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The Black Swan houseboat is truly a special place to stay. Leonora and Erwin have thought of every detail, and the space makes you feel instantly at home. If you are looking for a special place to relax with friends or family, you need to consider a stay at the Black Swan. We would certainly return without hesitation.

This houseboat is wonderful and the perfect chilled get away just outside the city centre. Hosts were great with communication and the houseboat was better than we could’ve imagined. Great location with every type of public transport right on your doorstep or if the weather permits a nice walk back into town. 100% would recommend!

I cannot recommend this boat enough. I wish I was back there right now! What a lovely surprise that it's even better than the photos. Extremely clean, excellent finish, very unique and an overall beautiful space. Location is lovely, a short walk to everything and easy tram access if you don't feel like walking. Leaving the best till last... Sietske is a wonderful and kind host. She couldn't do enough for us and made us feel extremely welcome. Thank you so much for helping make a big birthday even more special!!

Lovely home Perfect neighborhood to stay if touring Amsterdam Host extremely responsive to any of our needs

Anouk ist eine sehr freundliche Gastgeberin. Ihre Empfehlungen für Ausflüge, auch mit dem kleinen Motorboot, waren wirklich hilfreich für uns. Das Hausboot ist geräumig, hübsch und einfach etwas besonderes. Die ruhige Lage war sehr entspannend und gleichzeitig waren das Zentrum von Amsterdam ebenso wie die Tulpenfelder oder das Meer mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln gut zu erreichen. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und sagen Danke!

The accommodation lived up to its promises. The location was beautiful, situated right by the canal. While it’s slightly outside the center of Amsterdam, it remains easily accessible. Karina was a perfect host—always responsive and helpful, providing great recommendations and a booklet with clear instructions. She even allowed us to leave our luggage there before check-in. We would definitely book again.

evdeki herkes huzur, keyif, mutluluk ve sohbet dolu bir tatil geçirdiler. Çok param olsa o evi isterdim Amsterdam'da. Bir daha umarım geldiğimizde yine Hanco'nun evinde kalabiliriz. Sevgiler.

If you are tired of the usual hotels or vacation rental apartments, I can't imagine a better place to stay. I've been fortunate to travel many places and I almost always book a private VRBO or Air BnB and this houseboat probably ranks as one of my favorites. If you really want to experience Amsterdam first hand and feel like a local celebrity, stay here, you will know what I mean... When we come back to Amsterdam, and I'm sure we will, we will definitely find a date to travel when this super cool place is available to stay.

We were so lucky to be able to stay in such a beautiful place! The beds were comfy, the surroundings were peaceful and beautiful... it was a lovely escape from the busy, city-center. We LOVED the use of the kitchen and the deck just off the kitchen. Hein was so good to have bikes available for us. There is little available directly near the home but a 10 minute bike ride along the lovely road and over the bridge gets you to all you could want. We were sad to leave our Amsterdam home and will hope Hein's home is available when we return.

Es war ein wirklich schöner Aufenthalt. Die Kinder waren von der Überraschung begeistert, dass wir als Unterkunft ein Hausboot haben. Dieses war ruhig gelegen, die Einrichtung liebevoll gestaltet. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt und hatten viel Freude beim beobachten der Enten, Reiher und Schwäne direkt vom Frühstückstisch

Logement très paisible, les seuls bruits que vous entendrez seront ceux des canards et des oies. Le logement est fidèle à la description. Tout le nécessaire est présent pour passer un agréable séjour. Carla est très réactive. Elle nous a accueilli à notre arrivée et nous avait prévu des petites douceurs, ce que nous avons trouvé très sympathique. Nous recommandons fortement et referont certainement un nouvel escale lorsque nous reviendrons dans le pays!

We really enjoyed the opportunity to stay on a houseboat while in Amsterdam and Fern's home was comfortable and relaxing. It was also nice to see a less touristy side of the city - it's an easy tram ride from the city center. Pepper was quite charming and we were delighted with her presence and the patio was a little oasis. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a more authentic stay.

If you are looking to stay on the river in a quiet neighbourhood - on a house boat - it doesn't get better than this. I loved waking up, peering out onto the water. Each morning the rowers are out, people running along the riverbank - it's incredibly peaceful yet full of life. This is a real boat, not a floating house so you have to navigate different levels inside, getting on and off the boat etc. All part of the charm. Martin is a fabulous host. Note: this is the old school airbnb of old - its Martin's home, beautifully appointed, spacious and generously kitted out - with the comfort of a 'lived in' feel. The upper deck is just delightful, full of light and windows and you can sit with your coffee and watch the river-world go by. The area is surrounded by park, but just nearby is a lovely high-street with shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and deli's. Trams will take directly into the centre of Amsterdam - everything you need - highly recommended!

Our stay at Claire’s place was nothing short of magical. The location is hard to beat in the heart of Jordaan, steps away from great Dutch cafes, every restaurant we ate at was within a ten minute walk, every one was fantastic. As well as minutes walk from transit. Somehow though being in the middle of everything, being on the water in this houseboat makes you feel like you’re in your own private oasis. Claire has great taste, her home is designed impeccably, with one of the major highlights being the record player, listening to classics like the Beatles, Bowie, The Doors while sitting on the back porch taking in the incredible view of the canal. Bonus was the most efficient washer dryer I used during my 3 week stay in Europe and the large dishwasher. Had we stayed longer, we would have cooked, there was a fully stocked Chefs kitchen. Thanks for the perfect end to our adventure!

A lovely houseboat out of the busy fray of Amsterdam with easily accessible public transportation, cafes and restaurants. The birdlife on the canal was a pleasure, including 5 recently hatched baby coots. Liz gave us proper food to give the parents and we enjoyed watching them feed their offspring. Great break from museums and all the activities of Amsterdam.

Wir waren mit zwei Erwachsenen und zwei Kindern (11 + 13 Jahr) für ein verlängertes Wochenende auf dem Hausboot. Es war wirklich ein großer Spaß! Besonders für die zwei Teenager. Das Hausboot ist neu, sauber und mit dem kleinen Beiboot (Tender) die Gegend zu erkunden war für alle ein tolles Erlebnis. Zu empfehlen ist allerdings ein Mückennetz für das Bett. Auch im Oktober ist es noch warm genug im Boot und der kleine Ofen (Pellet) reicht für diese Jahreszeit völlig aus. Der Preis ist in Ordnung, denn das Hausboot zu unterhalten, scheint mir doch recht aufwendig.

Wundervoller Aufenthalt im Hausboot! Unser Aufenthalt im Hausboot war einfach traumhaft! Die Lage direkt am Wasser ist unschlagbar 😍❤️Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet, sehr sauber und bietet alles, was man für eine entspannte Auszeit braucht. Besonders gefallen hat uns die gemütliche Terrasse, auf der man perfekt frühstücken oder den Sonnenuntergang genießen kann. Die Gastgeber waren super freundlich, hilfsbereit und jederzeit erreichbar. Wir kommen definitiv wieder – absolute Empfehlung!

Eine sehr sehr schöne und ruhige Gegend. Das Zentrum ist mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln gut erreichbar. Es war alles wie auf den Bildern und wie beschrieben. Alles sehr gut ausgestattet und es wurden Getränke und kleine Snacks vorbereitet. Frans war sehr nett und hat alles erklärt. Check in war angenehm flexibel. Würde ich aufjedenfall wieder buchen und weiterempfehlen!!

Such a beautiful space, and such wonderful hosts. Perfect for 2 people, and about 15 minutes walk to the city center. I am so incredibly grateful that we got the opportunity to stay here.

Haarlem turned out to be a great little city to base ourselves and literally being on the water and watching life go by really added to that. Thanks also to Monique for her welcoming cooperation and assistance to make it possible.

Wij hebben een prachtig weekend gehad op de boot van Robbert. Makkelijke aankomst, zeer mooi verblijf, superrustig en alles wat je nodig hebt aan boord! 100% aanrader als je een rustig weekendje in de natuur en op het water zoekt. Zou het zeker opnieuw doen!

Wir waren für ein langes Wochenende im Hausboot Nummer 6 und damit sehr zufrieden. Die wenigen Boote die tagsüber vorbeifahren stören nicht, ansonsten ist kein anderes Hausboot in direkter Blickrichtung und man ist wirklich autark von allem. Wir hatten kurz Probleme mit dem Backofen und der Toilette, auf unsere Nachrichten wurde schnell reagiert und es kam ein Techniker vorbei. Zum Saisonstart kann das schon mal passieren und es hat unserer Erholung keinen Abbruch getan. Jederzeit gerne wieder!

The houseboat was lovely, and we enjoyed the visits from the ducks and the swan. It's well equipped and the bed is very comfortable. We also had a great meal at the restaurant right up the road in the marina. We would definitely stay again. (Do note that the airplanes start arriving around 7 am and go directly over the houseboat - great for plane spotters, but not so great for light sleepers who might not already be awake. I didn't heard a thing until my alarm went off at 8, but my husband heard every one of them.)