For a truly unique and peaceful experience enjoy a stay in this well equipped Amsterdam houseboat, set in a peaceful location to the north-west of the city with some beautiful views over the water.
Imagine waking up in the morning with the sun shining and the reflection of the canal water rippling on your bedroom ceiling. From the window of the houseboat you can feed the ducks and swans as you take in views of one of Amsterdam’s 2 large windmills. Take a walk along the canal with the edge of the city centre about a 20 minute walk away. On your way you will pass through some of the most picturesque areas of Amsterdam including the Westerpark and the Jordaan.
Near to the houseboat there are plenty of cheap parking spaces and public transport links to the city centre.
Number of Rooms:1
HOTEL FACILITIES
General
Gay Friendly, Luggage Storage, Heating, Soundproofed Rooms, 24-Hour Front Desk
Activities
Walking, Library, Fishing
Services
Ironing Service, Laundry, Babysitting/Child Services, Airport Shuttle
Location
River, Panoramic View, Park, Shopping Centre, City Centre
Hotel information
The houseboat has a private entrance, is fully furnished and sleeps up to 4 people. During your stay you will have the houseboat entirely to yourself.
The owners speak fluent English, German, Dutch and basic French.
Please note that the entire hotel is non smoking.
Room information
The houseboat is fully furnished and sleeps up to 4 people. The living room area can sleep 2 people on the sofa bed and the separate bedroom has 2 beds (twin bedstead). The houseboat has its own shower and toilet.
For an additional fee the following services can be provided: laundry/ironing, child minding (up to 10 years old), extra bed, transport. Pets are allowed for a fee, though you must contact the owners first. A reduced price parking permit is also possible.
Food & Beverage
No meals are provided. The houseboat is fully equipped for self-catering with a kitchen, gas hob, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, pots and pans. Coffee, tea, sugar, coffee whitener, salt, pepper and some spices are provided for free.
Near to the houseboat there are small food shops, a supermarket, takeaway food and various restaurants.
Area information
The houseboat is situated in a quiet, peaceful part of the city, but within reach of the city centre by public transport. It is located next to one of Amsterdam’s 2 large windmills. The Jordaan, one of the most pleasant parts of the city, is within walking distance with its old houses, small shops, nice restaurants and terraced cafes.
Travel information
BY CAR :
- Driving from Schiphol Airport, Den Haag take the A4 road towards Amsterdam.
- Then take Ring Amsterdam West (A10) towards Zaanstad.
- Driving from Amersfoort (A1), take the Ring Amsterdam Oost (A 10) towards Den Haag.
- Then take Ring Amsterdam West (A10) towards Zaanstad.
- Driving from Utrecht (A2), take Ring Amsterdam Zuid (A10) towards Den Haag.
- Then take Ring Amsterdam West (A10) towards Zaanstad.
- After you take the West turning towards Zaanstad continue until exit S103 (Haarlem) which you need to take.
- At the end of the exit turn right in the direction of Centrum (Haarlemmerweg).
- Drive straight on until you reach the 4th set of traffic lights.
- Turn left at the traffic lights towards the windmill.
- Take the next right and then turn left into the car park. You will see the houseboat (number 6) right in front of the lawn around from the windmill.
Parking fees are required between 09.00 and 19.00, except Sundays.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
- From Schiphol Airport railway station take the intercity train to Amsterdam Central Station.
- From Central Station take Bus number 21, which is located at the bus terminal on the very left bridge.
- Get off at Vredenhof (ask the driver to warn you where to get off). Your journey should take about 10 minutes.
- Cross this road and continue walking in the driving direction of the bus until you reach the windmill.
- Turn left into the second path just before the windmill. The houseboat (number 6) is the second one along, facing the windmill, directly in front of the lawn beside the windmill.
There are connections from the houseboat to the city centre by bus and tram. For a small price, it may be possible for the owners to drive you to some locations in the city centre.
Comments
Immediately after making your booking you must contact the owners of the houseboat to indicate your time of arrival. At least one week (in the summer and Christmas/New year period, at least 3 weeks) before your arrival date you must inform the owners of your definite arrival time.
In some periods (summer period and Christmas/New year) period we ask for partly advance-payment.
General
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Children and extra bedsAll children are welcome.
All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged EUR 10.00 per night and person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 20.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 4.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
CancellationIf cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, the first night will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
InternetNo internet access available.
Prepay PolicyNo deposit will be charged.
ParkingPublic parking is possible on streets nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 7.00 per day.
