Close to Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and Dam Square, Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center provides amenities such as a terrace. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire house boat
1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
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About this property
Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center
This houseboat features a terrace and designated smoking areas.
Guest accommodation at this houseboat offers a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the accommodation: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Special attention as is house boat!!
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 0363 51E5 043E 10F6 1E8A
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, is home to this houseboat. 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 Olympic Stadium or Ziggo Dome. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Amsterdam travel guide
Is Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center located?
Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Amsterdam Chinatown and ARTIS. Dam Square and Passenger Terminal Amsterdam are also within 1 mile (2 km). Amsterdam Central Metro Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nieuwmarkt Station is 9 minutes.
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Cosy houseboat studio in the old city center Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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Check in was amazingly simple. Great location and easy access to get to the Centraal station and the city walking (5 minutes). Loved everything about the place.
Studio unit on the house boat was clean and well presented. It was cosy with 3 adults in it, more suitable for a couple. Location made up for it, easy walk to central station and main attractions.
We enjoyed our stay here.
Compact but ok for three of us - steep stairs if you have issues there. Galley (the correct term as it is a boat!) is moderately equipped- good fridge/freezer. We just enjoyed flaking out at the end of a day of lots of walking. No TV if that is your thing. A great place to stay for first visit to this city. Host very good with communication.
Casper is a helpful host/owner. He had a great list of recommendations and showed us around the property when we arrived. The studio was nice and a great location to the train station. With a Vrbo, I expect to rent the whole place, just be aware that you’ll have a neighbor that you share a front door with and that the owner has an adjoining door they stays locked. I never felt unsafe but didn’t feel like this was spelled out on the description. The original listing mentioned a hot tub twice, when I mentioned it he said he didn’t realize that was in the description and quickly updated it. It was a warm weekend, and don’t get great cross breeze, but there were fans available. Pictures are accurate, location is good, owner is helpful, just make sure you’re reading reviews.
We truly enjoyed staying here! Casper was communicative and made the check-in process easy. We had everything we could need at the boat and could walk to anything easily.
My friend and I stayed on Casper's house boat. It was clean upon check-in and Casper is around if you ever need anything. Highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a cool experience and great accommodations.
Easy and convenient location to red lights, museums and shopping. Stayed in this solo but could accommodate up to 4, though would be best for 2. Casper was accomodating and helpful. Would stay here again.
it Was nice on the boat. Casper Shows us everything and Was always reachable for questions. the location Was perfect. Close to central and everything you need.
The location is this is great if you are planning on using public transportation. It is a very easy walk to Central Station for the train to the airport, trams to museums, or just a walk to Chinatown and many local places to eat. Casper had coffee and tea ready for our use as well as an equipped kitchen which allowed us to make breakfast each morning before heading out. The pictures are very accurate of what you are renting!
Cindy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
jim&karen
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It’s a sufficient place to stay, a good location, and the owner is lovely, but you have to climb up and down stairs that are almost like a ladder to get to your room and there is NO view whatsoever. It’s a barge, not really a houseboat. We are older, and wouldn’t have rented if we had known you couldn’t see out and ladder climbing was involved!
Casper is attentive and helpful. Boat is in a central location. The accommodation is one room with a bathroom. Only very basic amenities, coffee and toilet paper, no soap or shampoo or milk. I would not want to stay here in Summer as there’s no outdoor area to relax. The room has portals but absolutely nothing to view. The heat was good. I think we overpaid for what we got.
BUDGET ACCOMMODATION AT LUXURY PRICE.
CONS
Dirty - Mouldy bathroom tiles, cobwebs on ceiling, dirt splashes behind bin, dirty shelving,
Disrepair - rusty portholes, detritus/twigs on sky light, bathroom door unsecured, wardrobe sliding doors dont slide, wardrobe is crooked
Uncomfortable -
very small, (approx 17 sq m including beds and small kitchen/dining area).
Dark - daylight came from small portholes , mostly obsured by other boats as it was in a harbour.
Duvet was too small for the bed. Duvet covers were cheap polyester. Duvets were cheap and the pillows were lumpy.
The bathroom door did not lock.
There is wooden picnic bench outside the property but the entire outside area is untidy and overgrown so we had no wish to use it.
PROS
Good location, wifi and very good communication from hosts.
The host visited us when we complained and cleaned the bathroom tiles and ceiling cobwebs which helped but did not address all our concerns.
Being in the houseboat was quite a depressing experience made worse in the knowledge we had paid nearly 2K Euros for 5 days.
Very close to Central Terminal...easy walk to just about everything. Casper was very accommodating - easy to work with. Boat is small but comfortable; has all you need to enjoy your stay in Amsterdam. We would definitely stay here again if/when we return to Amsterdam.
We had a very nice few days on the houseboat. It is small and very cozy and equipped with everything you need. Especially nice is the seating area directly in front of the boat. The location is ideal, only 10 minutes walk from the main station and by bike you are also in 10 minutes almost everywhere. Last but not least: Casper is a very wonderful host. Definitely recommendable - and we will be very happy to come back!
Monika H.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elke
29 Oct 2021
Liked: Amenities, communication
Der Vermieter hat auf Wünsche sofort reagiert. Leider haben wir die Unterkunft nicht sofort gefunden, da es ein normaler alter Kahn war und keine Hausnummer oder Hinweis auf Vermietung zu finden war. Ein Blick auf die Gracht durch das Bullauge (siehe Bild) war uns verwehrt, da neben uns ein verrosteter Kahn direkt neben uns lag. Wir gucken also im Abstand von 30 cm auf eine Schiffswand. (Es gab auch knatschende Geräusche durch die gegenseitige Reibung der Kähne).