Vermeer - Super Central Houseboat

Very comfortable, clean and spacious accommodation with two bedrooms, each with its own shower and basin. Walking distance from the Central station, in a small harbour, ie not a typical Amsterdam canal experience. Be careful on the steep stairs, especially when it is wet. Really nice boat experience!

Wow, everything about this stay was fantastic. The boat is roomy, clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. It is centrally located, but still quiet & cozy. It felt like home, and I will definitely stay there again!

Despite the bad weather (we decided to visit Amsterdam early February) we felt truly happy aboard the Vermeer houseboat. There are two bedrooms with each a double bed. It was convenient that they could be put apart too since we were with four friends traveling together. The place is very light thanks to the windows in both the ceiling and the side of the ship. REcently the ship has been renovated and this gives it a very comfortable touch. It is basically like a modern apartment on a traditional ship, without loosing the character. We had diner in a Thai restaurant nearby and one night cooked ourself - both very convenient. Also convenient: the location. We arrived by train from Germany and within a few minutes after leaving the station we could see our ship laying along the quay. The lcoation is very central but also very quiet. Walk a few minutes and you are right in the buzzing red light district, Nieuwmarkt and Zeedijk. Thanks for having us!

My friends and I had amazing stay on Casper's boat house! He went out of his way to provide us information for local eateries. Could not ask for a more gracious host!

We stayed on Casper’s houseboat in August for 4 days as a family with 2 primary school kids. The location can’t be more central, it is very close to sights, restaurants and shops, yet quiet enough that you can sit outside at the picknick table and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. Casper is a friendly and approachable host, who is available for any kind of questions or help. We stayed in the larger of the two apartments, which was spacious, clean and well equipped to prepare a quick dinner if you happen to choose not to eat in one of the restaurants nearby. Our kids loved the big table, as “it seemed made to play board games” in the evening or a rainy day. The only downside is that it gets quite warm in the apartment as there is limited opportunity to open the windows (I guess this is part of boat life, as opening the portholes widely made little sense when the boat was still in use) and a sofa would be nice. So in summary a four and a half rating for a very pleasant stay at this nice boat.