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Reviews of Cozy and romantic apartment in captain's steering cabin

Cozy and romantic apartment in captain's steering cabin
Amsterdam, North Holland

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time on the Dana
My husband and I stayed for several days and it was a perfect adventure. We wanted something other than another hotel stay and we got it! Very cozy, well appointed, and a great location. Between the ferries (5 min walk) and the train station (20 min walk), we had everything we needed to get around. Host was incredibly helpful in sharing information. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Incredible Stay on a Beautiful Boat
This house boat is what dreams are made of. Clean, cozy, and incredibly comfortable; I don't think I've ever slept so well. Dana is an absolute gem and incredibly helpful. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
We loved staying on houseboat Dana! The host was very welcoming, and it was such a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend if visiting Amsterdam.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverboat Stay
Great location with easy and free ferry access within a quick walk. Host is very kind and easy to talk to. Would stay again next time in Amsterdam.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you , what an lovely review. Your welcome to come back

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend in Amsterdam
We had the pleasure of staying at Houseboat Dana for a long weekend. Not only was it cosy, clean and comfortable, but the location was also close to tram/ ferry stops. Dana was the most generous and helpful host we’ve ever had. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a romantic weekend in Amsterdam.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Wonderful views from the boat on a quiet dock. The host was very accommodating and responsive to questions. Proximity to ferries was nice and we enjoyed the experience of staying on a boat in Amsterdam.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
That’s so lovely the review and the guest Thank you for hosting you

10/10 Excellent

eddie a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Houseboat
Very fun experience on the houseboat we loved the perch up top for sipping wine and chatting/napping under the sun/rainy sky one day it was so very relaxing. The free ferry is a quick walk away to get into central Amsterdam.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for your wonderful resensie

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would visit again!
We stayed here to visit Amsterdam for 2.5 days & we could not have been more pleased! the location was incredible, very different than normal hotels - which made it even better! The owner was the best part; she was so helpful, pleasant & I wish I could have stayed longer just to hang out with her! We aren’t people that like to do the same experience 2x, but we would do this again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2023
It was so lovely to be your hostess.your where so kind and fun to talk with. Welcome again

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

TERRY A.

Loved The dana
Loved the dana, boat and person. What a relaxing stay. Dana, the person, gave inside info on amsterdam that is well worth taking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B., Des Moines iowa

Fantastic stay
My friend and I stayed for two nights. Our lovely hostess who we lovingly nicked named Aunt “D” was wonderful! She gladly showed us how to get places on our bikes and gave us a few tourist lessons. I would stay here again and again. Beautiful spot to watch ships come and go. Very peaceful and beautiful at night. The sleeping quarters is good. I made use of the cabin on top deck which can be made into a bed as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Suzanne D.

Unique rental for Amsterdam!
Hostess was the best part of this rental. She took us on a walk around Harlaam, loaned bikes and her personal kayak. (we are experienced kayakers). We even visited Enkhuisen with her and enjoyed it tremendously. She went beyond in helping our visit to Amsterdam go well. The ship's apartment was very nicely renovated. Good hot water pressure. Nice bath. The kitchen had everything we needed. It is very cosy. The bed is a full size, and we slept well. We were seasick a little the first day, then fine. The views around boat are wonderful. We rode bus 46 to the central station and caught a tram from there. It was well located for our visit. My only complaint is with Amsterdam, not specifically "The Dana." I find Amsterdam very expensive for accommodations. The prices are really higher than they were 2 years ago. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Amsterdam is the most expensive city of holland. I wish i could chance that Thank you to be my guest

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Such a special place in a great city! Dana is a beautiful ship with all the comforts!
Upon arrival we were greated by Dana, she welcomed us and showed us her ship. A lot of the work she has done herself and it makes it all the more special to stay on. The location is right at the end of a quiet pier so it’s nice and private. The ship is within walking distance of everything you would want to do in Amsterdam. We couldn’t fault this amazing ship and the host. Thanks for having us Dave and Meaghan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee R., Boulder, Colorado

This was a very fun and special stay on a houseboat!
The owner of the boat made this experience exceptional. The boat is very clean, well equipped and pleasant to stay on. I was worried about it being heated- it was warm! Plenty of hot water in the shower as well. I enjoyed sleeping in wheelhouse- it poured rain one night and I loved hearing that. My husband preferred the sleeping quarters below as it was more quiet . We really enjoyed meeting Dana- she’s charming!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
kimberlee it was so nice to welcome you in my ship it was fun to talk with you. An real different world all the way from colorado.I love to show what it is to live on the water with all my heart.

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Absolutely perfect !!!
We were met at the ship Dana by Greita as arranged, she is an amazingly friendly informative person who couldn’t do enough for us. The ship was just perfect for me and my wife. It’s about a 25 min walk into the center of Amsterdam with several bars along the way. The gentle sway of the boat led to 4 great night sleep. The shower and loo are perfectly adequate and we felt very cosy and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
its was nice to be your host.i like storytellers from all over the world.and the place you come from is all known as the magical place with druide .thanks for be my guest

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderful!!!
Wir haben unser verlängertes Wochenende in dem Hausboot von Dana verbracht. Es war einfach nur wunderschön. Die Lage des Bootes ist unbeschreiblich. Abends konnte man riesige Kreuzfahrtschiffe beim Auslaufen beobachten. Die Gastgeberin Dana ist sehr sehr nett und hilfbereit. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gern wieder. Anreise vom Hauptbahnhof mit der Fähre ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafter Urlaub auf dem Wasser in Amsterdam
Ich habe die Reise meinem Sohn und seiner Lebensgefährtin geschenkt und es war eine ganz wunderbare Erfahrung. Die Vermieterin Dana ist sehr sympathisch, hat die beiden ganz herzlich begrüßt und ihnen viele Tipps gegeben. Das Boot ist sehr schön renoviert, alles sehr sauber und gepflegt und die Lage in Amsterdam ist hervorragend. Es war ein ganz großartiges Erlebnis und leider mit drei Übernachtungen viel zu kurz:-) wir kommen gerne wieder und dann etwas länger! Nochmals einen großen Dank an Dana!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantisches Wochenende auf dem Hausboot
Wer Luxus und Komfort sucht, der ist auf der Dana falsch. Wer aber mal ein paar schön romantische Tage auf einem Hausboot verbringen möchte, zu dem passt die Dana. Zu Fuss ein wenig weit in die Innenstadt, je nachdem wohin geht man schon 45 Minuten (eine tour), mit den Rädern aber ein Klacks. Die Eignerin lebt im vorderen Teil des Bootes, sehr Nett und Hilfsbreit. Genossen haben wir die super Aussicht in der Steuerkabine, sehr gemütlich und wunderschön. Man kann mit dem Auto an den Steg fahren (der erste wenn man vom Bahnhof kommt) Dana liegt ganz am Ende des Steges, mit "unverbauter Aussicht". Zum Parken kann ich das I-Dock empfehlen, vorher online buchen, ist viel günstiger, ca. 5 Minuten vom Boot entfernt. Wir würden Dana wieder buchen, wenn wir wieder mal in Amsterdam sind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Lage
Vermieterin des Hausbootes war sehr freundlich & hilfsbereit. Das Hausboot war klein, aber fein und die Lage war perfekt (10 mins Fußweg bis ins Zentrum)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
danke, dass du auf meinem Schiff bleibst. und ich finde es sehr schön, dass Sie dieses Schiffserlebnis, die Aussicht und die Ruhe genossen haben.

10/10 Excellent

Volker E.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent location
lovely decorated, 5min to the center, 2bikes included, friendly and helpful host. Griet and her friend Okke bring us to a very cheap parking spot, so we save alot of money, because Amsterdam is one of the most expensive parking area in europe. Thanks for that and your friendly nature Rosa and Volker
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2020
You where so lovely guest and I am happy you enjoy the ship. Thank you Okke and grietje

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kurztrip Amsterdam
Tolle Lage im Hafen nahe der City.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Milena P., Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Liked: Cleanliness
Experiência única!
Dana é uma anfitriã gentil e prestativa. Poder alugar bicicletas diretamente com ela e já sair no meio de transporte mais popular de Amsterdã nos fez ganhar tempo para curtir mais a cidade. E nos hospedar numa casa barco é uma experiência única!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
muito obrigado Amsterdã no seu melhor quando você percorre a cidade Todo mundo anda de bicicleta e eu gosto disso

10/10 Excellent

Dominic W.

Awesome!
We had a pleasant and comfy stay on Grietjes Boat Dana. Grietje is a perfect host. She gave us a lot of tips and showed us the fastest way to Jordaan and where we can buy our daily needs. We will surely come back. Thanks a lot, it was a Great Journey.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
it was really nice to share with you my love for Amsterdam,a few days is short but enough to get the taste.thank you for being my guest.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K., Strasbourg

Topissime
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour sur le bateau. Dana est une personne charmante très serviable et se met en 4 pour vous être agréable. Il y a tout ce qu il faut je recommande très fortement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dank je dat jullie mijn gasten waren. Heb genoten van jullie enthousiasme om in Amsterdam te zijn

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Einfach nur super. Man kann super abschalten im Trubel von Amsterdam.
Dana ist eine perfekte Gastgeberin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
thank you to be my guest, the perfect guest. its so nice you enjoy your stay in Amsterdam and in my ship.

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Carsten D., HANNOVER

... phantastic...
Griet's ship is wonderful located, on the verge of the centrum. So you can reach the city quite easy and simple by foot. Simultaneously it's possible to enjoy the loneliness, silence and relaxation at the ship and it's environment. The apartment is - in respect of the exceptional offer of such a ship, this reconsidering - complete suitable. The landlady also live in this ship. She is very nice, adjuvant and regardful, she's a really open, pleasant communicative and tolerant, liberal person. Thank you, Griet, that we could have been your guest. Always a pleasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Its so lovely to read your recensie.if i lose my faith in the ship because of all the work i do myself.i will read this back in .

10/10 Excellent

Guy V.

Excellent sejour , accueil très convivial et sympathique . Merci beaucoup.
Excellent sejour , tout confort , accueil très chaleureux , situé à 20 mn à pied du centre ville , à recommander à tous
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Eine traumhaft schöner Platz zum Ausruhen!!!!
Nach einem Tag im Trubel der wunderbaren Stadt, haben wir uns auf unsere gemütliche Unterkunft auf dem Wasser gefreut. Richtig zum Entspannen und genießen!! Grietije ist eine tolle Gastgeberin, wir wurden mit Tee und Infos versorg und sie war immer erreichbar für uns. Es ist einfach alles saumäßig gemütlich und sauber!!! Super zentral, zum Hauptbahnhof nur 2 Busstationen, zu Fuß 15 Min.. Es fehlte uns NICHTS wir hätten nur gerne noch mehr Zeit dort verbraucht!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leif J.

Very Nice place stay. We enjoyed every minute of our time spent on the boet and in Amsterdam.
We enjoyed every minute of our stay on the boat and in Amsterdam and it was a pleasure to get to know Griet. She is a very kind person and very helpful giving information and showing us a very exciting market. Many greetings to Friet form Una and Leif
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
it was nice to meet you in my ship.

10/10 Excellent

Rainer N.

Supernette Gastgeberin.
Ungewöhnlich, tolle Lage, sehr zentral und doch ruhig.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nele M.

Super angenehme Zeit!
Die Vermieterin war super hilfsbereit, alles war sauber und ordentlich. Wir sind sehr zufrieden. Dank u well!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017