Entire house boat

Sunny houseboat near Amsterdam & windmills!

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

Map
Wijdewormer, North Holland
  • Popular LocationAnne Frank House15 min drive
  • Popular LocationVan Gogh Museum16 min drive
  • Popular LocationDam Square18 min drive
  • AirportAmsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunny houseboat near Amsterdam & windmills!

Our lovely houseboat is only 22 minutes from Amsterdam Center! Go by car, by train and bike or by direct bus (that stops around the corner)! The world famous windmills are 5 min by (free!) bike or go there with our motorboat in 20 minutes! Discover the beautiful countryside and nature area around the houseboat, visit Amsterdam and relax afterwards on the water terrace or in the sunny garden! And across the road is my favorite restaurant!

Free bikes (also for kids), motorboat costs only 25 euros for your stay.

The houseboat
Very close to Amsterdam Center you can enjoy living on the water in beautiful surroundings! Enjoy the fantastic views over the water from every room, feed ducks and swans from the living room windows and relax on the sunny water terrace or in the sunny garden! The location is great, very close to Amsterdam and the world famous Zaanse Schans windmills and across the road is the beautiful Dutch countryside. The ideal base to explore the area and afterwards come back to relax in our sunny garden or on the water terrace!

Take the free bikes to explore the area and take our motorboat to visit the windmills from the water and go into the beautiful nature area (1 minute), which is a typical Dutch wetland / polder area! (The motorboat costs 25 euros for your whole stay!)

About the houseboat
The houseboat has a sunny living room with beautiful views over the water and into the garden through the big sliding doors. All the rooms have central heating. There are 2 bright bedrooms with large windows both overlooking the canal and the garden. The master bedroom has a king size bed, the second bedroom has 2 single beds which can be made into a double bed on request. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee bean machine for freshly ground coffee and a new bathroom with shower and toilet. You can enjoy the sunny terrace boat from where you can enjoy the houseboat experience or enjoy the sunny garden with terrace over the water! The terrace is accessible from the living room through the big sliding doors, from which you have a nice view over the garden!

We have free bikes available, also for kids, and also with a child seat. You can use them to explore the area (see below), and go to the train station (7 min by bike).

There's free parking across the road from the houseboat.
We have NETFLIX on the TV and a lot of games for children and the whole family (or friends of course!)
You can use our washing machine and dryer for free.

You'll love to stay here because you can:
* Visit Amsterdam, you'll be there in 20 - 25 minutes depending if you go there by car or public transport (or a combination). Not only at Central station, but really the heart of the city!
* Bike to the world famous Zaanse Schans windmills in 5 min via our special bike route along houseboats and the beautiful wooden houses of Haaldersbroek (must see!), or drive there by car in 2 minutes (!)
* Walk across the road to see the beautiful Dutch wetland nature area! Have a pick-nick on the dike overseeing the wetland, with the Zaanse Schans windmills in the background!
* Take the boat and go to the nature area, go under the bridge and you're there! This is an Amsterdam wetland, typical for the Netherlands!
* And have a drink or great meal at my favorite restaurant Heerenhuis (across the road)!
* Relax at one of the swimming beaches Jagersveld at 5 min by bike or car.
* Explore the area by bike via our special bike route! You can take 1 hour up to half a day, depending on your stops.
* Explore the larger area by car using our special car tour route which can take you up to 1 day and shows the nicest places in the area, like the fishing villages Edam / Volendam, the typical dutch wetlands, the beach, the Keukenhof tulip gardens and the cheese city Alkmaar.

The houseboat is located on the main access road to the highway, and a good bicycle track to the Zaanse Schans and train station.

The houseboat, garden, water terrace and boat are all for your private use.
Bikes are for free, please take care of them!
The boat is available upon request and agreement to our rules and costs 25 euros for you whole stay if you want to take it out to boat.

Property manager

Anouk de Haas

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
★ Unique houseboat near Amsterdam & windmills!★ Wijdewormer

About the area

Het Kalf

Located in Het Kalf, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nemo Science Museum and ARTIS. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Johan Cruyff Arena or Ziggo Dome. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Anne Frank House - 15 min drive
  • Leidseplein - 15 min drive
  • Van Gogh Museum - 16 min drive
  • Rijksmuseum - 16 min drive
  • Dam Square - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Zaandijk Zaanse Schans Station - 4 min drive
  • Isolatorweg Station - 9 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Diga Trattoria Italiana - 2 min drive
  • De Hoop op d' Swarte Walvis - 2 min drive
  • De Tweekoppige Phoenix - 20 min walk
  • SPAR Linnenbank - 3 min drive
  • Proeflokaal De Kruis - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny houseboat near Amsterdam & windmills! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny houseboat near Amsterdam & windmills!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny houseboat near Amsterdam & windmills!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny houseboat near Amsterdam & windmills! located?

This family-friendly Het Kalf houseboat is located on the waterfront, 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Het Ij, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Nemo Science Museum and ARTIS. NDSM Werf and National Maritime Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kate b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kings day weekend
Loved the houseboat, bright, spacious and well equipped, we took the bikes to the station (stopped at the pancake house on the way) then easy ride into Amsterdam, highly recommend the restaurant opposite!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A taste of country life
The houseboat was immaculate and the host was super helpful. Anouk sent helpful tips via email about how to best explore the area. The bikes and optional boat were in great condition and really allowed us to have an immersive experience. The notebook that Anouk left on the table was super helpful and was better structured than many travel guides I've bought in the past. The restaurant recommendations were also spot on and overall it was the best accommodations I've ever enjoyed while travelling. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
A nice house boat in a nice location. We’ll happily come back here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Houseboat
We loved staying on the houseboat for two nights. The location near the windmills and restaurants is fantastic. We loved touring by bike and exploring the area. The houseboat is very clean and nicely furnished with everything we needed. We especially appreciated the extensive information book that provided tons of information on places to go, things to see, where to eat and shop, etc. Communication was excellent. Although there was some noise from the road, it didn't bother us and we would love the chance to come back and stay again someday. Thank you Anouk!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janine K.

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous houseboat, excellent stay!
We loved staying on the houseboat! The beautiful view over the water made us wake up with a smile very morning! The location near the windmills and restaurants is fantastic, and getting into Amsterdam is easy and convenient. What we loved best was taking the motorboat out to the windmills, that is a once in a lifetime experience! And we loved touring by bike and exploring the area, it's beautiful! The houseboat is very clean and nicely furnished with everything we needed. We especially appreciated the extensive information book that provided tons of information on places to go, things to see, where to eat and shop, etc. Communication was excellent, Anouk is a fantastic host. We'd love to come back some day! Thank you Anouk!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Es war toll
Schön
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myriam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne Unterkunft
Alles sauber, sehr gute Ausstattung, gute Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber. Besonders schön ist die Direktanbindung per Bus nach Amsterdam (die jedoch teurer ausfällt als in der Infomappe angegeben). Wir hatten ein schöne Zeit und haben uns gut erholt.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Logement insolite, douillet et fonctionnel
Séjour agréable, à 40mn de la Central Station d’Amsterdam par le bus 391, d’où on peut visiter la ville et les environs à pied, en bus, en tram, en train,en ferry… Découvrir les moulins à vent avec le bateau électrique est un must ! Le restaurant Herenhuis d’à côté est à recommander, car accueillant, animé ,à la nourriture proposée excellente .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Lage. In 7 min. mit dem Fahrrad bei den Wildmühlen. Sauberes Boot und schöne Stadt. ....
Alles super geklappt. Sehr gemütlich.Empfehlenswert
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022