Loftboat Kralingen
Enjoy Rotterdam the 100% Rotterdam way; on a classic ferry on the river Maas.
Excellent! 4.9/5
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.
Houseboat highlights
- Located near the center of Rotterdam
- Fantastic view on the river
- Free parking
- Spacious, private and comfortable
- 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.
Details
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.
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.
16 Reviews - Loftboat Kralingen
Excellent! 4.9/5
Valentin G - Germany
31 Dec
Excellent maritime stay!
Jef en Katrien - the Netherlands
09 May
Quiet location, cozy stove, delicious! Show original
Anoniem - the Netherlands
20 Feb
You will not find a nicer houseboat in Rotterdam Show original
Harrym Julia, Fabian and Anke - the Netherlands
28 Aug
This houseboat is a real beauty
Mark F - the Netherlands
10 Oct
A pearl on the Maas! Show original