The space
Enjoy a cup of coffee on the terrace, take a refreshing morning swim or discover the Westeinder Plassen by kayak; that is the romance of staying in our houseboat in Aalsmeer.
The boat is fully equipped with a living room with an open kitchen, a bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. You can enjoy a view over the calm water in front of the bright living room with large windows. The boat has central heating and fans to regulate the temperature. There are no direct neighbours, so the space is private and quiet. You will find everything you need in the small kitchen to cook up a storm.
The houseboat is ideal for a young family, a couple or someone travelling solo.
Guest access
The houseboat (50m2, incl terraces) is all yours during your stay.
★ Chromecast
★ Comfortable double bed 140*200 and easy to use sofabed
★ Free parking
★ Nespresso coffee machine
★ Wifi and television
➤ We normally welcome families with children because some of our bed types are unsuitable for adult use.
Please get in touch with us before booking if you’re unsure if you fit this profile, so we can see whether this accommodation fits your travel plans.
Guest interaction
This home is in the hands of Rental Valley, a property management team who work hard to make sure your stay is smooth and comfortable! We are available should you have any questions or requests during your stay.
From one week before arrival, we'll send you our rental guide. This holds all useful information to help you arrive safely and much more. So please read it carefully before your arrival and let us know if you need anything or have any questions.
The neighborhood
De house boat is located in harbour 'De Oude Werf', just 15 min. walking from the center of Aalsmeer and a large supermarket. You will be staying next to a large lake area where you can swim, kayak, and experience many other water sport activities. The banks of the lake are riddles with harbour areas, bars/restaurants with terraces and recreation areas.
Aalsmeer is an old eel fishing town on the banks of the Westeinderplassen. With a rich history it is now a characteristic town with lovely lake views from the marinas. The town has a small but fun center where you can go to shop or to enjoy a drink in the town harbour. There is an outdoor market every Tuesday. Also to be found in Aalsmeer: a casino, horti-culture and flower art museum and a number of great restaurants. Not to forget; the biggest flower (tulips!) auction of the country, which is still functional.
Do you want to discover the lake? You are free to use our 2 kayaks and 2 Stand Up Paddleboards with paddle! You can access the lake from our area within minutes. The kayaks/SUPs are made available from May until October. Using them is at your own risk. Damages (to the kayak, SUP, or to personal items) are your own responsibility and using the kayaks/SUPs during bad weather conditions (heavy wind, rain, or thunder) is forbidden.
The interconnected lakes have a total area of over 10km2 and exist of one large lake, one smaller lake and hundreds of small islands within them. It's a great experience to navigate the lakes and small waterways that connect them and the islands.
Getting around
Aalsmeer is only a 15 minute drive from Schiphol Airport and by train and bus it will take you about 20. In general, public transport will get you around quite well. We will share a handy website to plan your route!
You can park your (rental) car right next to the boat.
Other things to note
➤ Check-in time: 15:00-22:00 (late arrival possible in consultation)
➤ Check-out time: before 10am
➤ Linen and towels are provided