Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2376.7 sq ft

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Amsterdam, North Holland

Passenger Terminal Amsterdam
‪6 min drive‬
ARTIS
‪8 min drive‬
Dam Square
‪11 min drive‬
Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

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Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

The cottage is located on the banks of the IJ, with a view of the water and the city. The house is at cycling distance of both Waterland and the center of Amsterdam within the Ring. Tram 26 is a 10-minute walk away. A tram leaves every 5 minutes. The travel time to Central Station is 10 minutes.
The house is in a somewhat isolated area which is being developed into a busy housing area in the coming decade. So unfortunately there may temporarily be some noise between 7am and 4pm due the building activities ( not in the weekends).
The cottage has an open kitchen with good facilities. A large bedroom with two single beds (both separately and together). In addition, a small bedroom with bunk beds. The cottage is suitable for two adults and two children. High chair and baby bed available. Separate bathroom with shower and toilet. Washing machine available.
The cottage has WIFI, radio and TV.
Outside you have a picnic table.
There is parking on site.
Check-in: 4.00 pm, check-out 11.00 am.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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

Property Registration Number 03631A787CDF58E1

About the area

Amsterdam

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Amsterdam East, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. The area's natural beauty can be seen at ARTIS and Vondelpark, while Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena.

Amsterdam, North Holland

What's nearby

Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
ARTIS - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Anne Frank House - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
Dam Square - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
Van Gogh Museum - 12 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station - 7 min drive
Zuiderzeeweg Stop - 18 min walk
Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Espressofabriek - ‬15 min walk
‪Barmhartig - ‬7 min drive
‪The Beef Chief Oost - ‬7 min drive
‪Restaurant Cafe De Oceaan - ‬8 min drive
‪The Harbour Club Amsterdam Oost - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the banks of the IJ for max. 2 adults and 2 children located?

This family-friendly Amsterdam cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Het Ij, ARTIS and National Maritime Museum. The Amsterdam VOC ship and Passenger Terminal Amsterdam are also within 3 miles (5 km). Zuiderzeeweg Stop is 18 minutes by foot and Bob Haarmslaan Stop is 24 minutes.

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

27 May 2023

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

Beautiful and unusual house out of city centre

This is now our second visit and we found it just as lovely and restful as when we first stayed. The house is beautiful and light and offers a retreat from the busy city centre, with incredible views of the Ij, and cargo boats passing by. We loved walking across the nearby Oranjesluizen with our children and watching the boats go through the locks. There is an excellent team service to and from Central Station, and there is now a nearby ferry to cross to Sporenburg (one of the islands opposite). The island the house is on (Zeeburgereiland) is being built on now, but the house is well protected from this as it faces the opposite direction and is shielded by trees, so the building activity didn’t bother us at all. Maria is a thoughtful host and there was fresh food in the kitchen to get us started. Our children think we should give more than 5 stars but we can’t!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

5 Aug 2022

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Lovely base for a family

We loved staying in the house, which felt like a home, and would highly recommend it to other families. The location was perfect for us as we were able to get out of the busy centre of Amsterdam and enjoy the peace and quiet. This was especially good for our children. Tram 26 makes it easy getting in and out of the centre . The view of the canal and city is excellent and we enjoyed watching the boats passing. The children loved the swing and playing in the garden. The host Maria was so kind to us, making sure we had everything we needed and sharing icecream and delicious blackberry sauce.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

3 Nov 2018

Nice house, beautiful views, friendly host

Stayed for a few days with wife and two young children. House had everything we needed for a short break. Quiet, peaceful location with beautiful views across the water. Fairly easy access to tram - 10min walk and then 10min on tram in to town. Campsite about 15min walk with a shop and nice bar/ restaurant. Maria and her husband were very friendly, welcoming hosts and had even got some fresh shopping in for us to last us the first couple of days, which was a really nice touch. Perfect base to explore the city from. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

2 Jun 2018

Great location and ideal property

Maria was a delightful host, really accommodating with good suggestions for what to do in Amsterdam and provided so much food, which was amazing. Its in a lovely spot to watch the sunset as the barges come in and out of Amsterdam and a short walk and short tram from Central Station. We loved it and will be back. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christel W.

28 Jun 2017

Great cottage in a great city

We stayed in the cottage with our children (aged 11 and 8). It was nice to be a short tram ride out of town and the cottage was perfect for us. Maria was very friendly and helpful. We loved the cottage and we loved our time in Amsterdam.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

20 May 2017

Great Location

It was our friends birthday and the three of us stayed in this light and spacious cottage. Obviously it could have accommodated more people and the web pictures in the advertisement are accurate. Arriving late evening, the first thing we noticed was the stunning views and sunset over the city and the canals. The bedrooms were comfortable, all amenities worked : wifi, TV, coffee machine, shower etc. The kitchen was fully equipped with equipment and utensils. Outside there was a covered area with a benches and table to sit. The cottage is a ten to fifteen minute stroll along a quiet lane to the tram, which only takes ten minutes into central station. The owner who was friendly and helpful , picked us up from the stop on arrival. The owner knowing the local shops are one stop on the tram, had provided a selection of food including drinks, breakfast, fruit. The cupboards were stocked with many basic ingredients needed to make meals. The accommodation has been well thought through and I was impressed with the attention to detail . The owners have catered for every possible need. Just turn up, switch off and chill out. I would highly recommend this cottage and would certainly stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Normande H.

23 Apr 2025

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

merveilleux séjour à Amsterdam

Maria is a perfect host, the cottage is beautiful, well equiped and close to the tram. We also had access to bike to go and explore the surrounding. Great place to relax after exploring busy Amsterdam.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget F.

12 Apr 2025

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A wonderful visit

My daughter and I had a lovely time staying at Maria’s cottage. The location was so quiet and peaceful and we loved looking out at the boats. Maria was so kind and helpful with anything we needed (including how to use the washing machine). We used the trams (a short walk away) to get into the center of town. n response to an earlier review, the shower has a mat in it and did not seem at all slippery or unstable… we highly recommend Maria’s place!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

1 Oct 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Very Clean and Comfortable but Remote-Great Host!

The rental is very clean, the beds were very comfortable and the bedding was very nice, especially considering our other experiences with European rentals. It has a nice view of the water & to watch the sun set. The tap water was amazing--tasted just like bottled spring water which we filled up every day before heading out. We were given some food and wine which was a very nice touch as well as a tram ticket to get into town--also greatly appreciated! We bought a 5 day pass for the tram in central station. The shower was VERY slippery & it slopes, so be careful, but otherwise fine. Owner adding non-slip would be good. We were given an incorrect address (according to Google) so our driver had a hard time finding it, but we were able to call the owner & figured it out. Also, there was construction in the area so it was about a mile walk to the tram which took about 22 minutes rather than 10 as stated. I would definitely get a private driver to pick you up at the airport & bring you to the rental-I can't imagine that walk with luggage and it wasn't that much more for 2 people than a train & tram ticket ($120 rt) not to mention the hassle! We did catch an Uber a couple of times after dark as it is more of a remote area and it cost about $15-worth it! Be warned that the door locks behind you. We left a piece of luggage in the rental when we were leaving (left keys inside)--luckily the owner answered her phone & the husband was home (they live next door) to let us back in.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siegmar K.

14 Sept 2024

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

Amsterdamurlaub

Gute ruhige Lage, wenige Minuten zur Straßenbahn, sauber, überdachte Terrasse, in der Küche alles da, sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieterin

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan W.

26 Aug 2024

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A great point to start and to arrive

A very quiet place to recreate from the city. Very nice view over the water, always new with passing ships, different lights, sundown every evening. Maria very friendly, helpful, generous (full fridge, basics like olive oil, salt etc. for free, even old but solid bikes for free). There are different interesting ways to go by bike to the city. A very nice stay! Stefan

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bärbel K.

18 Aug 2024

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

Cottage with heart

The cottage is outside of Amsterdam and has a beautiful location. The city is easily accessible by tram (15 minutes walk) or by 10 minutes drive. The cottage is clean and has basically everything you need to cook for yourself. Maria is a very friendly and helpful host who fills the fridge and puts flowers on the table. The only disadvantage was that we caught a few very hot days, which showed that it also gets very warm in the cottage and the insect-proof (river!) ventilation could be improved. We are happy to recommend Maria and her cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

30 Jul 2024

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A little slice of paradise

We had the most amazing stay here. Maria was very attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. We were able to check in early, which was amazing as we had traveled many hours and our flight landed quite early in the morning. The view is great and I spent most every evening watching the boats and listening to the birds. Although this house looks small, it has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. It's a short scenic walk to the tram station, which takes you right to Amsterdam Centraal and everything you could possibly want to do. Overall I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Will absolutely have this house on my places to stay again, and you should too!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sten J.

20 Jul 2024

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

Urlaub Amsterdam

Wir haben eine sehr nette Gastgeberin in direkter Nachbarschaft gehabt. In der Unterkunft hat es uns an nichts gefehlt. Zur Bahn in die Stadt sind es 15 Minuten zu Fuß. Die Verbindung ist top. Es war ein sehr schöner Kurzurlaub. Vielen Dank an unsere Vermieterin für die zusätzlichen Infos und kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje Z.

15 Jul 2024

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Fast wie am Meer - nur besser.

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in der gemütlichen, hellen und wundervoll gelegenen Wohnung. Maria und ihr Mann sind fantastische Gastgeber, sehr nett, zugewandt und hilfsbereit. Das Haus war sehr sauber, gemütlich eingerichtet und dekoriert, sogar ein Strauß frischer Wildblumen stand auf dem Tisch. In der Küche ist alles vorhanden, um auch selber zu kochen. Der Kühlschrank hat ein Gefrierfach, die Mikrowelle ist ein Mikrowellen-Ofen-Kombigerät. Der Kühlschrank war mit leckeren Frühstücks-Basics gefüllt. Die Matratzen sind mittelweich, die Betten waren bereits bezogen und ansprechend hergerichtet. Der Fernseher steht aus Platzgründen relativ weit oben, so dass wir lieber ein Tablet auf dem Küchentisch benutzt haben. Das Bad mit Dusche und Toilette ist relativ klein, dafür hat aber jedes Schlafzimmer ein Waschbecken. Die oft beschriebene Aussicht ist wundervoll und auf den zwei bereitgestellten Hochlehnern oder der Picknickbank zu genießen. Mit Tram oder Bus ist die Stadt von der nahegelegenen Station bequem und schnell zu erreichen. Ein tolles Haus mit supernetten Gastgebern. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

U S.

15 Jun 2024

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

Wunderschöner Blick aufs Wasser und Skyline von Amsterdam

Wir wurden sehr herzlich und mit gefülltem Kühlschrank von Maria willkommen geheißen. Mit guten Tips, aber trotzdem diskret hat sie uns die Woche Amsterdamurlaub verschönt. Das Quartier ist wunderbar ruhig, romantisch gelegen und mit dem Fahrrad und Nutzung der kostenlosen Fähre waren wir in wenigen Minuten in der historischen Altstadt.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana S.

1 Jun 2024

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

What a beautiful spot for two weeks

What a pleasant surprise, first the location was perfect. After exploring Amsterdam, coming home to a quiet place, sitting outside, and watching all the boats go by. The place was perfect for two people, the kitchen had everything you needed. The beds were good too. Maria was an amazing host, even pitched a tent outside for one of us to sleep in and drove us to the airport. She was always available for questions and suggestions on where to explore. We highly recommend Maria’s place.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

valerie B.

6 May 2024

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May Bank holidays in Amsterdam

Fantastic location on the Bank of the IJ River, 10 min walking to reach the Tram and 10 min to be at the central Amsterdam station wich open the entire city for discovery ! Maria is a very kind host who will take care of of you upon arrival, don't worry for your breakfast or your first meal, everything is ready ! Enjoy the view of the IJ River from the cottage !

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

30 Apr 2024

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Sunsets over Amsterdam

This vacation rental is like a house in the country, but just ten minutes away from Amsterdam Central. Views of watercraft moving on the river can be seen out the windows. The host is very helpful and friendly. Tram 26 away from the city goes to Ijburg where we found a nice bar called DOK48.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah F.

25 Apr 2024

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

Quiet Waterfront Respite

We can't say enough wonderful things about this property! The location is incredible! You are a short walk from public transport but located on the Het IJ waterway with full windows facing the river . Your views include all of the interesting boat traffic as well as the city of Amsterdam across the waterway from a quiet natural setting ! The property itself is very comfortable and includes everything you may need for a very comfortable stay! The Hosts are simply the best! Very helpful and accommodating in every way! This is a great place to stay and enjoy a full range of all the things that Amsterdam has to offer! Bill and Mariah Finnicum

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

26 Oct 2023

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Alles super!

Maria ist die freundlichste und hilfsbereiteste Gastgeberin, die wir bisher kennen gelernt haben. Das Cottage etwas außerhalb von Amsterdam liegt verkehrsgünstig und wirklich ruhig. Für jemanden, der Amsterdam kennen lernen möchte, ist das der ideale Ausgangspunkt. Wir werden das Cottage und Maria gerne im Freundeskreis weiter empfehlen!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fern M.

12 Oct 2023

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Wonderful cottage stay

The riverside location was wonderful and unique, visually inspiring and especially suitable for enthusiastic walkers. Easy access to and from the madding crowds, with the joys of Amsterdam available in many directions. A more thoughtful and helpful host would be hard to find.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

2 Oct 2023

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Best holidays ever

We were welcomed very friendly and lovingly by our host. The accommodation is nice and very cozy. The view of Amsterdam from kitchen und sleeping room is breathtaking. We will defenetly come here again. Greetings Susanne and Susanne

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

oliver w.

6 Sept 2023

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Sehr schön!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

3 Sept 2023

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One week in Amsterdam

Die Lage des Hauses war für uns perfekt. Ruhig und in 15 Minuten in der Innenstadt. Maria war die perfekte Gastgeberin. Sie war immer bemüht uns zu helfen und sie war immer ansprechbar. Vielen Dank Gerne kommen wir wieder

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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