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

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

Explore the area

Map
Amsterdam, Nederland
  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dam Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Anne Frank House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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






Property manager

Edwin Mélotte
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese

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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
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 houseboat is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at ARTIS and Vondelpark, while Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
Map
Amsterdam, Nederland

What's nearby

  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dam Square - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Amsterdam Museum - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Anne Frank House - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 11 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tolhuistuin Amsterdam - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eye Bar Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Butcher Social Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bacalar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tht - ‬10 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 houseboat is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Eye Film Museum and A'DAM Lookout. Dam Square and Rijksmuseum 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 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

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

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

D S.

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

Great location

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander G.

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

House boat atay

We had a great stay at this property. The property was exactly as advertised and was just right for three people. It certainly was close to the center of Amsterdam but far enough to be quiet. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

C Y.

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

Great Boat House

We enjoyed our stay despite all the rain. Great location. Few mins walk to the ferry that takes you directly to Centraal Station. Lots of restaurants nearby. Thank you Edwin for a great visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

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

Unique and Relaxing Stay on a Houseboat

Staying on this houseboat was a unique and relaxing experience, offering beautiful canal views and a peaceful atmosphere. The location was ideal—close to the city center yet quiet enough to enjoy some tranquility. The hosts were very friendly and provided great local tips, making our visit even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

Julie W.

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

Great stay, great location

We really enjoyed staying in this property. It was ideal for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wolfgang N.

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

Amsterdam in Summer

We had a good time in Amsterdam. Apartment is close to Center. Everything fine thank you, Edwin and Family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvanne T.

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

A very nice stay!

With my husband and our 2 children (3 and 5 years old), we enjoyed very much this houseboat. It's clean, with the necessary equipments and it's pleasant to be close to water. We rent bikes and that way the location was perfect: with the ferries you are quickly in the center and at the same time you're not far from nice places like NDSM. The communication with Edwin was perfect and he cares about giving good tips and information. We recommand this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Great location to see the heart of Amsterdam

My husband and two daughters stayed here and it was a wonderful location. The house was incredibly clean and had everything we needed. Edwin was very helpful with places to visit and made us feel so welcome. Everyday we walked the short distance to the free passenger ferry where we could then explore museums, canals, and enjoy all types of food. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Perfect!

We loved staying here! Very cozy and friendly and just a short ferry to Amsterdam Central Station. Thank you, had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ailia S. H.

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

Birthday vacation

Great stay. Awesome location conveniently located a free short ferry ride away from Amsterdam central station but from there you can go anywhere in the city via the metro and the center of Amsterdam.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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

Valerie H.

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

Loved the houseboat experience

The houseboat apartment is a perfect way to enjoy a visit to Amsterdam. The hosts were very friendly, welcoming and helpful and the location is a short walk to the free ferry to the heart of historic Amsterdam. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nickcroom y.

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

Fantastic houseboat apartment

Great apartment for our family. Great location a shirt walk and 1 minute ferry from central station. Edwin (host) was really friendly and had good recommendations for things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Momin K.

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

Nicest hosts and cleanest rental ever

Flawless and unique experience, great hosts who went above and beyond, nice sized space that is super clean and well stocked. Location is great in the northern area near a great street market. A bit of a walk to central station, but not bad.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

Easy Access to Downtown with a Quiet Retreat at the End of the Day

Quick walk to non-stop ferry access to Centraal Station, groceries, green spaces, and tourist attractions. Easy walk to downtown, canals, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Quiet and relaxed

We had everything we needed, close walk to all the local surrounding amenities, shops and Restaurant. A nice retreat after busy days in the city.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Cute, Convenient VRBO

Edwin's houseboat is a lovely little property, with all the essentials. It was very clean, excellent shower setup, and the 10-15 minute walk to the ferry across the IJ to Central Station makes the location quite convenient. Edwin was a wonderful, accommodating host, and was quick to respond to my messages. Thanks again, Edwin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

Languages:

English, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch

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