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Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang.

Lakefront apartment with private pool and kitchen

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Entrance
Houseboat Appartment
Canalside
Dinnertable/ corner
Extendable dinnertable

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
  • Place, Dam Square
  • Place, Anne Frank House
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang.

Going out to discover Amsterdam and surroundings or just finding your quiet spot when working or relaxing, up to four can enjoy a lovely place on one of the Canals.

Everything is within reach, as well as a filmmuseum, 100m high lookout or just a nice restaurant next to the water or even beach. Also going out for nature is a 15 min tour on a bike or car. Or visit one of the famous Musea Amsterdam has by walking up to one of the free Ferries and get into the tram or metro. Even by bike it is only 20 minutes away.

Your host has a lot of knowledge on where one can go, all depending if it needs to be a local, cultural experience or just for food and good music. It's all there you just have to make something good out of it.

* Appartment is on the water (inside modern Houseboat - floating house)
* 50m2 big with bathroom/toilet nearby and 2 bedrooms
* garden/terrace available (also for bike parking)
* 5 min walk to nearest Musea/restaurants and lots of info available on places to visit
* also good quiet place for working (good wifi, laptops or screens extra)
* easy to reach from Airport by taxi (90 euro/25 min or train 7 euro/15 min) by train
(10 min walk or transport on request) or car
* many parking options available, 10 euro/day on the Ranonkelkade
* fitness and biking possibilities within 5 min walk (swimming in Summertime outside)
* options for (oldtimer) car travel available (even Campers/RV welcome)
* electric car charging possible in the neighboorhood






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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Let us know when you need a baby bed, or chair.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Outside smoking is provided for if needed. We have nighrest from 11-7. Visitors allowed only in consultation.

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam North, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at ARTIS and Vondelpark, while Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Amsterdam, Nederland

What's nearby

  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dam Square - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sexmuseum - 10 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Anne Frank House - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Leidseplein - 12 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Rokin Station - 9 min drive
  • Noorderpark Station - 17 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eye Bar Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪WALHALLA Brouwerij en Proeflokaal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Butcher Social Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pelusa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bacalar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang. located?

This family-friendly Amsterdam apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Eye Film Museum and A'DAM Lookout. Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Noorderpark Station is 17 minutes by foot and Amsterdam Central Metro Station is 25 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. 72 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, new finishes, easy process, hospitable host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edwin was excellent and the property was in an up and coming part of town. Very pleasant stay and excellent hospitality. Thanks Edwin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

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

Awesome Stay on Canal

Very nice place to stay right on the water and close to main Amsterdam. Easy to get to and to check-in. Friendly host who responded right away with any questions. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Cozy house boat, quiet neighborhood

Great little spot to stay, just across the water from central station. Edwin was very responsive and ensured we had an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Federico R.

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

Perfect!

Everything perfect, the house is clean and confortable, very close to city center
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Wonderful stay on modern houseboat

Very comfortable stay on a modern house boat- highly recommended. The rooms are cosy and we had all we needed with some lovely personal touches. There was even an Christmas tree for us. Edwin was a great host and very considerate with good communication. The location is good and the free ferry from the Central Station works really well- we never waited more than a minute or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharath S.

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

Lovely quirky houseboat in perfect location

We had a great stay, with lots of excellent assistance and communications from Edwin. This is a unique way to enjoy Amsterdam, close to this beautiful city (a free ferry ride right to Centraal station is 10 mins walk/ 2 mins cycle), but also a peaceful spot close to lovely countryside. We hired bikes and rode out through fields to villages, then straight onto the very regular ferry and into the city... the place is cosy, well appointed. bedrooms are small but fine for family of four for a short stay. loved it, and Edwin was super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Slept 3…not 4 as posted

Property is in transition. Will b. Lovely when rooms, garden and deck are complete. Staying on this side of Amsterdam and taking the ferry to city center allowed us to see a part of the city that we would not have been exposed to on the other side of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernardina W.

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

Excellent “budget” option within easy reach of Central Station

The apartment is part of the houseboat where the family has their home. It has a private entrance, very clean, comfortable beds, nice shower, nice kitchenette with sitting and dining area. Great for 2 people, might be a bit close quarters for 4, but definitely do-able. There is no TV, no problem for us. The entrance into the apartment is a bit “dicy” in the dark and rain, for us “seniors” it felt a little slippery with 2 steps and a turn. Overall a great stay with a very friendly and attentive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

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

Great experience!!

Who wouldn’t want to stay in a real houseboat in Amsterdam….seriously? We so enjoyed our stay there. Out your living room window were all kinds of ducks swimming by. Nature is all around you. The area is very quiet at night which was what we wanted. Each evening, we sat around the kitchen table with wine, and charcuterie, sharing photos, and planning the next days’ activities. Lots of laughs! We were not far from the historic centre- it is a very short 10 min walk to the ferry which took us to the Central train station and onward from there. It’s a walking city but beware of the cyclists, they rule!! In all, we really enjoyed our stay at the houseboat! Add that to our bucket list!! Thanks Edwin and Bia!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy W.

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

Cozy houseboat

Overall this was a pleasant stay. This is a cozy two-bedroom houseboat. One bedroom has a daybed and the other room is two twin beds which can be pushed together. Compact but well-equipped kitchen, suitable for small meals but not meant for serious meal preparation. Beds were comfy. Edwin was easy to reach while we were there. A couple of things to know - the location is both a plus (quiet, nice neighborhood) and a minus (the walking to and from the ferry to get to central station got a little old). You cannot control the temperature inside the unit - the control is on Edwin's side. It's not the kind of place you're going to linger unless you're there in summer and can sit outside - there's really only one chair to sit and read in - there's plenty of seating in the kitchen, though, so comfortable for eating. All in all, a good rental and a good value for what's available in Amsterdam.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Man kann sehr gut draußen sitzen und es ist sehr ruhig. Auf dem Steg/Küche hat man Morgensonne, beim Doppelzimmer Nachmttagssonne. Das Doppelbett fanden wir sehr bequem. Man kann gut zu Fuß zur Fähre laufen.Parken kann man sehr gut in der Ranonkelkade.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

severine t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super! Un havre de paix au sein d'une ville bouillonnante. Accès centre Amsterdam et gare à proximité.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent little apartment. My only recommendations would be to have screens on the back door to prevent mosquitos and another fan. A small microwave would have been nice but not necessary. I would recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

neysa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10! This place is perfect- great location, clean, unique and comfortable. Edwin was a fabulous host- friendly, accommodating and communicative
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great place to stay! 10min walk from downtown. The outdoor patio was a great space to enjoy while there. Edwin was super friendly and gave us some great tips on where to go and even a little history on the area. One of the first things you should know is that this is a carved out space of the boat house, it is not a house on its own. If you like to get rest during the day(like we tried), there was a lot of noise from a neighbor doing construction and on another night while in the bedroom around 8pm you can hear a full conversation being had from the room upstairs which kept me from getting rest. There are no TVs on the property and it did feel very small, trying to get 4 luggages packed before leaving was a Challenge as you barely had enough floor or tablebspace to lay things out. This is not a place for people who don't like tight quarters. Another thing that seemed like a miss was that we were only provided 2 rolls of TP for a group of 4 for 2 nights which is just annoying that you have to go out and find TP somewhere because host didn't provide enough. They did provide shampoo and one set of towels we had to reuse throughout the stay. Overall I'd say this is ok but I'm not sure it's made entirely clear by the property description that you are not in a house on its own, you are sharing a house boat with its own entrance and closed off living space and kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelia Karin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nettes Hausboot

Sehr schön. Leider war im 2. Schlafraum kein Fenster
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl L.

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

Au calme

Le logement est très bien équipé ,conforme à la description et super propre.Il est situé à un emplacement idéal pour pouvoir visiter Amsterdam tout en étant dans un endroit calme et paisible. Les parkings à proximité sont payants mais abordable par rapport à beaucoup d'autres à Amsterdam.Edwin ,parle bien français et à été très sympathique , réactif et accueillant .Merci pour ce super séjour !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nelly C.

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

Logement et accueil agreable

Logement tres propre, tres calme et tres bien équipé..L hote etait tres disponible pour toutes les questions que nous avons eu. Toutefois le logement n est pas adapté pour 4 adultes. La 2eme chambre est sans fenetre et impossible de fermer la porte une fois que le lit est ouvert. EeEt aucun placard
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim B.

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

Cozy houseboat

Very nice stay om Edwin's houseboat. Location is very good in a quit canal on the North side but still close to Central Station. 10 min walk to the free ferry witch run 24/7.The apartment is well equipped. There is heated floors and a nice bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Cozy houseboat stay

We arrived in Amsterdam as the final leg of a 17 day European vacation. Check in and out was easy, Edwin was a wealth of info and the home is spotless. We happened to be there one day that the weather was horrible - cold, rain and VERY high winds,,,a perfect crash day for us to stay inside and rest. Comfy beds. Walking distance from the central train station and a grocery store nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Cosy House Boat in Amsterdam

We enjoyed our adventure on the house boat. It was truly a unique experience. Edwin was an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix H.

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

Hervorragend

Alles super.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marwin G.

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

Good guy !!

Very good guy !
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ric B.

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

Fantastic stay in the perfect location for exploring

The boat itself is great for a cozy stay. It’s nice and warm and in great condition. There are 4 single beds that are together to essentially create 2 doubles so it’s a bit cozy if you’re sharing with friends. The location is perfect as it’s just about a 10min walk from the free 24/7 ferry into the centre. Theres also plenty to see on the north side of the river. Would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Edwin Mélotte

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We are a multicultural family and enjoy living the city live of Amsterdam. As travellers ourselves we love to go out into Europe for nature or city vacation/trips. Lately we are discovering Eastern Europe which used to be a blindspot. We build our own Houseboat recently and enjoy sharing it with travellers. As an Art Historian i am familiar with the hotspots and cultural life to visit and my wife nows all about where to shop. Want to experience pure Amsterdam cultural life, just let us now.

Why they chose this property

Living on a Houseboat is unique in a busy city like Amsterdam. It provides lots of space and comfort as well as nice views over the water and a nice city garden. It gives you an all year of vacation-feeling compared to most homes because of the light surroundings and water. And for the location we have best of both worlds, just walk into town or take a bike into nature, and not having to much traffic in the direct surroundings.

What makes this property unique

Waterfront, musea and citylife all on a short walking distance away. Even swimming in the Canal if the watertemperature is OK in the summertime (july-aug-sept). Or bring a boat or rent a cannoo to make a fun day on the water. If you are into discovering what is so special about Amsterdam just let me know. Amsterdam Pur Sang

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English, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch

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