer
Dining table & chairs

Entertainment

Internet access
WiFi / internet

Satellite / Cable tv

Indoor facilities

Shower

Outdoor facilities

Terrace / balcony

Mooring sloop / boat possible

Heating / cooling

Central heating

Electric fans

Location

Panoramic views
City views

Close to the shops

General information

Paid parking
No pets allowed

Smoking not allowed
Smoke alarm

Activities nearby

Swimminig / watersports
Walking / hiking
Fishing

Climbing
Cycling / mountain biking

We offer central heating so you are assured to be comfortably warm all year round - even on the coldest winter nights.

Location

Distances

Airport

15 km

Bar

0.3 km

Highway

4 km

Night club

0.6 km

Restaurant

0.3 km

Train station

0.8 km

Ferry port

0.5 km

Super market

1 km

How to get there

It's only a 5-minute walk from Central Station to this houseboat. How easy can it be? Arriving by plane? Then it's only a 14 minute train ride from Schiphol Airport to the Central Station and a nice walk to the boat!

About the area

Our harbor is found right next to the Central Station and the buzzing Noordermarkt and the red light district. However, you will be surprised by the tranquility that our little safe haven has to offer. And for a good reason: we as houseboat owners really look after each other and the neighborhood. We love you to be part of our community, even if it's only for a few days.

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Houseboat owner

Stijn

Hi, I'm Stijn, a houseboater and love to share the experience of living on the water with you!

Response time
Normally within one hour
Language spoken
Dutch, English

67 Reviews - Little Nelly - waterfront view and roof terrace!

Excellent! 4.9/5

  1. Celine D - England

    04 Apr

    Cracking place

    Had always wanted to stay on a houseboat in Amsterdam and Stijn's boat was perfect. Great location, great views, great host.. thanks to Stijn for all the top tips on where to go, where to eat and what bike shop to hire from. 😀 We had a perfect stay.

  2. Lena W - Germany

    04 Oct

    Lovely stay

    Stijn was a lovely host who was very friendly and gave us all the information we needed for a comfortable stay. The communication was very good. The houseboat is even lovelier than in the pictures, very roomy and was a perfect little spot to discover the city from. The view is stunning, and we slept like babies in the comfy bed.

  3. Nicola H - Australia

    04 Oct

    Little Nelly

    Our few days on Little Nelly were fantastic, the most authentic way to act like a local in Amsterdam. The accommodation was quaint and spotless, not large but had everything we needed, with views of the water and city. And the roof terrace was the pinnacle, amazing. A stroll to the station, supermarket and main district. Stijn was a great host, always there but not intrusive. Would recommend Little Nelly to anyone. N&R from Australia.

  4. Caitlin T - the United States

    23 May

    LOCATION

    I would give this a 4.5, but they don't offer that. Great host. Very easy to communicate with. If you want a unique experience, houseboat or other, this is an awesome one. It is more rustic than what I saw in other houseboat pics, but very few offer the view and privacy. Being on the harbor offers it's own unique experience, that's why we chose it and we were not let down. Calm and privacy so close to the city center.

  5. Leander T - Denmark

    27 Oct

    Lovely

    Nice and quiet, close to everything, and a wonderful view.

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