Location was great & it was very quiet. But the entire unit needs major updating! Furniture had holes in the armrests & the cushions were very sunken. There were throw rugs everywhere which could be dangerous. Lighting was poor. Nothing matched! No t.v., just a computer with 1 chair to watch. No decent coffee maker. Would not book again.

We arrived and left. Place smelt. 3 small threadbare towels. Pillows smelt sweaty and used. Hairs on pillow cases. Clothes in wardrobe. Cupboard door fell off. I’m insufficient mugs. Stain on sheet.

Positives: Canal viewing and people watching was great, better than TV! Ambience is fantastic. Location is great. It’s dark and quiet at night. Lots of good mood lighting on-board. There was one plumbing mishap that took half a day to resolve, but the owner took care of it very quickly and efficiently. Not so Positive: The unenclosed shower means you have to totally dry the bathroom after showering. It would have been better to have known this ahead of time. Also, it would have been good to know ahead of time that toilet paper needs to go in the bin, not the toilet. Overhead lights in the kitchen were not operable. The furniture is older and needs to be re-upholstered. The interior is in need of a thorough cleaning. We washed every utensil, dish, or glass before using it. Lights and fixtures need to be dusted. There was no place to put our suitcases or clothing to unpack — we had to use two chairs as a place for our clothes. That was fine and we adapted, but it was not as expected. Overall, we felt that this was a very unique and special experience. We are glad that we stayed. However, on reflection, the price per night was over-priced for the overall experience. We would not stay again for the price that we paid.

We enjoyed our stay in the houseboat. It was in a central neighborhood and a unique way to enjoy Amsterdam.

The houseboat was a real character. It was cozy on rainy days and cool when it was hot outside. Frédéric was really nice and helpful in making recommendations. This houseboat had everything we needed.

The property was pretty much as described and it is unique and fun in its own way. The location is good, convenient to Metro and some surprisingly good restaurants very close. However, We stayed 7 nights and that’s too much at a place like this. Be prepared for lots of street noise, and an old creaky boat. The experience could be improved with better linens, a fan and simple improvements to the lighting. Interesting property but we would not do it again.

The houseboat was great. We totally enjoyed our stay. The king size bed was very comfortable and kitchen well stocked with dishes, pots, pans, glasses, etc. Hot water was great. Host was very helpful and had some terrific restaurant and grocery/wine store recommendations. Neighborhood is super! The Waterlooplein flea market is very close and there are plenty of great restaurants and shops close-by. The street where houseboat is located is very quiet. The only thing that I would recommend would be to bring your own bath towels as the ones provided are quite small. This is not a criticism - just a personal preference. Overall highly recommended! Would stay again!!!

So to everything and so cute and quaint. Would totally love staying here again someday! Felt really bad when we realized we left some cheese in the refrigerator when we were in a hurry to get out. Wanted to leave it as perfect as it was when we got there.

What a wonderful experience! The canal boat was a great way to stay in Amsterdam. Swans greeting you in the morning, the spring tulips in bloom… It was just what I had hoped.

Very congenial helpful host. The houseboat has every thing needed for a stay.

We had a wonderful stay on the houseboat. Lionel explained everything to us on arrival so we had no trouble at all enjoying the floating accommodation with its many tulips. In the morning you are greeted by the swan and ducks, later you greet passing tourists on the boats yourself - it was very entertaining and amusing! It was a great holiday - thanks to Lionel!

Great location and atmosphere, as pictured, easy of sights and shopping

This houseboat was there r for my short stay in Amsterdam. It’s central location was key and it had all of the comforts of home. Couldn’t ask for more.

One of the most unusual places one could rent. It has character in a funky sort of way. A houseboat with all kinds of eclectic decor that you will never see together anywhere else. Very interesting!! Great location and the church bells nearby ring regularly between 9 am and 11 pm.

Great location. Interesting and eclectic. A good fun base from which to explore AMS, with a Metro stop close by. Only hand towels provided. Not a problem for us - but clients should be aware that used toilet paper is not put in to the wc, but deposited in to the bin that is provided.

A very unique stay on an old houseboat. Eclectic interior with a comfortable king size bed.

Very kind owner who showed us the unique details of living on his boat. Utterly charming. If you want a boring hotel stay don’t pick this place. If you want to stay in a bohemian jazz den tucked in a canal near the heart of Amsterdam, you’ve found the place. There are many many lamps and it takes a while to learn where all the switches are. Part of the fun.

Great location and we really enjoyed our stay. Quiet neighborhood but close to many bars and restaurants. We hit a local grocery close by as well. Sadly Rembrandt House was closed, because it’s very nearby.

Awesome boat located in the best location ever as other people mentioned. The street itself is super quiet and peaceful, yet the nearby streets are lively and full of shops and people. I literally walked everywhere and only took the train twice. It was amazing being woken up by swans and ducks every time. This was my 3rd time in Amsterdam and it was the best experience so far mainly because of staying in a houseboat! It is truly the best way to fully experience Amsterdam. Thanks Lionel & Frederique for your assistance and hospitality!

Great property which enabled you to relax. Close to everything.

Perfect location. Boat was cosy and comfortable. Great communication from the host, with good recommendations in the local area.

Difficult to find, but Amsterdam is that way. Nice location, idiosyncratic decor, not much room for luggage. In a word, funky.

Quant houseboat in a safe area and walking distance to everything in Amsterdam. It was truly a unique and wonderful experience staying there.

The location was fantastic, a short walk from the central station. Most unusual lodging, eclectic decor. Bed was comfy (2 full sized beds pushed together). Good for couples. I would stay here again.

A Lovely and authentic stay! Loved their furnishings. Perfect location too!

Fantastically beautiful houseboat. Can be recommended. Can agree with other recessions. Location is also perfect. Definitely come back. Thanks to owners and helpers. Greetings Kati+Christian

We were very much looking forward to our stay in this quirky houseboat. It had received so many good reviews. My guess is that none of those previous renters ever had to deal with Vincent, who told us immediately on arrival that they could not accommodate us and sent this to VRBO as reason for the cancellation: “the guests from D tried to force the parking space located in front of the boat with a big VW, much more big than the parking space can allow. Those people weren t disabled but just lazy in a.hurry without care They arrived 1 h before the time they told us.” Now the backstory. I had been communicating with Lionel during the rental process, and indeed told Lionel that we were planning to arrive from D (Deutschland) around 4pm. But we were faster than we thought, and arrived a little past 3pm (the check-in time, according to VRBO). We were met by Lionel, who told us they needed another hour to get the boat ready, but that he could take our luggage. Lionel asked where we were parked, which was across the canal, and he told us to (and actually helped us) park our car in front of the houseboat to unload the bags. Our VW Coupé indeed did not fit perfectly, but we were not blocking traffic and would only be there a couple of minutes to unload the luggage (again, exactly as Lionel instructed us). Vincent immediately started to argue with us, and we tried to tell him that we were just dropping off the luggage. He told us we were no longer welcome, that we were lazy and not handicapped, because we didn’t walk our bags from our original parking place but followed Lionel’s instructions. I tried to reason with Vincent, and asked Lionel to confirm HIS instructions, but to no avail. Lionel disappeared into the boat. Vincent said this had never happened in 10 years renting the houseboat, though we’re still not sure what this is. A nearby boat owner saw everything and tried to talk to Vincent, now inside the houseboat. The neighbor knocked, and Vincent said he could not talk because he was on the phone. The neighbor saw that Vincent wasn’t on the phone, and demanded to talk to him. As the neighbor was standing in the door, Vincent slammed the door in his face. Clearly Vincent was not having a good day, but ruining our holiday was absolutely inexcusable. But I worry most about couples who might come from much farther away than us, only to be refused accommodation at the height of tourist season. VRBO should at this point be ashamed of this host.

Great opportunity to stay in a traditional Amsterdam house boat! This house boat was eclectic in decor and was moored in an ideal location that was close to everything! It was fun to see the canal tour boat float by!

Owner met us for check in. The houseboat is small, but very charming. We enjoyed his music collection while watching out the windows at boats going by in the canal.

We had a fantastic time. The host was extremely friendly and timely. The boat was very comfortable and everything worked as it should. The bed was very comfortable. Every morning we had ducks and swans come visit at the windows. Most of the things we wanted to do was within 5 to 10 minutes walk. The van Gough museum is the furthest we went and it was a 30 min walk. We would do this again in a heartbeat. Davy and Joellen Armstrong

The houseboat is in a lovely quiet location, but still in the centre of Amsterdam. Lionel has done a great job of making it feel quirkily sumptuous in a boho style. Loved our time here.

Made a lovely change from staying in a hotel. It's in a perfect location. The boat provides a very relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. It has everything you need- including a great shower. Bed is so comfortable - we had two full night's sleep. Fabulous, unusual, comfortable, beautiful.