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Deck terrace
Sunny Terrace
Sunset on the New meuse
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View on Rotterdam
Deck terrace
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Bathroom with shower
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Loftboat Kralingen

Enjoy Rotterdam the 100% Rotterdam way; on a classic ferry on the river Maas.

Excellent! 4.9/5 (16 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. Located near the center of Rotterdam
  2. Fantastic view on the river
  3. Free parking
  4. Spacious, private and comfortable
  5. Large, sunny deck terrace

From our guests

  1. Beautifully restored boat with many thoughtful details.
  2. Cozy, warm atmosphere; feels like home.
  3. Very well-equipped; everything present and neat.
  4. Friendly, attentive host; helpful local tips.
  5. Quiet, relaxing location near Rotterdam attractions.
  6. Watertaxi nearby; Watertoren restaurant close for dining.

Welcome to your stay

Loftboat Kralingen is a classic ferry (1911). The boat was completely renovated, but is still very much a boat. The comfortable boat apartment is in the front side of the boat and measures 55 m2. It has a private entrance, a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom with shower and a sunny deck terrace (55m2), with a view on the river Meuse and the Rotterdam skyline. There is room for max. 6 persons.

Explore your stay

The apartment consists of a salon with kitchen, separate bedroom with double bed and bathroom with washbasin and toilet. The salon is flooded with natural daylight; there is a dinner table with chairs as well as a workplace with WIFI connection, cable TV, DVD player with DVD’s. In the centre of the apartment is an extra woodstove (chopped wood is present). In the salon 2 comfortable sofa beds can be turned into 2 double beds. All the rooms have central heating.

The deck terrace

The furnished deck terrace (50m2) is completely at your disposal. The deck chairs and tables are waiting for you to enjoy the sunshine and fantastic view on the busy river. At high tide you can see the Rotterdam skyline and when the weather is fine, a beautiful sundown every night.

Cooking

The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, cooking plates, toaster, pans, plates, cutlery, cups, glasses and a washing machine. Plus: herbs, a little oven, a coffee machine and a water cooker, coffee and tea, as well as cleaning gear and towels.

Sleeping

You can sleep comfortably in the separate bedroom with double bed in the front of the ship. There are cupboards with room to put your luggage. Together with the sofa beds in the salon you can easily create a total of 6 sleeping places.

The bathroom

The en suite bathroom has central heating and contains a shower, a washbasin and toilet. Towels and soap are present.

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Houseboat details

Registration number

0599 B70A E638 E5C3 1DDB

Property type

Moored houseboat

Payment policy

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

Cancellation policy

Moderate

Security deposit

Not required

Check in/out time

Please, ask owner

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 6 Sleeps

King size beds: 3

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Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 1
Number of toilets: 1

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General information

Paid parking No pets allowed Smoking not allowed Child friendly

Outdoor facilities

Barbeque / braai Sun loungers

Heating / cooling

Central heating Open fireplace Electric fans

Amenities

Fully equipped kitchen Toaster Towels provided Dining table & chairs

Activities nearby

Walking / hiking

Entertainment

WiFi / internet Music system Satellite / Cable tv

Location

City views Close to the ariport

Holiday type

Town / city Family

Location

Distances

Airport

50 km

Bar

5 km

Highway

2 km

Night club

5 km

Restaurant

0 km

Super market

0 km

Train station

5 km

How to get there

From Schiphol by train to Rotterdam Central (20 min.). From Rotterdam Centraal by tram (20 min.). By car (free parking)

About the area

The ship is moored in the harbour of the former Rotterdam water company, right next to its monumental watertower. The area is called De Esch, Rotterdam Kralingen. At walking distance (2 minutes) there is a shopping centre with a supermarket, cafe Tomtom and restaurant De Watertoren (in the watertower). The tram to the city centre stops very nearby. You can also take a (very fast) Watertaxi to the city centre, it stops next to the ship.  Also in the area nearby are Erasmus University, business centre Rivium, Arboretum Trompenburg and a nature walking path along the New Meuse. The area De Esch used to be the location where water from the Meuse was filtered and purified for drinking. Around the old industrial buildings a modern residential area was built.

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Houseboat owner

Eric

Hello I’m Eric! I’ve lived in Rotterdam for a long time and I love this harbour city. Just like water, Rotterdam keeps moving and changing. In other words, Rotterdam keeps getting better! I can tell you everything about Rotterdam and its attractions.

I love to travel myself, preferably to harbour places. The liveliness in these harbour towns gives me energy. Travelling has inspired me to start my own bed and breakfast, of course, on a boat.

I own 2 classic boats, that have been renovated in authentic nautical style. While being authentic, the boats also offer modern luxury like nice warm showers, central heating, fully equipped kitchens and comfortable beds.

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

16 Reviews - Loftboat Kralingen

Excellent! 4.9/5

  1. Mark F - the Netherlands

    10 Oct

    A pearl on the Maas!Show original

    First of all, thank you for your hospitality and the fantastic stay of the past 4 days. What a wonderful ship and a relaxing location. My 43rd birthday was a success because of that! Compliments for the atmosphere and the character that you have given back to the Logeerboot. You have built a ship into a historical monument and a liveable stay with the typical maritime character. We will be back soon, because as a Rotterdammer I can rightly admit: You have a pearl on the Maas!
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  2. Julia, Jake, Patrick and Paul - England

    30 Jun

    Wonderful time on a wonderful houseboat

    Dear Eric,

    Thanks for the great time in Rotterdam and in your boat! It was wonderful! All the best for you!

  3. Frank - England

    05 Oct

    We love Rotterdam more than Amsterdam

    Thank you for the hospitality in your nice and cosy boat. We had a wonderful time in Rotterdam, thanks to your advices. We love Rotterdam more than Amsterdam  

    Hope to be back soon!

  4. Anoniem - the Netherlands

    20 Feb

    You will not find a nicer houseboat in RotterdamShow original

    Reading all the messages in this guestbook, the soul of your floating house comes to the surface: In this lovely warm spot where wind and water splash and creak, you never want to go outside. Plans to visit the city are quickly put away or stoked in the stove. We have lived, floated around, made love and eaten here wonderfully and would love to come back again. You can be proud; you have turned an old ferry into a place where people feel at home. We felt that too. Thank you!
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  5. Valentin G - Germany

    31 Dec

    Excellent maritime stay!

    I spent very cozy Christmas days with my mother and brother on Eric's boat, and it was a perfect place for the few days. The apartment is very well-equipped and has a very nice and 'gezellige' atmosphere. We hope to come back when its a bit warmer and raining less!

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