UNIQUE STAY ON THE WATER - CLOSE TO AMSTERDAM! - Monnickendam

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Lake view

Check out the area

Monnickendam

Tourist information Center Monnickendam9 min walk
Grote Kerk18 min walk
Volendam Harbour8 min drive
Lelystad (LEY)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

UNIQUE STAY ON THE WATER - CLOSE TO AMSTERDAM!

Ah! Welcome on board!

This is your captain speaking .. It's my pleasure to show you the most unique stay you'll probably ever find on HomeAway in The Netherlands. This unique lifeboat has such a great story behind. Once, this boat was being a hero on a very special ship called Polarstern with its homebase of Bremerhaven - Germany. The Polarstern, which is still active and running, is doing research at the polar circle in Antarctica. They do something awesome for the science nowadays. One of the most valuable studies they do is all about the research of the melting ice level which is increasing every single year. This boat had the really important function to help all the crew to evacuate in case of emergency, luckily it never went that far. But they also took this boat into the ice floes when the research vessel couldn't get that far. It took a long time for this little beauty to end up in The Netherlands, but it finally arrived at its last destination: (idyllic) Monnickendam.

We love the story behind this orange monster, so we decided to create something special. We completely renovated the entire boat to make it a unique place to sleep and relax. And here it is! Our guests really loved it and higly recommend this place to others. We hope you love this as much as we do! But I'm sure, you won't be disappointed.

The boat:
If you love a cozy, nice and lovely place to stay: this is it! Weird to find and unique in its sort. It has a really comfy double bed, a three seat sitting area with a foldable table to sit down and relax, free WIFI and a satellite TV with a wide variety of national and international channels. With the installed Chromecast you 're able to watch any film or series you like right from phone, tablet or laptop! Pretty much everything you need. Also, there's a fridge on board to keep your stuff cool at any time, different kids or snacks and drinks and don't forget some board games to spend the late evening hours. On top of that there is a coffee machine to make yourself an early morning coffee or tea. We provide you with free coffee and tea as a gift, to thank you for choosing our stay! There´s no bathroom facility on the boat itselves, but on walking distance (less then a minute) there’s a big bathroom facility which offers free hot / cold showers and toilets. And believe me, they're clean and comfy! Nothing to lie or worry about.

Property manager

Nicky Heertjes

Languages

Dutch, English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property accepts cash

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monnickendam

Located in Monnickendam, this houseboat is on the waterfront. The 9 Streets and Flower Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Nemo Science Museum and ARTIS. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Johan Cruyff Arena or Ziggo Dome. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

Monnickendam

What's nearby

De Waegh - 9 min walk
Tourist information Center Monnickendam - 9 min walk
Grote Kerk - 18 min walk
Volendam Harbour - 8 min drive
Dam Square - 18 min drive

Getting around

Noord Station - 10 min drive
Purmerend Overwhere Station - 12 min drive
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Kaasboerderij Henri Willig - 16 min walk
Paviljoen Smit-Bokkum - 6 min drive
Cafe 1614 - 9 min walk
Bierderij Waterland - 12 min walk
Waegh Restaurant De - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is UNIQUE STAY ON THE WATER - CLOSE TO AMSTERDAM! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

8.0

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John W.

4 Oct 2023

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

Very interesting

We are glad we tried it out. Loved the peaceful location

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hannah O.

14 Sept 2023

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

Beware of spiders and no water

The stay for us was short. We showed up and climbed into the boat and once we got the lights on we were greeted by a huge spider that we killed. Then we noticed there is no access to water or towels provided. There were another few more giant spiders and we decided we couldn’t sleep there because what is going to happen over night if huge spiders just keep appearing. The wifi didn’t reach the boat, I am so disappointed in this place. We stayed for less than a half hour before running off to the bus stop and finding a hotel with clean white sheets.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B., Bentonville , AR , US

2 July 2023

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

Unique stay in a suprise Town

We chose this due to it being one of thr only stays available near Amsterdam after our oeiginal booking had to cancel. Very unique stay( loved the history ), but it didn't end with the boat . Monnikendam is a quaint town with a rich nautical and Dutch history. The shops are beautiful and the food delightful- the perfect in to our Europe trip! The host was super helpful and accomodating and the Marina and boat a real treat to rest and walk around in. Highly reccomended!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Muriel L.

24 June 2023

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

Sejour insolite en bateau de sauvetage

Petite escapade agreable à refaire. Depuis la gare centrale prendre le bus station supérieure no 316 ou 314 en direction de edam et descendre a l'arrêt Lagedijk. Et revenir en arrière direction de la marina. Vous pouvez aller souper les tappas à Los del puerto. Le patron est super!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kendra U.

8 June 2023

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

Adventurous Stay

The boat is a very fun place to stay and a great home base to go to Amsterdam. It’s about 30 minutes out of the city center and is very easily accessible by bus. We enjoyed the novelty and history of the boat.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023