Deck terrace
Sunny Terrace
Sunset on the New meuse
Houseboat 88 Rotterdam photo 3
View on Rotterdam
Deck terrace
Bathroom
Bathroom with shower
View from deck terrace
Bedroom
The apartment
Kitchen
The apartment

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
  1. Spacious, private and comfortable
  2. Large, sunny deck terrace

Houseboat summary

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.

Houseboat description

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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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

Security deposit

Not required

Check in/out time

Please, ask owner

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, 6 Sleeps

King size beds: 3

Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 1
Number of toilets: 1

Holiday type

Town / city
Family

Fully equipped kitchen

Amenities

Toaster
Towels provided

Dining table & chairs
Music system / CD player

Entertainment

Satellite / Cable tv
WiFi / internet

DVD player
Barbeque / braai

Outdoor facilities

Sun loungers

Central heating

Heating / cooling

Open fireplace
Electric fans

City views

Location

Close to the ariport

Paid parking

General information

No pets allowed
Smoking not allowed

Child friendly
Walking / hiking

Activities nearby

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 one hour
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 over the past 4 days. What a wonderful ship and a relaxing location. My 43rd birthday was a success because of that alone! Compliments for the atmosphere and character that you have given back to the Logeerboot. You have built a ship into a historic monument and a liveable residence with the typical maritime character. We will be back soon, because as a Rotterdammer I can rightly confess: You have a pearl on the Maas!
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  2. Andreas - Germany

    06 Sep

    We will never forget this houseboat experience

    We left your/our Luxury Liner 26 September 2016. Our hearts are filled with impressions we will never forget. We had a wonderful time here on your boat.

    Andreas, Ruben and Kathe 

  3. Rieger B - Austria

    02 Oct

    New experience Show original

    It was the first time we rented a houseboat. We chose this option for our stay in Rotterdam and we spent great days in this city and on the houseboat at the Watertoren. The boat has been restored and equipped with many details. Simply to feel good. The owner was very helpful and friendly. It was lovely to chat with him and share his experiences with houseboats. We can highly recommend the Loftboat Kralingen to everyone. TOP!!!!!

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  4. Harrym Julia, Fabian and Anke - the Netherlands

    28 Aug

    This houseboat is a real beauty

    When I was looking for hotels in Rotterdam I was not happy with what I found - until I found the boats. What a fantastic idea to let people stay in a boat. And this one is really a beauty. Very nicely renovated & decorated, to also maintain the style of the boat, simply great. It is a bit unusual to slep on a boat, but be enjoyed our stay. It was very short, but as we live in The Hague, we can come back easily, if we need a change. Thanks Eric, for the possibility to spend the weekend on your boat !

    Best wishes, Harry, Julia, Fabian and Anke

  5. Anoniem - the Netherlands

    28 Nov

    Beautiful, warm and personal: the ideal houseboat to rent Show original

     

    What a gift to stay on this wonderful ship. Everything is right, beautiful, warm, personal. Everything is there, neat, special... We can only think of when we can come back here. Thanks and hopefully see you soon.
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