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Houseboat Studio Ark16 in the Center of Amsterdam

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Breakfast with canal view

Breakfast with canal view Bed and Kitchen Bed and China Bed and Map Canal view from sofa Window to watch the ducks Dutch clogs Shower and showercurtain Summer on ARK16 Bathroom Bathroom ARK16 Beautiful Amsterdam Elephant parade Coffee for Breakfast Dutch windmill

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Last updated: 05/14/2013
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  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:Yes

ARK16 is a studio on a houseboat in the Jordaan in the city center of Amsterdam overlooking the canal. It is in a very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance from Amsterdam central train station, shops, museums like Anne Frank.

The studio has his own entrance, private kitchen, living/bedroom and bathroom.

Bike and boat rentals are in the same street. Stay on the houseboat, hop on a bike and experience the real feeling of being an 'Amsterdammer'.

Hope to see you soon!
Tot ziens.

Best regards Annette.



Keywords: Houseboat

Property Type

      • House Boat

      Accommodation Type

          • Bed And Breakfast

          Meals

          • Catering Available
          • Breakfast - Included In Price

          Onsite Services

              • Housekeeper Included

              Suitability

              • Pets Considered
              • Children Welcome
              • Wheelchair Accessible

              Bedrooms

              • 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 2-4
              • Bedroom 1
              • Convertible bed(s)
              • Queen size Beds (1), Baby Cribs (1), Bunk Beds (2)

              Bathrooms

              • 1.0 Bathrooms
              • Bathroom 1

              Kitchen & Dining

              • Microwave
              • Cooking Utensils
              • Refrigerator
              • Dishes & Utensils
              • Pantry Items
              • Coffee Maker
              • Toaster

              Amenities

              • Parking Off Street
              • Towels Provided
              • Hair Dryer

              Other Amenities

                  • safe to store personal belongings. Balcony. Canal view

                  Entertainment

                  • Satellite / Cable
                  • CD Player
                  • Stereo
                  • Books
                  • Toys

                  Communications

                      • Wireless Internet

                      Pool & Spa

                      • Communal Pool
                      • Hot Tub
                      • Sauna
                      • Indoor Pool
                      • Heated Pool

                      Outdoor Features

                      Theme

                      • Family
                      • Historic
                      • Romantic
                      • Sports & Activities
                      • Tourist Attractions

                      Location & View

                      • Car Not Necessary
                      • Waterfront

                      Activities

                      • Museums
                      • Cycling
                      • Tennis
                      • Surfing
                      • Swimming
                      • Wind-Surfing
                      • Hiking
                      • Water Skiing
                      • Basketball Court
                      • Fitness Center
                      • Sight Seeing
                      • Horseback Riding
                      • Kayaking
                      • Miniature Golf
                      • Shelling
                      • Boating
                      • Shopping
                      • Walking
                      • Paddle Boating
                      • Zoo
                      • Theme Parks
                      • Restaurants
                      • Health/Beauty Spa
                      • Cinemas
                      • Live Theater
                      • Antiquing
                      • Sailing

                      Other Activities

                          • boat rental, bike rental
                           

                          Reviews

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                          • Comment from the owner to VBRO

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                            • Guest Annette owner of ARK16
                            • Date of stay 01/29/13
                            • Review Submitted 01/29/13
                            Please VBRO I ask you again, please delete the review of Mr. M. Holston. I get questions like: "Is the bathroom fixed?" It never needed to be fixed! I find it very annoying to have to answer questions which are not at issue. Best regards Annette, owner of ARK16

                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                          • "Perfect"

                            "Perfect"

                            • Guest Sam Dink
                            • Date of stay 12/22/12
                            • Review Submitted 01/05/13
                            My partner and I have been to Amsterdam many times, have stayed in Hotels and Campsites. But this last time was over the Christmas/Holiday period and we wanted something different. We sure found that with the wonderful ARK16. We couldn't have wished for a more "authentic" Amsterdam experience. Like others have previously said, The lovely Annette thinks of everything, even as far as placing a Christmas tree... ARK16 is situated in a very quiet area that is only a few minutes on the bus from Centraal station, and on foot a great walk with lots of shops, bars and restaurants with Centraal station approx 16 minutes away.. We enjoyed coming "home" to the ARK after a long day wandering around beautiful Amsterdam... We will definitely be returning as soon as possible... Thank you again Annette for your wonderful hospitality and for sharing your fantastic Houseboat with us all.

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                          • FABULOUS Apartment

                            FABULOUS Apartment

                            • Guest Bill
                            • Date of stay 06/27/12
                            • Review Submitted 07/11/12
                            My wife and I had a wonderful stay for 2 nights here. I wish it had been for more days. You could not ask for more hospitality and better place to stay, We really really loved the area and the apartment. Thanks again and hope to stay again and for longer time.

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

                            Owner response: Hello Bill and Veronika. Hope to see you soon, by then the outside of the boat will be with new wood! Best regards Annette.

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                          • Lovely Stay

                            Lovely Stay

                            • Guest Georgina
                            • Date of stay 04/06/12
                            • Review Submitted 04/08/12
                            Just completed a 2 night stay at Ark 16. An easy walk from Central Station. The Ark was well equipped with basic cooking utensils to make breakfast, lunch or light dinner. Nice surroundings on a quiet canal. If you're here on a Saturday make a trip to the street market just a couple of blocks away. TV with several English channels was a nice surprise.

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

                            Owner response: Thanks Georgina. I hope you have a good rhine cruise! Best regards Annette.

                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                          • Great location - Poor facility

                            Great location - Poor facility

                            • Guest Mike/Joanne
                            • Date of stay 09/25/11
                            • Review Submitted 10/24/11
                            First, Annette was a great host. Very pleasant and helpful. But, the houseboat is in need of some serious repairs. The shower stall was in very poor condition with mold on the shower walls. It needs to be totally replaced.... The furniture in the living/dining area is old with the fabric fraying in many places. For us, the bed was uncomfortable. One other thing. The living area is very small. We also think the houseboat was over-priced. We choose the housebout because the pictures, location and reviews made it seem great, even though we could have chosen a better hotel comparably priced. Needless to say, we were very disappointed.

                            Owner response: This is a houseboat and not a house! This makes it so special. It is obvious not your cup of tea and I'm sorry you made an reservation, I could have made other guests happy from the waiting list!

                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1

                          • Live like the locals! Wonderful place to stay and Annette is

                            Live like the locals! Wonderful place to stay and Annette is

                            • Guest Traveler from Minnesota
                            • Date of stay 12/01/10
                            • Review Submitted 12/09/10
                            This is such a cute and convenient place to stay while visiting Amsterdam. So much more "authentic" than a hotel. Staying here makes you feel like a local! It's private, very clean and well kept, plus it has all the amenities you’d have at home including a refrigerator, microwave, dishes and so forth in case you’d like to have a homemade meal and save some money. Annette even had items like bread, butter, jams, Nutella, eggs, milk, cereal, yogurt and more. It’s nice to not need to go to a restaurant if all you want is a small snack. It’s in a great neighborhood named Jordaan, only a few blocks from the Central Train Station, where you can catch a train or bus anywhere in the city. Plus, it’s within walking distance to the Anne Frank House, great shops, restaurants and on Saturday... a wonderful open air marketplace. Easy to get to from the airport by cab (about €30) or train (under €15). If you can split the cost with someone, the cab is faster and easier... especially if you have larger bags. Highly recommended! Thanks Annette!

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

                            Owner response: Thx Steve! This information will help the other guests! Walikng from train station (with small suitcase) is 18 min. Hope to se you all back! Best regards Annette.(and Flo and Beer, the cats)

                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                          • Best decision we made for our trip!

                            Best decision we made for our trip!

                            • Guest Hilary
                            • Date of stay 10/24/10
                            • Review Submitted 10/29/10
                            Ark 16 is everything we hoped it would be, and more. Clean, charming, comfortable, and with a great hostess. The location is convenient and the houseboat experience was wonderful. A great value! We would definitely stay here again and would certainly recommend it to friends and family.

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.

                            Owner response: Hello Hilary. What a nice treat for Brian for his 40th Birthday! Remember, Puri Mas, the best Indoniesian in town. See you again. Best regards Annette.

                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                          • Love this place!

                            Love this place!

                            • Guest Derek and Kari
                            • Date of stay 09/18/10
                            • Review Submitted 10/16/10
                            Staying on a canal boat in Amsterdam was such a great experience! It was clean, well organized, and a great location. Annette, the owner, was so nice and thoughtful and ever gave us a bottle of wine. Couldn't ask for a better stay anywhere! We loved watching the swans and ducks drift by every morning and night.

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children.

                            Owner response: Hello Kari and Derek. Thank you, i'm glad you had a happy 40th birthdays!!! Best regards Annette.

                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                          • Great Price! Location! Service!

                            Great Price! Location! Service!

                            • Guest ssonka
                            • Date of stay 04/01/10
                            • Review Submitted 04/08/10
                            Annette and her daughter took a great care of us. The houseboat is adorable, and has everything you can ask for including a floor to ceiling map. The location is convenient to all the major sites. We walked everywhere and it was never an issue. We stayed for full two days and we couldn't have asked for a better hospitality! I highly recommend it. Sophie

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

                            Owner response: Hello Sophie.I'm so glad you had a good stay, while I was sailing in Thailand!! I'm so proud of my doghter! Best regards Annette.

                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                          • an absolute gem

                            an absolute gem

                            • Guest kate anna
                            • Date of stay 03/21/10
                            • Review Submitted 03/26/10
                            On arrival it was obvious the pictures did not do this place justice - and they were gorgeous! The boat is a cozy, open and stylish. It was a destination unto itself - a place to unwind and enjoy the view, and eat the delicious food that annette supplied. And beyond the food, no detail is overlooked. Annette is wonderful and I will return to amsterdam to visit the ARK again!

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                            Owner response: Thank you for you kind words! You're most welcome! Brest regards Annette

                            Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

                           
                          One night ... 1 guest € 120 .. 2 guests €180
                          2-6 nights .. 1 guest € 100 .. 2 guests €130 (per night)
                          1-2 week   .. 1 guest € 595 .. 2 guests €840
                          3 weeks ..... 1 guest €1680 .. 2 guests €2310
                          One month ... 1 guest €2325 .. 2 guests €3100
                          Christmas from 24 dec. till 2 jan €1550,00 only complete week,based on 2 persons.
                          Queens Birthday 29 30 April €500,00 based on 2 guests.
                          All inclusive.
                          

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                          Last updated: 05/14/2013
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                          Owner info

                          Year Purchased: 2009

                          About the owner: I'm Annette de Groot, born in Gouda and the owner of the houseboat. The B&B is in one part of the house boat, I live in the other part. I started the B&B for everybody around the world to enjoy the feeling of living on a houseboat in the best spot of Amsterdam. This picture hangs in ARK16 and has a special secret to it. Come and find out what it is.

                          Why the Owner Chose Amsterdam:
                          I can't imagine an other better place on the world to live!

                          The Unique Benefits at this Bed And Breakfast:
                          The best experience to be able to stay on a houseboat in the middle of Amsterdam and yet in a very quiet part of the beautiful Jordaan, with its narrow streets and with the best restaurants and stores.


                          Contact us

                          • Primary: +0031 628338277
                          • Secondary: +0031 206391574

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                          Photos

                          • Breakfast with canal view

                            Breakfast with canal view

                          • Bed and China

                            Bed and China

                          • Canal view from sofa

                            Canal view from sofa

                          • Dutch clogs

                            Dutch clogs

                          • Summer on ARK16

                            Summer on ARK16

                          • Bathroom

                            Bathroom

                          • Beautiful Amsterdam

                            Beautiful Amsterdam

                          • Coffee for Breakfast

                            Coffee for Breakfast

                          • Bed and Kitchen

                            Bed and Kitchen

                          • Bed and Map

                            Bed and Map

                          • Window to watch the ducks

                            Window to watch the ducks

                          • Shower and showercurtain

                            Shower and showercurtain

                          • Bathroom

                            Bathroom

                          • ARK16

                            ARK16

                          • Elephant parade

                            Elephant parade

                          • Dutch windmill

                            Dutch windmill

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                          1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
                          Sleeps 4


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