Houseboat vacation rentals in Aalsmeer

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!

We had a lovely time on Peter's houseboat. The location is great. Only a 15 minute walk to the station and the center yet incredibly peaceful. Everything we needed was available and we enjoyed the first rays of the spring sun on the dock in front of the houseboat. The daily visit from a group of geese was quite the highlight for our little boy. Peter welcomed us when we first arrived and was very accommodating and responsive to our questions. We explored the corners of Utrecht and beyond with the bike and can only recommend this lovely city. So many beautiful historic buildings, lovely canals and quaint little cafes and shops. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others.

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!!

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 🙏🏽❤️

If you're looking for a calm location and a place to truly call home for a few days this is a perfect spot! It was a quick drive to a train with ample parking to get into Amsterdam. Marie Louise was an amazing host, very helpful and kind.

A beautiful and serene place on the river, minutes walk from Arnhem city center. Marco kindly welcomed me to his houseboat – such a unique and comfortable place to stay! Spotlessly clean, cosy, comfy bed/bedding, quiet and peaceful, a slice of nature so close to the center but away from the noise. Nice walks along the river. A good night’s sleep. This is a gem of a place hosted by good people. Highly recommended.

Ein Aufenthalt bei Irene und Ted ist Balsam für die Seele: Tolle Gastgeber, tolle Unterkunft, spannende Umgebung für Radfahrer, Kanuten, Schwimmer und Naturliebhaber. Wir waren zum 2. Mal da und hoffentlich nicht zum letzten. Mal wieder wunderschöne Ferientage.

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!

We had a great stay at Michael’s place, it was a beautiful house boat in a very peaceful quiet location. It was a good distance to walk to the free boat that runs to Amsterdam central. There was a free bottle of Prosecco in the apartment and Michael even bought us a second and some chocolate for a miscommunication on the first night. The bed was comfy and everything was spotlessly clean. We would definitely stay here again.

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 hatten ein wunderbares Wochenende bei Justin. Wir haben uns sofort wohl gefühlt und alles war sehr sauber. Von der Unterkunft aus kann man gut Ausflüge nach Leiden, Den Haag oder ans Meer machen. Die Unterkunft liegt sehr privat und ruhig. Justin hat immer schnell auf unsere Nachrichten geantwortet und war flexibel bei Check-In und Check-Out Zeiten. Ich werde die Unterkunft weiter empfehlen! 😊

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!

We had a great time on Mandy's houseboat. It was so clean and convenient with beautiful water views. We enjoyed the sauna, the comfortable bed, and Mandy was extremely communicative. Highly recommended!

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 hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt auf dem Hausboot von Gert! Das Boot ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und an Ausstattung für eigene Verpflegung mangelt es nicht. Super zu finden, auch Dank Gerts präziser Beschreibung. Tolle Aussicht und Ruhe, alles in allem sehr zu empfehlen!

A perfect stay! The location is ideal, surrounded by nature yet close to the city. The terrace is amazing, and the cozy living room with a fireplace was the perfect spot to relax. Fred was incredibly welcoming, surprising us with sparkling wine and cake upon arrival. Highly recommend – would love to return!

Great house boat which was well equipped on the outskirts of the city centre with good transport links into the city, the Nova team were quick to respond to any questions/queries we had and would absolutely recommend to others. Thankyou Nova Team

Nikki and Huub are terrific hosts with a beautiful home. Highly recommend!

We had a great time staying at the houseboat. It‘s a fun experience to be right on the water, and centrally located to many of the city’s destinations!

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!!

Wir hatten einen perfekten Aufenthalt auf dem schönen und sehr gut gelegenen Hausboot von Ayla & Jake. Das Boot war genau wie beschrieben, alles war sehr sauber. Die zwei legen viel Wert darauf, dass Gäste sich wohlfühlen. Wir haben uns besonders gefreut, dass alles schön vorbereitet war, sogar mit einer kleinen Schokolade auf dem Kopfkissen. Es waren auch ein paar Getränke und Snacks vorhanden, wir mussten einfach nur „einziehen“ und konnten den Ausflug nach Amsterdam starten. Obwohl wir die beiden leider nicht persönlich kennenlernen konnten, waren wir die ganze Zeit in Kontakt, Jake hat sich immer wieder gemeldet und Unterstützung angeboten falls notwenig. Unsere Zusammenfassung: Gerne wieder, können wir uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

Leendert’s marina “glamp-site” is cozy and off the grid. It was a wonderful two-night stay despite there being yucky weather. The surroundings are serene. Caution: probably not the easiest spot to stay if you don’t have wheels. There aren’t many restaurants or grocery stores (or any food options) within a 45min walk, except for the marina restaurant, which is delicious. The showers/toilets were nice and clean, but they are shared by other people staying at the marina. Leendert was a helpful and kind host, thank you!

Excellent host! Amazing property! Words don’t do all the little details justice.