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Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children

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A view from a window with a wooden table and a vase of flowers, overlooking a grassy area and a river with a cityscape in the distance.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.
A bunk bed room with a skylight, a ladder, and a door leading to another room.
A living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a bookshelf with electronic devices.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Het Ij
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Playground on site
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Amsterdam, North Holland
  • Place, Het Ij
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Whale
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children

The cottage is located on the banks of the IJ, with a view of the water and the city. The house is at cycling distance of both Waterland and the center of Amsterdam within the Ring. Tram 26 is a 10-minute walk away. A tram leaves every 5 minutes. The travel time to Central Station is 10 minutes.
The house is in a somewhat isolated area which is being developed into a busy housing area in the coming decade. So unfortunately there may temporarily be some noise between 7am and 4pm due the building activities ( not in the weekends).
The cottage has an open kitchen with good facilities. A large bedroom with two single beds (both separately and together). In addition, a small bedroom with bunk beds. The cottage is suitable for two adults and two children. High chair and baby bed available. Separate bathroom with shower and toilet. Washing machine available.
The cottage has WIFI, radio and TV.
Outside you have a picnic table.
There is parking on site.
Check-in: 4.00 pm, check-out 11.00 am.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 03631A787CDF58E14CB4
Property # 6976197
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
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 first aid kit

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Amsterdam East, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets and Flower Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena.
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Amsterdam, North Holland

What's nearby

  • Het Ij - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Whale - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dam Square - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Anne Frank House - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Leidseplein - 14 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station - 7 min drive
  • Zuiderzeeweg Stop - 18 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barmhartig - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Proeverij van Landmarkt - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bean There Co - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fosco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anne&Max - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children located?

This family-friendly Amsterdam cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of ARTIS and Dam Square. National Maritime Museum and The Amsterdam VOC ship are also within 3 miles (5 km). Zuiderzeeweg Stop is 18 minutes by foot and Bob Haarmslaan Stop is 24 minutes.

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. 101 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house with great view on ships on river Ij. Possibility to go swimming right next to the garden. Hosts had great tips on what to do in Amsterdam. We are thinking of returning next year because it was such a great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage was very clean and spacious. The view out of the window to the city and the water was amaizing. The cottage locates in a very quiet area and yet nearby the Tram. Perfect for spending the day in the city and enjoying a quiet evening near the water. The host is extremely friendly and accommodating. Everything was perfect. I will soon come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO experience was amazing. The property was easy to find, had a terrific view and was everything we were hoping for in our Amsterdam experience. The host, Maria, was welcoming and a wealth of information when we had questions about tourist activities. For a reasonable fare, Maria even offered to take us to the airport when we had an early train on our way to France. It was very relaxing to come home to our peaceful cottage at the end of a busy sightseeing day. Maria went above and beyond expectations as a VRBO host while also respecting our privacy.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

merveilleux séjour à Amsterdam

Maria is a perfect host, the cottage is beautiful, well equiped and close to the tram. We also had access to bike to go and explore the surrounding. Great place to relax after exploring busy Amsterdam.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Accomodations!

Maria is absolutely the best host I’ve ever had. She accommodated my friends and I perfectly and was always thinking of us. Not to mention the property itself was gorgeous and perfectly fitted our needs. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views of the IJ canal from alll windows! Great location: quiet neighborhood only 20 minutes (walk and tram combined) to Amsterdam Central. Maria was very helpful and responded quickly to questions. The apartment had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Short Trip To Amsterdam

Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage stay

The riverside location was wonderful and unique, visually inspiring and especially suitable for enthusiastic walkers. Easy access to and from the madding crowds, with the joys of Amsterdam available in many directions. A more thoughtful and helpful host would be hard to find.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best holidays ever

We were welcomed very friendly and lovingly by our host. The accommodation is nice and very cozy. The view of Amsterdam from kitchen und sleeping room is breathtaking. We will defenetly come here again. Greetings Susanne and Susanne
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet oasis away from city center

Loved this property. It was comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen and a washing machine. It had a lovely little outdoor space in which to relax and unwind, watching all the boats and barges on the river after a long day of walking and sightseeing in the city. A short, free ferry ride to grocery stores or a lovely stroll in the other direction, across 3 locks to 'Landmarkt', a lovely organic grocery Easy tram ride to Central Station. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amsterdam visit

Great location with view over waterway. Tram 26 is just 15 minutes walk away, takes you right to Centraal station quickly. Maria is an excellent host, with lots of helpful information. She was kind and generous, leaving us food for our first night, so we did not need to go out shopping.The cottage has all the amenities you need.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

My daughters and I really enjoyed the quaint property. The bedding was clean, crisp, and the beds were comfortable. The cottage held all of the essential items that we needed for our stay. Maria also took the time to show us how to access the tram, and she was kind enough to pick us up from the train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful visit

My daughter and I had a lovely time staying at Maria’s cottage. The location was so quiet and peaceful and we loved looking out at the boats. Maria was so kind and helpful with anything we needed (including how to use the washing machine). We used the trams (a short walk away) to get into the center of town. n response to an earlier review, the shower has a mat in it and did not seem at all slippery or unstable… we highly recommend Maria’s place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing property

We had a delightful stay at Maria's light-filled, waterfront property. The unique location, comfortable rooms and well appointed kitchen made us very happy! Maria thoughtfully stocked the fridge with some necessities and treats to make our stay more comfortable, and was a friendly, helpful host thoughout our visit. I wish we could have could stayed longer! I would return - and recommend it to friends - in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunsets over Amsterdam

This vacation rental is like a house in the country, but just ten minutes away from Amsterdam Central. Views of watercraft moving on the river can be seen out the windows. The host is very helpful and friendly. Tram 26 away from the city goes to Ijburg where we found a nice bar called DOK48.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amsterdam

My daughter and I immensely enjoyed our stay. The location was quiet, convenient to the city and interesting since you could watch the boats go by. The best parts: watching the sunsets and the birds in the water. Maria was very accommodating and informative. She checked with us frequently to see if we were comfortable-Thanks Maria!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May Bank holidays in Amsterdam

Fantastic location on the Bank of the IJ River, 10 min walking to reach the Tram and 10 min to be at the central Amsterdam station wich open the entire city for discovery ! Maria is a very kind host who will take care of of you upon arrival, don't worry for your breakfast or your first meal, everything is ready ! Enjoy the view of the IJ River from the cottage !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

This lovely accommodation has a beautiful view of the water and Amsterdam. The sunsets are fantastic. After walking to the island tram station, transport into the city is extremely easy. As a grocery store is not within walking distance, our host kindly shopped for breakfast bits which were extremely helpful. There is a sink within each bedroom!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great point to start and to arrive

A very quiet place to recreate from the city. Very nice view over the water, always new with passing ships, different lights, sundown every evening. Maria very friendly, helpful, generous (full fridge, basics like olive oil, salt etc. for free, even old but solid bikes for free). There are different interesting ways to go by bike to the city. A very nice stay! Stefan
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a beautiful spot for two weeks

What a pleasant surprise, first the location was perfect. After exploring Amsterdam, coming home to a quiet place, sitting outside, and watching all the boats go by. The place was perfect for two people, the kitchen had everything you needed. The beds were good too. Maria was an amazing host, even pitched a tent outside for one of us to sleep in and drove us to the airport. She was always available for questions and suggestions on where to explore. We highly recommend Maria’s place.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Maria is an incredible host. She was easily reachable and she offered ideas and let us know about events while we were visiting. She also had food and wine for us so we did not have to run out after a long day of travel. The bed was very, very comfortable and the shower had great water temperature and pressure. The property was quiet and lovely. It was about a 12 minute walk to the number 26 tram that gets you right into central station in Amsterdam in about 10 minutes. It comes regularly but be advised - it stops running at 12:30am. We loved our stay! Thank you, Maria!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay Minutes Outside of Amsterdam

Our 5 night stay here was delightful! Our host Maria was very helpful and generous. She stocked us with all the basic supplies plus extra; eggs, granola, milk, cheese, yogurt, fruit, pasta, wine, cookies, nuts and more! She even drove us to the Central train station on our last day! Using their bicycles locally made getting back to and from the tram stop a breeze. The accommodation was spacious with lots of light and had a rustic cabin feel in the countryside. The beds were one of the most comfortable we've ever slept in and the nights were quiet and peaceful. It was such a restful place where we could recharge after a busy day. We highly recommend Maria and her delightful abode!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Ever

I’m not sure there are enough words to say how wonderful this place is. The setting with the water and all the boats and ships going by was so much fun. The fact that you are so close to everything and yet you feel like you are in your own private oasis. And then there is the hosts. Maria is truly the most extraordinary host. She is helpful and delightful and an all around lovely person.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful self-contained unit looking out over the IJ canal. Enough removed from the city to be very peaceful. 10 minute walk to the tram station and about 10 minute ride to central station.Maria is a very welcoming, friendly host. Lots of suggestions for sight seeing and where to grocery shop, etc. The kitchen was stocked with enough food that there was no need to go to the grocery the night of arriving. We had use of her bikes for the duration of our stay, had a day out riding the many bike paths around the canals to the northeast of the city.Very comfortable beds, unit was not lacking for anything. Highly recommended if you are looking for a place that is quiet but has good access to the city.
View from the unit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of paradise

We had the most amazing stay here. Maria was very attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. We were able to check in early, which was amazing as we had traveled many hours and our flight landed quite early in the morning. The view is great and I spent most every evening watching the boats and listening to the birds. Although this house looks small, it has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. It's a short scenic walk to the tram station, which takes you right to Amsterdam Centraal and everything you could possibly want to do. Overall I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Will absolutely have this house on my places to stay again, and you should too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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