Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4538.2 sq ft

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Dryer
Pool
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Amsterdam, Nederland

Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
‪8 min drive‬
Dam Square
‪10 min drive‬
Anne Frank House
‪11 min drive‬
Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Going out to discover Amsterdam and surroundings or just finding your quiet spot when working or relaxing, up to four can enjoy a lovely place on one of the Canals.

Everything is within reach, as well as a filmmuseum, 100m high lookout or just a nice restaurant next to the water or even beach. Also going out for nature is a 15 min tour on a bike or car. Or visit one of the famous Musea Amsterdam has by walking up to one of the free Ferries and get into the tram or metro. Even by bike it is only 20 minutes away.

Your host has a lot of knowledge on where one can go, all depending if it needs to be a local, cultural experience or just for food and good music. It's all there you just have to make something good out of it.

* Appartment is on the water (inside modern Houseboat - floating house)
* 50m2 big with bathroom/toilet nearby and 2 bedrooms
* garden/terrace available (also for bike parking)
* 5 min walk to nearest Musea/restaurants and lots of info available on places to visit
* also good quiet place for working (good wifi, laptops or screens extra)
* easy to reach from Airport by taxi (90 euro/25 min or train 7 euro/15 min) by train
(10 min walk or transport on request) or car
* many parking options available, 10 euro/day on the Ranonkelkade
* fitness and biking possibilities within 5 min walk (swimming in Summertime outside)
* options for (oldtimer) car travel available (even Campers/RV welcome)
* electric car charging possible in the neighboorhood

Property manager

Edwin Mélotte

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Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese

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Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 29

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Let us know when you need a baby bed, or chair.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside smoking is provided for if needed. We have nighrest from 11-7. Visitors allowed only in consultation.

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You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam North, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, this houseboat is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at ARTIS and Vondelpark, while Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Amsterdam, Nederland

What's nearby

Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Dam Square - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
Anne Frank House - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
Amsterdam Museum - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Van Gogh Museum - 12 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

Rokin Station - 9 min drive
Noorderpark Station - 17 min walk
Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tolhuistuin Amsterdam - ‬10 min walk
‪Eye Bar Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪The Butcher Social Club - ‬9 min walk
‪Bacalar - ‬7 min walk
‪Tht - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Central, cosy and modern appartment in Houseboat. Amsterdam Pur Sang. located?

This family-friendly Amsterdam houseboat is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Eye Film Museum and A'DAM Lookout. Dam Square and Anne Frank House are also within 2 miles (3 km). Noorderpark Station is 17 minutes by foot and Amsterdam Central Metro Station is 25 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ric B.

14 Nov 2024

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

Fantastic stay in the perfect location for exploring

The boat itself is great for a cozy stay. It’s nice and warm and in great condition. There are 4 single beds that are together to essentially create 2 doubles so it’s a bit cozy if you’re sharing with friends. The location is perfect as it’s just about a 10min walk from the free 24/7 ferry into the centre. Theres also plenty to see on the north side of the river. Would highly recommend this stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharath S.

13 Sept 2024

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

Lovely quirky houseboat in perfect location

We had a great stay, with lots of excellent assistance and communications from Edwin. This is a unique way to enjoy Amsterdam, close to this beautiful city (a free ferry ride right to Centraal station is 10 mins walk/ 2 mins cycle), but also a peaceful spot close to lovely countryside. We hired bikes and rode out through fields to villages, then straight onto the very regular ferry and into the city... the place is cosy, well appointed. bedrooms are small but fine for family of four for a short stay. loved it, and Edwin was super helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

7 Jul 2024

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

Modern house boat for great short city break

Lovely location on a quiet canal away from the old city centre. It is very close to modern attractions such as the Eye museum, Lookout Tower and This is Holland but also has very easy access by ferry, which links directly to the main transport hub (train, metro, bus) as well as to the old city centre. Accommodation is quite compact (we are a family of four, two teenagers) but was very clean and modern and perfect for a short stay.It was a novelty to watch the ducks and moorhen swimming by while we had breakfast! Edwin was very helpful, responding to any online queries really quickly and was a great source of advice and tips while we were staying. Would highly recommend and would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Federico R.

23 Nov 2023

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

Perfect!

Everything perfect, the house is clean and confortable, very close to city center

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nickcroom y.

31 Oct 2023

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

Fantastic houseboat apartment

Great apartment for our family. Great location a shirt walk and 1 minute ferry from central station. Edwin (host) was really friendly and had good recommendations for things to do.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

4 Sept 2023

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Great stay, great location

We really enjoyed staying in this property. It was ideal for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl L.

22 Apr 2025

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Au calme

Le logement est très bien équipé ,conforme à la description et super propre.Il est situé à un emplacement idéal pour pouvoir visiter Amsterdam tout en étant dans un endroit calme et paisible. Les parkings à proximité sont payants mais abordable par rapport à beaucoup d'autres à Amsterdam.Edwin ,parle bien français et à été très sympathique , réactif et accueillant .Merci pour ce super séjour !

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nelly C.

14 Apr 2025

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

Logement et accueil agreable

Logement tres propre, tres calme et tres bien équipé..L hote etait tres disponible pour toutes les questions que nous avons eu. Toutefois le logement n est pas adapté pour 4 adultes. La 2eme chambre est sans fenetre et impossible de fermer la porte une fois que le lit est ouvert. EeEt aucun placard

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim B.

15 Feb 2025

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Cozy houseboat

Very nice stay om Edwin's houseboat. Location is very good in a quit canal on the North side but still close to Central Station. 10 min walk to the free ferry witch run 24/7.The apartment is well equipped. There is heated floors and a nice bathroom.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

4 Jan 2025

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

Cozy houseboat stay

We arrived in Amsterdam as the final leg of a 17 day European vacation. Check in and out was easy, Edwin was a wealth of info and the home is spotless. We happened to be there one day that the weather was horrible - cold, rain and VERY high winds,,,a perfect crash day for us to stay inside and rest. Comfy beds. Walking distance from the central train station and a grocery store nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

3 Jan 2025

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

Wonderful stay on modern houseboat

Very comfortable stay on a modern house boat- highly recommended. The rooms are cosy and we had all we needed with some lovely personal touches. There was even an Christmas tree for us. Edwin was a great host and very considerate with good communication. The location is good and the free ferry from the Central Station works really well- we never waited more than a minute or two.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

31 Dec 2024

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

Cosy House Boat in Amsterdam

We enjoyed our adventure on the house boat. It was truly a unique experience. Edwin was an excellent host.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix H.

11 Dec 2024

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Hervorragend

Alles super.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marwin G.

8 Dec 2024

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Good guy !!

Very good guy !

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoph A.

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina E.

11 Nov 2024

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Schön zentral

Hat alles super geklappt. Können wir empfehlen.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

6 Nov 2024

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Great stay in a traditional Dutch houseboat

A two bedroom apartment in a houseboat. Newly renovated, with the benefit of a small kitchen. A quiet location, only a quick ferry ride from downtown. Highly recommended for those wanting a unique experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy W.

3 Nov 2024

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

Cozy houseboat

Overall this was a pleasant stay. This is a cozy two-bedroom houseboat. One bedroom has a daybed and the other room is two twin beds which can be pushed together. Compact but well-equipped kitchen, suitable for small meals but not meant for serious meal preparation. Beds were comfy. Edwin was easy to reach while we were there. A couple of things to know - the location is both a plus (quiet, nice neighborhood) and a minus (the walking to and from the ferry to get to central station got a little old). You cannot control the temperature inside the unit - the control is on Edwin's side. It's not the kind of place you're going to linger unless you're there in summer and can sit outside - there's really only one chair to sit and read in - there's plenty of seating in the kitchen, though, so comfortable for eating. All in all, a good rental and a good value for what's available in Amsterdam.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvanne T.

30 Oct 2024

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A very nice stay!

With my husband and our 2 children (3 and 5 years old), we enjoyed very much this houseboat. It's clean, with the necessary equipments and it's pleasant to be close to water. We rent bikes and that way the location was perfect: with the ferries you are quickly in the center and at the same time you're not far from nice places like NDSM. The communication with Edwin was perfect and he cares about giving good tips and information. We recommand this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander G.

22 Oct 2024

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House boat atay

We had a great stay at this property. The property was exactly as advertised and was just right for three people. It certainly was close to the center of Amsterdam but far enough to be quiet. I would certainly stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C Y.

28 Sept 2024

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Great Boat House

We enjoyed our stay despite all the rain. Great location. Few mins walk to the ferry that takes you directly to Centraal Station. Lots of restaurants nearby. Thank you Edwin for a great visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom H.

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Slept 3…not 4 as posted

Property is in transition. Will b. Lovely when rooms, garden and deck are complete. Staying on this side of Amsterdam and taking the ferry to city center allowed us to see a part of the city that we would not have been exposed to on the other side of the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hasham Ather A.

17 Sept 2024

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Lovely experience

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Edwin’s property, and it was an absolutely delightful experience from start to finish. The home was impeccably clean and equipped with all the amenities we could possibly need.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

1 Sept 2024

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

Unique and Relaxing Stay on a Houseboat

Staying on this houseboat was a unique and relaxing experience, offering beautiful canal views and a peaceful atmosphere. The location was ideal—close to the city center yet quiet enough to enjoy some tranquility. The hosts were very friendly and provided great local tips, making our visit even better.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wolfgang N.

29 Aug 2024

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Amsterdam in Summer

We had a good time in Amsterdam. Apartment is close to Center. Everything fine thank you, Edwin and Family.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Edwin Mélotte

We are a multicultural family and enjoy living the city live of Amsterdam. As travellers ourselves we love to go out into Europe for nature or city vacation/trips. Lately we are discovering Eastern Europe which used to be a blindspot. We build our own Houseboat recently and enjoy sharing it with travellers. As an Art Historian i am familiar with the hotspots and cultural life to visit and my wife nows all about where to shop. Want to experience pure Amsterdam cultural life, just let us now.

Why they chose this property

Living on a Houseboat is unique in a busy city like Amsterdam. It provides lots of space and comfort as well as nice views over the water and a nice city garden. It gives you an all year of vacation-feeling compared to most homes because of the light surroundings and water. And for the location we have best of both worlds, just walk into town or take a bike into nature, and not having to much traffic in the direct surroundings.

What makes this property unique

Waterfront, musea and citylife all on a short walking distance away. Even swimming in the Canal if the watertemperature is OK in the summertime (july-aug-sept). Or bring a boat or rent a cannoo to make a fun day on the water. If you are into discovering what is so special about Amsterdam just let me know. Amsterdam Pur Sang

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English, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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