Houseboat vacation rentals in Veluwe

We had a lovely time on the houseboat. Amid the birds, it's very well laid out. The road is not far but you can't hear it inside and the view of Kampen is very pretty. It's easy to walk to town. We did not meet Raoul but the organization of the arrival and departure was very smooth. We recommend it.

A unique experience to stay on a houseboat. We had everything we needed in the studio. Clear instructions inside. Coffee, tea and sugar provide. Loved watching the traffic on the Rhine! Very welcoming and responsive host. Would definitely stay again!

I really enjoyed my time on the houseboat. It is cosy and quite romantic. The only problem I had, was getting in and out of the shower. It is a bit of a tight squeeze and a big drop to the floor. So I hurt myself when using it. Apart from that, no other issues. Marco was available when I arrived at 1am to give me exact directions to the house boat over the phone. so that was good. Nice boat, nice location, nice owner, nice cats. I'd recommend it.

We had a fantastic stay at Marco's houseboat in September 2024. We had fantastic weather, which was a huge plus for us, and allowed us to take advantage of the veranda area, outside, where we could chill and watch the wildlife on the water. The accomodation is nice and simple, and tastefully decorated. It was comfortable and warm. We didn't need any heating during our stay, but there is a wood pellet heater available. The toilet and shower cubicles are quite small, but as you would expect on a houseboat, and it wasn't a problem for us. Sleeping consists of two compartments, a single berth and a double directly opposite. Both have a curtain for privacy. Both berths were comfortable. The location is about one mile away from the village centre, so about a 20 minute walk, or 5 minutes in the car. Great supermarket there, along with pizza place and other cafes and nice bars. Very chilled place. We loved our stay, and would consider visiting again.

We had a lovely stay in Raoul and Hester's place. The ark is moored in a quiet side channel of the Ijssel and therefore in extremely calm waters (no bow waves of passing craft). Many ducks, geese, swans and loads of other birds around enjoying the tranquil surroundings, as we did. Despite the out-of-the-way location, it's only a 10min stroll to Kampen - cross the bridge and you're basically right in the heart of the old city. Couple of decent eateries and pubs in a small area. The ark itelf is a little dated but well equipped and feels very homely. If you're going in winter, bring some wood to get that wood stove going and it'll be quite comfy in no-time. Everything works, nice double bed and good shower. Communication with Raoul and his parents-in-law excellent. Can't recommend enough if you're after some peace and tranquility.

Great starting point for water sports, hiking and biking. Enjoyed drinks on the roof terrace and the beautiful view. Thanks for the great stay and helpful service.

We spent very nice and quiet days at Patrizia's. Perfect place on the water, beautiful sunrises, everything you need. Small note: you can no longer return to the boat from the boat into the water on the same way. You have to swim to the nearby jetty - but it's just a matter of convenience :)

Absolute lovely and peaceful place with great spots to visits not too fare from the houseboat.

Thank you for a nice weekend! Everything was as described, absolutely great location and everything within walking distance. Small problems were resolved immediately, that's how it should be :)

We stayed three nights over Easter in Mario's houseboat. The place was easy to find thanks to clear instructions and we were even able to check in earlier. It was super quiet and yet only a short walk to the city. We felt very comfortable and would be happy to come back.