Bohemian houseboat – Home 9188166 Houseboat
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Bohemian houseboat – Home 9188166
- Houseboat
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
This is the place for people who like to travel in style. Your host renovated this spacious, fully private floating apartment on his houseboat in style. High ceilings, a warm and characteristic living room with open kitchen on the second floor, two large bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom with shower. Not to mention the great garden with sauna, BBQ and of course the option to swim in the canal. Perfect for two couples and families with kids. Plus: free car parking till 1 July 2018!
Your host Rob is a true 'waterman'. He has worked as a ship constructor for decades and put all his love into the dream that he just realized: building the perfect houseboat and welcome guests from all over the world. Rob lives on a separate part of the very well insulated houseboat, so you have all the privacy you can possibly ask for. The boat has central heating in every room so you are sure to be comfortably warm all year round, even on the coldest winter days.
You can feel the love for detail when you walk through the Floating Castle. It has a all the amenities and convenience of a high-end apartment, with the big difference that you will experience the excitement of staying on the water. Especially because all the rooms on both floors have water view, creating a very light and bright atmosphere. The Queen size beds are really comfortable, ensuring a great night rest.
A truly unique feature is the huge amount of outdoor space that this floating castle has to offer. In the garden you will find a cozy table to have a nice drink or smoke, or enjoy breakfast or diner (why not organize a nice BBQ?!) during the summer time. The sauna is available all year round - especially during the winter it is really awesome to dive into the cold water after a sauna session. Highly recommended!
The location is perfect for guests who want to be away from the tourist masses, yet be close to the city centre. It takes you just a few minutes to get to the Amsterdam Tower (a must-visit), Film Museum Eye (amazing lunch served here, and what a view over the water!) and the free ferry that takes you to Amsterdam Central Station 24/7 for free. On request your host can take you on a guided tour by boat - yes, he is a true captain!
Believe it or not, but we offer Free Parking, truly unique in Amsterdam. On request the host can arrange bikes for you so you can get around easily from the moment you arrive. And another good thing to know is that you are very close to the wide open fields North of Amsterdam, absolutely great to make a nice bike tour to natural park 'Het Twiske' or Zaanstad with the famous windmills.
About Amsterdam North, where the boat is located. This is may be less known then the inner city, but it is without a doubt the most buzzing part of Amsterdam. It offers a great variety of artistic places such as the NDSM Wharf, Pllek and Tolhuistuin with its countless festivals, markets, concerts and other great activities all year round. Furthermore you have to visit the Amsterdam Tower (with the exciting swing on the roof - amazing views over the whole city) and lunch at the water side terrace of the Eye Film Museum. Take the free ferry and you are in the city centre within minutes. So we dare to say that we offer the best of both worlds: Amsterdam at its best!
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions - always glad to help. Look forward to welcome you aboard!
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Boat available
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Safe
- Sauna
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 13:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($267.35) €250.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Rob V.
Tourist License
036366117E5ABEDA6190
- Calendar last updated:
- 29 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- Netherlands
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 6 reviews
Very Good
6 reviews
- Excellent
- 4
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Home from home”
Wonderful location. Peaceful stay. Fabulous hosts. I'm a seasoned traveller and loce having a home from home. I will be back!
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“Couldn't be happier!”
If you want peace and quiet where you stay and still be close to the heart of Amsterdam this is the place for you. Rob and Agnes are a joy to rent from as they give great advice for your stay and make… More
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“An original, authentic Amsterdam stay”
Clean, comfortable and nicely decorated houseboat with a quiet garden, ideal for people wanting an alternative experience of Amsterdam, away from the tourist traps. The area is not as pretty as '… More
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“Weekend away for 4 ladies”
Couldn’t recommend more, perfect location, easy to find and would defiantly stay again. Close enough to get into the city centre easily. We loved the quirky style to this houseboat and the own… More
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“An absolute Gem!”
If you don’t fancy being dead in the centre, but still 20 min walk from the centre, this is a lovely place to stay. Lovely hosts, property had everything we needed and hosts returned messages within an hour. Was offered to be picked up from the station and even offered us a lift into central on thier boat. Would highly recommend and definitely will be booking again. Thank you Rob and Agnes for your hospitality. We hope to see you again next year!
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“Voyage à Amsterdam”
La maison est située dans un quartier tranquille, où il est facile de se stationner gratuitement. Le centre d'amsterdam est facilement accessible par le bac gratuit que l'on re… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Rob (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Rob (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Rob the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Rob (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Rob (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Rob (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Rob (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Rob (the owner) a message.
If Rob (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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