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Our stay on the houseboat was fantastic to say the least ...the boat is clean , well equiped ,comfortable and warm , its old fashioned inside and thats what makes this boat so charming, so cosy ..you feel like you are in another time.Its central aswell ,its a great location , the canal is lovely and quiet .....Jeroen the owner of the boat met us and showed us the ropes ... we never had to call him as all went so well ..... ....... thank you all for such a great holiday .. Amsterdam is lovely and to stay in this kind of accomodation in Amsterdam is the best way ...
we will return one day ...besides Mr and Mrs Duck are waiting !

Das Boot war in einer sehr guten Lage zum Zentrum, trotzdem aber angenehm ruhig gelegen. Der Vermieter war sehr nett und zuverlässig und stellte mir kostenlos seine Garage zur Verfügung.
Die Ausstattung im Boot war vollkommen ausreichend, bis auf ein paar wenige TV Sender auf dem kleinen Fernseher. Das Sofa war zwar bequem, trotzdem roch es leider recht muffig. Die Badezimmertür konnte leider nicht von innen Abgeschlossen werden, was manchmal beinahe zu etwas peinlichen Situationen geführt hat.
An einem Tag hatten wir sehr starken Regen. Leider hatte sich da dann Wasser durch irgendwelche Öffnungen in einem Teil des Bootes gedrückt und den Boden doch recht stark Nass gemacht. Dies war aber nur bei wirklich starken regen der Fall.
Für Raucher wäre ein Regenschutz an Deck angebracht gewesen, da man im Boot nicht Rauchen durfte und draußen keinen Nässeschutz hatte.
Was mich allerdings am meisten Gestört hat, dass hier im Buchungsportal das Boot für bis zu max. 4 Personen ausgeschrieben worden ist. Mein Bruder war als fünfte Person mitgereist und hatte sich ein Hotelzimmer gebucht. Als wir dort waren, sagte der Vermieter er könne auch auf der extra Matratze im Boot schlafen, leider wussten wir dies im Vorhinein nicht und haben somit eigentlich Geld verschwendet.
Ansonsten fällt mir als Verbesserungsvorschlag nur noch ein, dass man Gardinen vor die Fenster zur Abdunklung machen könnte.
Generell war ich aber auf jedenfalls zufrieden, würde das Boot weiterempfehlen und wieder besuchen.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Sebastian Werner

Staying dec 22-26 2011.
Chosen accomodation perfectly corresponding with description.
Typical old Dutch Craft, still in operating conditions.
All clean, ready and functioning.
Perfect and quiet location, yet in the heart of the town. Wonderful historical area close to Brouwersgracht.
Owner's reception on board efficient, helpful and easy-going.
We enjoyed our stay.
Hope owner also satisfied with our visit.

WE HAVE SPENT A LOVELY TIME
DEAR OWNER
ACCOMMODATION certainly recommended

We really enjoyed our stay. The area is quiet but close to everything. The boat was warm and comfotable.

Hi Jeroen
Thanks for a fun 4 night stay at the end of September 2011 on your house boat. It was a great experience - cosy but very comfortable for the 5 of us. Our three kids, aged 15, 12 and 8, loved it. The area is great - being so close to the Jordaan district was fantastic. We found some very good restaurants in the area and the kids were happy to stay on the house boat for a couple of hours by themselves after dinner, while my husband and I had an evening drink at one of the very many nearby bars and soaked up the relaxed atmosphere in Amsterdam. Oh, and thanks too for arranging the wonderful Indian summer weather we had during our stay!
Jeff and Anita Logan and Family
26 - 30 September 2011

The perfect place to stay in Amsterdam. Look no further! Jeroen has a beautiful boat in an amazing location in Amsterdam.

We used to live in the Jordaan and took our children to show them where they were born. We really felt part of the city and it was as if we lived there again. The boat was equipped with everything you could need and was cosy and extremely charming.

The boat was a surprise for the children upon arrival and they were totally speechless when they saw it and SO excited. We had Dutch friends over for tea and they loved it too. If you want true Dutch character and a truly unique stay - this is it.

un bateau très agréable, très bien situé , bien équipé et un propriétaire très sympa qui en plus parle français.

The Adriana is a WONDERFUL option to stay in Amsterdam. Three friends and I spent my birthday on the barge in 2008. I am going back this year and the boat is booked and we were so bummed! It was such fun and very authentic. The deck is big and has classic canal views. You can here the bells of the West Church ring throughout the day and the sun rise is perfect. I would absolutely recommend it.

We had a good time on the boat. The location is great: Keizersgracht - in the middle of the city.

The boat is equipped with everything one needs for having a comfortable stay: oven, refrigerator, cookware, crockery, sink, toilet, shower, cold and hot water, radio, TV...

The very friendly owner of the boat came and explained us how to handle the equipment.

The interior of the boat has a nice design.

With kind regards
Julian Reitz

La péniche typique est très bien située, le propriétaire est sympa, disponible, acceuillant.
En revanche la péniche est strictement pour 3 personnes.
La 4ème personne se retrouve à dormir sur un matelat douteux jeté sur le sol de la pièce principale, sans séparation avec la chambre des parents.
Inacceptable!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Jeroen's boat. He was a helpful and welcoming host - providing everything we needed (tea, coffee, beer, wine, shower gel, plenty of toilet paper and towels...); and making sure that we were happy with how everything worked. The boat lived up to its' description and was in a lovely location. I would just warn anyone over 6 foot that the sleeping areas could prove tricky, if you forget to duck! We are a family of 5 with 2 of our 3 children in their teens. Jeroen had provided an extra air bed to supplement the two doubles and the bed-settee. We did make use of this so that our eldest could have a cabin to herself. This worked well. We would thoroughly recommend this as a perfect place to stay in Amsterdam. We particularly enjoyed sitting out on deck in the evenings, soaking up the atmosphere.

Wir genossen die Tage auf dem Hausboot in Amsterdam trotz misslichem Wetter sehr.
Das Hausboot ist gut ausgestattet und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, kein störendes Plastik stört den Gesamteindruck des schönen alten Bootes.
In der nähe viele Restaurants und kleine Läden, trotzdem ruhig und zentral.
Sympathischer Eigner.
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Don´t read the guestbook. Make your own experiance. It is perfect!!! The boat, the very friendly owner(!!!), the location,...
I often have to stay in business-hotels across europe but the last 4 days were the best since a long time.
Enjoy the boat, enjoy amsterdam!!!

This was our 2nd stay on this houseboat so obviously we like it. The owner Jereon provides a very good service. When I ran out of gas (in the middle of cooking a meal for a lot of people!) he arrived with a new bottle within an hour. Everything was clean & in order. My only quibble is that it is a little on the expensive side (nearly €1500 for 5 of us over 6 nights) but maybe that's because we're from Ireland where the economy isn't so good right now. Definitely to be recommended.

Our stay on this house-boat was perfect. There were just the two of us but it would be very comfortable for four. It was spacious, clean and fairly well stocked. We only ate breakfast there and did not cook any other meals, although it is furnished with everything needed to do so. The bathroom was newly redone and we never lacked for a nice hot shower. The location is wonderful and we walked to all areas of the city. The owner, who was very gracious, met us and recommended places to eat and things to do. We highly recommend staying on this house-boat when visiting Amsterdam.

Fantastic experience! My 4 children (ages 17-25) and I all agreed that the houseboat made our stay in Amsterdam even more special. Plenty of room for all. Well stocked. Clean. Fantastic location. Our host was very helpful and personable. We could have used a few more towels but other than that everything was great.Thanks Jeroen!

Nice boat, clean and well appointed. Ideal location - quiet street, but only 40 meters to street with shops and restaurants. Anywhere you want to see within walking distance. Bathroom just renovated. Friendly and helpful owner. This is our third year on the boat and expect to be back again.

My brother inlaw and I stayed for ten days we had the greatest time of our live.The boat
has a perfect location 10 min to the station and 15 to the Dam.

Everything worked on board and Jeroen provided us with wine and beer.

Thanks Jeroen for the chairs,hope to see you again.

Gary and Boelo.

This was my fifth visit to Amsterdam and I absolutely love this town. Previous stays were in four and five star hotels. While the accomodations were great they felt a little stuffy so I wanted to try something different. I also wanted to have a refridgerator in the room so I could store fruit and beverages making it easeir to get out in the mornings without having to go to a restaurant for breakfast. I was lucky to find the Houseboat + Apartment Hotel site and was very impressed with the houseboat options. But I was also very nervous about making a reservation in a old house boat site unseen. No, I take that back; the photos gave a very accurate impression and I was really more worried about mildew or mold smells. So I was pleased to find very clean, fresh, tidy accomodations. The beds are very comfortable for tall people, the kitchen fully stocked, bright airy bathroom and shower and lovely interior finishes. The location is excellant and easy to find within walking distance from Central Station and Dam Square, tram stops and outdoor markets. Sleeping is great as this is a very quite neighborhood and traffic on the canal only gently rocks the houseboat. Sitting on the deck to enjoy morning coffee and evening cocktails was wonderful and waiving to passing boat traffic was fun as everyone in Amsterdam is so friendly. Shopping in the open markets to buy food for dinner made me feel like a native and the options so abundant I didn't want to take a chance and be disappointed dining in restaurants so many of the meals were on board. It was nice to have the luxury of coming and going as you please anytime of the day or night and not walk through a hotel lobby and wait for elevators and deal with hotel staff. I can make my own bed and wipe up the bathroom sink so I don't really value hotel maid service. It's nice but isn't neccesary for me as I would much rather have privacy and kitchen accomocations. Our host Jeron made us feel very welcome and keeps his property in excellant shape. I could not have enjoyed this trip any better than I did and I will always stay in a houseboat in the future. It felt so real and authentic I can't wait to go back. Finally, the I Amsterdam card for sale at the tourist informations shops is highly recommended. You can visit about fifty museums for free and also includes free public transit. Amsterdam has many interesting museums and historical sites so the I Amsterdam card saves money and provides many options for cultural enrichment. If you want a genuine authentic Amsterdam experience and don't need someone to make your bed everyday, Jeron's houseboat on the Keizersgracht canal will be a remarkable visit you will always remember.

E' anche meglio di come appare in foto.

Il posto è molto curato.

Il proprietario ha allestito una cucina completa di tutto, compreso il micronde (la moka per noi italiani)

Péniche très propre, bien équipée , correspondante à la description , aucune mauvaise surprise; Jeroen le loeur est très sympa et accueillant ; Nous sommes très satisfait de notre séjour ; quartier très calme et sympa à 5 mn du centre ! bref je recommande ++

Our family of 2 adults and three children (2 teenagers) had a wonderful few days on this authentic houseboat. The boat was beautifully presented and very comfortable. All fixtures and appliances worked well. The owner was very friendly and helpful and had made sure the atmosphere of the boat was warm and inviting when we arrived and that there was enough bedding to accomodate us all. The location was perfect, and the boat's deck was a great place to relax and watch the world go by after a day exploring the streets of Amsterdam. We loved every minute of our stay here.

Très joli quartier, calme avec toutes les commodités sur le canal voisin. Péniche agréable avec tout ce qu'il vous faut pour votre premier petit déjeuner et repas.

Thank you so much, that provided the opportunity to live on a boat in the heart of Amsterdam. We lived on a boat 5 people. Terms of the situation is very comfortable. Once again, thank you very much. We will be glad to come again....

We had a great time on the boat. The owner was very friendly and kind. The boat was very comfortable, clean and warm. Our stay was just too short! Hope to visit again soon!

We really enjoyed our stay, the boat being so cute on the inside, the bakery at the corner, breakfast on the deck and a kind and helpful "landlord"... like like like. A lot!

wonderful stay however disappionted exterior didn't match up to pic on your site

Everything was great living during 4 days in this houseboat, Jeroen, the owner was so kind and help us in everything that we need.

loved our stay here host was fantastic. the boat was such a nice way to stay in amsterdam the boat was spacious and alot of portholes to eee out
very quiet area. all in all 5 star+

Great boat, perfect location - nestled in a local neighborhood with restaurants, cafes and own character, yet walking distance to center and any tourist attractions. Owner very friendly. This is my second stay with friends on this boat, and we intend to return next year.

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt. Das Boot war sauber, nett und hübsch eingerichtet. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl. Der Gastgeber begrüsste uns mit einem Willkommensdrink und war sehr freundlich. Gerne kommen wir wieder.
Herzliche Grüsse
Familie Dudziak-Bohnenberger

We had such a great time in the houseboat that it is hard to remember our gripes, to tell the truth. It is beautifully located in a fabulous city and is extremely gemutlich. That said, the bathroom caused us some angst. The hot water system wasn't great and the toilet takes a bit of getting used to!!! That said, we coped and were very sorry to leave.

Cheers and thanks,

Alison, John, Lawrence and Francis Marychurch.

had a great stay aboard this very authentic barge. it was beautifully warm which i did'nt anticipate and in an excellent location, a quiet residential area with a lovely bakery a stones throw away.

the only negative comment i would make is that the exterior looked nothing like the photo on the website and that maybe it should be updated for greater accuracy.

Note Staff: we understand that the colour is different now, but the photo's are from the barge.

Danke schön für die schöne Woche auf ihrem Houseboot.
Es gab keine Beanstandungen, wir waren wunschlos GLÜCKLICH:
Auch im Nahmen meiner Reisebegleitung möchten wir uns nochmal herzlich bedanken.
es ist auf jeden Fall weiter zu empfehlen und Sie werden auf jeden Fall im Sommer wieder von uns hören.
Vielen Dank und schönes Frühjahr.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen Julian Häusler

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on the houseboat during our visit to Amsterdam over the Christmas holidays. Great location in the Jordaan district with easy access to most of central Amsterdam. We were pleasantly surprised by how cozy and warm the houseboat was, even when it was cold and snowing outside. This was our first stay on a houseboat and we will definitely do it again next time we visit Amsterdam.

Este ano (2009) passámos o Natal neste barco e adorámos.
O barco é simplesmente fantástico, muito acolhedor e muito bem equipado. O proprietário é muito simpático e deixou-nos completamente à vontade.
Apesar de ter estado muito frio na rua o barco dispõe de sistema de aquecimento muito eficaz.

Adorámos e esperamos voltar.
Nós recomendamos

This year (2009) we spent Christmas in this boat and we just loved it.
The boat is simply fantastic, very welcoming and very well equipped. The owner is very friendly and left us completely at ease.
Despite being very cold outside the boat has heating system very effective.

We loved it and hope to come back.
We recommend

Hi Jereon,
It has been a while since we visited but I just wanted to tell everyone what a great time we had while we stayed on the boat.
It was my 30th & my friends 21st and we had a brilliant time on board. The little things count in life, so we really appreciated the beers, wine, flowers left for us : ) really nice touch..
Was so relaxing to chill on the boat after spending time in the party city...much better than being stuck in a hotel.
For three people it is perfect!! We didn't want to leave..
Thanks for having us...hope you are well...
Jess, Andy & Katie in the UK xx

Cosiest bed in all of Amsterdam! Completely equipped. Generous host. Great location for romantic hours, nestled in the shadowy elegance of treelined Kaisers Gracht. A brilliant lovely place to stay. 5 Star Recommendation! We look forward to returning ...
Paul and Susanne

Quelle surprise lorsqu'on descend dans la péniche qui ne paie pas de mine depuis l'extérieur!...
Le propriétaire a pensé à tout et en a fait un véritable nid douillet et chaleureux!
Les lampes sont sublimes, l'éclairage l'est tout autant.
Tout est très propre,fonctionnel et pratique.
Le grand lit à l'avant est très confortable et le quartier est si calme qu'il faut s'arracher du lit pour sortir!...
L'entrée de la péniche est assez "sportive" avec son escalier très raide.
Malgré la pompe parfois capricieuse des W-C, seul bémol à signaler,nous avons passé un séjour inoubliable dans un quartier charmant, avec vue sur de belles maisons, cygnes et canards etc...
Parfait pour 2 personnes!

Of all the locations/houseboat I have stayed in Amsterdam, this is my favorite! Very cozy and small but a wonderful location! The "Boatlord" was most attentive to my needs and very helpful, especially when the internet service wasn't working and my cab to the airport didn't show! I will definitely return....hopefully very soon!

Arriving at the boat for a five days stay,we were welcomed pleasently, with flowers and fine wine,by the owner wich given us all practical informations. It's an old boat with varnish wood , bow ceilings in the cabin wich create an authentic atmosphere as we could hope. Clean and self-catering equiped,and the beds are comfortables for four persons. At night there is no noise and we took quiet moments on desk watching others boats cruising on the channel.The boat is well located in the Jordaan (old town), near all historicals monuments to visit, by walking. "Merci" to Jeroen.

We enjoyed our stay in the houseboat B038 tremendously. The living quarters were cute, clean, basic as befits an old and historic boat but quite adequate (headroom was fine for me and I am 6 ft in height, so it was a few inches more than that). There were two alcove bunks which seemed slightly smaller than an American double bed, as well as a fold out couch bed about double bed in size; a gas stove which worked fine for preparing meals, a microwave, a full set of pots and pans, a pot for making coffee; one toilet and an adequate shower; fresh flowers on arrival. The boat is in the heart of the canal system on a stunningly beautiful block, about 10 minutes walk from the train station, could not have a better location. I should say that on one occasion the toilet clogged, requiring us to repeatedly flush it to prevent flooding sewage onto the floor until the host came to fix it, about 40 minutes (the host was very friendly, helpful and responsive, a fine man). This event seems to have been due to a previous tenant putting tampons in the fixture, one hopes this is rare (we had to flush the toilet repeatedly on another occasion but the clog cleared itself). It was a wonderful experience and we would not hesitate to rent this boat again.

I rented this houseboat as a wedding gift for my Nephew Jeremy Mead and his new wife, Debbie. They extremely enjoyed the houseboat and the owner made them very comfortable and made them feel at ease and at home. Since this was there first holiday in Europe I was glad to hear that Amsterdam and the houseboat was "Awesome!".

Thank-you

It was surely an interesting experience! The boat was clean, the manager Jeroen very friendly and helpful, the location suberb (a quiet corner in the center of the city) - and the weather something you won't necessarily expect from Amsterdam in april: warm and sunny almost the whole week! In the beginning we (three middle-aged men from Finland) had some trouble with the toilet flushing, but Jeroen came quickly to give some help and after that everything worked fine. Because the toilet is partly under water-level of the Keizersgracht, you have to pump the water out of the toilet bowl and the shower; but that works automatically by pressing a button. We had all separate beds (two in bedrooms and one in the "living room"). There was a fridge with a six-pack of beer waiting for us, as well as a gas cooker, microwave owen, some coffee, tea, spices and so on - all on the house. Also a nice Tivoli audio-system and tv (which we didn't use). There was of course some traffic in the canal, but that didn't bother us and the boat didn't practically swing at all. The only thing one should be careful about is getting in: there are two ways in and out, but only the one by the canal side can be locked from outside. As there was only a very narrow space between the hatchway and the canal and no railings, you had to be careful for not step aside and fall to the canal... But on the whole: staying in the boat was something to be recommended as a truly local alternative for dull hotels and apartments.

We have rent houseboat B038 from 4. to 8. april.

The whole family have a perfect holliday, and we want to thank the owner Joergen for a perfect treatement.
Everything in the boat was working well, and Joergen was helpfully to get our car parked in his workshop free.

We stay 4 persons in the boat. Thanks again!

We had a lovely stay on this boat, the owner was very welcoming and the boat was gorgeous, well loved and cared for by the owner.

We had hoped for an authentic trip to Amsterdam staying on an old wooden houseboat and that is exactly what we got.

Very cosey and warm with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

Excellent location also with some gorgeous shops and restaurants nearby, not to mention the Pancake Bakery which we visited daily!!! Also very easy to get into centre of Amsterdam and onto the canal bus route within minutes walk.

would highly recommend and would love to come back again!

x

We loved this houseboat. The boat itself is wonderful and very atmospheric - and its location is superb. Totally recommend this as a place to stay in Amsterdam.

If you would like to chose this boat for your holidays, you are absolutely right! It's real comfortable boat with great location and beautiful interior.

Boat was very comfortable, well appointed and heated. The owner was very helpful and took trouble to make sure that everything was ok, even to the extent of offering tourist advice/information. The boat is centrally situated and thus it is very easy to access all the regular places of interest on foot, also has grocery stores and restaurants nearby. It took some time to figure out how to get hot water in the shower but overall the boat ranks an 8/10 and I would definately use it again!

We met our host on the boat which is barely a 10 minute walk from central station. The house boat is clean and well equipped. The beds were comfortable and you can easily sleep 3 people separately. The location is amazing. Very close to the Anne Frank House and the great restaurants of the Jordaan. Dams Square and the Warmoestraat are only a 10 minute walk. The boat is fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone!

The houseboat was lovely, everything we had hoped it would be. We wondered if it would be cold (nov) but a heater in the corner kept us warn. It was a very cozy spot and for anyone who appreciates old boats, the owner has taken great care to preserve all the nice features. We felt like we had gone back to another era.
The only thing i would mention is that to get in the boat , one must be fit since you must climb down a small staircase to enter the cabin.
We had a great time and would stay there again.

We really enjoyed the boat. It was lovely in every way, the situation and its facilities. The owner came really quickly if we needed any help.

Suggestions for improvement are: better cooking equipment, it was hard to make a decent meal without enough pots and pans, utensils and bowls etc, also it would be good to receive some information about the area and up to date events on in Amsterdam for the time that you are visiting.

We stayed on July 2008 on that real old housebout. We had a real nice and very authentic stay, but you have to like that it?s real old. We liked it very much.

Lovely boat, with lots of character moored in a great position. We enjoyed our week long stay, the boat was comfortable, and everything we needed seemed to be provided. The fresh flowers and welcome from the owner on arrival was greatly appreciated and we would happily recommend this accommodation.

we really enjoyed our holiday on this boat. It was really very beautifully decorated inside and was extremely clean and well kept. The neighbourhood is very central but was still a lovely quiet residential area. We were able to sit out on deck during the day and it was very comfy below deck at night. We hired out bicycles for the week which added to the overall authentic dutch experience for us.

A beautiful boat that's cozy, well-appointed and convenient to the heart of Amsterdam. You must be OK with steep access ladders and low ceilings, because this is a real cargo ship nicely converted for all the comforts of a quiet stay along one of the city's oldest, most scenic canals. "Adriana" is a perfect place for your visit to the Netherlands!

This was a great boat in a wonderful, quiet location 10 minutes walk from Dam Square and Central Station. We needed something that would sleep a couple plus two singles, and B038 more than met my expectations and accomodated us perfectly. The owner was helpful and very friendly in our time of need. I would difinitely stay on this boat again.

A boat a few hundred meters from the city center and still in a calm area with lovely wine and cheese shops. It really felt like living in some ones home. neat and tidy with all comodities needed for a more than pleasant stay in central Amsterdam.
I will definetly try to get my hands on that houseboat for any future visit.

We had a lovely stay on Houseboat B038. The boat is warm and cosy and well-equipped- and it is in the most fantastic location, surrounded by small independent shops, cafes and bars. Our host was very helpful and friendly but let us get on with it without interference.

Very nice accommodation even if the ceiling height is a little low at around 6ft. My girlfriend had concerns whether it would be too cold on the boat - particularly as we had snow every day but it was very warm and insulated. Well presented.

Stayed with my two teenagers for three days on this lovely boat. The cosiness was very important, especially because the weather wasn´t very good and therfore we had to stay onboard more time than planned. It is perfectly located and we felt very well looked after. We can very warmly recommand this houseboat!

Stayed with my husband end of Feb, a long weekend for our anniversary. The boat was just ideal for our needs. Didn't do any cooking as plenty of places to eat nearby. You can nip to the bakers first thing for lovely cheese and ham croissants for breakfast. The boat is nice and clean and the bed so comfortable with good quality comfy bedding. Bathroom excellent and Jeroen was qick to come and sort out the hot water for us when the exceptional big winds had made the pilot light go out. Was glad I took a hot water bottle though to make the bed even cosier as we had thunderstorms the first night! The flowers and the wine are a nice touch. Once down into the boat I got such a good feeling and knew we were going to love it, I thought it was beautiful. My husband would have liked a deck chair, although not sure enough space. I think that is the only thing I can say which isn't complimentary. Would like to come again in the summer and spend more time sitting on deck.

I stayed here with my boyfriend for five days in February. Had such a brilliant time! Houseboat is in a perfect location, close to everything (Central Station, Dam Square, Ann Frankhuis) but in a really nice and quiet area. Boat has everything you need! Kitchen, great shower and bathroom and the cosiest bed in the world! There is only one bad thing I have to say about it and that is we nearly didn't see Amsterdam because we didn't want to leave the boat!! I would recommend this for anybody; couples, friends, family. Jeroen (the host) is so friendly and explained everything really well. There's a lovely cafe around the corner where you can get breakfast and the most delicious chocolate shop on the other corner. I would love to stay here again the next time I go back to Amsterdam. Thank you Jeroen!!

We had a great time staying on the houseboat. We stayed the 2nd week of January. The location is terrific - quiet canal and very close to great restaurants, just 3 blocks from Anne Frank's house.
The owner was very accomodating. He took our luggage early for us. He had flowers and wine for us as well.
It was a bit like staying in a country cabin but right in the city. Plumbing and fixtures were very modern.

This is a beautifully maintained historic sailing barge in one of the loveliest parts of the city. Her owner has equipped her with everything you could think of to make a stay comfortable - good stereo, TV, wifi, hairdryer, tea, coffee, and so much more. So you have all the needs of home in this lovely, romantic old ship.

The sleeping areas are good with one large private cabin, (the old captain's quarters), and a very cosy double bed partitioned off from the main saloon. The saloon itself is warm and inviting, lined with a lot of varnished wood, and very comfortably furnished. Everything was spotlessly clean. Despite the outside temperature being around zero degrees, the gas fire and electric heating kept the boat as warm as toast and the shower was very good too.

The owner was helpful and kind and went out of his way to make our stay comfortable and easy. You can tell too that he really loves his boat - the standard of the conversion is excellent, without losing any of her special character.

For a group of 4 fit adults I would wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful old barge as a really different and enjoyable way to stay in the city. Young children or disabled people might have problems - entrance down a proper ship's ladder, and an authentic deck - ie no guardrails!).

On a final note - she is one of the few barges on the canal with mast - so not only does she look stunning, but you can find her more easily when you're weaving home after a good dinner!!

If an authentic houseboat experience is your desire, then this one is it! Modernized in all the right places, we had a terrific time aboard... facilities are comfortable and perfect for a getaway, or to spend a longer time in Amsterdam. Cool shops, bakeries, and restaurants abound very near by... and the houseboat itself was very quiet!
Quite warm and cosy, a little athleticism is needed as you will have to be able to climb into and out of the boat by its small steep ladders. Once inside, everything is easy!
Our host Jeroen was ever gracious anf helpful! I'll be back!

My family of 4 stayed on houseboat B038 for 4 nights in late August. It was our first time in Europe and what a wonderful start.

Jeroen met us at the boat and had coffee brewing for us already. He also left us with wine, drinks for the kids, fruit and a little bit more.

It is located in a street with beautiful houses and is a short walk to the train, Anne Frank house and restaurants/cafes everywhere. Of an evening we would relax and sit on deck and watch the river traffic while drinking a glass of wine.

All in all, I would easily stay here again.

My self and two mates satyed on this boat for 4 nights (28th Sept - 1st Oct 07).
We were greeted by the boat owner in a friendly manner, and he showed us how the use certain facilities on the boat, before giving us a complementary drink.

The boat was situated in a nice residential area of the city and is within walking distance of the city centre. (15-20mins).

Overall the boat was very clean, and was equiped with all the essentials to have a pleasant stay. Everything was in working order.

Would I recommend staying here? For the price and the experience, yes.

We had a nice Time on the houseboat. The owner is very very friendly! Thanks a lot, we had a perfect time.

Two people who stayed for 6 nights in September. We would highly recommend this boat, city and host. Below are some details

Positives

1. Great part of town; you can walk to everything. Close to food shopping, general shopping, restaurants, the Central Station, bike rentals, cafes etc. Museums are pleasant 25 minute walk. Old City is a 10 minute walk -- but the red light district does not flow into this neighborhood -- we thought this was a plus.
2. Host is engaging helpful Dutchman. Knows restaurants, shops etc. Very knowledgable about canal boats and most other harbor boats.
3. The boat is very clean, well maintained but not fancy. Gorgeous fresh flowers, bottle of wine a a six pack of Heinkein were there to greet us.
4. Bathroom worked well - while small as you'd expect the shower, toliet and sink were all worked well.
5. Wireless internet access works flawlessly


Other Details

1. Weather was very temperate -- in 60's. Boat has heater, fan and many hatches. We did not need any of them. Assume it would be fine in the winter. If it gets hot in Amsterdam -- don't know if it does -- might be warm in the boat.
2. If you are over 6ft, you need to be comfortable ducking -- a few 5 ft passages especially into master bedroom
3. Two small bedrooms, each about the size of double bed; cute, comfortable, but low ceilings i.e. 4ft above top of the bed. We considered them a "plus"
4. Full small kitchen; but we did not cook so we cannot comment on adequacy.
5. Great for two people, no problem for three, would get tight thereafter especially beyond four
6. Ask about great local French restaurant -- starts with a "B" and the local cafe that serves great smoothies a block away!

We had such a great time on Boat 38 for the weekend we were in Amsterdam. The owner of the boat was charming and very hospitable.We will definately use this website again next time we come to Amsterdam.

Many thanks,

Laura.

We were very very happy with our stay in houseboat B038. It was centrally located and easy to find. It is an older boat but very nicely fixed up inside, very comfortable, cozy and tight. It had lots of windows and a very nice setup. Joeron , the owner, explained everything to us and was easily accessible. We loved it and hope to stay there again when we next visit Amsterdam.

We just concluded a fabulous week in Amsterdam, and a big reason for our enjoyment was the chance to stay on Joroen's houseboat. What a different and much more pleasurable place to stay instead of a hotel. The boat is very comfortable, ideally located on a quiet canal, and we experienced Amsterdam in a way most people never get to do.

I would highly recommend this experience to any other traveler, and want to express deep thanks to Joroen for making the time spent on his boat most enjoyable. This is a trip my Son and I will never forget.

MKnaisch

We had an excellent long weekend on Adriana. The owner was extremely helpful, and provided us with a free parking space for our car, a real bonus in Amsterdam. The boat is close enough to the centre to be handy for all the main sights, but is in a fairly quiet residential street, so we weren't over-run with lost tourists.

Great value, we'll use this boat again.

David

This has been one of those rare travel experiences that has exceeded our expectations. The accomodations were better than advertised, clean, well equiped and nicely appointed. The attention we received from our host was excellent, even when we had questions or problems resulting from our own ignorance.
This boat can be one of the best ways to experience Amsterdam in a true nostalgic, most romantic and very comfortable manner.
The location is magnificant in one of the best neighborhoods in Amsterdam, in close (walking) proximity to everything the city has to offer.
We had a wonderful time, felt like true 'locals' while waving at the passing tourboats or visiting the neighborhood stores and restaurants.
We loved it and will treasure the memories from our week on this boat.

For those of you who havent tried the boat house, we strongly recommend that you experience this! we really enjoyed it a lottt..

IT WAS SO PERFECTT!!

ON BEHALF OF OUR GROUP
BEST,
PALAMUT, MANTAR, LOBSTER

We stayed in 2 apartments and Jeroen's houseboat was a great grand finale to our awesome trip. The photos showed a bouquet of tulips and when we arrived in person, Jeroen had put fresh crimson tulips in the living area. The houseboat was completely furnished with every detail looked after. It was in a safe area within walking distance to Centraal Station, Jordaan, and Dam Square. Highly recommended, it looks even better in person. Mahalo!

Angela & Charlene

Me and 3 friends stayed in this boathouse for Queensday.
We had a very enjoyable stay. The House-Boat is very confortable and cosy, and it's location in Amsterdam is suberb! (Walking distance from Amsterdam central station, and in the very heart of Jordan area)
The owner was extremly nice and friendly.
Wighly recomended! I will come back in the future!

We had a great time on our House Boat. Our host was very hospitable and helpful whenever we had a question. The location was extremley central for all the "touristy" places and still able to go back and relax when ever needed with out feeling we had to stay "out" until late afternoon like you do when you stay in a hotel. We were able to walk every where; museums, zoo, red light district, etc. Several shopping areas close by for your needs. We would definately rent this boat again! Thanks Jeroen!

The boat is in a good location and in excellent condition throughout. If you are tall you will have to duck a bit in some places, but for a barge there is plenty of space, with a double bed, a single and a sofa bed that can sleep 2. There is a little kitchen area with fridge, hob and microwave. The owner was very pleasant and available to help although we didnt need to contact him.
The best thing about the boat though is sitting on the roof when the sun is shining, watching the world chug by.
Would definitely recommend this boat.

Very cosy and well-situated. This is a real boat with galley-size stove and fridge (Bachelor-type amenities). Don't plan on cooking full course dinners. Our host gave me a tour of the neighborhood, pointing out restaurants, tours and scenic attractions.
Would have helped immensely to have a phone. If your mobile phone has global connectivity -- bring it.

Note: there is a computer and internet connection.

As the message title implies, I felt right at home on this boat. It is well appointed, very cozy, extremely stable (doesn't noticably rock when tour boats go by). It's tucked away in a nice quiet part of town, but is just a few blocks walk to the DAM at the center of town. The boats owner is a very gracious man who helped aclimate us to the city. I will definitely choose this boat again.

Pat

the boat was an unusual pleasure in amsterdam.
accomodations were very nice; owner was pleasant and responsive.
we had pleanty of privacy, but also attention if needed.
well worth the experience

The boat is in a great location, away from the town center sleaze, near to nice bars and shops. Inside is spacious for 2 couples or 3 single people. Loads better than a hotel, you feel like a real dutch person when tourists on canal crusies start taking photos of you! highly recommend.

I loved it!!!
The boat was walking distance to CS Amsterdam in the beautiful Jordaan neighborhood. Just walking around and seeing the huge picture windows on the homes was enjoyable. The Dutch seem to have this desire to let people see inside their homes. Some of these homes looked like museums with their paintings and sculptures. But, back to the boat...yes, a little bit difficult to get in and out...but that I also found great, that's the way it should be in a boat. I slept on the bed next to the kitchen and slept like a baby. The skylight was no problem in November, I suspect it may be a problem in the Summer. The shower and toilet were a little tricky to work, I didn't seem to have too much luck with the hot water...but again, this wasn't a 5 star hotel it was a boat!! The bakery was 3 doors down, breakfast place across from bakery...I felt like a real Amsterdammer!!!

Had an excellent stay, ideal location, very clean and tidy boat.
Would definitely recommend the boat!

We had a fantastic time on the houseboat. Jerome is an excellant host, very friendly and helpful. The houseboat is charming, very clean and has everything that you need. It is in a great central location. We really recommend this as a place to stay and enjoy Amsterdam.

We enjoyed the stay very much. Everything was in perfect order, the host very nice. We can recomend the boat for anybody who wants to stay in the center and who does not have physical problems with steep staircases! Hope to be there again some day!

We had an absolutely brilliant stay on the Adriana and will be making plans to stay on her again. We had a little trouble with the toilet, but that was explained by Jeroen beforehand, so we had no trouble dealing with it.

What a stunning boat & what a great location. We'll be back.

Thanks,

Duncan.

This houseboat was nothing short of a dream come true for my wife and I. Our only regret - not staying longer. The true charm and beauty of this place is its feel as a real boat. So many houseboats along the canals look like simple trailer on water. Houseboat 038 is a real sailing vessel and felt like one. The quaint and perfect living room with its wonderful red color really enlightened the nice polished-wood of the entire interior. The main bed (not in the old captain deck, the other one) was the essence of comfort and rest. The cute skylight right above the bed awoke us with the warm fuzziness I'd always wanted. With cable, internet, kitchen, and a nice shower, you may not see much of Amsterdam itself!

Thanks Jeroen!

The boat is truely beautiful and in a suberb location. But first, the negatives: I would not recommend it for anyone with mobility issues, or much over six foot tall, but I think that applies to most working boats. The second bedroom is really a single, not a double.

Note from the staff: there is a couch in the living room which can be turned into a double bed.

For two friends, or a couble and a friend, it is perfect, but two couples would find it tight. Now the positives: Excellent local bars and eateries meant we didn't have to stray too far to have a great time, and the quiet residential streets made for a good nights sleep. Central Amsterdam is less then ten minutes walk away for when then bright lights appeal, but the boat is very well equipped for a quiet night in. One of my most enjoyable holidays.

Dear Marcel,

I & my wife have just returned from a few weeks in Europe. The first
week was spent on your houseboat B-038. I can't tell you how perfect it
was! The boat was cozy & warm in the usual cold & drizzly Amsterdam
weather. The Keizersgracht neighborhood was as quiet as a country house.
We woke every morning to the sounds of the birds, and the bells of the
Westerkerk. It was hard to believe that we were only a few blocks from
the center of a city of 750,000 people. The boat was always a quiet,
warm, retreat from the city bustle. We tried half a dozen of the
restaurants in the neighborhood, & every one was a winner...including
the little breakfast place just around the corner, with a great
breakfast for €3.65!! Joren was the perfect host... he spent an initial
half hour going over all the boat's systems very carefully, left us an
emergency number, (with a prepaid phone card!), and then left us to
discover his marvelous city on our own. He dropped by briefly after 3
days to see if we needed anything & seemed genuinely happy that we were
enjoying our stay in A'dam. The wine, beer, fresh tulips, & snacks he
left on board for our arrival were an added bonus. Everything on the
boat worked perfectly, including the wireless internet....something many
$350.00 per night hotels seem to find impossible. We plan to revisit
A'dam in a few years and I know exactly where we will stay!! Thanks to
you & Jeroen for making our stay such a pleasant one

Jim Keane