Renovated Houseboat in the Center of Ghent (Captain's Room)

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Check out the area

Gent, Vlaanderen

Gravensteen Castle15 min walk
Belfry of Ghent9 min drive
Saint Bavo Cathedral9 min drive
Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Old river ship (Kempenaar type), converted into a Bed & Breakfast with 2 separate studios (Captain's room, 4p) and Sailor room (2p). Each studio has its own entrance, private terrace, bathroom (shower + toilet), wifi and cable TV.
Breakfast is provided, free parking too.
Our boat is 10 minutes' walk from the Historical Center of Ghent and therefore extremely suitable as a base for Ghent, but also for other cities in the Flemish region (Knokke, Bruges, Antwerp, Kortrijk, Ypres, ...).

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Amenities

Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ghent

Located in Ghent, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Portus Ganda and Golf School Gent are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Fish Market and Great Butchers' Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Flanders Expo or Ghelamco Arena. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.

Gent, Vlaanderen

What's nearby

Gravensteen Castle - 15 min walk
Ghent University - 7 min drive
Belfry of Ghent - 9 min drive
Saint Bavo Cathedral - 9 min drive
Ghent Town Hall - 10 min drive

Getting around

Drongen Station - 7 min drive
Brussels Airport (BRU) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

Oud Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth - 8 min walk
Eethuis Karoot - 4 min walk
Brasserie Den Hoet - 11 min walk
Café De Redding - 2 min walk
Dolfijn - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Houseboat in the Center of Ghent (Captain's Room) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Houseboat in the Center of Ghent (Captain's Room)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Houseboat in the Center of Ghent (Captain's Room)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Houseboat in the Center of Ghent (Captain's Room) located?

Located in the heart of Ghent, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Monastery of the Carmelite Fathers, Rabot and School of Yesteryear. Prinsenhof and Old Fish Market are also within 15 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

frederic D.

28 Jul 2023

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

Visite de Gent

Visite de la flandre belge

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

27 Jun 2023

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

Excellent property

What a lovely place to spend our last two nights in Europe. This charming boat was comfortable and the breakfast is amazing. I would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joëlle B.

3 Nov 2022

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Geen luxe boot

Het was als ervaring leuk om op een boot te slapen, alleen de kamer die wij kregen (kapiteinskamer) was echt niet voor 4 personen. Er stonden maar 2 stoeltjes met een laken erover, een tafeltje met een vlek in het kleedje dat erop lag en 2 barkrukken, maar geen tafel voor 4 personen om aan te eten. Er zijn geen 2 slaapkamers (dat stond wel vermeld), maar 1 slaapkamer en een slaapbank in de kamer. De douche is niet alleen heel klein, maar wordt ook zeiknat. Dus je kan geen kleding of handdoek meenemen in de douche. Dat is lastig als je met 4 vrienden bent. Hoe kom je dan een douche uit, zonder kleding aan ? Als je s'ochtends naar het toilet moest, kreeg je de druppels van het plafond in je nek door condens. Wij vonden het jammer dat er op een andere site staat dat het een luxe woonboot is met plaatjes van een douche, die wij niet gezien hebben. Als we dit van te voren geweten hadden, hadden we iets anders geboekt. De afstand tot het centrum is wel goed te doen.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P., Minneapolis MN

9 Oct 2022

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

Fun experience

This was our first time on a houseboat and we really enjoyed it. The breakfast Maarten provided was very generous and delicious. The neighborhood isn't that pretty, but we were in the center area most of the time. We had everything we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexa S.

30 Sept 2022

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

Charming boat stay in ghent

We loved our time in the boat. The room itself is nothing elaborate but was plenty of space for two adults. The host was accommodating and made sure we were comfortable with our stay. A substantial breakfast was delivered to the room each morning. The location was just a few minutes stroll from the center of the town. The space includes parking which was an added bonus for us since there is a green zone in the city! Also located close to laundromat if you have a longer stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022