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Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 365 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer

## Space

Escape to your private oasis on a charming houseboat, perfectly nestled in the tranquil waters of Westeinder Plassen. This cozy floating retreat is designed for comfort and relaxation, accommodating up to three guests. It features a stylish living room with an open kitchen, a serene bedroom, and a bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet.

Bask in the natural light streaming through large windows, offering panoramic views of the surrounding waters. The area promises peace and privacy, making it an ideal getaway for a young family, a romantic escape for couples, or a peaceful solo adventure.

Enjoy the convenience of free parking and enhance your stay with complimentary use of a kayak or SUP, inviting you to explore the scenic beauty at your own pace. Experience the perfect blend of nature and comfort at this houseboat.

## Access

The houseboat (50m2, incl terraces) is all yours during your stay.

★ Chromecast
★ Comfortable double bed 140*200 and easy to use sofabed
★ Free parking
★ Nespresso coffee machine
★ Wifi and television

➤ We normally welcome families with children because some of our bed types are unsuitable for adult use.
Please get in touch with us before booking if you’re unsure if you fit this profile, so we can see whether this accommodation fits your travel plans.

## Interaction

This home is in the hands of Rental Valley, a property management team who work hard to make sure your stay is smooth and comfortable! We are available should you have any questions or requests during your stay.

From one week before arrival, we'll send you our rental guide. This holds all useful information to help you arrive safely and much more. So please read it carefully before your arrival and let us know if you need anything or have any questions.

## Neighborhood

De house boat is located in harbour 'De Oude Werf', just 15 min. walking from the center of Aalsmeer and a large supermarket. You will be staying next to a large lake area where you can swim, kayak, and experience many other water sport activities. The banks of the lake are riddles with harbour areas, bars/restaurants with terraces and recreation areas.

Aalsmeer is an old eel fishing town on the banks of the Westeinderplassen. With a rich history it is now a characteristic town with lovely lake views from the marinas. The town has a small but fun center where you can go to shop or to enjoy a drink in the town harbour. There is an outdoor market every Tuesday. Also to be found in Aalsmeer: a casino, horti-culture and flower art museum and a number of great restaurants. Not to forget; the biggest flower (tulips!) auction of the country, which is still functional.

Do you want to discover the lake? You are free to use our 2 kayaks and 2 Stand Up Paddleboards with paddle! You can access the lake from our area within minutes. The kayaks/SUPs are made available from May until October. Using them is at your own risk. Damages (to the kayak, SUP, or to personal items) are your own responsibility and using the kayaks/SUPs during bad weather conditions (heavy wind, rain, or thunder) is forbidden.

The interconnected lakes have a total area of over 10km2 and exist of one large lake, one smaller lake and hundreds of small islands within them. It's a great experience to navigate the lakes and small waterways that connect them and the islands.

## Transit

Aalsmeer is only a 15 minute drive from Schiphol Airport and by train and bus it will take you about 20. In general, public transport will get you around quite well. We will share a handy website to plan your route!

You can park your (rental) car right next to the boat.

## Notes

➤ Check-in time: 15:00-22:00 (late arrival possible in consultation)
➤ Check-out time: before 10:00

Property manager

Rental Valley

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
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 is also known as

43539
Woonark Westeinder met Kajaks bij Schiphol Airport

About the area

Map
Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland

What's nearby

  • Business Park Schiphol-Rijk - 5 min drive
  • Aalsmeer Flower Auction - 6 min drive
  • World Trade Center Schiphol Airport - 10 min drive
  • Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol - 10 min drive
  • Amsterdamse Bos - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoofddorp Station - 8 min drive
  • Sacharovlaan Station - 10 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joseph aan de Poel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Christiani Vino E Cibo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Oude Veiling - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nagoya - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Joppe - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer located?

Situated in Aalsmeer, this apartment building is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Business Park Schiphol-Rijk and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Aalsmeer Flower Auction. World Trade Center Schiphol Airport and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Westeinder Serenity Aalsmeer Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacey S., Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place!
This boathouse was perfect for my partner and I! We took public transportation into Amsterdam everyday (20 minute walk to the bus stop, then a 10 minute bus ride, then a 30 minute tram ride to city center) it was so nice to come back to a quite place right on the water afterwards to relax. The only downsides were that there were no soap in the hand soap dispensers and that the public laundry was out of order, other than that it was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lawrence J., Sioux City, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
I should have read more into the other reviews. Somebody indicated the boat slanted and I thought, how bad can that be? It was pretty bad. I stumbled a few times and things would slide off where I put them. The sink wouldn’t fully empty either. The screen for the back door had holes in it and I got eaten alive by bugs each night. Couldn’t turn on the fan to cool down because it shook violently and I thought it would fall on me while sleeping if I could get to sleep through the noise of it. The washer and dryer on site were inoperable. Location was good related to the town but being the first slip in the marina was a bit noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great potential needs upkeep
We had a number of issues starting with a refrigerator that didn’t work (turned out to be a bad outlet so we could use the frig if the freezer was unplugged). The toilet often took 30-45 minutes before you could flush again. After reporting this early in the morning day 1 we finally heard back at 4pm and were told this was normal for a houseboat (??). One of the stove burners did not work. One window screen couldn’t be used because the clip was broken (the wind kept blowing it out of the window). The place was clean but all the containers for shampoo and soap in the shower were empty. For the $$ this seems like a lot of little things that need attention. It is a cute space and the kitchen is pretty well equipped for a small unit. We didn’t use the kayaks or SUPs but it’s a very cool option. Great location - the town area is very close (just a few min by bicycle) and the canal it is on connects to a huge, beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to come down
Small but beauty. Everything there. Like this place and i will came back everytime. Generator is often making noise , and the Beamer for television is not ready for looking. That's not so good. The Aeroplaine is near to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stefan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes kleines Hausboot
Vielen Dank!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Silke H.

Preis & Leistung
Das Boot hatte Schräglage, was zumindest beim Schlafen nicht besonders angenehm war. Der hintere Schlafraum hatte eher die Atmosphäre einer Abstellkammer als eines Schlafzimmers. Zudem hatten wir für drei Personen nur zwei Deckbetten, dafür fünf Kopfkissen. Die als bequeme Taschenfederkern-Matratze gepriesene Matratze des Schlafsofas hatte Flecken und war völlig durchgelegen, so dass das Metallgestänge massiv spürbar war. Erholsamer Schlaf geht anders! Die Toilettenspülung funktionierte nicht zuverlässig, erst nach langem Warten konnte abgespült werden. Teilweise haben wir die WC-Anlage des Yachthafens genutzt. Die Mückengitter gaukeln Komfort vor, der nicht vorhanden war, weil die Gitter entweder eingerissen oder die Halterungen defekt waren. Die Sitzeinlage eines Kajaks war völlig verdreckt und deshalb nicht nutzbar, das Kajak selbst musste ebenfalls vor Benutzung gereinigt werden. Eines der beiden SUPs hatte ein Leck und eine fehlende Finne, so dass es nicht genutzt werden konnte. Das schmerzt insbesondere, weil gerade die beiden SUPs der Grund der Buchung genau dieses Hausbootes waren. Die Beleuchtung des Kühlschranks war defekt, die Regalfächer in der Tür waren abgerissen und die Fachböden fielen heraus. Die Kochutensilien waren in einem sehr gebrauchten Zustand, da hilft es auch nicht, wenn zwischendurch ein neuer Topf noch in Umverpackung im Schrank gefunden wurde, um über undefinierbar Klebendes in Töpfen und Pfannen hinwegzusehen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sebastian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy houseboat
Sehr gemütliches Hausboot mit allem was es braucht. Zentrale Lage, Amsterdam und andere Destinationen sind mit dem Auto schnell zu erreichen. Einfach im Norden Amsterdams parken und mit der gratis Fähre ins Zentrum fahren.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
; )
.; )
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Woonarkje bij amsterdam
Gedeeltelijk leuk en smaakvol opgeknapt woonbootje. Wel klein, foto’s vertekenen nogal! Veel plekken viezig ennslecht onderhouden. Gezien de schoonmaakkosten mag je meer verwachten! Daarnaast lag het bootje erg schuin waardoor slapen wat lastig was! Als alkes netjes wordt gemaakt en schoon (keuken en pannen!) kan het een leuk verblijf zijn!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Stefanie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glamping deluxe
Hat alles super geklappt. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021