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Houseboat 'Floating Gardens' Within Walking Distance Of The Historic Center

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View from opposite side of the canal.
Living room with sofa bed, piano and dining table.
Kitchen with bar.
View from the kitchen of toilet, bedroom and bathroom doors (from left to right)
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 365 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Amsterdam, North Holland
  • Rijksmuseum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dam Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Van Gogh Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Houseboat 'Floating Gardens' Within Walking Distance Of The Historic Center

Welcome to 'Floating Gardens', a groovy houseboat within walking distance of the historic center of Amsterdam. This floating apartment is surrounded by greenery in the form of gardens on the shore and floating gardens in the water. It has a terrace on the waterside as well as one on the shoreside.
It includes a well equipped kitchen with dish washer, refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven micro-wave and other small electric appliances for those who love to cook.
There is a bedroom with a luxurious boxspring bed. The bedroom can be separated from the livingroom by a sliding door.
It has a bathroom with a combined bathtub and shower and there's a separate toilet. Furthermore there is wifi, television, a sound installation for your mp3 player, a piano and a washing machine with built in dryer.
There’s a normal thermostat heater so it is comfortable here during the winter. Just think of it as a floating bungalow and as a unique way to stay in Amsterdam!

Property manager

Jack Naber

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No guests allowed unless preapproved.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed outside on the terrace

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No guests allowed unless preapproved.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, this houseboat is near theme parks. Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets and Flower Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ziggo Dome or Johan Cruyff Arena. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Amsterdam, North Holland

What's nearby

  • ARTIS - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rembrandt Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rijksmuseum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dam Square - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Amstel Station - 3 min drive
  • Weesperplein Station - 3 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakhuys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kriterion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mama Makan Indonesian Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lebkov Roeterseiland Campus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CREA Café - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Houseboat 'Floating Gardens' Within Walking Distance Of The Historic Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Houseboat 'Floating Gardens' Within Walking Distance Of The Historic Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houseboat 'Floating Gardens' Within Walking Distance Of The Historic Center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Houseboat 'Floating Gardens' Within Walking Distance Of The Historic Center located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Theater Carre and ARTIS. Dam Square and Rijksmuseum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Weesperplein Station is only a 3-minute walk and Korte 's-Gravesandestraat Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuela E., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Star Houseboat

To stay on Jacks Houseboat was the best thing what could happen to us. This vacation was so wonderful. Thank you Jack we will see us again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Das Hausboot liegt sehr zentral und Jack war ein sehr guter Gastgeber!

Wir waren 9 Tage auf dem Hausboot und haben die Umgebung mit dem Fahrrad erkundet. Auf dem Hausboot gibt es alles, was man für einen perfekten Aufenthalt benötigt. Der Gastgeber war zu jeder Zeit gut erreichbar und hat uns gute Tipps für die Parksituation geben können. Wir empfehlen das Hausboot sehr gerne weiter!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ed P., Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience!

Absolutely the best way to see Amsterdam! Very cool place in great location...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brendan H., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Does What It Says on the Tin

Great property. Great host. 10/10 would stay again. Seriously tho, I know Amsterdam well and this houseboat was a more than ideal launching pad. Expecting to try and stay there again next time I’m in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentisches Hausboot in bester Lage

Tolles Hausboot, tolle Lage & ein sehr netter & unkomplizierter Vermieter! Was will man mehr? Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

manuel d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Superbe House Boat. Le propriétaire très accueillant et serviable. Emplacement de 1er ordre dans le centre Rien à dire . A conseiller sans modération
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five Star

We have staying in many properties, in many cities, over the years and Jack’s houseboat in Amsterdam was among the best. Well equipped, very convenient location to see the sights, and just far enough away from crowds to be restful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

myriam s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super!

Ein tolles Hausboot in super Lage! Mit dem sehr sympathischen Vermieter lief alles absolut reibungslos! Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Zeit und können diese Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Amsterdam Trip!

Been to Amsterdam a handful of times but never stayed on a houseboat, Jack’s place was amazing!! From the swans who would come to greet us on the back deck every morning to the awesome little neighborhood away from the main tourist areas but still close to everything, it honestly couldn’t have been better. Train station to take you all over town is conveniently located only about 3 minutes walk from the houseboat. The houseboat’s “floating gardens” even offers a little privacy, your own little garden oasis even thought you are in the middle of the city. Huge windows also, lots of natural light and stunning canal views to wake up to! Jack was a fabulous host, a laid back local who lives close by and answered any questions we had promptly. He even gave us a ride to the airport on our way out, saved us from having to lug our suitcases around town from train to train. Not sure I can visit Amsterdam again and go back to standard hotels, Jack’s houseboat was truly a unique experience that I’ll never forget. Will definitely be back, 10/10!!

10/10 Excellent

tamara d., Oregon, USA

Home away from home

Very nice all the comforts of home. Lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

GISELLA M.

very beautiful place

Fantastic place , close to everything .To come back . Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trudy B.

Amazing houseboat experience

One of our most memorable and amazing places we have stayed in our 7 week holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Russell k.

Safe and peaceful

Peaceful house boat with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

stephanie c.

Loved our unique stay !

We were looking for a unique stay in Amsterdam and Jacks place didn’t disappoint. The location is great, and was quiet at night. It was really hot the 4 days we were there but the houseboat kept cool with the open windows and cool breeze off the water. We enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the passing boats and the resident swan family whose nest is right next to the house. We were really happy to be able to do some laundry too! Thanks for a great end of our vacation Jack!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lewis T.

Great place!

We stayed at the house boat over a long weekend and it was a great place to be located to explore the city and local area. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Clean, light and airy and a perfect location.

The house boat was perfect, the location was ideal - a short walk to all Amsterdam's attractions and far enough from the main action for a peaceful, relaxing visit. Clean and bright with everything we needed to make our trip enjoyable, I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Howard P.

A great Amsterdam hidden treasure

This is a real jem of a place to stay. Really well laid out the houseboat has a natural flow to it and with its bohemian decor, has a really cool vibe to it. Excellently equipped also with all you could want for your stay, a full kitchen with oven, hob and microwave. coffee maker, toaster and breakfast bar. A sunken corner bath with shower, and a big double bed looking out down the canal. It is a really great location too, really quiet and peaceful, yet close to some really interesting neighbourhoods to explore and still not too far from the centre of the city. Plenty of local bars and cafes within a short walk. All in all a place that just made you feel welcome and at home, can't wait to return Howard and Sheila
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

Entspannung und 100 Prozent Amsterdam

Mitten in Amsterdam ein kleines Paradies. Ein einzigartiges Hausboot dem es an nichts fehlte und ein supernetter Vermieter sorgte für einen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt im Herzen der großartigen Stadt Amsterdam. Danke Jack
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Weekend in Amsterdam

Sehr netter und unkomplizierter Kontakt zum Gastgeber. Im Hausboot fühlt man sich sofort wohl und es fehlt an nichts. Lage, Ausstattung top! Amsterdam auf dem Hausboot, immer wieder gerne! Danke Jack
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rémi L.

Highly recommended !

My friends and I simply couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for our 5 days in Amsterdam !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

Sehr hübsches Hausboot mit viel Komfort

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Der Vermieter hatte alles sehr gut vorbereitet und beschrieben. Alles Wichtige war vorhanden. Lage optimal, ruhig aber sehr gut angebunden an öffentliche Verkehrsmittel. Zentrum schnell fußläufig erreichbar.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle F., France, Lyon

Un havre de paix tout proche du cœur d'Alsterdam

La maison flottante de Jack est l'endroit idéal pour vos séjours à Amsterdam. Elle est confortable, chaleureuse, design, pop, équipée au top de la cuisine à la litterie et le plus, elle est chargée d'une atmosphère festive avec son piano et sa guitare! Un coin de paradis avec son espace extérieur en bois où les canards vous attendent... Jack est un hôte rare, il vous accueille avec fruits, fleurs coupées, bières fraîches et vin français (attention spéciale Français j'imagine). Le métro est à 50m et la plupart des sites accessibles à pieds avec des bonnes baskets. Allez-y les yeux fermés! Merci Jack
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fischer T.

Ausgezeichnet

Super Lage, großzügige Unterkunft mit kompletter Ausstattung, sehr netter Vermieter, gerne wieder
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne Rossander R.

Much better than a hotel - having the water just outside the windows

We had six lovely days in Amsterdam. Staying at the houseboat was brilliant and we had a good time. Thanks to Jack for a nice welcome and a well prepared kitchen and fridge, and for borrowing Hanky his chubby cat :-) Wifi wasn't quite stabil but otherwise everything lived up to our high expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Washington DC

Awesome

We spent a week in Paris with our one year old Sonya, and Jack's houseboat was exactly the break we needed. First, you can't go wrong. The home used to be a recording studio. Thus, it's got this great, tasteful 70's funk decor. Jack is also a renaissance man. Beyond music he's a carpenter and electrician. The bathroom, the shower, the kitchen...all the wood work and lighting was done by himself. The attention and detail put into the houseboat is apparent to a degree in the photos, but rest assured, once you are there, you'll be even more impressed. When we arrived Jack had fruit for us, beer in the fridge, ideas and advice on where to go and what to see. He took us for a boat ride. And for a fee he drove us to the airport. There's a small pad that you can't see well in the photos with room for a couple of chairs so you can sit outside and watch the canal and feed the ducks. The windows are also big and beautiful so you can see the canal from all sides of the houseboat. Again, we have a one year old. Jack was able to provide us with a crib. Other than moving a few things we were able to make the boat baby friendly within 5 minutes. We can't say enough for the houseboat and Jack's hospitality. We will definitely be returning.

About the host

Hosted by Jack Naber

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Jack has been living and working on this houseboat since 1985 and has completely renovated the place in recent years.

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English, French, German, Dutch
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