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Watervilla Shiraz

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A modern houseboat docked at a marina with a wooden deck and a small outdoor area.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather chairs, a sofa, and a teal armchair.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a large island with seating.
A waterfront property with a wooden dock leading to a house with a front door and steps.
A deck with two white chairs, a table, and a view of the marina with boats and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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AALSMEER, noordholland
  • Place, Westeinderplassen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Historische Tuin Aalsmeer Horticultural Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lion Mill Aalsmeer
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Aalsmeer

Aalsmeer is home to this houseboat. Flower Market and The 9 Streets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vondelpark and Keukenhof Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Olympic Stadium or Ziggo Dome.
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AALSMEER, noordholland

What's nearby

  • Westeinderplassen - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Historische Tuin Aalsmeer Horticultural Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Blauwe Beugel - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lion Mill Aalsmeer - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Grote Poel - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Hoofddorp Station - 9 min drive
  • Sacharovlaan Station - 12 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cafe de gouweteen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪N201 Aalsmeer - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rodolpho's Bar and Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joseph aan de Poel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie De Haven - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Watervilla Shiraz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Watervilla Shiraz?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watervilla Shiraz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watervilla Shiraz?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watervilla Shiraz located?

Situated in Aalsmeer, this houseboat is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Aalsmeer Flower Auction and within 6 miles (10 km) of World Trade Center Schiphol Airport and Amsterdamse Bos. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol and VU University of Amsterdam are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely houseboat. Swans and geese visited us and it was interesting watching the planes. The plane noise was not audible inside. Marzieh was very helpful with any questions and provided excellent instructions on how to instruct the taxi driver to get to the houseboat. It was a pleasant walk to Aalsmeer town centre and we were surprised that the Albert Heijn grocery store had an excellent gluten free section for one of our group who is celiac. There's also a GF ice cream store next to the AH grocery store (so exciting!).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

modern houseboat with a view

We though how cliché to stay in a houseboat in the Netherlands and this one was perfect. It is updated in a very modern style and included everything we might need. The views from the back deck were very nice & allowed us to watch the sunset. The location is perfect in the quiet town of Aalsmeer yet a short drive to Keukenhof & Amsterdam.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful boathouse

We had a lovely stay at Marzieh’s Watervilla Shiraz. Aalsmeer is a quaint little place and the lake area is beautiful….we enjoyed watching the comings and goings of the boats and wildlife on the lake from the terrace and sofa….the kids never asked for the TV to be turned on!The property was spotless and well appointed. It is our first cycling holiday as a family and we had some rain on the way from the ferry, so warm showers and washing machine and dryer was appreciated on arrival.Marzieh was responsive to questions during booking and at the end of the stay.Secure, covered bike parking was also available within the Oud Werf complex which has a harbour master on site.Great place for our first four nights of our NL cycling adventure.The Cobb Family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious houseboat, but location and comfort were challenges for us

We wanted to experience a house boat in Amsterdam and VRBO sent us this listing. This listing is not in Amsterdam it is 30-40 minutes away by car. This is clearly not the fault of the owner I think the way VRBO showed the listing it was quite misleading. The home itself is nice, very spacious for a houseboat with two floors. The neighborhood is a bit strange and secluded. It was challenging for us coming from the heart of Amsterdam for a week. Again none of this is on the host just sharing our experience. The one direct challenge we faced was the heat at night. It was quite hot even will all the windows opened. I didn’t appreciate the host’s approach to telling us to “get a house with air con next time.” There was a fan in the primary bedroom but the plug didn’t match the unit so it didn’t work. We ended up leaving after one night because it was too hot for us to get a pleasant nights rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super gute schnelle Kommunikation:)Alles bestens gerne jederzeit wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t recommend this property enough!The property is just as described - quiet and secluded, cosy and homely, with all the amenities one could need! It was a beautifully decorated property and the location right by the water made it such a calm, peaceful stay. It’s a 30 minute drive from Amsterdam city centre, but just a few minutes drive down the road are supermarkets, restaurants and cafes. We even ended up extending our stay by one night because the stay was so good! The host Marzieh was incredibly helpful and responded quickly throughout, and helped communicate with Vrbo to extend our stay. 10/10 overall, I would recommend to anyone. Thank you Marzieh for a very relaxing time away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben zu viert eine wunderbare Zeit in diesem geschmackvoll eingerichteten Haus verbracht. Sehr gemütlich und sauber. Der Kontakt zu Marzieh war sehr herzlich und professionell. Es gibt gute Restaurants in der Nähe. Amsterdam haben wir mit dem Taxi besucht für 36 Euro pro Fahrt. Wir empfehlen diese Unterkunft uneingeschränkt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un logement atypique et très bien entretenu. Vue très agréable à l’arrivée. Parfait pour un séjour en famille !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit sehr hochwertiger Ausstattung. Sehr bequeme Betten, schöne Terrasse! Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beschreibung entsprach der Realität, sauber, komplett ausgestattet rund-um zufrieden.Eine bedingungslose Weiterempfehlung!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolle Tage über Pfingsten

Alles war perfekt. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin lief reibungslos. Sehr herzlicher Empfang. Können wir zu 100% weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that everything was perfect and that you felt such a warm welcome. We’re glad the communication went smoothly. You’re always very welcome – thank you for the 100% recommendation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super, viel zu kurze Zeit in der Watervilla Shiraz

Wir waren 3 Nächte in Marzieh's super schönem, sauberen, toll eingerichteten Hausboot zu Gast. Sehr geräumig, in der Küche alles vorhanden und alles rundum perfekt sauber. Bei Fragen war Marzieh sofort am Antworten. Ein super schöner Kurzurlaub! Gerne merken wir uns diese Unterkunft für die Zukunft. Liebe
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2026
Fijne gasten, altijd welkom🤗
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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