House boat in Amsterdam, NH

Beautiful houseboat in Amsterdam City Centre

Beautiful houseboat in Amsterdam City Centre

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Overview of Beautiful houseboat in Amsterdam City Centre

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Amsterdam, NH
  • Popular LocationARTIS1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDam Square5 min drive
  • Popular LocationAnne Frank House7 min drive
  • AirportAmsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful houseboat in Amsterdam City Centre

We guarantee that this houseboat will give you the special and authentic Amsterdam experience, regardless of the purpose of your visit.
The location beats everything - just around the corner from all the best places- museums and fine restaurants - but without the city sounds from The Dam and Leidse Square.
The sundeck affords spectacular views of the old warehouses on the Entrepotdok (for which Amsterdam is famous) on one side, and boats passing on the other. The passersby envy those sitting on the sundeck of houseboat 'The Medicijnman'!
Over a hundred years old and once a sailing boat (a Tjalk) The Medicijnman (Medicine Man) was transformed in the late 1950’s into a characterful houseboat. With many old features left in place, it gives you an enchanting feel of life on the water back then.
It is located in the old centre of Amsterdam, in an oasis of tranquility,with Central Station, Dam Square, well known theatres (Theater Carré), famous museums (e.g. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum), restaurants, and other cultural attractions within walking distance.
Less than 2 minutes’ walk from Kadijk square, where there are many great restaurants, such as ‘A Tavola’, one of the best Italian restaurants in Amsterdam.
The highest wooden windmill in The Netherlands, named ‘De Gooyer’, is next to the famous brewery, Het IJ, just around the corner and a must-see for real beer lovers.
The interior of the houseboat is light and spacious and is well equipped with all modern facilities; central heating, a dishwasher, a bathtub, a washer and dryer, well equipped and stocked kitchen, etc.
The bedroom has a queen size bed and four authentic portholes. The living room has panoramic windows, which let in a lot of light and give beautiful views just above water level. There is a very comfortable sofa bed which enables sleeping room for two extra guests, a big dining table and a charming open kitchen. The bathroom has a washbasin and a bathtub with shower attachment plus a washer and dryer.
The position of the boat ensures that you will be able to enjoy both sunny breakfasts on the deck in the early morning, and spectacular sunsets in the evening.

Keywords:
Great location, ideal for museums, good restaurants, shopping and night life but also an oasis of peace.
The roof terrace is very sunny and if you like water birds, you can feed them from outside the windows.
A short walk to the Red Light district, Waterloo square and flea market and the Portuguese Synagogue.

Some highlight of the reviews:

- Loved it!
"My daughter, 5-year old granddaughter and I stayed for 3 days and each day fell more in love with the houseboat and location. Martyn was a delight. The houseboat is charming and ever-so comfortable and well-stocked. The location is exceptional, from the quiet peaceful neighborhood, to being right across from the zebras and elephants, to the ease of walking wherever we wanted to go. What a treat! Thank you!!"

- Living the Dream in Amsterdam
"Spent a weekend at this cozy, comfortable houseboat. It could not have been more perfect for two people. Location was sublime; would love to visit again in summertime and spend evenings relaxing on the deck and watching the zoo animals across the canal."

- Best place ever
"amazing houseboat on a perfect location."

- Uniquely beautiful and peaceful place to stay
"This by far was the most unique and our favorite… We felt very safe on the houseboat and the street is quiet. It's a great location and we walked the whole city from there. The boat itself has everything and a very nice bathroom. Good water pressure and we were able to wash and dry our clothes… I would love to go back again and spend more time on the boat."

- Nice, quiet neighborhood & well-appointed houseboat
"My husband, two boys (13 & 10), and I recently spent four nights on the houseboat. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, but we were still able to walk to anywhere we wanted to see in the main part of Amsterdam. The houseboat has everything you could need, and there is a grocery store about a 10-minute walk away."

- What a jewel!
"Last stop on a month long holiday and we saved one of the best for last. Peace lives here. Sitting on the deck with your favorite drink, a good book and a gorgeous sunset. Watching the canal cruisers go by. The boat is beautifully appointed, very comfortable and perfectly located both for walking and public transport."

- Great place to stay!
"Very comfortable, well-equipped houseboat. Best part is the location. Directly across from zoo and can see and hear the animals. Quiet and safe neighborhood with plenty of stores and restaurants. Short and easy walk to NEMO, waterfront and Central Amsterdam. Owner is very nice, helpful and accommodating."

- Tres bon sejour sur la peniche
"Peniche tres bien equipée, sejour depaysant. Cadre tres agreable en face du zoo, bien qu'un peu excentré. Caty est tres attentionnée et serviable."

- Sehr schönes Hausboot super gelegen tolle Vermieter ... wir kommen wieder
"Alles in allem ein tolles Objekt. Sehr zu empfehlen, super Lage und sehr nette Vermieter"

Property manager

Martyn Leenen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese

Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are life vests available for young kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside
Please respect my houseboat, my neighbors and the neighborhood. My houseboat is not a hotel.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the beach, this houseboat is in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Flower Market and The 9 Streets. Travelling with kids? Don't miss ARTIS and Nemo Science Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • ARTIS - 1 min walk
  • Rembrandt Square - 17 min walk
  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 4 min drive
  • Dam Square - 5 min drive
  • Anne Frank House - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station - 4 min drive
  • Artis Stop - 5 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bakers & Roasters - 6 min walk
  • CREA Café - 10 min walk
  • Gollem aan het water - 6 min walk
  • De Plantage - 4 min walk
  • Café Eik en Linde - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful houseboat in Amsterdam City Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful houseboat in Amsterdam City Centre located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this beachfront houseboat is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of ARTIS and Nemo Science Museum. Dam Square and Rembrandt Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Artis Stop is only a 5-minute walk and Plantage Lepellaan Stop is 8 minutes.

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.0/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful experience. Martyn was very hospitable. The location is quiet and across from the zoo. Waking up to elephants and zebras was incredible. We enjoyed a nice hit tea on top of the boat in the mornings while we watched boaters and swimmers come by. We truly enjoyed this property and it’s fully stocked kitchen supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

5/5 Excellent

Laurence D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Péniche Entrepotdok
Experience originale Accueil du propriétaire impeccable. Situation correcte à 15min à pied du centre d’amsterdam Il y a tout le nécessaire à bord, literie satisfaisante. A noter garage à côté de la peniche

5/5 Excellent

Alexis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
A la fois original et confortable, proche du centre historique, péniche trés bien équipée, accueil chaleureux. On recommande fortement.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Wesley R., Edmonton

perfect location! excellent owners!
We enjoyed staying at this beautiful houseboat at the end of March for a week. With 3 kids (12,9,7) we gave them the bedroom with the HUGE bed and my wife and I took the sofa sleeper. We loved the experience of living on a canal with the Artis Zoo directly across the water. The neighborhood is very quiet with excellent resteraunts, bus/tram access and a great grocery store a block of two away. Everything we needed was included with the gorgeous boat and the owner and his mother were excellent to deal with! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/5 Good

The only way to stay in Amsterdam!
We absolutely loved our time on the Medicijan Man! It's in a quiet location, but still close enough to the main city centre areas. We enjoyed playing cards on the deck, waving to all the folks cruising the canal and watching the giraffes and zebras across the canal at the zoo. A true Amsterdam experience. Everything was wonderful on the boat and we'd certainly stay there again if we ever make it back to Amerstdam.

About the host

Hosted by Martyn Leenen

Host profile image
My wife Catelijne and I have two children, one daughter Julia (8) and one son Hidde (6). We live in Haarlem, just 15 minutes away from our houseboat.

Before I used to work for a broadcasting and publishing company but now I have my own business.

Good food and nice drinks are important to me. I like to cook for friends/family and love nice wines, German wines in particular.
I used to travel, read and play golf but since we have children, I have have other priorities... Oh, and I love playing chess on my iPhone.

(This photo was inspired by Derek Zoolander)

Why they chose this property

By coincidence I saw this houseboat was for sale.
I knew the unique location, on one side the old warehouses and on the other side the Zoo. Eery time we went boating with friends and we came by Artis (the Zoo) we loved the sight of zebras and giraffes in the middle of the city.
The previous owners are a nice Australian couple with a baby. They lived there for four years but were about to return to Australia.
Eventually Damien (the Australian owner) choose me to buy the boat and I feel very fortunate!

My wife and I lived for two years on this houseboat. Because my wife was expecting we decided to move to an apartment. Living on the boat with a baby is not convenient. In the beginning it was difficult not to live on the boat but now, - when when the boat is not rented out, - we try to stay there. Our children love it and a stay on the boat always indicates we'll go to the zoo...
For us staying on the boat is also holiday...!

What makes this property unique

My wife and I lived in Amsterdam for over 15 years. As students we both moves several times all over the city.
The vibe, the atmosphere and the people of this little neighborhood beats everything!
- just around the corner from all the best places - museums, the Nieuwmarkt, the red lights and fine restaurants - but without the city sounds from Dam Square and Leidse Square.

My mother Caty and neighbor Karin will do the check in/out and cleaning. They are very helpful in providing additional information about Amsterdam, what to do outside the city (Keukenhof for example) and are more then happy to assist you for museums and or tickets, reservations in nice restaurants, etc.
They also can arrange a pick up from the airport or a private boat tour.
So, if you have questions or would like assistance please do not hesitate to contact them.
You will receive their contact information when the booking is confirmed.

Languages:

English, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch
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