Houseboat Vliegenbos

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Situated on the water, 3,3 km from the city centre of Amsterdam, Houseboat Vliegenbos offers spacious accommodation with a terrace. Motorway A10 is a 4.5 km away. The houseboat features a living room and a dining area. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and toilet. Free Wi-Fi is also available. Guests can prepare meals in the fully-equipped kitchen. Shopping centre Buikslotermeerplein is 2 km away from Houseboat Vliegenbos. Amsterdam's Central Station is a 10 minute drive. Zaandam is 16 km away and Schiphol Airport is a 15 km from the property.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Designated smoking area
  • Garden
  • Heating

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous house boat and location! Houseboat was very modern and had everything you need. Comfy beds. Best was sitting on the deck watching the ducks and the odd boat - and swimming in the canal! Canal was very clean and not too cold. Obviously a...”
Charlene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“very pretty location peaceful . nice to sit out on a evening to people watch . people swimming and boats going by. the owners are very friendly and helpful . easy to get to town by public transport also is walkable . would recommend”
Shellie
Australia Australia
“The quiet beautiful location and great facilities.”
Mirna
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Many thanks to the hosts Vera and Arjan for making us feel at home. The houseboat was outstanding, very well maintained and had all the amenities we needed. There is nothing like having your morning coffee right on the canal with a stunning view....”
Anparasan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful spacious, clean apartment by the canal. The host was extremely friendly also, and even took us to the supermarket to buy food”
Silviya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved that the house was on the water and at the end of a beautiful park”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The houseboat was really a lovely place, to stay. It was well equipped and very comfortable. The owners live nearby and were very friendly and helpful even taking us to the supermarket to get provisions. The location is excellent and is a lovely...”
Tenhunen
Finland Finland
“Loved the location and the hosts were the best! Very welcoming and helpful!”
Francis
Ireland Ireland
“Just a unique and amazing property. Very clean and comfortable. Amazing to be able to step out the door and onto the canal. We loved being able to put our feet in after a long day.”
Rhonda
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was quiet and a lovely outlook. A 15 minute walk took you to the train station and it was only a couple of stops to Central Station. The hosts could not have been more helpful which we really appreciated.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
City regulations
Please note that, due to fire safety regulations, the City of Amsterdam limits bookings to a maximum of 4 people per apartment.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests share the boat with the owner. Total privacy is ensured.

Please inform Houseboat Vliegenbos in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 0363 A30B 2494 C638 3894