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Close to Rembrandt Square and Heineken Experience, unique experience in Amsterdam on the water provides amenities such as a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this houseboat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

unique experience in Amsterdam on the water

An outdoor pool, a garden and a living plant wall are available at this smoke-free houseboat. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this houseboat offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes dining tables. Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the houseboat include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside on the terrace/balcony only

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Living plant wall
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 807 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Wind energy

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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
Note from host: no pets allowed at AMSTEL HouseBoats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: feel free to come with your family

Events

No events allowed
After 23:00 is quiet time

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside on the terrace/balcony only

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
Note from host: after 23:00 is quiet time
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 Z/17/358651

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Unique Experience in Amsterdam on the Water Houseboat
Unique Experience in Amsterdam on the Water Amsterdam
Unique Experience in Amsterdam on the Water Houseboat Amsterdam

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Canal Ring, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Amsterdam travel guide
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Amsterdam, NH

What's nearby

  • Artis Aquarium Building (1881) built in Classicist Mannerist style with side and center pavilions. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    ARTIS
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rembrandt monument on Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Rembrandt Square
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Flower Market featuring markets
    Flower Market
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Leidseplein showing a city and heritage architecture
    Leidseplein
    5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Royal Theater Carre
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Amstel Station
    3 min drive
  • Weesperplein Station
    3 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bakhuys Amsterdam
    3 min walk
  • Bar Lempicka
    4 min walk
  • Mama Makan
    6 min walk
  • Five Ways Oost
    5 min walk
  • De Ysbreeker
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does unique experience in Amsterdam on the water have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is unique experience in Amsterdam on the water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at unique experience in Amsterdam on the water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at unique experience in Amsterdam on the water?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at unique experience in Amsterdam on the water?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is unique experience in Amsterdam on the water located?

Located in Canal Ring, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Theater Carre and Heineken Experience. Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Weesperplein Station is only a 3-minute walk and Wibautstraat Stop is 6 minutes.

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unique experience in Amsterdam on the water Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Great Location

Loved our three nights at this property. It was conveniently located and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalpana H.

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

Family Fall break

This is a gorgeous property. It is so close to the Amstel Inn. 20 min walk to the Rijksmusem and Van Gogh Museum . Plenty of space for 2 adults and teen kids
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

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

Perfect Amsterdam stay

Idyllic houseboat property near city center. The outdoor space at this houseboat is to die for. Everything was very comfortable and clean, including the bathroom and shower. The bed in the living room is a Murphy bed and very comfortable. The master bedroom is gorgeous. We were able to screencast our Netflix/HBO onto the Samsung TVs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

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

Memorable stay on a houseboat in Amsterdam

Our stay on the houseboat was a really enjoyable and unique experience! The boat itself was surprisingly comfortable, with ample space for our group. We particularly loved the novelty of living on the water. Despite being located near a major street, it was remarkably quiet and peaceful, which was a pleasant surprise. The location was also very convenient, offering easy access to local attractions. We're giving it 4 stars because while everything was great, there was room for a little more polish in terms of some minor amenities. Overall, a fantastic and memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Amsterdam Houseboat

A very unique experience. The houseboat was comfortable and didn’t lack for any amenities. The location was perfect. Excellent restaurants less than 10 minute walk Museums and markets an easy 30 minute walk or a few minutes by Uber. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

E B.

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

Once in a lifetime experience

Where else can you stay in a houseboat in the middle of the city? It is definitely a fun adventure. A few things to know: if you or anyone in your group has mobility issues this place is not for you. Steep stairs. Also you are in the city. It isn’t quiet. The hosts kindly leave earplugs but we sleep with white noise so not an issue for us. The kitchen is more of a Kitchenette. Great storage for clothing given it’s a houseboat. Management was quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

grace d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Canal boat experience

Booked this for a weekend as husband going to a conference. Tired of staying in expensive hotels we thought we would try a houseboat. The photos on the website were probably quite old as the property was tired: dirty grouting in the bathroom and tired looking sofa. It would be so much better if there were not wires crisscrossing lights etc everywhere. It is also next to a main road and a popular bar which were not mentioned. Having said that the novelty of staying in a boathouse beats overpriced hotels. The shower works and the bed was comfortable. Watching the world go by and feeding the moorhens from the outside platform was great. The boat was well sound proof so the noise from the bar didn’t disturb us much. All in all a good experience and would recommend - given the reasonable rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Fantastic experience ... fun and cool

We had a fantastic experience staying on the houseboat. It had everything we needed. When we had a small issue with a hair blower that had issues, Andrew was quick to get us a new one. We loved all the room. It was on a canal with little tour boats but more small boats people rented to tour the city so the traffic going by was fun as everyone waved. We enjoyed the small cafe 100 feet down for evening wine. Only one night did we hear some thumping from the late night music there. Andrew has a great summary of the area and we tried 4 of the cafes/restaurants recommended and they were awesome. The only thing I didn't realize from the pictures is that the boat is on a busy road. I was nervous about once realized but the boat sits down below and the morning and evening business commute noise not too bad. We loved the location ... just on the edge of the main tourist areas and less than two blocks to a Metro station to get around or 10 minutes down to the Central train station. Thank you, Andrew, for making one of the stops on our Europe trip truly unforgettable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant house boat and surprisingly quiet. Located quite near the center. The lodgings were clean and tidy. We enjoyed our stay and can highly recommended this accommodation. I only wish we could have stayed longer to make use of the floating deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nearly perfect. We were gone all day doing things, and when we would get home, we can sit outside with a glass of wine. It was delightfully calm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot! Close to the metro and super easy to get to Central station. Near many restaurants and grocery stores. The houseboat is very comfortable and clean, the beds are very comfortable, and had everything we needed. The best part, each morning two Coots (black and white ducks) would come to the window asking for some breakfast, so we shared a croissant. We really enjoyed the stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin m.

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

Great spot

This was such a cool place. The accommodations were a little different than what was listed/shown, but super comfortable and worked fine for us. There’s a fridge, microwave, nespresso, toaster and kettle. And they left plenty of coffee pods for us! The dock is nice to hang on at night and passersby wave from their boats. Management is very responsive to emails and messaging via VRBO. I absolutely loved it here. It’s close to trams and Metro making public transportation easy and readily accessible.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Unique

Great location for us. It is just on the outskirts of the center which was good for us. If you want to be in the heart of it all then this is not the best spot for you. We loved the deck in the evening having a coffee or beer watching the boats go buy.The steps up and down could be tricky for old or young folks.Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

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

Great boat in brilliant location

We had a great stay. The boat was much bigger than we expected and the main bed was so comfortable. We loved the location as it was out of the main tourist area but we could walk to everywhere we wanted to go
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Fantastic Experience!

My wife and I truly enjoyed what was, for us, a first-ever experience of living aboard a houseboat. Like any new experience, we needed a bit of time to understand how everything worked. In short, we couldn't have asked for a better vacation and we appreciated Andrew's support and thoughtful suggestions and information when we asked for his local insights.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda w.

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

Beautiful Houseboat

My friend and I truly enjoyed this unique accommodation on the houseboat. We had easy access to public transportation and the houseboat was tremendous. The Host was very responsive and we highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Brilliant

The house on the canal is five stars all around. Excellent location includes local ducks. Host was gracious and attentive with outstanding communication. A fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Nice

Spacious easy to access metro
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

benjamin M.

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

Frist. Three days of of our Euro teip

Property was very clean and unique. Andrew our host helped me to reschedule and was easy to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lili L.

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

Very responsive to any questions

Easy access the both the metro and trams. There is a delight coffee shop/bakery a short stroll from the houseboat. There is a Lidl grocery store also near to the location. Because it was close to the train and tram we were able to get to any location easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Experience Amsterdam on a House Boat

House boat was incredible experience in Amsterdam. The location was excellent we were able to walk (within 30 Minutes) to all the museums, canal tours etc. The houseboat had plenty of room for us, and a nice coffee maker, which I really appreciated it. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants the Amsterdam experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

A lovely taste of Amsterdam

All in our party loved our stay houseboat was spacious and offered outside seating on front and rear of the boat. We enjoyed watching the passing boats and ducks and children paddling. We went for a drink next door at Amstel one evening and sat on the patio. Easy to access close by public transport to attractions and airport Beds very comfortable Definitely recommend as it was a relaxing enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas P.

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

Nice and Unique Place to Stay

The houseboat was great. I had questions beforehand, and the owner responded to them promptly. The second bedroom is definitely a bit small for another adult but the master is perfect. Located close enough to a few metro stations that I was about to get around quickly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

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

A Charming Canal Stay

We absolutely loved this wonderful boat! Not only we’re we able to enjoy the lovely canals of Amsterdam but we became a part of canal life! We had one issue (our fault) and it was addressed right away. The boat is strategically located to attractions and restaurants. We loved the city and we loved the boat!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023