Houseboat vacation rentals in Amstel

We thoroughly enjoyed a long weekend aboard Johan's houseboat, in a great location in the Jordaan! It was an experience simply not available in a hotel or B&B. We drank morning coffee and late afternoon cocktails on the deck whle soaking up the few remaining days of late summer sun. It was ideally located close to neighborhood restaurants, shops, and even weekend organic food and flea market, and a short walk to tourist attractions in the old city center. If not up for a longer walk along the canal to the museum quarter and beyond, a public transportation options were always available nearby. Communication prior to arrival and during our stay was proactive and prompt. The inside of the houseboat was even more spacious than we anticipated, and the beds were comfortable. We'll definitely opt for a stay here during our next visit to Amsterdam!

I cannot recommend this boat enough. I wish I was back there right now! What a lovely surprise that it's even better than the photos. Extremely clean, excellent finish, very unique and an overall beautiful space. Location is lovely, a short walk to everything and easy tram access if you don't feel like walking. Leaving the best till last... Sietske is a wonderful and kind host. She couldn't do enough for us and made us feel extremely welcome. Thank you so much for helping make a big birthday even more special!!

Lovely home Perfect neighborhood to stay if touring Amsterdam Host extremely responsive to any of our needs

We absolutely loved our stay at Anouk’s place. It was extremely comfortable for 4 people and had a wonderful living space that felt comfortable and homely. We loved having access to the bikes and despite having inclement weather it was an easy ride to the wonderful Zaanse Schans and the old windmills. Quintessential Amsterdam! The jewel on the crown was when the rain finally stopped, we were able to experience the stunning canal view from the moored boat at the back. Unfortunately the weather hadn’t permitted us to use the boat to explore the other canals but it is definitely something we would love to do on a future visit. Anouk was fabulous at communicating and left comprehensive information for us to make the most of the area. We loved dining at her favourite restaurant and probably made our mark as we were leaving! (Another story!) Ha! We definitely caught the spirit of the place! Could not recommend this highly enough. Thanks for a fabulous stay 🙏🏽❤️

Wir haben uns mit der ganzen Familie sehr wohl gefühlt auf diesem wunderschönen Hausboot! Marie Louise war sehr hilfsbereit und eine tolle Gastgeberin. Wir kommen gerne wieder. 🥰

Hanco’s house boat was just perfect for our stay. The location was perfect and we could easily walk to everything that we wanted to see, and there was a fantastic supermarket (Ekoplaza) and cafe deli (Stach) a 5 min walk away. We also enjoyed watching the coots and their chicks in a nest right outside the window! Hanco was incredibly helpful and responsive, and kindly put a travel cot up for our arrival.

Great space, great host! Hadewych was so responsive and helpful. I just loved the charm of the boat, it was a really neat experience! The bed was SO comfortable, I slept wonderfully. I do wish the couch was more comfortable though, was not conducive to getting comfy after a long day out exploring. It is an older boat so smells a bit musty and a few cobwebs in the chandelier, but you are able to open the windows and get the fresh air in which is very nice. Kitchen was well equipped, just didn't have a freezer which I wanted to store ice and ice cream etc. Had a problem with the pump but Hadewych was quick to remedy the situation. The location was superb - there was a fantastic grocery right around the corner (the produce is delicious!!), a lot of restaurants, cafes, etc. Overall a really great experience that I will cherish!

Henk’s place was perfect for the type of travel we enjoy. It was easily accessible to the bus that quickly brought you to the train station, would have been even easier on bikes. Mornings would double peaceful on the water, watching the bonded Geese and people taking a morning swim, sail and the occasional rowing team. We enjoyed a storm that moved through one evening. The space is precisely as described. Henk gave perfect directions of how to find it from the airport. Even when I was a complete clutz and dropped the house key in the water, he did not panic or give me grief but immediately hired a locksmith to fix the problem before we returned in the afternoon. Very responsive. The overall Noord neighborhood is perfect to escape to from the city but still be plenty close to enjoy anything wanted.

The most fun boat house ever! It had a great little dock that you could jump in the canal from. Micheal was great and very friendly. Very unique experience, definitely the best airbnb.

We were so lucky to be able to stay in such a beautiful place! The beds were comfy, the surroundings were peaceful and beautiful... it was a lovely escape from the busy, city-center. We LOVED the use of the kitchen and the deck just off the kitchen. Hein was so good to have bikes available for us. There is little available directly near the home but a 10 minute bike ride along the lovely road and over the bridge gets you to all you could want. We were sad to leave our Amsterdam home and will hope Hein's home is available when we return.

Wir, drei Freundinnen, haben drei schöne Tage im schwimmenden Haus verbracht. Die Einrichtung ist modern und das Haus bestens ausgestattet. Auch die Terrasse ist toll, allerdings nichts für Menschen mit Spinnenphobie. Beim Thema Sauberkeit wäre noch etwas Luft nach oben, wir haben uns aber dennoch sehr wohl gefühlt.

Fern’s houseboat was AMAZING! Hands down my favorite Airbnb ever. Interior was beautiful and well kept. Location was close to so many shops, restaurants and the tram. Fern was very helpful and always responsive. Pepper was easily my favorite part of the stay though 😊 🐈‍⬛ ❤️

Our stay at Claire’s place was nothing short of magical. The location is hard to beat in the heart of Jordaan, steps away from great Dutch cafes, every restaurant we ate at was within a ten minute walk, every one was fantastic. As well as minutes walk from transit. Somehow though being in the middle of everything, being on the water in this houseboat makes you feel like you’re in your own private oasis. Claire has great taste, her home is designed impeccably, with one of the major highlights being the record player, listening to classics like the Beatles, Bowie, The Doors while sitting on the back porch taking in the incredible view of the canal. Bonus was the most efficient washer dryer I used during my 3 week stay in Europe and the large dishwasher. Had we stayed longer, we would have cooked, there was a fully stocked Chefs kitchen. Thanks for the perfect end to our adventure!

Mandy’s place was exactly as described and was really well equipped - the sauna was a great bonus. It was really clean and the surrounding lake was a great place to take a break from the bustle of central Amsterdam, as well as the town of Aalsmeer having everything you need for a relaxing break. 10/10 wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

A lovely houseboat out of the busy fray of Amsterdam with easily accessible public transportation, cafes and restaurants. The birdlife on the canal was a pleasure, including 5 recently hatched baby coots. Liz gave us proper food to give the parents and we enjoyed watching them feed their offspring. Great break from museums and all the activities of Amsterdam.

Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und es war alles da, was man brauchte. Das Hausboot ist liebevoll eingerichtet und sauber. Die Umgebung ist sehr schön und man kann einiges unternehmen. Die Möglichkeit das SUP zu verwenden war besonders toll. Das Hausboot liegt an einem Steg zwischen ein paar anderen Hausbooten. Der Ausblick ist traumhaft, man hat ihn nur nicht für sich alleine. Aber wo hat man das schon? Alles in allem hatten wir eine wunderbare Zeit. Vielen Dank dafür.

What a great place! It is such an honor to be able to stay in a classical Amsterdam canal boat. You become part of the scene while you are enjoying the scene. The neighborhood is quiet and within walking distance of everything. There are great restaurants nearby and not far to the main museums. Patricia is a great host, and this place is a ‘traditional’ AirBnB in that this is her home that she moves out of to allow others to enjoy. In the heat we had during our stay she came and watered her outdoor plants, which we loved but did not pamper. She also shared some hidden gems of museums and restaurants that we would have missed. We would definitely stay here again.

Our family of 5 had a perfect 3 night stay at the Cozy Houseboat. It far exceeded our expectations. Such a unique & well thought out place to stay. Our kids loved swimming off the dock and playing in the yard. They particularly loved riding the bike path and exploring the area. The space was clean, well equipped and comfortable. Highly recommend to anyone traveling through the area.

Amazing Amazing Amazing!!!! Perfect location and exactly what we booked…. Host were great and we also had a greeter - Kira - who was also amazing and gave us recommendations etc for our stay and activities close by…. Honestly absolutely perfect A++

I would highly recommend this airbnb. It was absolutely incredible. I was instantly transported into the Dutch fantasy staying on this gorgeous house boat. The bed was really comfy which is a big deal. The boat had the most insane views from every window. I feel like photos don’t do this place justice. It was quiet, peaceful, walking distance to everything. It felt very safe. The hosts were responsive. I would likely stay here again if I ever come back.

Der Aufenthalt bei Robbert hat uns sehr gefallen! Das Hausboot hat unsere Vorstellungen übertroffen, es war sehr modern und hübsch eingerichtet und perfekt für ein verlängertes Wochenende ausgestattet. Der Check in und Check out war super organisiert und vor allem die einfache Kommunikation hat uns gut gefallen. Zusätzlich kam während unseres Aufenthalts der Besitzer vorbei um bei starkem Wind und Regen nach dem Rechten zu schauen. Wir würden gerne bald wiederkommen!!

Unsere Familienzeit auf dem Hausboot war einfach wunderschön. Die Bilder sind das eine und wenn man dann dort ist, ist es noch viel schöner. Vivian hat sich super gekümmert und hat immer die richtige Antwort auf jede Frage gehabt. Wann ist in wenigen Minuten zu Fuß an jedem Ort der Amsterdamer Innenstadt. Auch unsere Kinder haben es geliebt. Absolut zu empfehlen. Danke Vivian! 🫶🏻🙏🏼🍀

It’s no surprise that this is booked solid. I’m not sure how we found two nights available but I’m so glad!!! I would live here! Spacious, comfortable, charming. Love the neighborhood!! Don’t wait to grab the availability if it’s there. You will not regret it.

Very, cool boathouse for a really fair price! For 2 people (with up to 2 Kids) its definitely a great place to hang around. Good location as well, 30 minutes of driving to Amsterdam, the hague or utrecht, with nice little towns in the immediate area as well.