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Sleeping on a motor Yacht

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A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and various kitchenware.
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A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Diemen, NH
  • Place, Schuilkerk de Hoop
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Amstel Business Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankendael House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Sleeping on a motor Yacht

We are renting out a Motor yacht (10x3) with 3 sleepingplaces and 30 square meters. The boat has a toilet, but no shower. For this you have to go to the nearby swimming pool (300 meters) or take a jump in the water. We provide drinking water in jerry cans. No streaming water. Staying on a boat means privacy. You can smoke inside and hangout on the deck of the boat, but you always have respect to the area and the neighboring boats. Close to tram 19 that takes you to the center of Amsterdam in 15 minutes. We disconnected the Fridge because of carbon monoxide danger. USB loader. Cooking facilities. 12 volts. Please note that our boat is not a 5-star room. It's simple live with not much of luxury.

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10233720
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Diemen

Located in Diemen, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Ziggo Dome and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets and Flower Market. Ready for a night out? Consider Sloterpark and Gashouder. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Map
Diemen, NH

What's nearby

  • Schuilkerk de Hoop - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Amstel Business Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Park Frankendael - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Frankendael House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dam Square - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Arent Krijtsstraat Stop - 4 min walk
  • Diemen South Station - 15 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dstrct-dz - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bogor Permai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Cheers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chinees Happy China - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Vie de Pastorie - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeping on a motor Yacht pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleeping on a motor Yacht?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeping on a motor Yacht?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleeping on a motor Yacht located?

Located in the heart of Diemen, this houseboat is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Amstel Business Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Johan Cruyff Arena. Oosterpark and ARTIS are also within 3 miles (5 km). Arent Krijtsstraat Stop and Diemerbrug Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kun Z.

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

Staying was nice

The owner of the boat was super nice to us and support a lot, we are very happy for staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Merce K.

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

Merce

Very unique and nice stay! Easy check in, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best decision we ever made

We had the loveliest time, the boat was beautiful, spacious, clean and in a great location. The host was absolutely lovely and we would definitely stay again. Also great for swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

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

super !

I recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
great guys..i recommend them..always welcome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maegan D.

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

Great stay on the canals in Amsterdam

I stayed with 2 of my friends in this cute little boat. We had an amazing time where it was walking distance from the centre. Although there is no running water the host was very friendly and accomodate for us and always made sure we had what we needed. Definitely recommend if you want to stay on an affordable boat in the canals of Amsterdam!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
Thank you Maegan. You were great guests. Just one correction. The boat is in the middle of the old city center ( 100 meters ) from the Scheepvaart Museum (build in 1656) .Its walking distance to the touristic part of the center. Thanks for staying with us .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Great location and value

The boat is very basic but is in a great location not far from the centre of old Amsterdam. (Ignore Diemen as the location). It’s very cheap for Amsterdam which makes up for its basic amenities. You can make use of facilities in nearby cafes and the Public library. The surrounding area is just off the tourist route so you get to see how locals live. Cees was a great host, very accessible and happy to help out and give advice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Thank you Paul..it felt like soulmates..great to have colourfull characters on our boat
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffery D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lower your expectations

If you're dreaming of staying on a boat in Amsterdam, this is certainly the most affordable. But you get what you pay for; and sometimes not even that. Case in point: This boat is a leaky, mildewed rust bucket. The toilet is dodgy and gross; there's no running water; no good solution for showering (we ended up buying a day pass at Sportcity for 10 euros, about 500m away); the wiring is sketchy; and, when negotiating the bike lock on the front door, either you or it is in danger of falling into the canal. The host was confrontational with my companion when she tried to address some of these issues. Really this place caused a lot of stress that took away from our trip. On the positive side, it's in a pretty good location and the sleeping berth is actually pretty cozy. Although the blankets they give you don't cover two people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

José G.

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

Tremenda

Nueva casa
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade T.

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

Perfect Stay

It was beyond what we'd imagined and perfect for our weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

T A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A floating home in Amsterdam

This unique stay is a sure way to make lasting memories. Cees communicated well with us before the trip and explained how everything worked upon arrival. The location was ideal with Central train station a short walk away. We were busy exploring the bustling city so didn’t spend much time on the boat during the day. There are only very basic amenities on board. Be aware of no running water, and limited power.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel L.

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

Great time in motorboat

Perfect boat, not expensive and Cees always here just in case. I recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Edgar L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Für einen Städtetrip top

Das Boot ist sehr gemütlich zum schlafen und ansonsten sehr rustikal. Für einen Städtetrip ist das Boot ein tolles Erlebnis, für lange Aufenthalte an Board ist es das eher nicht. Das fehlende fließende Leitungswasser und die winzige Toilette machen es unangenehm lange an Board zu sein. Man kann schön kochen, aber der Abwasch ohne Wasser ist auch Schwierig. Ansonsten prima Verkehrsanbindung.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Die Beschränkungen für den Aufenthalt in einem Boot sind in der Werbung deutlich angegeben. Es ist wichtig, Wasser nachhaltig zu nutzen. Dies gilt auch für Strom an Bord. Die Vorteile stehen nicht in der Werbung ... Rauchen ist erlaubt und es gibt nur wenige Hotels in Amsterdam, in denen Sie kochen können. Edgar und seine Freunde haben das Boot sehr sauber verlassen
Verified

8/10 Good

Frances B.

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

Lovely weekend stay on the water

Cees was really informative and helpful before our stay, even emailing video explanations of the boat and surrounding area with directions for local amenities and public transport links. The boat is in a peaceful area a short tram or metro ride away from the city centre. The boat is much bigger than in the photos, plenty of room for the three of us. With a really nice deck to sit and spend the evening. Although there is no shower on board, the pool was only short walk away and next to a supermarket and pharmacy. Thank you so much for having us Cees.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sebastian

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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