After staying in hotels in Amsterdam twice previously we wanted to be somewhere a bit more authentic and chose the Prinsen Boat after searching for houseboats online. It was very reasonably priced and the owner was extremely helpful in his communications so we booked and paid with no trouble. We were greeted on arrival and everything explained to us, which... more

I would definately stay here again. I actually can't imagine going to Amsterdam and staying any where else. The owner Peter is lovely and really helpful, the place is lovely. The area of Amsterdam is perfect, near to everything but in a beautiful quiet area. You can walk to the red light district in 20 mins but there is another... more

Nice clean apartment with good heating (important when visiting in winter). Comfortable for family of 4. Huge bed in the main bedroom - easily accommodated 2A and 1C. Full kitchen for cooking of meal if required. Location is convenient - tram stop at doorstep and tram rides a short ride to central station, dam square, shopping area, etc. Would be... more

We stayed on the Prinsenboat in September and we loved it! It was a very unique experience to stay on the water instead of a hotel. The boat is very nice and comfortable. We instantly felt at home. It was nice to open the windows and have the water right there. We even had a duck that visited daily for... more

Stayed on Prinsen Boat for 1 week in June 2007. Made the arrangements with Peter, owner, by e-mail. Wired him a deposit and paid the balance on arrival. He was very easy to communicate with and gave us perfect directions to arrive quickly and easily from the airport. The houseboat is in an excellent location. An upscale residential neighborhood where... more

We stayed on the Prinsen Boat as the last leg of our two week trip to Europe and were enchanted. It couldn't have been easier to find (Peter gave excellent directions) and we stepped off the tram and were surprised at how close the house boat was ( a few feet) and yet totally quiet at night and morning (... more

We stayed on the houseboat for 3 nights and would highly recommend it for a great experience in Amsterdam. It is close to just about everything (including a tram stop) in a very nice neighborhood and very peaceful at night. The grocery store is a short walk and there are many cafes nearby if you don't want to cook. The... more

All around a very good experience. We booked our trip at the last minute and as we frantically emailed nearly every hotel and apartment Peter from the Prinsenboat emailed us saying that he had space. From the very beginning he made the experience pleasant with an easy and laid back reservation process. Upon arrival we were impressed by the property... more

What a unique experience? We literally lived centemeters above the surface of the Prinsengraat Canal in a cosy and clean house boat for two nights and two days. Being very central to most attractions of Amsterdam and close to coffee shops, delis and bars helped us spend our short stay efficiently. While central, the location was very peaceful when needed... more