The former captains' house is now a great apartment.
Key box for your convenience.
Key box to ensure an easy check in, even at odd times.
View from the kitchen window.
There are few places with such a great nautical atmosphere.
View on starboard
Detail in the living room.
Detail in the living room.
The bathroom offers a toilet, small bath and shower.
Detail in the living room.
The houseboat is located in a famous architectural area.
The Spera II in her full glory, offering panoramic views.
Bedroom 2 with a single bed of 90 x 200 cm.
Bedroom 1 has a double bed of 140 x 200 cm.
The dining table gives view on the famous Dutch skies.
The dining area is suitable for up to four people.
View from the living room into the wheelhouse.
A fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave-oven.
The living room is equipped with a tv and a small stereo set
The windows bring in plenty of light into the living room.
This is what a proper steering wheel looks like captain!
The apartment is accessed from the wheel house.

Spera II - Amsterdam East

Charming 35 sqm apartment with great views in Amsterdam East

Excellent! 4.6/5 (38 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. Charming and spacious apartment - sleeps 4
  2. Great panoramic views
  3. Original boat details
  1. Fully equipped kitchen
  2. Bathroom with shower and bath

Houseboat summary

The Spera II is an elegant lady, built as a cement transportation ship in 1954 and now the home of your loving hosts. They have created a charming apartment behind the wheelhouse, designed to give you the best time possible. The location is quite unique: although you can reach the city centre in about 12 minutes, you will be amazed by the tranquility and the wide views all around you. Suitable for 2 to 4 guests.

Houseboat description

The houseboat apartment offers surprisingly much space, around 35 sqm in total. The owner lives in the front of the ship, but you are ensured to have all the privacy you can possibly ask for since you have a private entrance. 

Via the entrance in the wheelhouse (shared space) you enter the former captains' house. This area is formed in the shape of the boat and the hight is limited to 190 cm (consider this when you are tall). In the captains' house you will find the living room  with a tv and small stereo set, a sofa bed (120 x 200 cm) and the open kitchen. The fully equiped kitchen is designed for your convenience and offers a dishwasher, stove and a microwave-oven combination. 

Continue and you enter the bedroom with a double bed (130 x 200 cm) and the second bedroom with a double bed (130 x 200 cm).

In the bathroom you will find a small bath (quite exceptional on a houseboat) and a shower. All the water is heated by a modern heater so the whole family can shower without hot water running out. 

The whole boat has good free wifi connection.

An absolute highlight is the great sundeck on top of the ridge, a great place to watch the ships go by en enjoy the panoramic views over the water. And last but not least: know that the ship is located in one of the most famous parts of Amsterdam when it comes to architecture. These former dockes were used to dock steam ships in the 19th century. Nowadays the steam ships and the docks have disappeard, but the nautical atmosphere s still there. Just like the many references to these long-gone days in the great bars and restaurants you will find here. And many great new buildings attract architecturalists from all all over the world. 

Bus 43 takes you into the city centre in about 10 minutes. 

And one more thing for those who like to swim: know that this area offers great, fresh water during the summer. Just 100 meters away is a large jetty where you can swim safely and enjoy the sun.

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Details

Registration number

0363a02775e5e8e22b33

Property type

Moored houseboat

Payment policy

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

Cancellation policy

Security deposit

$108

Check in/out time

Check in between 15:00 and 16:00.

Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, 4 Sleeps

  • Queen size beds: 2
  • Sofa bed: 1
 

The clean and tidy bathroom offers a small bath, toilet, sink and a shower. 

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Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 1
Number of toilets: 1

Holiday type

Nightlife
Historic / sightseeing
Town / city
Family

Lake / riverside
Romantic
Sporting activities
Fully equipped kitchen

Very well suitable for couples and small families.

Amenities

Dishwasher
Microwave / oven
Toaster
Linen provided
Towels provided

Iron
Hair dryer
Dining table & chairs
Music system / CD player

Entertainment

WiFi / internet
TV
DVD player

Internet access
Shower

Indoor facilities

Bathtub
Sofa bed
Child /baby cot

Highchair availabele
Terrace / balcony

Outdoor facilities

Central heating

Swimming is one of the best things to do of our boat.

Heating / cooling

Room fans
Electric fans

Panoramic views

The houseboat apartment is heated by central heating, offering a comfortable atmosphere all year round. So you're ensured to have a great time aboard, even on the coldest winter days.

Location

City views
Close to the shops

Close to the ariport
Paid parking

A great place to relax after a exciting day in the buzzing city centre. With a unique naval atmosphere and superb architecture.

General information

No pets allowed
Smoking not allowed

Smoke alarm
Swimminig / watersports

Smoking only allowed on the roof terrace.

Activities nearby

Walking / hiking
Fishing

Cycling / mountain biking

Location

Houseboat owner

Ira

Water birds...are the best.
We live on the water ourselves and love to share this experience with you as our neighbours on board!
Special to us are the soft movements and the always incredible light that floating on water provides.
The SperaII team makes it possible for you to enjoy the former Captains quarters as a B&B.

Response time
Normally within 4 hours
Language spoken
Dutch, English, German, French

38 Reviews - Spera II - Amsterdam East

Excellent! 4.6/5

  1. Nicolas R - Austria

    26 Aug

    Wonderfull Peace

    Thank you so much for this wonderfull place  we enjoyed so much and will definately Come back!!!! 

  2. Jacques D - Canada

    30 Apr

    Comfortable and Convenient

    We had a lovely stay of 8 days aboard this boat.  It had all the amenities that we required and the hosts were pleasant,  helpful, quiet and friendly. We had a small problem with a slow draining sink which was quickly attended to. The boat is a few minutes walk to a bus that takes you to Amsterdam Central Station in less than 15 minutes. We ate at both of the restaurants within a block or two of the boat and enjoyed our meals.  This property is priced well and we are very happy with our choice.  Thank you to our very nice hosts!

  3. Maite L - France

    22 Apr

    Stay on the ancillary boat next to the Spera Boat

    Following a mistake from the owners of the boat, we finally stayed on the smalll boat next to the Spera. 

    Despite a lack of comfort and a lack of hot water , we had a nice stay of 2 nights on this boat with our friends ! 

    The owners are lovey people and we received a heartwarming welcome!! 

    The boat is situated next to the center of Amsterdam and it is very easy to take the bus to go to the center.  The bus stop is a few minutes apart from the boat.

    The surroundings are pretty and quiet!

  4. Jan-erland L - Norway

    30 Dec

    Perfect!

    Great place and a fantastic host!  See u in april Ira for koenigsdag

  5. Sabine H - Germany

    22 Sep

    Great

    Great boat, wonderful hosts, a spectacular adventure that we will never forget!!!

    Would recommend it to everybody.

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