Guest favourite · ★ 4.99
Modern houseboat with terrace
A hidden, quiet spot in one of the oldest parts of Amsterdam — with all the action just around the corner.
The boat
A steel ship from 1904, fully modernised inside
My houseboat has all the comfort of a regular home, plus a terrace with sun all day and air conditioning. You rent the entire boat. No smoking inside or on the roof, no parties.
Large bedroom
King-size bed (180×200), air conditioning, with a bathtub and separate shower.
Small bedroom
For 1 adult or child. Please note: ceiling height of 135 cm.
What the boat offers
Views & outdoors
- Canal views
- Private terrace with garden furniture
- Back garden (not fully fenced)
- Right on the water
Bathroom
- Bathtub and separate shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo, shower gel and cleaning products
- Hot water
Bedroom & laundry
- Free washer and dryer
- Towels, bed linen, soap and toilet paper
- Cotton linen, extra pillows and blankets
- Iron, hangers and drying rack
Entertainment
- 38-inch HDTV with Netflix and premium cable
- Bluetooth sound system
- Books and reading material
- Ethernet connection
Heating & cooling
- Central air conditioning
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Central heating
Internet & workspace
- Fast wifi — 353 Mbps, verified by speed test
- Dedicated workspace in a room with a door
- Stream 4K video and join video calls on multiple devices
Kitchen & dining
- Full kitchen with gas hob, oven and microwave
- Fridge, freezer and dishwasher
- Coffee maker, kettle, toaster and blender
- Cooking basics, dishes, cutlery and wine glasses
- Dining table
Safety
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
Also handy
- Private entrance
- Paid parking nearby
- Laundrette nearby
- Long-term stays (28+ days) allowed
- Your host welcomes you in person
The area
A hidden spot in the heart of Amsterdam
The boat is moored in one of the oldest parts of Amsterdam: a historic area, yet surprisingly quiet and charming, with beautiful views over the canals. All the excitement of the city is within walking distance — and Central Station is just a five-minute walk away.
- 5 min. walk from Central Station
- Quiet and charming, right in the centre
- Views over the canals
- Restaurants and shops around the corner
Everything within walking distance
From the boat you can walk straight into the city. The dotted lines show the walking routes with estimated walking times.
- Central Station: 5 min. walk
- Montelbaanstoren: 2 min. walk
- Nieuwmarkt: 5 min. walk
- Waterlooplein: 9 min. walk
- Dam Square: 15 min. walk
Ray's recommendations
My favourite spots in and around the neighbourhood.
Eat & drink
- Hemelse Modder — Good food
- Captein & Co — Cosy local café
- In de Waag — Historic building on Nieuwmarkt
- O-Cha — Best Thai
- Rijsel — One of the best in town
- De Ysbreeker — Terrace on the Amstel
- Café de Jaren — Large waterside terrace
- Pllek — Big terrace at the water
- A'DAM Lookout — Top floor: view, drinks, dinner
Breakfast & coffee
- De Bakkerswinkel — Breakfast and lunch
- Hartog's Bakkerij — Voted best bread for years
- Coffeecompany — Coffee to go or inside
Culture
- NEMO Science Museum
- Rijksmuseum — Book tickets in advance
- Van Gogh Museum
- Stedelijk Museum — Contemporary art
- Foam / Huis Marseille — Photography museums
- Joods Museum
- Tuschinski — Stunning historic cinema
Out & about
- Nieuwmarkt — Lots of bars and restaurants
- Wertheimpark
- Vondelpark — Picnic and people-watching
- NDSM — Old shipyard, creative hub
- Zandvoort aan Zee — Beach, 30 min by train
Practical
- Albert Heijn Jodenbreestraat — Nearest supermarket
- Ekoplaza — Organic supermarket
- MacBike Waterlooplein — Bike rental
- Mokumboot — Rent your own boat
Photos
Take a look on board
Rates
One simple, clear price
- Minimum stay of 3 nights
- Up to 3 guests
- Flexible check-in, check-out before 11:00
- Also available for longer stays (up to 1 year) — on request
Book
Pick your dates and request
See which nights are still free, choose your arrival and departure date and send your request. Ray will reply personally as soon as possible.
Reviews
★ 4.99 from 153 reviews
★★★★★
“Ray's houseboat is an urban oasis in Amsterdam. Ray was very responsive and helpful. We loved it and recommend it without hesitation.”
★★★★★
“Beautifully clean, great location and a lovely atmosphere — I couldn't have wished for more. We didn't want to leave…”
★★★★★
“A beautiful, authentic experience living on a houseboat in Amsterdam. Quiet, yet very central.”
Fancy sleeping on the canal?
I'm Ray, an Amsterdam photographer and host for 11 years. Email me your dates and number of guests and I'll quickly let you know if the boat is available.
r.zes@icloud.com