Appartement Amsterdam - Péniche Amsterdam - Location Appartement

Houseboat Hendrick was the perfect start to our Amsterdam trip. Jochem was the perfect host. The houseboat is comfortable, well appointed, and incredibly convenient to everything. We loved Floriade, and our excursion to Venlo. We feel lucky to have the opportunity to stay with you. Many thanks!

We booked the Henrick after reading all the amazing reviews and because of the location of the boat. We were not disappointed. It is a truly wonderful boat and brings with it a charm and romantic feel that is really unique.
When we saw the boat from outside we thought it looked very typically like a barge type boat but when we opened the little wooden door it felt like we were entering an entirely different place. The boat inside is really big and spacious. It is well appointed and everything has been expertly thought out. The bathroom includes a bath, shower head, washing machine, tumble dryer. Products are there for your use too. The kitchen is lovely with everything you might need including tea, coffee etc... The main living area is open plan and just amazing. The photos (although good) do not do it justice. You have a raised living room area with a couch and chair and the flat screen tv swings on a modern mount from the living area to the main bedroom area. It was the perfect place to relax and take in canal life. We felt really lucky to have got this boat. I can now see why the reviews were so positive. Its just a really happy place to be.
Jochem, the owner, was very knowledgable about the area and we felt that had we needed anything he would have been very helpful. As it turns out the boat is so well equipped and well thought out that we didnt need to trouble him.
We are sad to have left the Henrik but we are going to recommend to family and friends so they can experience it too.

A very cosy and comfortable boat with good location and the conveniences of home. Good reataurants nearby (Thai Eethuis, Cubanista, Poco Loco). We enjoyed our stay very much. A good houseboat beats a hotel room every time.

The houseboat was even better than I expected it; clean, in perfect order and in a wonderful location. We had a great time, enjoyed every minute on it and would definitely recommend it to everyone and would be back when in Amsterdam again.

We thoroughly enjoyed staying on the Hendrik, found the boat very spacious, comfortable and well equipped. It was especially nice to find some essential kitchen supplies in the cupboard and not have to buy these for a short stay.
Mr Bakker was extremely pleasant and informative, gave us a brief history of the area and answered all our questions.
The position of the Hendrik is excellent, quiet but so close to both the station and the centre of the old city, and we found we could walk to all the museums, restaurants, and shops that we wanted.

We absolutely loved our stay on the Houseboat Hendrik in July 2011.
It was very close to all the action and Centraal Station.
The houseboat was well appointed with everything we needed for our 4 nights in Amsterdam.
We would definitely stay again on this houseboat - a much better experience to staying in another hotel.
Thanks again for your hospitality.
The Dodson's and Dyring's
Melbourne Australia

Well-located, well-equipped boat. Very comfortable and spacious. Very much enjoyed lazy evenings on the top deck! Would return without a second thought.

Coming back from Amsterdam, where we rent this boat last week - we already miss it: Amsterdam AND the boat. For us this was the first time staying on a House-Boat - and I cannot imagine an enjoyable stay, especially in Amsterdam. My wife said, she thinks, this is much more like having the opportunity to stay in a "best friends home"; not to compare with a hotel room at all. And she is right: That's why our stay was such a great experience for us.

Nous sommes très heureux de notre séjour sur la péniche de Joachim qui a été très sympathique de nous aider pour nous rendre au parking nord afin d'y laisser notre véhicule. La péniche est très agréable, bien équipée, spacieuse et bien décorée. Le lit était également très confortable, ce que nous avons apprécié, car ce n'est pas toujours le cas dans les locations. cela dit nous avons été enchanté de notre séjour à AMSTERDAM, cette ville est magnifique, très vivante, nous y retournerons certainement.
Cordialement HUWART Marcel et Brigitte.

We had an absolutely fantastic stay on Hendriks.
We arrived to find Jochem waiting for us - he was a very kind and informative host.
We enjoyed 5 nights on Hendrik's, which was absolutely fantastic and so relaxing.
We would never stay in a hotel in Amsterdam again as there was so much more space, peace and quiet and freedom on the houseboat.
We had good luck with weather and loved sitting on the roof terrace watching the tour boats go by.
There is everything you could possibly need on the boat and we couldnt have asked for more.
I hope we get to return soon.
Thank-you for a lovely stay!

Just beautiful to return to at the end of the day. Quiet, full of light, cosy but spacious. All amenities present and working. Only two minutes from the absolute madness of Amsterdam Central, and the red light district, and you wouldn't know. Its even fun to wave to the tourist boats passing quietly and pretending you live there! Excellent layout and decor, a bunch of tulips and you are home. Have already recommended to friends that Amsterdam from this canal boat is a must.

I could go on and on and on and on but you would bet bored before you read it all so I'll stick to the things that were important to me when looking for a place to stay...
Clean- The Hendrick is fabulous, clean clean clean.
Location- close to EVERYTHING or the tram to get to it!! Steps away from all the action yet in a canal that is so quiet and peaceful you begin to wonder if anyone actually lives in this beautiful city!! We LOVED waking to the sounds of the ducks and the church bells and the clock...dont get me wrong..all these sounds are "wake up in heaven" nice, not wake you up with disturbing sounds loud ...we woke up to them...they did not wake us....plus by 10 pm this neighborhood is very quiet...so so so nice!!!!!! There are a ton of cafe's and shops within 5 min walk...and many of them are local stores NOT souviner shops
Safety. Not sure why but there were hardly any tourist that come into this area!! I think we saw a few but for the most part we really and truely felt like we were a part of the neighborhood.. It is so quiet and tranquil...the doors and windows lock very securly we felt very safe throughout our stay.
Price- the Hendricks has a kitchen with every thing you need to cook... a washer and dryer and a living room with a CD player and theres a TV....which we never turned on so I dont know if it works.....you really do feel like your at home in Amsterdam!!.... You get your own house for the same money you will pay for a hotel with not an ounce of character...The Hendricks has all the character you could imagine and the views from the are stunning!! You will not find a hotel with views like the Hendricks...we fed swans..up to 8 at a time from our kitchen widow!! Worth every single penny.
So those are the things important to me...the Hendrick also offers a great owner and a really great energy...If you are considering a Hotel room I strongly recomend you give the boat a try....unless you have some physical limitations...the stairs from the street to the boat are authentic Amsterdam!! Excelent in every aspect and exceded my expectations!!
Thank you Caroline and everyone who helped make our stay so very nice. We will be back!!

We had a great time on this boat. It was very warm, comfortable, simple, practical and beautiful.
Many thanks,
Mojdeh

We stayed on the Hendrick for 3 nights early March. We chose the boat based on the reviews we read here and we were not disappointed, she's a lovely boat. It was freezing cold outside but there are two gas fires which warmed the boat up quite quickly. Carolien was very helpful and friendly and pointed us in the direction of the local shops/supermarkets. The boat is in a quiet spot but close to all amenities, in easy walking distance to Dam square etc. and was very well equipped for everything we needed for our stay. There's a CD player onboard but take your own CD's. There are also plenty of maps and guide books on the boat for you to use. One thing you should give a miss though is the 'Heineken Experience' for 15 euro each it was a real rip-off. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this boat and would happily stay there again.

I just had a wonderful stay at Houseboat Rent B026. It is a very cozy and inviting place, and in a great location close to many restaurants/pubs/etc., but not too loud at night. All amenities we desired and more were included (washer/dryer, hair dryer, coffee maker with coffee as well as condiments for cooking!). Wireless internet access was not present during our stay, but free wireless was readily available at a cafe very close by.

We were two adults and one child (3 year) aboard the houseboat Hendrick and it was a perfect location for our vacation in the week 29 2010. Hendrick is a beautiful houseboat - relaxed, friendly and cozy atmosphere and close to everything. We would highly give our best recommendations of Hendrick to others who want to experience Amsterdam aboard a houseboat. It was the first, but not last time we try it :-)
By the way: Cafe Captein on the other side of the bridge is really good.

We really enjoyed our stay on the Hendricks - it was a well-located, large houseboat, which was very comfortable, and met of our various needs. Would definitely recommend this houseboat and this mode of accommodation (as opposed to staying in a hotel) more generally, as it gave you a real feel for the city from a local's perspective. Having the option of cooking etc was also a nice change.
The only suggestion we would have is to put a small sofa in the lounge area for another sitting option apart from the 2 chairs. There were also some plumbing problems, with water coming up from the kitchen sink when the pump was turned on one occasion, and the water outlet hose detaching from the toilet on another - but this was quite managable!
Cheers, Ingrid and Geoff

This boat was fantastic. My wife and I stayed here for a week. It's perfect for two people. Everything worked great - it was cold, so we got good use out of the gas heater - and we'd recommend this boat without hesitation. We were met at the boat and our hosts made sure we knew everything required (trash drop-off, shower pump, etc.).
It's also a great location. Easy access to the central station and entertainment in the red light district. Absolutely fantastic!

We stayed on B026 for 4 nights in late May 2010.
The position was perfect, a few minutes walk from the central railway station.
There were dozens of small restaurants 2 3 minutes walk as well as a local market, supermarkets, and historical sites.
The boat was very comfortable.
I would recommend highly to any travellers.
John Burt

Staying in this adorable houseboat was one of the highlights of our stay in Amsterdam. Although the canal was frozen, it was warm and cozy inside and the view from the lounge area overlooking the canal and the canal houses on the other side was beautiful. I spent many hours sitting in the comfortable chair looking at the view and watching the canal boats go by as well as the bicycle riders and people walking in the snow.
Coming back to the houseboat after sightseeing each day really felt like coming home. The well equipped kitchen allowed me to cook evening meals "at home" for my family which was much less expensive and far more comfortable than going out on cold winter nights.
It worked out to be much less expensive than staying at a hotel for our family and also allowed us to stay on a houseboat which really is a special Amsterdam expeience.
Hope we can do this again some time.

The boat was great and therefor the experience was great too.
Thank you
Themos Sgouras

We enjoyed the houseboat very much! It was so much nicer than hotel. The boat was central, convenient and had everything we could possibly want.

We had a wonderful stay in B026 and would stay there again. This was our first houseboat stay, and we loved it. Thanks for providing us with a great place to stay!!

The boat was our home during our 5 day's stay in Amsterdam. It was a wonderful boat with great location and all the facilities a home should have. We travelled with our 11 month old son, and it was great to have such a big boat for him to crawl and move in. We really hope to be able to stay again on this boat on our future visits to Amsterdam. Staying on a houseboat was the greatest accommodation we have tried so far!

Don't waste your time looking at anymore boats. This charming and well-located boat is your best bet. Caroline has stocked the boat with everything you need for a wonderful vacation in Amsterdam. It is decorated nicely, it is not crowded (we even used her extra bed for our 12 year old daughter and still felt there was plenty of space for everyone.) Sitting up on top of the boat for breakfast or a cocktail was pure heaven. You're a five minute walk from Central Station, there's a great market and grocery store another five minute walk, and fabulous thai take-out and restaurant steps from the boat. Very quiet, despite the central location -- felt totally safe the whole time.

We spent the first 6 nights of our honeymoon on the Hendrik & the last 3 in a hotel in Amsterdam. The Hendrik was absolutely the way to go! The quiet & privacy can't be beat. The interior of the boat is beautiful & has everything you need to stay comfortably, including a washer & dryer! The bed is large & comfy and canal cruises go by constantly so there's always something going on outside your window & you really get to feel how it would be to live on the canals. The central location of the boat is within walking distance to tons of great food & sights, and to go further or outside the city, you can walk to Central Station to catch a tram or train. Caroline, the caretaker of the boat, is so welcoming & fantastic. She had fresh flowers & a couple of cold beers & bottle of wine awaiting us. Staying on the Hendrik, B026, made our stay in Amsterdam so authentic. Go, relax & enjoy!

Wonderful time in Amsterdam. Maybe mainly from the afterglow of my marriage but had a great time. Fairly central location so good for train station and other transport links. Boat was lovely - if not inexpensive - with lots of amenities nearby.

Hi Carolien,
I just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic time on your houseboat. It is so cosy and comfortable, has everything you need for the weekend and is in a fantastic location. For anyone thinking of booking a house boat, my advice is go for it. I would highly recommend Caroline's house boat. Located on a lovely quiet canal, its just five minutes walk to the central station and 5 minutes walk to the centre of things. We were a bit worried that the house boat might be a bit cold, but we needn't have worried as the boat has two lovely gas fires, which heat up the boat so quickly. The interiors of the boat are really lovely, very cute and lots of candles to hand to make it very rosemantic. Each morning we woke up and enjoyed coffee looking out on the canal, watching the tourist boats pass the boat as they made their way through the canal - we felt like we were really having the Amsterdam experience. We had some nice meals out and lots of fun. We went to Cafe Bern, which is highly rated in the guide books. While its full of Dutch people which was good, really the food is not up to much and we waited over an hour for our food. Fun all the same, but don't expect a culinary experience. We were in Amsterdam for Valentines day. As expected so many restaurants were booked out, so on the advice of the local wine shop, we opted for a lovely little italian restaurant beside the canal boat (its just over the bridge and take the first road to your right) . It's nothing fancy but packed full of locals, good food, friendly service and keenly price - you can't go wrong. The bar 'Capitein & Co' beside the boat is lovely spot - very relaxed and full of locals - a great place to start or end a night.
If you book a houseboat, your guaranteed a different experience compared to a normal hotel experience, which you can have in any city. They are great fun and something different.
Marika, Dublin, Ireland

A wonderful, spacious and very warm boat. We enjoyed it incredibly. The boat itself was lovely, the facilities were great and the location was perfect. We hope to return soon. I would highly recommend this to any couple!

This was the most amazing place I've ever stayed while on vacation. We stayed in boat B026 for a week for our 1 year anniversary. And wouldn't have changed a thing. Excellent location, 3 minute walk to the city center, or central station, quiet, quiet canal. Boat was in excellent condition. Heaters were plenty warm, Bed was huge and comfortable, and all the amenities worked perfectly. We loved this boat and next time we're in Amsterdam, we are praying that it will be available because we don't want to stay anywhere else. The owner is friendly and welcoming, it was an absolute dream. Thank you Caroline, we will be seeing you again soon.
Brant and Brenda

Finding this houseboat online as an alternative to the many, very average, hotels in Amsterdam was a real treat, and I will be using it again! The boat is very spacious and comfortable - in fact, compared to a hotel it was like having a very large suite...but with more! The purpose for my visit to Amsterdam was business, and although the boat does not offer its only wifi I was able to relax in the lounge area, make my own coffee and do my work in the most relaxing of environments! I can only thoroughly recommend this boat to both leisure and business travellers.

again we have been in this cosy boat.
we love it as it is in the middle of adam and seems to be far out.
every body who wants to stay in this busy town and needs a calm place for cooling down afterwards will be allright here.

The location is fabulous in a quiet canal which is close to the central train station, supermarket, & entertainment area .
Accommodation was nice & cosy, clean and everything in good order which made our visit all the more enjoyable. Our hostess Caroline was lovely and frendly and also the addition of fresh flowers was a nice touch. I'd recommend it to anyone.

We stayed two weeks, and the weather was ideal: warmer than usual, but the boat was very comfortable with the windows open, and we did not need to use the ventilating fan. This is a very heavy and stable boat, and there was no rocking motion that can make some people uncomfortable on boats.
The hostess was exceptionally considerate and made our stay very pleasant. The boat was clean and well furnished, and the neighborhood was quiet and scenic. There was much more privacy than in a hotel or even an apartment. We didn't cook (other than tea and boiled eggs for breakfast), but all the equipment and utensils were all there had we wanted to cook. There were restaurants and provision stores, and even a supermarket nearby, but the neighborhood was very residential, with no tourist shops; that is probably what made it so peaceful.
We had not been to Amsterdam before, and we initially would walk to Central Station and catch a tram to whatever place we were seeing that day, but there was a lot of traffic and construction around Central Station, and after a couple of days we realized that it was more convenient, and scenic, to just walk directly to our destination. I think the location of the boat is very good, as it is in a quiet neighborhood, but we were easily able to walk to all the sites we wanted to visit, and we're not the young energetic hikers we were in the last millenium.
I would not hesitate to stay in this houseboat if we are lucky enough to be able to return to Amsterdam.

Had an amazing time on houseboat Hendrick. It's such a lovely warm and generous space to use as a base to see Amsterdam. Wouldn't hesitate to stay in it again. Caroline the host is so friendly and helpful that you can't help but feel welcome.
The candles and flowers were a lovely touch.
Thanks for everything
Ronan

We had a fabulous time on the houseboat. It was cozy and warm and so centrally located. It was probably the highlight of our stay. We loved being able to cook our own meals and get everywhere by bike. Fresh flowers and a bottle of wine were wonderful! Great place! Only recommendation is that they replace the TV (very small and no colour left). Perched on a chair at the end of the double bed. Honestly, for a few hundred Euros, they could purchase a large flat screen TV and mount it on the wall beside the big bed. We had our son with us, so often evenings were spent watching a DVD together. It would be a nice touch given the price of the accomodation. Throwing in a few European or Dutch classic DVD's or even some recent releases would be the icing on the cake. (Of course if we didn't have our son with us, we'd have been out on the town, or hunkering down on the boat and finding other ways to amuse ourselves:)! ) Thanks for providing the venue for a wonderful, relaxing holiday!

stayed 5 days, jan 30 - feb 5, centrally located to virtually everything amsterdam has to offer. houseboat was more than adequate and quant. bottle of wine and fresh flowers to greet you.

We could not have been more satisfied with our stay on the Hendrik. Our hostess Carolien was very nice and had the houseboat ready for us early. She even showed us some great places to visit during our stay. The kitchen, bathroom, and hotwater all worked magnificently and it was always warm enough. We stayed for 7 days and never once became seasick or disturbed by being on the water. It was the most romantic vacation we have ever taken. Thanks!

November 8- 14
I've been to Amsterdam 3 times before, and this trip was the best of all. The Hendrick is a great houseboad--large, clean, and stocked with almost anything you can think of. The location is great as well. The neighborhood is quiet, but within a 2 or 3 min walk everything and anything Amsterdam has to offer is at your feet!
Staying on a houseboat is the way to go while visiting Amsterdam--you get a true feeling of what its like to live in that great city. I came with a friend, and we are already trying to figure out when we can get back again!
Caroline, thank you for your hospitality. Hope to see you again.
Larry Plesh

We had a wonderful stay on the Hendrik House Boat, it had everything we needed for our stay and Caroline gave us a very warm welcome.
The location of the houseboat was ideal for us as we just wanted to explore Amsterdam on foot and were able to set off each day in a different direction.
There were plenty of bars and restaurants nearby and this didn't have any impact on the peacefulness of the houseboats location.
The only thing that could be easily improved would be attaching a tyre to the wooden pillar to eliminate the dunting of the Hendrik against it each time another boat passed.
Would thoroughly recommend to anyone staying in Amsterdam to stay on a house boat and the Hendrik certainly catered for everything we needed :o)

it was perfect. the location, the boat had everything we needed. five minute walk from train station and seven minute walk to all the entertainment. would stay their again on our next trip.
aloha,

The houseboat was great for us (a couple & our young son). Whilst it is near the redlight as the crow flies, you don't even notice it unless you want to go searching for it. The boat is easy to find & was very comfortable with a fantastic huge double bed & a good small bed. It was well equipped, coming into its own at night as it has tasteful low lighting throughout. There is a lrage supermarket nearby to stock up on supplies too.
We really enjoyed every minute of our time in Amsterdam & this houseboat contributed to that. I would highly recommend hiring bicycles, which we did from the second day, as its a great way to get around the city. If you have a youngish child, look out for the great tandems which have your child on the front with the adult steering from the back (available from Mac Bikes, just next to Central Stn)

Our stay on Houseboat B026 was incredible and we will be back again. The houseboat is in the best possible location, is clean and spacious, and is very cute. We had such a good time on the houseboat that it was hard to leave and venture into the great city of Amsterdam. Also, the owner is very helpful and accomodating. We highly recommend this houseboat!

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely week on The Hendrick. The boat is very conveniently located to walk to most attractions of Amsterdam, as well as to the grocery store, restaurants, etc. Caroline was very helpful in getting us started, and her small additions (fresh flowers, chilled wine, candles) were a great touch. The boat was very clean and everything was in working order, although we would like to see the door put back up between the kitchen and the living/bed area so early risers would not disturb those still sleeping. After this experience, I can't imagine ever wanting to stay in a hotel in Amsterdam again!

We had a fantastic time and truly enjoyed staying on BO26, it is perfect for two people and in a fantastic location, we were able to walk to everything or at least catch transportation very close by. We would definitely stay at this boat house again.
Thanks

The house boat was beautiful, big, comfortable and clean. Caroline the host was very nice and helpful and stocked the fridge up with a couple of beers. By far the best way to stay in Amsterdam. I highly recommend it. A perfect way to say goodbye to Europe after 2 years. You wont be disappointed.

It was really lovely, cosy, romantic, quiet, homely, relaxing. The pictures didn't really do the boat justice and my main worries, that the area would be too noisy or feel too touristy, were totally unfounded. Great location, great boat. An amazing experience and, for me and my boyfriend exactly what we wanted. Carolien who welcomed us was cool and easy going and really nice. No complaints at all - would recommend it to anyone.

our stay was pleasant and the the comfortable, quaint boat was an ideal romantic setting for our trip to amsterdam.
the Hendrick is perfect for a couple who just want to experience the romance that is amsterdam on a canal. it is close to all amenities and only five minutes away from Centraal Station.
gerard hodgins

Caroline was a great host. The boat was roomyt, very homey, and comfortable. The location was quiet, but just a few minutes walk from many activities. Yes, everything was wonderful!

We had a great time on the boat.Caroline is a great host and everything we needed was available.
Location was great and all the shops are within minutes.
We look forward to another visit

The hosts were lovely, the boat was gorgeous, and we couldnt have picked anywhere better for our honeymoon! The location of the boat is terrific, minutes from centraal station, and from Dam Square.. For once a holiday where the photos on the website really were exactly what was there when we got there, gorgeous beautiful boat!!

We very much enjoyed staying on a 'real boat' with lovely roof terrace. The location was fantastic. We'll be back! P & S

Wir waren im Mai auf dem Hausboot und hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit. Das Hausboot ist super ausgestattet und man fühlt sich gleich wie Zuhause. Die Lage ist prima, in nur 5 Minuten ist man am Hauptbahnhof. Von hier kann man alle Sehenswürdigkeiten mit der Tram erreichen. Unser Auto hatten wir auf einem bewachten P+R Parkplatz 3 Tram Haltestellen vom Hauptbahnhof entfernt geparkt. Wir haben viel unternommen. Im Mai war natürlich die Tulpenblüte in Keukenhof ein Muss. Aber auch das Museums Dorf Zaanse Schans und der Käsemarkt waren einen Ausflug wert. Amsterdam ist eine tolle Stadt und wir kommen sicher wieder.
Viele Grüße
Miriam & Ralf aus Deutschland

Everything was amazing! One could not ask for more. My wife and I spent the last four days of our honeymoon here and it was a perfect ending to a perfect trip. The boat was very romantic and very spacious. The only complaint we had was that our stay wasn't long enough.
Patrick & Kristy Kropf
Nyack, New York

We stayed in the lovely Hendrick in November 2005. It was my husbands first visit to Amsterdam and to Europe. The stay on this houseboat helped make Amsterdam his favorite city on our trip. The independence staying in the houseboat offers is so important when traveling. We could come and go, do our laundry, keep our own schedule and do as we pleased without worrying about disturbing anyone.
The boat was incredible. So beautiful and comfortable, especially the bed. My husband said that next to our bed it's the only bed he's wanted to stay in even beyond sleeping. Lovely soft cotton bedding and our cozy little boat made our trip.(yes we called it our boat) Waking up to the beautiful quintessential amsterdam view and swans and ducks to feed out our window was like a dream. We can't wait to go back. Don't hesitate for a second to book a houseboat for your trip to amsterdam.

Myself and my boyfriend stayed on the Hendrik for 4 days from October 14th we are in our thirties. It was a wonderful boat in a fantastic setting. It was so nice to come back to the Hendrik after a hard days sight-seeing around Amsterdam so cosy and close to all the major attractions. Caroline really welcomed us and couldn't have been more helpful the fridge had some beer on our arrival and there was fresh flowers also - how nice. I really enjoyed feeding the Ducks every morning although it was really hard to get up out of that wonderful romantic bed! I can't wait to return to the Hendrik and to Amsterdam and will be doing so very soon.
Best wishes
Lisa

My wife and I stayed a week on the Hendrik and enjoyed it very much. The location and views were incredible. I highly recommend the experience.

Our twelve day stay was wonderful. The location, scenery, privacy, and accomodations were perfect. An ideal get away in the middle of it all.

It was a wonderfull experance.I would recomend it to everybody.Caroline was a most gracious hostess.

What a gem and what a way to spend my 25th birthday!!! I have been to Amsterdam many times and stayed in many hotels, some good, some bad but this houseboat far out ways anything I have stayed in before. Perfect location, prefect facilities on the boat and we were lucky to have perfect weather. If you are thinking about booking this boat, do it now you will not regret it.

Clean, comfortable, lovely views, everything we needed.
To have such a lovely accomodation so near to the centre of Amsterdam is something we are so pleased to have found.
We will definitely use the Hendrix on our next visit to our favourite city

Dear Carolien,
Just a quick e-mail to say thank you very much for everything last week. The whole week was amazing and we have a fantastic time. The boat was perfect and I we can't wait to repeat the experience again.
I hope that everything was left in order after we left. We tried to keep everything in place and tidy, so I hope you found no problems at all.
On the other hand, unfortunately we forgot a CD inside the HIFI, and we were wondering if it would be posible for you to put it in an envelope and send it to us. It was an special present to my friend John and we will be very grateful if you could help us to recover it.
I think you said you were away for a week, but I don,t have Agnes number or e-mail here, so I hope is not to late when you came back.
Note House-Boat Hotel:
I'm sure Caroline shall return the CD to you, don't worry.
With friendly regards, Ilonk

We were greeted very warmly by our hostess, Caroline, who made sure we knew where everything was, how everything worked, and that we had a very friendly start to our stay in Amsterdam.
We also arrived in brilliant sunshine, and were able to spend a very happy couple of hours on the roof of the boat with a beer, watching the canal traffic drift past and the sun set behind the gables.
Though the rest of the week was not so fortunate with the weather (we were very grateful one day for the courtesy umbrellas!), the boat made an excellent way of staying in the city. Not only were we free to come and go, eat, bathe or just relax when it suited us (and who likes to feel rushed or scheduled on holiday?), but the boat was also a very homely place to come back to at the end of each day, and infinitely roomier than any hotel room.
And all this with the charm of being afloat - as David is a keen yachtsman and I've spent many, many holidays on narrowboats, this was a particular plus!
The boat is also perfectly located - Binnenkant is picturesque and peaceful (and the view down the canal towards Montelbaanstoren is superb), yet everywhere is within walking distance. We explored the cafes and restaurants (a particular tick of approval to Hemelse Modder, opposite the boat on Oude Waal, for a superb meal with excellent service), but also nipped into Albert Heijn (10 mins walk) and rustled up some fine meals in the well-equipped kitchen. Not only was the boat perfect for exploring Amsterdam, but also for some day-trips out of the city - the station is literally 5 minutes walk.
If you're visiting Amsterdam in the future and want something just a little different, staying onboard Hendrick would be a smart choice!

My wife and I wanted to celebrate our 30 years wedding anniversary in a special way! We decided for Amsterdam during the tulip period and navigating on internet I found the houseboathotel web site. I could not have made a better choise! We spent 4 days on the house boat all for ourselves, in the center of the city, with all the confort that only your home can give you.
We will never forget this experience and definitely will consider coming back some time in the future.
Thanks to our charming host Caroline!

We said we would be back but didnt expect it to be on Honeymoon. What a great place to spend it. Cant fault the boat in any way comfortable and cosy and nothing is too much bother for the host Caroline. Hope to spend another break staying on this real home from home.
Thanks again Caroline and Jan
Lyn & Andy Morrison

We had a fabulous time on this houseboat for 4 days in December. It is very central and is easy walking distance to all attractions. We were greeted by the lovely Caroline who immediately made us welcome. The houseboat itself is very roomy and warm and has great views of the canal. The kitchen and bathroom are both very clean and well equipped and well maintained. I loved the large bed, very comfortable. We used to leave the back curtains open so we could wake up in the morning watching the boats go up and down the river. Also, feeding the ducks and swans from the windows became very addictive! We would DEFINATELY come bacjk and stay! Thanks again for a great stay :-)

We just returned from a four day stay to one of our favorite cities. This is the second time we have stayed on a houseboat and we were not disappointed. This beautiful structure is so nice its hard to leave. Excellent location and very quiet at the same time. Close to everything its great to come back to at the end of the day. Lovely wooden interior with the comforts of home, the views are spectaculor and gives one the feeling of being local if only for a short time. Feeding ducks and swans from the window's was great fun. Our hostess was wonderful and we look forward to our next visit.
Stephanie Bonhomme and Greg Counsell
Canada

A great welcome from Caroline who took her time to show us the boat despite the lateness of our arrrival.
The boat's location is great, just 5-10 minute's walk from the central station yet not in the touristy area. Clean, comfortable with good views and a roof terrace. I can't fault it.
Thanks

We have stayed on this boat for a week and it was a very nice experience. The boat is simple but very well located: central, quiet and safe. The owner was very kind and helpful with us during our stay, thank you very much, Caroline!

If you are considering renting B026 - DO IT! We looked at hotels and B&Bs and in the end decided to rent the houseboat. The boat is home from home: all mod cons including sky TV! Location is great for either walking into the city or Central station trams etc - there was no noise at night.
The boat made our weekend unique and gave that special Amsterdam touch. We will definately rent the boat again but for a week next time! You will not be disappointed.

* warm sunny weather
* comfortable shoes
* soul-mate
* glass of rose/beer
* 2 deck chairs
* houseboat 'Hendrick' at Binnenkant
Thanks for helping our romantic weekend to be perfect. Our 7th wedding anniversary was a truly memorable weekend.
Lisa & Peter (Canada/Latvia)

Thank you! It has been an incredible experience staying on the canals in Amsterdam. I've been here once before, but the boat made it an unique and magical experience. It's beautiful, has the perfect location, everything was GREAT. We will definitely be back. Let me know if you ever want to sell it! We loved it that much. Thank you.
Jonathan and Rebekah (Rhode Island US)