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Beautiful houseboat in Amsterdam City Centre

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Interior detail
Children's area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 756 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are life vests available for young kids.

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
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, 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 secondary

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Amsterdam, NH

What's nearby

  • ARTIS - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dam Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Leidseplein - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Anne Frank House - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Box Sociaal - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bakers & Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪CREA Café - ‬10 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 1 mi (2 km) of ARTIS, Dam Square and Rembrandt Square. Anne Frank House and Leidseplein are also within 2 miles (3 km). Artis Stop is only a 5-minute walk and Plantage Lepellaan Stop is 8 minutes.

Beautiful houseboat in Amsterdam City Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 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

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
A la fois original et confortable, proche du centre historique, péniche trés bien équipée, accueil chaleureux. On recommande fortement.