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Cozy and romantic apartment in captain's steering cabin

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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Living area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

slaapkamer 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Badkamer 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Cozy and romantic apartment in captain's steering cabin

This newly refurbished apartment is in the captain's quarters Ämsterdam Houthavens "of the freighter. It is a cozy, romantic and comfortable. The lounge in the captain's steering cabin above deck offers a beautifull 360 view of the old Amsterdam Houthavens (lumber harbor), the IJ (the main water way to the harbor) and the city. Below deck there is a seperate sleeping area; a dining / living area with a small, but fully equipped, kitchenette; and bathroom with shower and toilet.
All amenities are brand-new. There is an internet connection. The apartment has its own entrance It has a sense of spaciousness and there is a sea of tranquility. A great place to relax and watch ships of all sizes and swans come by while the boat gently rocks.
, its a great way to explore Amsterdam.



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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Let op: dit is een boot. Zwemvest aanwezig

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

Alleen kleine huisdieren na overleg

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 0363083D780A20A57188
Property # 1040665
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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Amsterdam West, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vondelpark and ARTIS, while Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Olympic Stadium or Ziggo Dome. Sailing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Amsterdam, North Holland

What's nearby

  • Western Islands - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Herengracht Canal - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Anne Frank House - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The 9 Streets - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dam Square - 9 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Central Station - 3 min drive
  • Zoutkeetsgracht Stop - 10 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vooges aan ‘t IJ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Hout - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vessel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪7Eventyfive - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Walvis - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy and romantic apartment in captain's steering cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy and romantic apartment in captain's steering cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy and romantic apartment in captain's steering cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy and romantic apartment in captain's steering cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy and romantic apartment in captain's steering cabin located?

Located in Amsterdam West, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Het Ij, Dam Square and The 9 Streets. Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Zoutkeetsgracht Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Haarlemmerplein Stop is 14 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time on houseboat DANA. Close to transportation and beautiful views. Margriet is a great hostess! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nyla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful on Dana’s Houseboat. She was fantastic & definitely spoiled us. Staying on the houseboat definitely made our incredible visit to Amsterdam even better!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect house boat, super easy to communicate with the owner and get onto the boat! It is close to central station so super easy to get into the centrum. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The houseboat was a great experience, and we would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Steve S.

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

Cozy boat with great host

Easy check in and close to all the tourist areas but quiet location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
The perfect guest . Welcome to come back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is not a national park. It is a lovely houseboat in Amsterdam. Such a unique experience. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

A Perfect Week on a Charming Houseboat

We had an absolutely wonderful stay on this charming houseboat! The space was cozy, clean, and full of character—such a unique and peaceful way to spend a week. Our host was incredibly friendly and went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Amazing Stay in Amsterdam

We had such an Amazing time staying here! The boat is absolutely beautiful, super comfortable and clean! It's in the perfect location and Dana was so kind and helpful! We hope we can come back and stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Awesome stay!

We loved staying on houseboat Dana! The host was very welcoming, and it was such a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend if visiting Amsterdam.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Lovely stay in houseboat

Had a great couple of nights staying on the Dana. It was cosy and was great to be able to sit inside and cozy whilst watching the rain outside haha. Very comfy bed and friendly owner who even gave us more beer when we were out ;-) Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

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

Riverboat Stay

Great location with easy and free ferry access within a quick walk. Host is very kind and easy to talk to. Would stay again next time in Amsterdam.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2024
Thank you , what an lovely review. Your welcome to come back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth V.

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

Great place to stay

This is not your run of the mill accommodation. If you’re looking for something different from hotels in a great location, this is it. I think of all the places I’ve rented over the years all over the world, this is in my top 3. The owner Margriet is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again if I return to Amsterdam.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2025
Thank you kenneth for your lovely recensie. My coal is to give all my guest an boat experince they never forget in my beloved amsterdam
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

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

Distinctive!

Dana (one of her names!) was very friendly and hospital. Very nice setting at end of a long pier, but near NDSN ferry. Worth a try!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Randall T.

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

Great Boat House Experience

Dana is a great host and the location is spectacular if you want to tour the Jordan or be close to the Centraal station.We previously lived on our own small boat so were prepared for the continuous motion and the up an down on the ladder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

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

Short Trip

The Boat was amazing. Dana was a great Host .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

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

Beautiful views

Wonderful views from the boat on a quiet dock. The host was very accommodating and responsive to questions. Proximity to ferries was nice and we enjoyed the experience of staying on a boat in Amsterdam.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2023
That’s so lovely the review and the guest Thank you for hosting you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey C.

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

An Incredible Stay on a Beautiful Boat

This house boat is what dreams are made of. Clean, cozy, and incredibly comfortable; I don't think I've ever slept so well. Dana is an absolute gem and incredibly helpful. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ayzsa p.

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

House boat review

It was a perfect location and Dana was a joy to meet and beyond kind to me and my partner. We had no trouble with sea sickness and everything was a 20 minute walk away. We loved the view, the location, and the boat itself and would stay again if given the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2024
It was a joy to be your host, you where so dynamic guest. Thank you for your kindness
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

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

Would visit again!

We stayed here to visit Amsterdam for 2.5 days & we could not have been more pleased! the location was incredible, very different than normal hotels - which made it even better! The owner was the best part; she was so helpful, pleasant & I wish I could have stayed longer just to hang out with her! We aren’t people that like to do the same experience 2x, but we would do this again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
It was so lovely to be your hostess.your where so kind and fun to talk with. Welcome again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin V.

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

Wonderful Weekend in Amsterdam

We had the pleasure of staying at Houseboat Dana for a long weekend. Not only was it cosy, clean and comfortable, but the location was also close to tram/ ferry stops. Dana was the most generous and helpful host we’ve ever had. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a romantic weekend in Amsterdam.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Y.

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

Great time on the Dana

My husband and I stayed for several days and it was a perfect adventure. We wanted something other than another hotel stay and we got it! Very cozy, well appointed, and a great location. Between the ferries (5 min walk) and the train station (20 min walk), we had everything we needed to get around. Host was incredibly helpful in sharing information. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincenza R.

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

Highly recommend!

We had a great stay on the houseboat - highly recommend to anyone considering! Dana was a wonderful host - very easy to communicate with, thoughtful, generous, and very interesting to chat with. She is very knowledgeable about the area and has great suggestions as well as insights on local history. The boat is more well connected to the city center than you'd expect (a short bus ride from the central station and multiple bus options). If we ever visit again we'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eddie a.

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

Houseboat

Very fun experience on the houseboat we loved the perch up top for sipping wine and chatting/napping under the sun/rainy sky one day it was so very relaxing. The free ferry is a quick walk away to get into central Amsterdam.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Thank you for your wonderful resensie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janick L.

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

Great experience on a Boathouse!

Dana’s boathouse is perfectly situated, close to Amsterdam Central Station and the city centre. Well equipped, if you want to eat small meals on the boat and enjoy the wonderful view of the canal. Dana is a very nice person and available for your questions and needs. I recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee R.

This was a very fun and special stay on a houseboat!

The owner of the boat made this experience exceptional. The boat is very clean, well equipped and pleasant to stay on. I was worried about it being heated- it was warm! Plenty of hot water in the shower as well. I enjoyed sleeping in wheelhouse- it poured rain one night and I loved hearing that. My husband preferred the sleeping quarters below as it was more quiet . We really enjoyed meeting Dana- she’s charming!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
kimberlee it was so nice to welcome you in my ship it was fun to talk with you. An real different world all the way from colorado.I love to show what it is to live on the water with all my heart.

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