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Vermeer - Super Central Houseboat

Comfortable houseboat apartment aboard a former freight ship - 3 min from Central Station

Excellent! 4.5/5 (25 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. Super central and spacious houseboat apartment
  2. Two bedrooms, each with a shower cabin
  3. 3 Minutes walking from Central Station
  4. Perfect for friends and families
  5. Full privacy

From our guests

  1. Super central location near Amsterdam Central Station.
  2. Unique houseboat experience; quiet small harbour setting.
  3. Host Casper is friendly, helpful, and responsive.
  4. Clean, spacious apartments with modern feel.
  5. Well-equipped kitchen for cooking; good WiFi.
  6. Two bedrooms, each with its own shower.

Welcome to your stay

When visiting Amsterdam with friends or family, I love to welcome you aboard my spacious houseboat, built in 1907. You will be staying aboard a former freight ship, completely renovated and now a very comfortable and spacious holiday home with a nice terrace in front of the boat. During the extensive renovation we made sure to insulate the boat properly. And we installed a brand new heating system, so you have a warm and pleasant stay during cold days and winter time. We're docked in a charming harbor just 3 minutes walking from Central Station. Although lots of main attractions are around the corner, you will be surprised about the quietness that this area has to offer!

Explore your stay

The houseboat is docked right along the quay, so you can step aboard right away. Once you enter the ship, you will see that many nautical details are still visible. For example the original roof elements that give the space a very cool and rustic ambiance. Also the portholes add to the 'ship experience' that we offer. Although I live on the same boat, you will hardly notice I'm there. The place is very well insulated and you have all the privacy you want. In the front of the ship you will find a nice terrace where you can sit and enjoy the scenery of our harbor.

In the apartment you have two bedrooms, each with a comfortable double bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower and sink. The bedrooms are adjacent to the living room. We have a separate toilet next to the living room. 

The open kitchen is fully equipped and enables you to make a proper meal. At least, if you can resist the many restaurants that are found within a few minutes walking. Of course I will share my personal favorites with you. Furthermore there are many bars just around the corner. Just a few more steps away and you will hit the famous red light district, the Dam Square, Zeedijk and the Nieuwmarkt. 

Walk a bit further and you will find the Jordaan Area on the West side, and the Waterloo Square and Rembrand Square to the South. All the other parts of town are very easy to reach with public transport, and of course by bike. There is a bike rental just around the corner. 

Note that the boat is fully equipped with central heating, so you are assured to be comfortably warm all year round. Your apartment has a private entrance and you don't need to share anything with anyone. 

Please note that you can check in until 19.00 for sure. And if you want a later check in, we kindly ask a service fee of 20 euro, to be paid in cash on arrival. 

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Houseboat details

Registration number

0363 51E5 043E 10F6 1E8A

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 00:00.

Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, 4 Sleeps

King size beds: 2

Each bedroom has a comfortable double bed with an en suite bathroom with shower and sink for your convenience.

The double beds consist of single beds that can be both put together and apart, according to your preference.

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Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 2
Number of en-suite bathrooms: 2
Number of toilets: 1

General information

Paid parking No pets allowed Smoking not allowed

Note that we are docked next to the quay and we have neighbors on the other side. So you don't have direct views over the water from the apartment. The harbor however will certainly give you a very unique nautical feeling.

Outdoor facilities

Garden

In front of the ship you have a nice garden table, where you can relax an watch the city life pass by.

Heating / cooling

Central heating Room fans

The boat has central heating so you will be comfortably warm - even on the coldest winter days.

Amenities

Fully equipped kitchen Dishwasher Toaster Linen provided Towels provided Dining table & chairs

Activities nearby

Swimminig / watersports Walking / hiking Horse riding Fishing Climbing Cycling / mountain biking

Entertainment

Internet access WiFi / internet

Location

City views Close to the shops

The boat is docked super central, yet you are assured to have a good night rest thanks to the quiet location. A unique combination!

Holiday type

Beach Nightlife Historic / sightseeing Town / city Family Lake / riverside Romantic Sporting activities

Our houseboat is perfect for those who want to get everything out of their visit to Amsterdam.

Location

Distances

Airport

25 km

Bar

0.1 km

Beach

25 km

Ferry port

1 km

Golf course

5 km

Highway

2 km

Night club

0.5 km

Restaurant

0.1 km

Super market

0.6 km

Train station

0.3 km

How to get there

Just walk 3 minutes to the East and you will see our harbor right away. Could not be easier!

About the area

Our harbor is one of the oldest in Amsterdam and you can still feel the rich history thanks to the many old ships and the wonderful houses across the street. Although we live pretty much in the middle of town, you will be surprised by the quietness our quay has to offer. The reason it is a dead end where only people who live here come. 

The following places are located within a few minutes walking:

* Central Station

* Zeedijk and Red Light District

* Nieuwmarkt (great bars, restaurants and terraces)

* Hannekes Boom (unique bar with amazing outside terrace, great bears and good food)

* Pollux (really laid back bar, right across the street)

* Nemo Science Museum

* Maritime Museum with a replica of the VOC Ship 'Amsterdam'

* Dam Square

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Houseboat owner

Casper

I live on one of the most wonderful location in Amsterdam, and love you to stay here too!

Response time
Normally within 6-10h
Language spoken
English, Dutch

25 Reviews - Vermeer - Super Central Houseboat

Excellent! 4.5/5

  1. Tom K - Germany

    22 Jul

    Perfect !

    The perfect location to discover Amsterdam. Super central, very spacey and clean place. 

    We really loved our stay and can't wait to come back. 

  2. Tara P - England

    15 Mar

    nice boat, awesome heating, good location

    Awesome houseboat, good size, well maintained compared to other boats in the dock. Beds were comfortable for single beds. Could do with some curtains or blinds in bedrooms. We would have liked an oven and/or microwave made cooking very hard and limited without one. But over all is was a nice stay, very good value for money!

  3. Bernd K - Germany

    21 Jul

    Close, but still private!

    The houseboat is right near the main train station and therefore super central. However, we found it very pleasant that it is not on one of the main canals where a boat or tourists come by every 2 minutes. The equipment corresponds to the pictures and is ideal for families, also thanks to the showers in the bedrooms. Host is very warm and helpful. We felt very comfortable.

  4. Anita N - South Africa

    12 Jan

    Boathouse experience

    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!

  5. Els S - Belgium

    24 Apr

    Very pleasant stay

    We had a very pleasant stay.

    Great location and warm welcome. 

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