Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe (Is located on walking distance to all major sites in town) View Map
Accommodations: House Boat, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 3-6)
Keywords: Houseboat
STILL AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER and CHRISTMAS.
Hercules Seghers is a more than 100 years old and authentic houseboat on the most beautiful historic canal of Amsterdam. The boat is fully equipped for a nice, sunny and relaxed stay aboard. The Hercules Seghers is located under the Zuiderkerk
The Zuiderkerk was constructed between 1603 and 1611 and stands on the 'Zuiderkerkhof' square near the Sint Antoniesbreestraat. The distinctive church tower, which dominates the surrounding area, was not completed until 1614 and contains a carillon of bells built by the brothers Hemony, installed in 1656.
- The Rembrandt huis is around the corner on 1 min walk
- The Dam, Nieuwmarkt, Waterloomarket, and the red light district are on a 5 min walk.
The Hercules Seghers location is the best you can have in Amsterdam! Really in the hart of town but on the most quiet canal. You will be surprised how quiet Amsterdam can be!!
As to respect our guests, smoking is ONLY allowed in the WHEELHOUSE.
As to respect our neighbours, we do not want GROUPS or PARTY'S.
Just installed new 42" flatscreen in the living room for more entertainment.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Monument View
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Quiet location on only 5 min from the Dam square, Red light district, Waterloo-square, only 2 min from the Rembrand House.
Rate Details (In Euro)
The rate is all year round €1250/wk with a maximum of 4 persons.
The rate for 6 perons is €1450,-. We can arrange taxitransportation to the boat..
Please inform about availability. We only rent it for 5 nights or more.
You can pay cash on arrival and a pay deposit when you are booking.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Amsterdam
It's a place so uniquely situated that I couldn't resist buying it when it came on my way, we use it as our family house and share it with friends and travelers.
The Unique Benefits at this House Boat
Sight seeing, family fun, reunions of friends, museum visits, concerts, strolling through town, fishing and making trips on the canals.
Owner's Map of Amsterdam
I've travelled the world and still do. So, if I'm not home in Amsterdam, I share my lovely houseboat with guests from all over the world. You're very welcome in my town and house!
Property Photos
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- Wheelhouse inside - Amsterdam, Holland Vacation Houseboat Rental
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- Wheelhouse outside
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- View from wheelhouse
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- Living room and kitchen
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- seats and sofa
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- artist impression made by guest
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- living room
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- living room
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- Houseboat with snow
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- computer room
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- view from the boat
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- bathroom with tub
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- plan of houseboat
Traveler Reviews (5)
Wonderful Reunion Location
Guest: Linda
(Harrison, Arkansas, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/14/11
Review Submitted: 09/25/11
We stayed for a week in mid September with our grown children and were so pleased with the location. We had no trouble sleeping during the day when we first arrived - very quiet canal and neighborhood. On Friday and Saturday evening, we had drinks on the deck and watched as boat after boat of tourists, birthday parties, wedding celebrations, and diners came by on charter boats. They seemed amused as we toasted them and took their picture! We were able to walk to all attractions and were only a 20 minute walk from Central Station dragging our suitcases. Our thanks to our hosts for leaving us snacks in the fridge and taking such good care of us. The Hercules is spacious, bright and very, very comfortable. There is a computer on board and wi-fi, however no printer. We were unable to print boarding passes and tickets to museums or events that we purchased online. We finally found a print shop, however, no weekend hours. Other than a printer, we felt our stay was perfect and beautiful.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful way to stay in Amsterdam
Guest: FamilyTraveler
(Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/10
Review Submitted: 01/19/11
We stayed in the houseboat last summer with our two children, ages 5 and 2, and loved it. The owners were extremely helpful and left the fridge stocked with delicious snacks and a bottle of sparkling wine. The boat was in a fabulous (and relatively quiet) location in the heart of the city, and it was clean and very well maintained. My children were delighted to stay in a boat, and fed baby coots every day off of the boat's deck. We were pleasantly surprised by how spacious and airy the inside of the boat felt. We have already recommended the boat to friends and will be happy to stay there again should we have the opportunity.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great location and spacious houseboat
Guest: jan w.
(Dhahran Saudi Arabia)
Date of Stay: 09/14/10
Review Submitted: 09/25/10
My husband and I stayed on the Hurcules Seghers for two nights this September 2010. The boat is quite large and the quality made kitchen is modern and has all you need to prepare a meal. Upon arrival the owner met us and showed us around the boat. He demonstrated how to use the gas oven and espresso coffee maker. I highly recommend that future guests ask the owner to demonstrate the use of the wireless internet. We did not, and we were never able to get online via wireless. The internet code is in the welcome book but there are many servers and we did not know which one to use nor could we find out even though we asked the owners on the phone and via email. We were never given the name of the server so we were not able to use our wireless laptop. However, there is a Mac provided onboard which worked sufficiently. Also, to future guests, ask the owner to demonstrate the living room DVD player and the master bedroom DVD player to make sure they are functioning. We assumed they were in working order but upon trying to play a DVD in both players we realized that neither of the DVD players were actually connected to the TVs! The cables that run from the DVD to the TVs on both DVD players were missing! We thought this was strange so we emailed the owners immediately only to be told that they would buy a new TV and DVD player on Friday which was the day after our scheduled departure. Could the purchase of two cables solve the problem? Just a thought. Other than the lack of functioning DVD players and non wireless internet, we thoroughly enjoyed the Hercules. The owners were very thoughtful upon our arrival by putting a selection of healthy snacks in the fridge for us. The outside deck area of the boat was fun to sit on and watch the swans and ducks. The view from the deck is really awesome as well. You can see up and down the canal as well as straight down the street across from the boat which has some really lovely buildings. There is the most beautiful courtyard just outside the church which is near the Hercules. The grocery store is only a couple blocks away as well. Airport taxi pick up is also included in the rental rate, but be sure you let the owners know if you are putting your luggage in storage since that will take extra time and cause the taxi driver to have to wait which in turn can end up costing you the difference in euros. With all this said, overall, we had a wonderful stay on the Hercules. It was very clean, spacious ,and comfortable.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Annual Superb Chill-out from Lancashire. England.
Guest: Mike and EJ
(Lancashire. England)
Date of Stay: 09/10/09
Review Submitted: 08/22/10
Our party of 6 from Lancashire, England have been coming to Hercules Seghers for these past 5 years and we have always found the houseboat to be a superb accommodation. Although situated close to the centre of Amsterdam, the houseboat is moored in a quiet location near to a lovely church which emmits beautiful chims every half hour from its tower. The owners are excellent helpful couple who try their upmost to make our stay an enjoyable one, that why we come back year after year for a laid-back chilled out holiday.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Amazing boat and location
Guest: fiveholio
(La Canada, CA/USA)
Date of Stay: 04/12/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/10
We stayed on the houseboat for a week in April with our 2 boys, ages 7 and 10. The boat was in an excellent loaction for getting out and seeing the sights of A'dam, but quiet enough to do nothing and not get bothered. The kitchen was well stocked, the furniture comfortable and nice, the beds very comfortable, and there was plenty of room for all of us. The views of the adjacent canals from the boat were incredible, and everything you need is just a short walk away. John is very attentive and great to work with, even if you get stuck there due to erupting volcanos! Thanks again for a comfortable and memorable trip!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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