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Sunny houseboat near Amsterdam & windmills!

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • 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

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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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

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

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Vondelpark - 14 min drive
  • Anne Frank House - 15 min drive
  • Leidseplein - 15 min drive
  • Van Gogh Museum - 16 min drive
  • Dam Square - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Zaandijk Zaanse Schans Station - 4 min drive
  • Isolatorweg Station - 9 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny houseboat near Amsterdam & windmills! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly houseboat is within 12 mi (20 km) of NDSM Werf, Nemo Science Museum, and ARTIS. National Maritime Museum and Hortus Botanicus are also within 12 mi (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

10/10 Excellent

M K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Daniela W.

Sehr schönes Hausboot und tolle Umgebung
Wir haben uns auf dem Hausboot sehr wohl gefühlt. Anouk war jederzeit hilfsbereit. Die Ausflüge mit dem kleineren Boot und mit den Velos in die nähere Umgebung haben wir genossen.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Birgit V.

Sehr angenehm und bequem mit Boot und Räder.
Evtl. Fehlen Mückennetze im schlafbereich.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

marion t.

Liked: Cleanliness
très bruyant
La maison est charmante et conforme à la description avec une bonne literie. Bonne communication avec l'hôte et un bon accueil. En revanche, l'environnement est très bruyant avec énormément de trafic automobile même de nuit avec des passages de bus et poids lourds. Je tiens également à préciser qu'il n'y a pas de vélos pour enfants disponibles.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolaas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simplement fantastique
L’endroit idéal pour passer quelques jours à découvrir Noord Holland, Amsterdam et De Zaanse Schans. La péniche est parfaite, propre et son petit bateau vous permettra de naviguer sur les canaux et de contempler de magnifiques moulins. De la documentation et informations à votre disposition pour trouver des restaurants et des lieux à visiter Rien à reprocher !!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super woonboot, fantastisch verblijf!
Alles was super! De woonboot is een hele fijne plek om te verblijven! Mooi ingericht, sfeervol, schoon en van alle gemakken voorzien. Schitterend uitzicht over het water, de zwanen en eendjes voerden we vanuit het raam! We vonden het het allerleukst om met het motorbootje naar de Zaanse Schans en langs de molens te varen! Er zijn goede fietsen bij en de gastvrouw heeft de leukste tips in de omgeving in een uitgebreide informatiemap opgeschreven. Contact is heel gastvrij en makkelijk. We vonden het heel leuk dat er een lekker flesje wijn en stroopwafels voor ons klaar stonden bij aankomst! :) Vanuit de woonboot zit je zo bij de mooiste attrakties in de omgeving: Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, Volendam en Edam (probeer zeker ook de mooie rondrit die Anouk heeft uitgestippeld!) We vonden het een fantastisch verblijf! Bedankt!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A truly unique experience! Highly recommended!
Wow, what a beautiful place to stay! It's a truly unique experience to stay on a houseboat, it really made our holiday perfect! We highly recommend staying here! The houseboat feels like a home away from home, all the comforts you might need. Anouk is the perfect host, communication is very friendly and smooth and she has a great information folder on the table with tips and advice. What we loved most was taking the motor boat and go by the windmills, we had such a great time! The free bikes are excellent, and take the bike tour Anouk made to get the true feeling for the beautiful nature area! Anouk, thank you so much and we love to come back one day! Anna & family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleander I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hausboot Het Kalf
Wir haben eine wunderbare Woche verbracht. Hausboot tip top, Tipps für Ausflüge und Restaurants waren sehr hilfreich. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Klasien T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prima verblijf!
Schone en frisse plek, goed verzorgd, met een zeer vriendelijke verhuurster. Leuk als je de Zaanse schans en omgeving wilt verkennen. De fietsen en boot zijn super. Heerlijk weekend gehad.

8/10 Good

Sabine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Hausboot
Übernachten auf einem Hausboot sollte man auf jedenfall erlebt haben. Dies kann man auf diesem Hausboot machen. Schöne Einrichtung, Fahrräder dabei, Küche gut ausgestattet. Die Umgebung ist toll mit den Windmühlen. Der laute Verkehr am Tag und in der Nacht hat uns etwas gestört. Viele Insekten was aber generall am Wasser so ist. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

marjan t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooie verzorgde woonboot
Mooie woonboot, licht, ruim en practisch ingericht.ook leuk om de fietsen en motorboot erbij te huren. Nadeel is het doorgaande verkeer dat achter en naast de boot raast, dat maakt het wat onrustig.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Myriam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Hausboot
Das Boot ist sehr sauber und schön eingerichtet. Alles ist da, von der Kaffeemaschine bis hin zu Netflix. Wirklich klasse!! Nur die Strasse direkt daneben ist manchmal etwas störend.

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxte vakantie op het water
De woonboot ziet er schoon en netjes uit en is van alle gemakken voorzien. Leuke extra is de optie om de sloep te boeken en de Zaansche Schans vanaf het water te bekijken. De eigenaar is zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay, beautiful houseboat!
Highly recommended! We had a fantastic stay in this beautifully decorated houseboat! It's a perfect place to return to after a busy day in Amsterdam! It only takes you 22 minutes to get to the city centre (we took the free bikes and the train) and on the way to the train station you cycle along the beautiful nature and windmills! Our highlight definitely was taking the extra motorboat to go to the windmills! What an amazing view to see the windmills from the water! We also loved to just sit in the boat and overlook the water! And the sunny garden is also great, you step right into the garden from the living room! Big bonus: enjoying our freshly brewed coffee from the espresso machine in the morning and seeing the ducks and a swan swim by! Anouk provides a lot of information about the area and also some bike rides. We took the bike route to visit the windmills and nature area. Tip: because you're so close to the windmills you can also visit them when all the tourists are gone! We ate twice at Heerenhuis, across the road and a really nice place with good food! Thank you very much for everything! We'll definitely visit again! :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020