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unique experience in Amsterdam on the water

Riverside houseboat in Amsterdam with an outdoor pool

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4807.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Amsterdam, NH
  • Place, Royal Theater Carre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, ARTIS
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rembrandt Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

unique experience in Amsterdam on the water

Riverside houseboat in Amsterdam with an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a garden and a living plant wall are available at this smoke-free houseboat. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this houseboat offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes dining tables. Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the houseboat include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Feel free to come with your family
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Events

No events allowed
After 23:00 is quiet time
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed at AMSTEL HouseBoats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside on the terrace/balcony only

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: after 23:00 is quiet time
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number Z/17/358651
Property # 10778906

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Canal Ring, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Amsterdam, NH

What's nearby

  • Royal Theater Carre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • ARTIS - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rembrandt Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Flower Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Leidseplein - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Amstel Station - 3 min drive
  • Weesperplein Station - 3 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakhuys Amsterdam - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mama Makan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Lempicka - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Ways Oost - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪De Ysbreeker - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does unique experience in Amsterdam on the water have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is unique experience in Amsterdam on the water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at unique experience in Amsterdam on the water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at unique experience in Amsterdam on the water?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at unique experience in Amsterdam on the water?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is unique experience in Amsterdam on the water located?

Located in Canal Ring, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Theater Carre and Heineken Experience. Van Gogh Museum and Rembrandt Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Weesperplein Station is only a 3-minute walk and Wibautstraat Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant house boat and surprisingly quiet. Located quite near the center. The lodgings were clean and tidy. We enjoyed our stay and can highly recommended this accommodation. I only wish we could have stayed longer to make use of the floating deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nearly perfect. We were gone all day doing things, and when we would get home, we can sit outside with a glass of wine. It was delightfully calm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot! Close to the metro and super easy to get to Central station. Near many restaurants and grocery stores. The houseboat is very comfortable and clean, the beds are very comfortable, and had everything we needed. The best part, each morning two Coots (black and white ducks) would come to the window asking for some breakfast, so we shared a croissant. We really enjoyed the stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

This was such a cool place. The accommodations were a little different than what was listed/shown, but super comfortable and worked fine for us. There’s a fridge, microwave, nespresso, toaster and kettle. And they left plenty of coffee pods for us! The dock is nice to hang on at night and passersby wave from their boats. Management is very responsive to emails and messaging via VRBO. I absolutely loved it here. It’s close to trams and Metro making public transportation easy and readily accessible.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique

Great location for us. It is just on the outskirts of the center which was good for us. If you want to be in the heart of it all then this is not the best spot for you. We loved the deck in the evening having a coffee or beer watching the boats go buy.The steps up and down could be tricky for old or young folks.Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Loved our three nights at this property. It was conveniently located and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Amsterdam stay

Idyllic houseboat property near city center. The outdoor space at this houseboat is to die for. Everything was very comfortable and clean, including the bathroom and shower. The bed in the living room is a Murphy bed and very comfortable. The master bedroom is gorgeous. We were able to screencast our Netflix/HBO onto the Samsung TVs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable stay on a houseboat in Amsterdam

Our stay on the houseboat was a really enjoyable and unique experience! The boat itself was surprisingly comfortable, with ample space for our group. We particularly loved the novelty of living on the water. Despite being located near a major street, it was remarkably quiet and peaceful, which was a pleasant surprise. The location was also very convenient, offering easy access to local attractions. We're giving it 4 stars because while everything was great, there was room for a little more polish in terms of some minor amenities. Overall, a fantastic and memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalpana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fall break

This is a gorgeous property. It is so close to the Amstel Inn. 20 min walk to the Rijksmusem and Van Gogh Museum . Plenty of space for 2 adults and teen kids
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Experience!

My wife and I truly enjoyed what was, for us, a first-ever experience of living aboard a houseboat. Like any new experience, we needed a bit of time to understand how everything worked. In short, we couldn't have asked for a better vacation and we appreciated Andrew's support and thoughtful suggestions and information when we asked for his local insights.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great boat in brilliant location

We had a great stay. The boat was much bigger than we expected and the main bed was so comfortable. We loved the location as it was out of the main tourist area but we could walk to everywhere we wanted to go
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Houseboat

My friend and I truly enjoyed this unique accommodation on the houseboat. We had easy access to public transportation and the houseboat was tremendous. The Host was very responsive and we highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

The house on the canal is five stars all around. Excellent location includes local ducks. Host was gracious and attentive with outstanding communication. A fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T., Snowmass Village, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Spacious easy to access metro
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frist. Three days of of our Euro teip

Property was very clean and unique. Andrew our host helped me to reschedule and was easy to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lili L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very responsive to any questions

Easy access the both the metro and trams. There is a delight coffee shop/bakery a short stroll from the houseboat. There is a Lidl grocery store also near to the location. Because it was close to the train and tram we were able to get to any location easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amsterdam Houseboat

A very unique experience. The houseboat was comfortable and didn’t lack for any amenities. The location was perfect. Excellent restaurants less than 10 minute walk Museums and markets an easy 30 minute walk or a few minutes by Uber. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Experience Amsterdam on a House Boat

House boat was incredible experience in Amsterdam. The location was excellent we were able to walk (within 30 Minutes) to all the museums, canal tours etc. The houseboat had plenty of room for us, and a nice coffee maker, which I really appreciated it. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants the Amsterdam experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S., Roseville, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely taste of Amsterdam

All in our party loved our stay houseboat was spacious and offered outside seating on front and rear of the boat. We enjoyed watching the passing boats and ducks and children paddling. We went for a drink next door at Amstel one evening and sat on the patio. Easy to access close by public transport to attractions and airport Beds very comfortable Definitely recommend as it was a relaxing enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and Unique Place to Stay

The houseboat was great. I had questions beforehand, and the owner responded to them promptly. The second bedroom is definitely a bit small for another adult but the master is perfect. Located close enough to a few metro stations that I was about to get around quickly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Charming Canal Stay

We absolutely loved this wonderful boat! Not only we’re we able to enjoy the lovely canals of Amsterdam but we became a part of canal life! We had one issue (our fault) and it was addressed right away. The boat is strategically located to attractions and restaurants. We loved the city and we loved the boat!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here!

We LOVED our stay on the houseboat. We were able to drop bags off a little earlier than our scheduled check in. Unfortunately, the cleaning crew was still cleaning when we returned at our check in time. The location was easy and accessible to busses and trains. This was our favorite VRBO while in Europe!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

E B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Once in a lifetime experience

Where else can you stay in a houseboat in the middle of the city? It is definitely a fun adventure. A few things to know: if you or anyone in your group has mobility issues this place is not for you. Steep stairs. Also you are in the city. It isn’t quiet. The hosts kindly leave earplugs but we sleep with white noise so not an issue for us. The kitchen is more of a Kitchenette. Great storage for clothing given it’s a houseboat. Management was quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amsterdam family vacation

The houseboat was a perfect place to stay in Amsterdam. Very close to public transportation, so you can get anywhere in the city quickly and easily. The property reflected the charm of the city and was larger than we expected. The design made excellent use of the space. There was a small deck in the front, back and even on the side. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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