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. Stephan and Petra - Germany

    15 Jun

    Top 5 accommodation in the world!

    Dear Eric,

     

    It's nice that there are people who restore a boat with so much love and let others live in it. We have been traveling around the world a lot, but this boat belongs to the top 5 accommodation places in the world.

    Thank you very much for this beautiful long weekend!

     

     

    Stephan and Petra - Essen

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  3. 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!

  4. Anoniem - the Netherlands

    20 Feb

    You will not find a nicer houseboat in Rotterdam Show original

     

    When reading all the messages in this guest book, the soul of your floating house comes to the fore: In this wonderfully warm place where wind and water splash and creak, you never want to leave the house. Plans to visit the city are quickly put away or stoked in the stove. We have lived here wonderfully, floated around, made love and ate and would love to come back. 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. Peter M - the Netherlands

    03 May

    Wonderful place for a mini vacation Show original

     

    What a wonderful place to spend a mini vacation! Rocked to sleep by the rocking of the boat. Your cozy cat who occasionally came to say hello and enjoy sitting outside when the sun goes down. It was a nice place to spend and we will return rested and satisfied. Maybe until next time, we will definitely rent your houseboat again!
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