The Amsterdam Houseboat Family - de Pijp

Small but very confortable

Pros: The property is very nice and clean. Although it's quite small (as you can see in the photos), it has everything you need to make you feel comfortable. We stayed for a week, sleeping, having breakfast, and even having dinner on one day, all perfectly. The location is perfect, very close to the historic center, museums, etc., yet in a quiet area with all kinds of amenities.100% recommended.

Cons: Nothing. It has everything you need to be comfortable. As a suggestion, maybe a second chair, even if it's foldable, would be nice.

Perfect Amsterdam retreat

Pros: We had a great stay despite poor weather. The houseboat is in a convenient location, so central and great restaurants nearby, and so nice to lie in bed with swans and ducks passing by.

Great location & neat property! Worth double checking with host on some amenities prior to arrival.

Pros: The property's neighbourhood was great. It was fairly quiet, allowing a good sleep. Being on the water was super cool. The sink outside the bathroom helps to make the one bathroom situation more manageable.

Cons: Some amenities listed on the property's page were not provided - ex. BBQ and conditioner. We didn't see a BBQ anywhere (it is possible that it was hiding somewhere) but the rooftop had a lot of spider webs and dust and didn't really feel very cozy, so we didn't end up asking more about it. It would have been helpful if more hooks to hang things on were provided as well as more towels.

Great location and a unique houseboat experience.

Pros: Excellent location, within walking distance of several key points of interest and close to public transportation. The room was the perfect size for us, as we spent most of our time exploring the city. Staying on a houseboat was a unique and fantastic experience!

Cons: The only suggestion I’d make, is to improve the shower/toilet facilities. The water splashes and leaves the floor all wet.

Pretty nice setting in perfect location.

Pros: Perfect location and amenities, could benefit from little upgrading in the bathroom

Cons: Bathroom shower situation is problematic and will lead to degradation of installations. A telephone shower, a curtain and a floor demarcation between shower and toilet would fix everything. Also matress could be better for the price of the accomodation.

Good value in Amsterdam, small but well located

Pros: The Houseboat was excellently located and easy to find and access. The bed was comfy and the toiletries provided were great including hairdryer, straighteners and hair products.

Cons: The floor of the room wasn't very clean and I chose to wear flip flops around the room. The shower was a little tricky to use too

Really great experience

Pros: Location was great for the conference I was attending, and staying on a houseboat was awesome. High ceiling made room feel super specious and had everything you need

Cons: Whilst there was no TV, being on the the canal with the view of the world going by was even better entertainment

Pros: Everything you need in the room! Even female products which I've never seen in an apartment. Attention to detail 10/10

Amsterdam houseboat stay - Sept 2023

Pros: Loved the uniqueness of being on a houseboat. Check-in process was easy and easy to follow directions given if coming from airport. Great WiFi and location close to Metro and museum quarter. Level walk to restaurants.

Cons: No curtain on window above the bed so room was quite \

Unique accommodation!

Pros: This is a gem if you're in Amsterdam! The houseboat is located in a great neighbourhood with lovely atmosphere, perfect if you're looking to see the beauty of Amsterdam without being surrounded by tourists. The room is small but that was expected, just be prepared for it. Good for young couples. Best thing about the houseboat - the terrace! It turned out to be the main attraction in the city for us (:

Cons: Not really something we didn't like, but be aware this IS a houseboat - so if you're prone to seasickness you might get a bit dizzy/nauseous when staying too long in the houseboat. Shower was small and the water kept getting into the toilet area, but it was manageable.