Great views both upriver and downriver.
The best spot on the Vecht
Bed folds up and out in one easy manoeuvre
Cosy indoors too, relax and read a book!
Breakfast if you're not having it in bed
Bathroom contains shower and toilet, shelves and hand basin.
Layout of studio
Work on a project
English, Swedish, Dutch and some French spoken.
The neighbours.
BBQ on the dike. The houseboat is a fire free zone
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Fridge for about three days worth of supplies
Two cooking rings - electric as well as water kettle.
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Supplies of coffee (cafétiere), tea, coffee milk and sugar on the house
Microwave and toaster
Plates, bowls, cutlery
Glasses, cups and mugs
Winter views from the terrace

Riverside Studio - 20 min from Amsterdam

Romantic self-contained studio with great river views. Note: bus/train to A'dam is 45 minutes!

Excellent! 4.9/5 (51 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. Wonderful views and calm location
  2. Easy access to Amsterdam/Utrecht
  3. Drugtaking of any kind is prohibited inside and out.
  1. Pittoresque and historical surroundings
  2. Local shops within walking/cycling distance
  3. Smart tiny houses design

Houseboat summary

Situated in the rural outskirts of Amsterdam this unique Riverside Studio allows you to experience the best of both worlds. Spend the day in the bustling capital Amsterdam, and come home to the tranquillity of the wide open polders, with iconic farms, windmills, geese, herons and storks.

Your three-night stay allows you to come and relax and see the beautiful historical estates that were built along the river Vecht by the wealthy 17th century Amsterdam merchants who considered it their back garden!

Upon entering your Riverside Studio, you literally leave the world behind and step into the placid rhythms of river life. Swans, geese, moorhens, jumping fish, storks, herons, ducks, of course, and many other river dwelling creatures rapidly become your new neighbours.

From May to August we share the river with small pleasure craft and day trippers, that make for a colourful summer pageant. But for the rest of the year, the river is ours. We're located on the riverbend between the picturesque historical village of Vreeland and the more practical village of Nederhorst den Berg. As you can see from the video, this offers sweeping river views south, east and west!

Please note: we maintain a strict no-smoking, no drugs policy. 

Houseboat description

This 21sqm self contained studio apartment has its own entrance, kitchenette, bathroom, and outside terrace. There is proper sound isolation between the Riverside Studio and the Captain's Quarters to ensure total privacy.

The high ceiling and the sliding door to your private terrace, as well as a large side window that gives you a unique 'breakfast in bed' view of the river, make the studio feel spacious and light. Imagine waking up to gentle birdsong and watching the gentle river flow by, right at your feet.

The smart studio has been cleverly designed with the popular tiny houses concept in mind. Everything folds, in, out or up, and the kitchenette is neatly tucked away in a cupboard. This allows you to make optimal use of the space. And you can leave your slippers at home, because there is floor heating throughout.

The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave and two electric cooking rings. The fridge is big enough for a three-day food shop.

Electrical BBQ's are welcome to use on the terrace but due to the high fire risk, coal fired BBQ's can only be used on the neighbouring dike which has public access. 

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Details

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 16:00 and 20:00.

Check out before 12:00.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 2 Sleeps

Queen size beds: 1

 

BED: The 140cm bed easily folds away during the day and is of the highest quality, with a luxurious bamboo mattress that will give even the most sensitive sleeper a good nights sleep.

BATHROOM: The bathroom has a large shower area, with both an overhead and a hand shower. In addition, there is a toilet, hand basin, mirror and shelf for toiletries, as well as a small storage unit under the sink.

Note: How can a folding bed be comfortable?

During the design phase of the studio I insisted on splashing out on a 'bed-cupboard' that would enhance the experience of staying in the studio, rather than impede it! In its first year of operation, many guests complimented me on the comfort of the bed and the excellent quality of their sleep.

For couples, the width of the bed, 140cm, should be taken into consideration. Having said that, the couples who have slept there the past years have been quite cosy and happy to snuggle up.

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Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 1
Number of toilets: 1

Holiday type

Rural / countryside
Historic / sightseeing
Lake / riverside

Romantic
Sporting activities
Fully equipped kitchen

The best of both worlds, on the outskirts of Amsterdam.

Amenities

Microwave / oven
Toaster
Towels provided

Dining table & chairs
WiFi / internet

Towels are provided but NO bedlinnen. Please bring your own. Matrass 140x200cm, Duvet 200x180 2 soft pillows on the bed, two thicker pillows in the cupboard next to the bed.

Entertainment

Internet access

Shower

All the entertainment you will need is on the River outside your windows.

Indoor facilities

Terrace / balcony

Outdoor facilities

Sun loungers

Underfloor heating

From April to October we enjoy swimming in the river. Guests are welcome to make use of the swim ladder.

Heating / cooling

Panoramic views

Floor heating.

Location

Close to the shops
Close to the ariport

Car is recommended

General information

Free parking
No pets allowed
Smoking not allowed

Long term rent available
House swap available
Swimminig / watersports

No smoking, No drugs. BBQ only on the dike NEXT to the houseboat due to fire risk

Activities nearby

Walking / hiking
Horse riding
Golf
Fishing

Tennis
Cycling / mountain biking
Amusement park / water park

Location

Distances

Airport

35 km

Bar

2 km

Beach

18 km

Ferry port

50 km

Golf course

8 km

Highway

7 km

Night club

9 km

Restaurant

2 km

Ski lift

700 km

Super market

2 km

Train station

11 km

How to get there

Sadly, in the last few years public transport has become very patchy. Please check the NS journey planner if you want to come by train and bus.

Driving:

From the A2:Come off at the Vinkeveen junction, then follow the signs for Hilversum, N201. After about 9km you come to a roundabout and there you go left (2nd exit). Look out for the windmill on your right. You drive another 2 mins (1.3 km) you turn right over the white bride and the IMMEDIATELY left, following the river on your left. You will already see the orange houseboat with the riverside studio on your left up ahead. You can park in from of the door.

From the A1: At junction 10 on the A1, follow the signs for A27 Hilversum. Take exit 33 to Hilversum. Turn left into Diependaalselaan, a road with lots of roundabouts. At the final roundabout you go straight ahead (2nd exit) where it becomes the N201. After this there will be two sets of traffic lights, and finally another roundabout. There you take the 1st exit (right).Look out for the windmill on your right. You drive another 2 mins (1.3 km) you turn right over the white bride and the IMMEDIATELY left, following the river on your left. You will already see the orange houseboat with the riverside studio on your left up ahead. You can park in from of the door.

WELCOME!

About the area

The Gooi and Vecht region truly offers the best of both worlds. You have easy access by car to Amsterdam and Utrecht as well as the airport Schiphol.

However, situated as it is on the border between the turf and clay delta, 2m under sea level, and the sandy high ground, just 7 km away, you can explore by car/bike or on foot everything from turf lakes and reclaimed land to woodlands and heathland. There is a folder in the apartment that tells you our favourite local walks and bike rides!!

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Houseboat owner

Yvonne

At the end of 2023, a dream came true for me: living on a houseboat! I already knew Lysanne, the previous resident, and her paradise. When she told her she was leaving, the decision was made quickly. I would like to share this beautiful place with other lovers of water, peace and nature. Come and feel welcome!

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Response time
Normally within 60 hours
Language spoken
English, German, Dutch, Greek

51 Reviews - Riverside Studio - 20 min from Amsterdam

Excellent! 4.9/5

  1. Guy L - Belgium

    22 Aug

    week end

    very well received, a very nice view and nice pity that it is so small, thank you for the lady is very kind and thank you again for the little note on the kitchen door

    vi guy

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  2. Ilona K - the Netherlands

    20 Jul

    Amazing

    Thank you for having us. We really enjoyed our staying in this wonderful houseboat. The houseboat is very clean, tidy, with nice terrace and amazing view to the river. Very pleasant and helpful owner, it's a calm and quiet place, and we definitely will come back.

  3. Hilde V - the Netherlands

    29 Jun

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    We really enjoyed the weekend on Lysanne's houseboat. The cozy studio and the terrace on the water provide wonderful relaxation. Lysanne herself is pleasantly present in the background: although she stays right next to you, you still have the idea of being quietly alone. She is quickly available for questions.

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  4. Manfred F - Germany

    17 Jul

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    Great Ambiente, Pure Idyll! Thank you Lysanne!

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  5. Davide B - Italy

    23 Aug

    Our holiday in Holland

    Thanks to Lysanne everything was very nice, comfortable, warm and with the stunning view! I will recommend.

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