The step going into property needs to be prepared; it’s dangerous

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Stayed in August 2025

If I had to give a negative it would the shower. Just a little small as I prefer more space. But it’s to be expected when you book somewhere like this.

The property was amazing, great location, lots nearby, very close to tram station for easy access to and from Centraal station. And the views from the houseboat are great.

Stayed in May 2025

The houseboat caretaker was extremely nasty upon our arrival. I put on our reservation that our flight would arrive at 6am. Not to mention, the booking came w/ transportation, so obviously we would be going straight to the houseboat to place our luggage there. When we arrived to the houseboat at 7am, the caretaker was extremely rude because we "woke him up". I am not sure why it came as such a surprise based on our reservation. Having been up for 20+ hours and just getting off of our transatlantic flight, I did not take kindly to his attitude. He reluctantly took our luggage and told us we would need to find something to do because he needed to clean the rooms. We saw the individuals leaving that were there before us (so they left at 7am). Unfortunately, we didn't get into the room until noon (I seriously doubt it took 5 hours to clean that small space). Not to mention, it was only 42 degrees outside, we had no where to go, and nothing was open until 8:30am. Luckily, we had blankets from the airplane b/c we had to sit outside freezing for an hour and a half, until a cafe opened. It was definitely a rough start to an otherwise wonderful trip.

Extremely unique experience that we enjoyed.

Stayed in May 2025

Great experience staying on Houseboat Sophia. From pre-arrival communication, through to arrival and departure, Lex was a great host. Really comfortable space, perfect little kitchenette, and amazing bed.

Stayed in April 2025

No TV, uncomfortable shower

Great location, unique experience, comfortable bed, relatively quiet

Stayed in December 2024

A great stay, clean and cozy room on the water with a nice view!

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Wonderful location with all the facilities I could need

Stayed in July 2024

Amazing location and views

Stayed in May 2024

Cramped but that was to be expected.

Good value.

Stayed in May 2024

A directory about the neighbourhood eg places to eat, supermarkets , where to do laundry and wifi information in the boat. All of these would have been greatly appreciated.

It was very central and quiet. We loved being on the water.

Stayed in May 2024

Very small, and the bed was on a raised platform where draws under the bed were the only storage for clothes. There was nowhere to hang clothes.

Central location in a beautiful setting. The owner is always contactable and extremely helpful. Walkable to all main attractions, bars, and restaurants.

Stayed in May 2024

Amazing location. Great host. Easy check in. Close to tram. Wonderful experience

Stayed in October 2023

Great location, super clean, helpful owner. We were surprised how comfy it was even though it's a relatively small space -- very well designed layout!

Stayed in September 2023

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Great location Friendly and helpful owner Nice view over the canal from the big sliding windows

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Location was great, air conditioning worked brilliantly, lovely facilities

Stayed in September 2023

The only downside is that although the air conditioning itself is very quiet, the pump which removes the moisture from it, is very noisy and woke us up during the night in each room. It goes off every few minutes and it's noisy. In all practicality it was not possible to have the AC on during the night.

We had both rooms on this houseboat and highly recommend a stay. It is a unique accommodation and something typical for Amsterdam. The rooms are clean and well appointed. Everything you need is there. You can even get some simple breakfast items from The Albert Hein grocery store around the corner, and use the fridge and a coffee maker and tea to have a basic breakfast on the water. It is very nice. Beds are comfortable, bathroom is clean, towels provided, locks and key work well (very safe). The host lives on the other half of the boat, or so we think, so he is close if needed. The host communicated well up front and during our stay. He is strict with the many rules that there are, including the ones posted on little labels in the rooms. But this strictness also ensures you have a quiet and good stay. Late checkout was not possible, not even half an hour.

Stayed in August 2023

We loved the tour groups going by and us giving them a wave when we were in the room, but I imagine some people wouldn't enjoy that and it might be worth highlighting that more. We really enjoyed that aspect though.

The location was amazing and being so close to the water was such a great experience.

Stayed in June 2023

Excellent Location Charming feelings of the room

Stayed in April 2023

The bed is very high and requires a bit of skill to get out of in the middle of the night. One of the steps coming down to the front door felt like it was going to give in if I put pressure on it.

Location had plenty of restaurants and parks nearby. A good walk or easy tram ride to the heart of the city. Try the salon across the road - got a relaxing massage there!

Stayed in March 2025

It could’ve been cleaner. The bathroom’s cleanliness was concerning; the shower curtain had begun to mold and the towels had a distinct musty smell. The dark colors of the towels, curtain, and shower also made the cleanliness a mystery. Additionally, the shower wasn’t draining well so there would always be a puddle which made it a bit unpleasant to shower. However , these are things that can be fixed in a pinch. We enjoyed our stay regardless but would’ve wished for some extra cleanliness considering the value.

Loved the location! It was wonderful to see the ducks, swans, and passing boats. The bed was incredibly comfortable and we could get anywhere with ease. I would recommend a little curtain or something around the bed to block the sun. Although it was nice to wake up to the natural light!

Stayed in July 2024

The few small steps at the entrance can be a bit tricky when moving luggage.

Good location - the tram stop is just one minute away and the street is not noisy so my stay was overall pleasant. The owner was nice to leave sweets and some books about Netherlands in the room. Comfortable bed.

Stayed in June 2023

Host was rude and immediately confrontational when they couldn’t immediately find the key (we left it on the counter as the instructions were not clear). Other communications from host during the stay were similar. We paid ~270 euro a night but felt this was far overpriced for the stay. The host had not restocked the shampoo and body wash dispensers which were completely out. There was a sign stating that using additional towels beyond the 2 provided would result in an additional fee. There was no bathroom mirror on the wall, only a small freestanding one. Bathroom door was broken although there was a sign stating that a repair was planned.

The bed was comfortable. The location was walking distance to great restaurants and public transportation.

Stayed in October 2022

No milk for coffee or biscuits or snacks. No shower gel. For the price I felt there were no extras to make it feel really special

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Stayed in September 2022

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Stayed in March 2025