Escape to your private oasis on a charming houseboat, perfectly nestled in the tranquil waters of Westeinder Plassen. This cozy floating retreat is designed for comfort and relaxation, accommodating up to two guests. It features a stylish living room with an open kitchen, a serene bedroom, and a bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet.
Bask in the natural light streaming through large windows, offering panoramic views of the surrounding waters. The area promises peace and privacy, making it an ideal getaway for a young family, a romantic escape for couples, or a peaceful solo adventure.
Enjoy the convenience of free parking and enhance your stay with complimentary use of a kayak or SUP, inviting you to explore the scenic beauty at your own pace. Experience the perfect blend of nature and comfort at this houseboat.
## Access
The houseboat (50m2, incl terraces) is all yours during your stay.
â Chromecast â Comfortable double bed 140*200 â Free parking â Nespresso coffee machine â Wifi and television
†We normally welcome families with children because some of our bed types are unsuitable for adult use. Please get in touch with us before booking if youâre unsure if you fit this profile, so we can see whether this accommodation fits your travel plans.
## Interaction
This home is in the hands of Rental Valley, a property management team who work hard to make sure your stay is smooth and comfortable! We are available should you have any questions or requests during your stay.
From one week before arrival, we'll send you our rental guide. This holds all useful information to help you arrive safely and much more. So please read it carefully before your arrival and let us know if you need anything or have any questions.
## Neighborhood
De house boat is located in harbour 'De Oude Werf', just 15 min. walking from the center of Aalsmeer and a large supermarket. You will be staying next to a large lake area where you can swim, kayak, and experience many other water sport activities. The banks of the lake are riddles with harbour areas, bars/restaurants with terraces and recreation areas.
Aalsmeer is an old eel fishing town on the banks of the Westeinderplassen. With a rich history it is now a characteristic town with lovely lake views from the marinas. The town has a small but fun center where you can go to shop or to enjoy a drink in the town harbour. There is an outdoor market every Tuesday. Also to be found in Aalsmeer: a casino, horti-culture and flower art museum and a number of great restaurants. Not to forget; the biggest flower (tulips!) auction of the country, which is still functional.
Do you want to discover the lake? You are free to use our 2 kayaks and 2 Stand Up Paddleboards with paddle! You can access the lake from our area within minutes. The kayaks/SUPs are made available from May until October. Using them is at your own risk. Damages (to the kayak, SUP, or to personal items) are your own responsibility and using the kayaks/SUPs during bad weather conditions (heavy wind, rain, or thunder) is forbidden.
The interconnected lakes have a total area of over 10km2 and exist of one large lake, one smaller lake and hundreds of small islands within them. It's a great experience to navigate the lakes and small waterways that connect them and the islands.
## Transit
Aalsmeer is only a 15 minute drive from Schiphol Airport and by train and bus it will take you about 20. In general, public transport will get you around quite well. We will share a handy website to plan your route!
You can park your (rental) car right next to the boat.
## Notes
†Check-in time: 15:00-22:00 (late arrival possible in consultation) †Check-out time: before 10:00
Small but beauty. Everything there. Like this place and i will came back everytime.
Generator is often making noise , and the Beamer for television is not ready for looking. That's not so good. The Aeroplaine is near to.
This boathouse was perfect for my partner and I! We took public transportation into Amsterdam everyday (20 minute walk to the bus stop, then a 10 minute bus ride, then a 30 minute tram ride to city center) it was so nice to come back to a quite place right on the water afterwards to relax. The only downsides were that there were no soap in the hand soap dispensers and that the public laundry was out of order, other than that it was perfect! Thank you!
The houseboat wasnât bad but the pictures were not accurate. The pictures appear to have been taken quite a while ado. We couldnât figure out how to make the projector work. The boat leaned to one side and the patios were much smaller then we had understood. We enjoyed the location because we rented a car to let us enjoy the area around Amsterdam. This rental is more suited for younger renters because it is rather small and not handicapped accessible. The glass shower enclosure needed repair.
The pictures are very well presented⊠In real the accommodation is pretty small (no way that itâs 65m2!), the couch is very old, uncomfortable (and has a dirty matress) and everything is pretty worn down.
I should have read more into the other reviews. Somebody indicated the boat slanted and I thought, how bad can that be? It was pretty bad. I stumbled a few times and things would slide off where I put them. The sink wouldnât fully empty either. The screen for the back door had holes in it and I got eaten alive by bugs each night. Couldnât turn on the fan to cool down because it shook violently and I thought it would fall on me while sleeping if I could get to sleep through the noise of it. The washer and dryer on site were inoperable. Location was good related to the town but being the first slip in the marina was a bit noisy.
We had a number of issues starting with a refrigerator that didnât work (turned out to be a bad outlet so we could use the frig if the freezer was unplugged). The toilet often took 30-45 minutes before you could flush again. After reporting this early in the morning day 1 we finally heard back at 4pm and were told this was normal for a houseboat (??). One of the stove burners did not work. One window screen couldnât be used because the clip was broken (the wind kept blowing it out of the window). The place was clean but all the containers for shampoo and soap in the shower were empty. For the $$ this seems like a lot of little things that need attention. It is a cute space and the kitchen is pretty well equipped for a small unit. We didnât use the kayaks or SUPs but itâs a very cool option. Great location - the town area is very close (just a few min by bicycle) and the canal it is on connects to a huge, beautiful lake.
Die Lage ist super. Die Umgebung ist sehr schön und es ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt um mit dem Rad oder Auto das Umland zu erkunden. Das Haus steht tatsĂ€chlich schief, man gewöhnt sich daran und nimmt es mit Humor. Es ist aber in Haus und KĂŒche alles enthalten was man benötigt. Allerdings mĂŒsste der Beamer ersetzt werden, die Linse macht kein gutes Bild mehr und die Kajaks musste ich von allerlei Laub und Spinnen befreien. Das Haus ist wirklich liebevoll gestaltet, einige Dinge (Sofa, Kissen) sind allerdings doch in die Jahre gekommen. Insgesamt haben wir uns jedoch wohl gefĂŒhlt. FĂŒr 2 Personen ist diese Unterkunft völlig ausreichend.
Die Ankuft verlief ohne jegliche VorfĂ€lle, da die Anreise Informationen sehr detailliert und gut zu verstehen sind. Somit war das finden des Hausbotes, sowie die Einfahrt, sehr einfach. Es ist ein schönes Hausboot, mit leichter Schieflage, aber ich fand es vollkommen in Ordnung. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und es waren reichlich HandtĂŒcher vorhanden. Bettzeug war fĂŒr 1 Person auch reichlich vorhanden (3 Kopfkissen, 2 Bettdecken), welche natĂŒrliche auch bereits bezogen waren.Das einzige was zu bemĂ€ngeln wĂ€re, ist dass manche Möbel, z.b. die Couch und der Sessel im Wohnbereich, erneuert werden sollten, da diese bereits sehr durch gessesen sind. Und das die Fotos der Unterkunft aktualisiert werden, der Schlafbereich war bei mir etwas anders, als auf dem Foto zu sehen, aber an sich, war dies nicht so schlimm.