Appartementen Amsterdam - Woonboten Amsterdam - Amsterdam Appartementen

This is the second time I have stayed on a houseboat in Amsterdam and it really is the only way to experience this crazy city.
House boat 040 is in a very nice location within walking distance to everything. It has a beautiful view on Amsterdam's widest canal. One key feature is there is no road for cars next to the boat so traffic is limited to bikes/mopeds/walkers.
Right out the front door is Amstel Hoeck, or "Amstel Corner", aka the Grand Café. They serve food from early morning to late night. The boat is also located next to the opera house. The bar scene at Rembrandt Square is a short walk away, as well as quality coffee shops like Green House. A supermarket is a couple blocks away and has everything you might need.
Everyday there is a Flea Market right around the corner, like a 30 second walk. They have lots of good cheap shopping and it is a lot of fun.
One issue I would have liked to see improved with the boat is more sheets and pillow cases. Also in the ad it says 3 king sized beds basically, European king size and US king size must be very different. The beds were fine but no where near king size.
Frank the boat owner was very kind and non intrusive. He rented us some bikes however we never used them because some in our group there were questionable riders as far as safety, the traffic there is chaotic and dangerous.
Overall I would rate my stay a solid 9 on the boat and I would stay there again, the location doesn't get much better. I will be back, thanks Frank.
Chad

We stayed here recently for 3 nights, 5 lads (all now 40-something) looking to re-live our youth but in a bit of comfort and style. The boat was absolutely perfect for us being right in the middle of the city but in a nice quiet area, perfect as a base for exploring the sites but equally great as somewhere to come back to at the end of a long day and sit on deck watching the world go by. Couldn't fault it!

A fabulous weekend in March for 6 couples aboard this amazing boat! Arrived in Amsterdam for a long weekend of fun, we were a bit early so found the boat and went for a drink in the bar opposite. Sitting there we could see what a lovely area it was in, really quiet as there is no road nearby and only a cycle path. Boarded the boat and met the owner Frank. Frank gave us a comprehensive tour of the really comfy and homely floating palace! From the outside doesn't look anything special, but once you get below deck it is a fabulous comfy little hideaway. The boat has three small simply furnished bedrooms with some storage, only downside for my 6ft7 tall husband was the low ceilings. The main room has lovely wooden floor with ample seating for 6 and a big dining table. The kitchen area has all the equipment we could need, though we did not cook. Bathroom and a separate toilet very nice and appears very new, endless hot water for showers. We loved staying here right in the heart of the city, it was easy walking distance to everything. Much more fun and possibly cheaper than a hotel, all round wonderful weekend. absolutely recommend staying here.

The houseboat we stayed on during our 4 day trip to Amsterdam was great. Not only was it relatively cheap compared to local hotels but it was located in the center of the city close to several attractions. The view from the boat was gorgeous and the boat itself was clean and very spacious. The owner of the boat was friendly and easy to communicate with. The only issue is the parking. There were no designated parking spots near the boat so if you plan on driving plan on either getting a ticket or spending around 40 Euro a day for parkin. Depsite this I would highly recommend staying on a houseboat to anyone planning a trip to Amsterdam. If I go to Amsterdam again I will defitnely book another one.

Stayed for a few days on this perfect hideout in the city.
The boat has all you need to stay cool, calm and relaxed. Further more its placed comfortably in the heart of the city, literally within walking distance of many city - must sees.
Still, quiet and peaceful floating in its own watery feeling.
Thanks

This boat is large and has all you need. perfect place and very nice houselord. A+ with stars!

Have just returned from a 4 night stay on the boat. My husband, my son (9) and my nephew (20) so a real varied age group.
The very central location of the boat meant we were within walking distance of most of the attractions of Amsterdam and the fantastic public transport system.
The houseboat is extremely comfortable with everything on board to make our stay thoroughly enjoyable. A real home from home!
Frank (the owner) collected us from the airport and was very helpful with some great local knowledge and info. We arranged to hire bicycles with him which he brought to the boat for us - a great way to get around - though a tad hairy at rush hour!
There's nothing quite like sitting on top, with a refreshment of your choice and watching the world go by. Superb!
We will be back!

We had a warm wellcome.The inside was very nice,clean and comfortable,we liked the spot, very nicely located, everything was really close. Technically we had a starter Probleme with the oven, nothing else. not a cheap way to stay in Amsterdam, but it feels like having a real home.

The boat had eveything, including an awesome couch. Very spacious inside, nice shower with good pressure and cleaning products supplied so all we had to buy was food for the week. Definitely the way to stay in Amsterdam, and with 6 people the price was very reasonable. I'd recommend this boat to anyone. Also very centrally located.

Very good! Our first visit to Amsterdam was very good. We stayed in the boat 4 nights. Good standard and spacious houseboat! Central location. The owner were very helpful. Coming back to Amsterdam - and will, if possible, stay in the same boat. The owner were very helpful.

Lovely boat, well equipped, warm and very centrally located with a very helpful and responsive owner.

Wir wurden von Carolien bestens eingewiesen und betreut - vielen Dank dafür!
Das Boot liegt nicht nur an einer günstigen Stelle, sondern hat auch einen wirklich großen Raum zum Wohnen, Essen, Kochen. Die Einrichtung war angenehm, die Geräte funktionierten problemlos.
Das Bad hatte einen defekten Wasserhahn an der Badewanne und die Duschhalterung war auch nicht in Ordnung. Die Schlafräume waren zum Schlafen okay, leider aber nicht gut gepflegt.
Am Deck hätte uns ein Liegestuhl gefreut, denn wir hatten Superwetter.
Insgesamt mit leichten Abstrichen aber ein gutes Boot mit Superbetreuung!

Wir hatten uns das Hausboot nicht vortstellen können.
Sind SEHR POSITIV überrascht worden. Begonnen bei der Begrüßung durch Franck am Donnerstag.
Danke für die einfache Abwicklung.
Wir können das Hauboot nur weiterempfehlen, Lage sehr zentral und für 4 Personen genügend Platz.

We so enjoyed our stay on this wonderful houseboat and would highly recommend it to anyone thinking about booking.
The kitchen/dining/living area is very roomy and comfortable with all the facilities that you need. It is also very central meaning that virtually everything of interest to the visitor is within walking distance - and if you do'nt want to walk metro & buses are a very short walk away. We had a lovely warm welcome from Carolien, who was very helpful & knowledgeable about Amsterdam.

I have just returned from a weekend in Amsterdam. The boat was the perfect base for our trip. It was far more spacious than a hotel room and the living room was lovely to lounge in while the rain kept pouring down!
The area is ideal. Waterlooplein metro and tram stops are within a short walk. Rembrantplein is also within a few minutes walk. Lots to do in the area and easy to get to other places also.
Boat might not suit those with mobility issues. The stairs down into the boat are quite steep which some may find difficult. The low ceilings in some parts of the bedrooms may not suit others. They are generally ok so long as you remember not to stand up straight when you first wake up!
We had a great time on the boat and would definitely return.

We had an amazing time on the houseboat. Cant wait to do it again!
The location was prime and transport to and from the boat was exceptional.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay on the boat even if in snowy conditions. Can imagine how beautiful it will be in summer!!
The 'only' criticism is the adjoining boat to the side. Its a little annoying relaxing on your boat and then having people stomp all over the roof trying to get to the boat next to us. Would be nice if this wasnt the case!
All in all, excellent service. Cant complain.
Thankyou very much Carolien!!
x

Accueil parfait et ponctuel de notre hôtesse. L'emplacement de la péniche est quasi-idéal, tout est accessible à pieds ou en bateau... (avec un forfait Canal Cruise fort intéressant d'ailleurs). L’aménagement de la péniche est lui aussi tout simplement quasi-irréprochable.
Le seul ennui du séjour reste l’accès à la péniche impossible et interdit aux voitures particulière pour décharger les bagages... ( il vous faudra prévoir 500m de marche avec vos valises et sacs de voyage à la main) . Mais bon, hormis ce détail, aucune mauvaise surprise. Que du bonheur. Allez y vite.

Our stay at this house boat was great, the lounge and eating area was spacious and bright, well equiped modern kitchen.
The owner Trea was very welcoming and informative.
The traffic from people on the next boat can be disturbing, i suppose that just comes with living on a boat like this.
all in all, great accomodation,great location, and a great city..........we`ll be back...thanks

The boat is both spacious and cosy. We enjoyed the sun till sunset and the wonderful panorama from the deck or cabin. Altough the boat is located near the city-centre the surrounding area is very calm.

We had a great time on this fantastic boat. I couldn't believe how much space we had. The cabin was ideal for watching the world go by (just watch out for the invisible mosquitos above deck). Our host was really helpful, and went out of her way to help us find our way there, and again when we left some valuables behind. The boat was clean and tidy and fitted out will all the conveniences you could possibly need. It's also really central and near a large supermarket so ideally placed.
It was true what they say, once you've done a houseboat, you'll never want to use a hotel again. Roll on next vacation.

We stayed on boat 040 from Wednesday, July 21 - Sunday, July 25, 2010. The boat was in a great location in Rembrantsplein, right across from a cafe. We walked everywhere we went as it is close to all the sites. There is a grocery store right around the corner and every day a market (selling all types of souvenirs, clothes, etc.) just up the road. The boat had a washer, dryer, dishwasher, linens, very comfy couch, nice size TV, and fast internet (included in the price). There was also a portable air conditioner, which was nice during the afternoon when it got a little warmer. Although close to many sites inside the boat was quiet and we had no problems sleeping or with any noise. It was very nice to have a kitchen (stove, microwave and small refrigerator).
The owner Trea met us the day we arrived and explained how everything worked, she was very friendly. You may pay a little more for an accommodation such as this but it is totally worth it. There were two bedrooms so at least four people could stay comfortably (there were two of us). The bathroom has both a shower and a nice size tub. To enter the boat you must climb down a steep set of stairs, so if you have a hard time walking this would probably not be a good place to stay for you. We had no problems at all.
We can't wait to visit Amsterdam again someday. We loved both the city and this houseboat!

We had four people and this boat was absolutely perfect. Easy access and a great location made it very easy to find. We found everything in order, including a bottle of wine. It's a very centralized and it was very easy to find our way around.
We'd recommend this boat to anyone.

Spacious, well-equipped boat in a great location. Much better than staying in a hotel, especially for a group of friends.

Hi,
We had chosen the boat as a location to visit Amsterdam City & also see the boat show at the RAI. Excellent central position with access to both taxis & trams.
Beware to those (like us) that come to Amsterdam with their car. I was advised that there was local secure parking - it would have helped to be told that it was 48 euros per day to park there. (additional costs that we had not budgeted for).
The warning on the steep stairs to access the boat should be even clearer. All four of us are boat owners, used to a staircase down from the aft deck....but the steep / narrow stairs on this boat are only for fully fit and agile people.
That said the boat has an excellent central heating system, with comfortable living space.
Would consider that a check on the light bulb situation by the owner should be undertaken, as many lights are out of use. (kitchen cooker hood / spot lights etc)
Only other observation is the bathroom - beware the loo is a serious step up, and once more being agile is essential.
Beds made up for our arrival by our hostess. with linen etc lovely and clean.....think that the bedroom areas let this boat down, and the main selling point must be the living space.
No information provided as to where to put the refuse!
That said, we had a lovely weekend, and the bottle of wine on arrival was much appreciated. Possibly the coldest city break we have had!
Lorna Wilkinson

Our stay on the houseboat was extremely pleasant. It couldn't be situated better, right in the center. It is well heated in winter and is nice and large

I`ve been meaning to post this review for many months as we stayed on this fabulous house boat for a week in May 2009.
We are a family of four with two children aged 12 and 9 at the time - the house boat was the most fantastic place to stay in Amsterdam - it had all the amenities we could have asked for, a friendly and helpful landlord, but also equally friendly and helpful people at both the cafe opposite and on the market stalls close by.
The boat was ideally located, beautifully furnished, well equipped and thankfully very sound as we discovered during a huge storm on our first night there!
We could have happily moved into this boat and stayed forever. It took 10 years for us to save for this holiday for various reasons, and we are so glad we spent it in both Amsterdam and on this boat.
Thank you Frank
Alison and family
xxxxxx

We have stayed on several different houseboats in Amsterdam over the years but this is probably the nicest one yet.
The boat is well maintained and in a great location that is both central and quiet, and has a great view of the comings and goings on the Amstel from the wheel house.
The main open plan living room is light and spacious with everything you could want for a comfortable stay including fast internet, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, washing machine etc etc plus all the bits and pieces you need to cook properly, if that is your thing. The two bedrooms are more basic but perfectly adequate and the beds are comfortable. Bathrooms on boats aren't always that great but the one on this boat is well above average, nicely laid out with a good shower and separate tub, as well as plenty of hot water with good pressure.
Frank is a very genial and helpful host who welcomed us with a bottle of wine and some useful information.
The only problem you might encounter is with the stairs to the below decks area which are pretty steep, so if you have restricted mobility this may not be the boat for you. For anyone else I can warmly recommend it as a great base for exploring Amsterdam.

Location was perfect. Boat was beautiful. Host was very helpful. This will be the only place we stay on any future visits to Amsterdam.

We have enjoyed the short stay in Amsterdam extremly!°!!
We are that we came Back soon in this lovley, clean, beatiful an perfect pointed Houseboat.
Also the Host is a very friendly Person.
Thanks a lot for your Support Frank!!

Vier Tage und Nächte haben wir auf dem Houseboat logiert, mitten im Zentrum von Amsterdam. Der über 100jährige Ladefrachter, der einst Holz und Kartoffeln transportierte, ist heute eine helle, stilvolle und praktische Wohnung. Die Einrichtung ist einfach und zweckmässig und das Hausboot lässt sich an kühleren Tagen auch problemlos heizen. Nur ans ewig ganz leichte Schaukeln mussten wir uns anfangs etwas gewöhnen :-)
Es waren für uns als Familie unvergesslich schöne Tage in Amsterdam, ganz speziell auch auf dem Hausboot! Nicht ganz günstig, aber ein eindrückliches Erlebnis!

The boat was very nice interior. We are surprise for exterior but it was not the summer but the weather was good . Mr Jonkers was kindly and we passed a very good week-end in Amsterdam . Thnak you.

Loved the boat and the location. We had a marvelous time and the boat had everything to make us feel warm and happy. Canal bus landing was just feet away which made getting around a dream. Would come back in a heartbeat and wish we'd had a longer stay.

My friends and I had a great stay on this boat. It was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We recieved a warm welcome and found the owner very accommodating. The heating was good as well, which helped as Amsterdam was at zero degrees when we arrived. Central and in a nice location, this stay gets the thumbs up from me.

We loved it - a really nice position -, good facilities and roomy for a group of 4!

The boat is really well located.In a quiet and safetty area. It has everything you need for your stay.
Our daughters didn't like the spiders inside the boat.They were everywhere.
The boat is clean and the beds are comfortable.
We couldn´t find how to turn off the lights above the kitchen, and we asked to somebody to help us but we didn't get any answer. Amsterdam is a wonderful city and we loved it. To stay in a boat instead of a hotel is a very good choise.

Enjoyed my stay on this boat as it is the perfect location with the view of the munt toren steps away from the Remprandtsplein . we were 2 couples . the boat is big enough that your not running into each other or should I say the boat is huge. I also rented this boat a year ago last Queens Day. So, yes its obvious I loved it.

This Houseboat offered a pleasant stay. It is very clean and comfortable. Its also in a great location close to grocery stores, coffee shops, bars, museums, and walking distance to the Central. I would stay again.

We stayed on this house boat for four nights and it was wonderful. The boat is stylish, comfortable and well equipped. We thought that the boat might be noisy because it is so central but, in fact, when you are inside, you can hear nothing at all. It is wonderful to be so close to the centre. Just opposite there is a good cafe with a pleasant terrace so you don't have to cook if you don't want to. There is a good food shop very close by. Bike hire is also less than 400 metres away, as is the metro. The owner of the boat is very friendly and lives locally. Altogether I thoroughly recommend it. Alice in Brussels

This is the third boat I've rented and the most spacious of the three. The location is perfect--right in the heart of it all. The amenities inside are top-notch. Highly recommended.

We stayed at that boat from 2/01/2008-9/01/2008- fnd was happy. Location very nice. No a lot of tourist & from 100 steps from metro station. We hope to being there again.

We stayed for 7 days in this boat, the third time we went to Amsterdam and it´s been the best of all. The hostess is a wonderful woman who gave us a bottle of fine wine to be drink at the deck with some candles (she recommended). Thank you Sylvie!!!!
The boat is very big, comfortable, clean an the best situated.
Next time we visit Amsterdam, definitively, we´ll choose this boat again.

We had an amazing time in Amsterdam and loved staying on the houseboat. The boat was clean and very spacious and had all the modern amenities you could need. The location was perfect - a short wak to the city center, and near a great cafe, shopping, grocery stores, and the restaurants and nightlife of the southern canal belt. The neighborhood is active during the day so there was lots to look at while relaxing on the deck of the boat. I would recommend a stay on this houseboat to anyone looking to spend time in Amsterdam and be part of an Amsterdam neighborhood. You just don't get the same experience from a hotel room.

The houseboat is in a great location a nice open space with great views .Sitting on deck watching the world go by every morning was wonderful and if its raining or its not so warm then sitting in the cabin is the place to be . The cabin at night was fantastic a great place to sit and chat .Every thing about the houseboat was just great and the owners were wonderful and I definitely will reccommend this as a place to stay for friends and family. I look forward to coming back to Amsterdam and renting this Houseboat again.

just got back to canada after spending 6 nights on this beautiful houseboat. it looks like an old dutch fishing boat that has been brilliantly converted into a two bedroom houseboat. air conditioning, washer, dryer, dish washer, six-element gas stove, microwave, shower, soaker tub, tv, internet hook-up, etc. Sylvia (i think she's the owner) greeted us with a bottle of french merlot.
there's a public phone around the corner and grocery stores just a few minutes walk either way. you can sit up top in the wheel house and people watch all day yet it is very quiet and private. we will definately be back.
fyi: the best map of amsterdam we found was from Mike's Bike Tours

Very nice place in center of Amsterdam, very nice boat.
All visitors, choose this boat ! Good atmosphere and comfort.

If you want to feel what Amsterdam is, you should choose living on a boat.
Though we stayed there only for a few days, we felt ourselves real amsterdamers. It was comfortable, it was romantic and it costed adequately.
Thank you!

Had a very enjoyable stay on the houseboat. Very spacious, clean and well presented, would definately book it again!

The houseboat was in a really good position of Amsterdam. We found the accommodation extremly comfortable and very clean, also it very relaxing place to stay. Would of been nice to have some wine glasses! also more local information would have been great ie: restaurants, take-aways, bars etc

Houseboat 40. Wow. I must say that I was so happy that my friends and I decided to stay here rather than a hotel. This place was so spacious and comfortable, and allowed us to do the things you can't really do at a hotel, like laundry! The owners were so friendly and warm, and the location was great! We weren't far from anywhere we wanted to go. During the day, there was so much going on around the houseboat, and at night it was so peaceful, with beautiful scenery all around you on the waterways. I recommend this houseboat to anyone looking for a great experience in Amsterdam. I'll be going back, and staying here.

This boat is comfortable and well-equipped. It is located very centrally in Amsterdam, really off of a public area, but is still quiet and peaceful at night and very private inside. This is the second houseboat I've rented in Amsterdam and I think this way is much superior to a hotel. The caretaker was very prompt and friendly. I would recommend this as a good place to stay.