Lovely little houseboat, near center of Amsterdam (#4219)

August 2008

I stayed in a house boat that is far more house than boat. I love watching the calm water with swans and ducks swimming by, or sitting around outside on the deck/patio. To get to your vacation home, you take a free ferry that runs constantly across the water from Central Station. It is a beautiful ride, very quick, and you experience something not every tourist does. If you rent a bike, as I always do, you walk your bike onto the ferry, along with fellow travelers on foot, and a few scooters here and there. It can be busy near the station, but that should be no surprise. The house boat itself has a great set up, with an excellent living room/dining area, lots of windows, and I really felt like I was "at the beach." Lots of privacy. Kitchen has everything you need, stove, fridge, etc. I will be there next year as well, and I prefer a home like this to a hotel any and every day of the week. You will not regret your stay at this lovely little houseboat. Easy to book !