The Netherlands has a horde of beautiful and historic attractions for her visitors. The canals are some of the top attractions, and for fun and adventure, boat rentals have become one of the ways that most visitors use to experience these century-old structures. There is a thrill that comes when you spend an entire night getting buoyed gently on the water while you sleep on the boats. For this and many other reasons, so many people prefer to rent a boat in the Netherlands than opt for the regular apartments in the high rise buildings. If you are also looking for this thrill, then here are our top recommendations for places to rent a boat in the Netherlands.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Stay in B&B Unitas with beautiful lake views (from USD 90)
B&B Unaitas is in Rotterdam, 6 km (3.7 miles) from Erasmus University and 5 km (3.1 miles) from Ahoy Rotterdam. It is a simple boathouse that features free Wi-Fi, nice views of the lake, and a terrace for evening relaxation. The boat has an ample sitting area, a private bathroom featuring a shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Then there is also a small kitchen area fitted with a microwave, a coffee machine, and an electric kettle. If you are traveling to the Netherlands and you want accommodation in proximity to attractions and amenities such as restaurants and harbors, then this is going to be a very good choice.
B&B Unitas
Address: J.B. Bakemakade
52.68 km (32.8 mi) from Sluis 't Hemeltje
2. Elegantly designed boat near Amsterdam (from USD 159)
This is a perfectly designed houseboat located on River Vecht and surrounded by nature. It has a total of three bedrooms, and five beds, thus giving it the capacity to sleep up to six guests. The master bedroom has a king bed and hot tub, while the remaining two bedrooms both have double beds. There is a spacious seating area with a couch overlooking the river. There’s also a dining area by the fully equipped kitchen and a terrace from where you can jump straight into the river for a swim. Though it is right in the middle of nature, both Amsterdam and Schiphol are less than 20 minutes away, thus offering great accessibility to amenities and attractions.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
free parking wifi coffee and much morekitchen well equipped to self cater and fabulous coffee machinewell equipped kitchen including oven and dishwasher which made it easy on the parentsCleanliness:
the houseboat is beautiful clean & tidyit was very clean and comfortablevery clean place in beautiful rural netherlandsinside is tidy and clean kitchen is well-equippedthe houseboat was lovely clean tidy and quietHost:
very generous hostscor is an amazing and careful hostthe landlord was very kind and help us a lotowner is very nice and helpfulcor is friendly & niceRead more reviewsLocation:
amsterdam is only 20 minutes away so it was the perfect location for usthe close distance to amsterdam makes this place even more speciallovely location - birds sunsets and the river literally on the doorstepboathouse on the river vecht is an unique location and place to enjoy the countryside outside of amsterdamit's in a beautiful location with easy access to amsterdam (about 20 minutes by train)
3. Romantic houseboat
This romantic houseboat is in a very peaceful surrounding and in proximity to Amsterdam and the beach. The experience you will find here is like that of regular camping, though this will be accentuated with amenities of comfort and convenience such as a sun deck, comfortable bunk beds, a cozy resting area, and a fully equipped kitchen where you can fix quick meals such as fresh fish caught directly from the river. The location of the houseboat makes it ideal for travelers who are also looking for hiking, biking, and camping opportunities during their stay.
Oudendijk, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
40.79 km (25.4 mi) from Sluis 't HemeltjeAccommodates: 1
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the record player is a great touch and the suspended table is a great use of spaceCleanliness:
boat's clean and cosyHost:
he was so helpful with everything showed us aroundgeraldo's the perfect hostgreat host and amazing placethe host is the nicest person he went above and beyond to help usgeraldo is an adorable hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was amazingthe bus is a beautiful 20-minute walk away and gets you into hoorn in 30 minutesgeraldo's place is in the perfect location from which to see amsterdamwe had a really good time and would recommend this locationyou can walk from end to end of this beautiful village in under 15 minutes
4. Tugboat in a beautiful location (from USD 105)
This is a real tugboat that is still operational and occasionally used as a holiday boat by the owner’s family. Spending time in this boat will bring back the memories of the ambiance of yesteryears. It is suitable for two people, and though it appears rustic, it will offer decent accommodation for all its occupants. It is spacious on the inside, with plenty of natural light, and the basic amenities you will need for a quiet retreat for two.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the wifi worked great and the bus system was easy to usein the fall and winter it can be a bit cold but the heater is working perfectCleanliness:
everything is in clean and proper conditionHost:
great host and lovely boatmariken is very nice hostgracious friendly hoststhe boat was cosy and well equipped and hosts very welcoming and helpfullovely friendly hosts willing to assist in any way possibleRead more reviewsLocation:
great relaxing location close enough to towna peaceful area close to the citygreat situated close to the city center and close to the nature2-3 km from central utrecht but easy access by bikethe walk along the river vecht is highly enjoyable
Superhost
5. Zeilschip Fortuna for comfort and city views (from USD 140)
Zeilschip Fortuna is located in Mandemblik, and it boasts two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchenette and a flat-screen TV as well as free Wi-Fi connection for guests’ entertainment. The boathouse is 33 km (20.5 miles) away from Sint Maarten, 44 km (27.34 miles) away from Egmond aan Zee, and 70 km (43.5 miles) from Schiphol Airport.
Zeilschip Fortuna
Address: Achtereiland 11
58.79 km (36.6 mi) from Sluis 't Hemeltje
6. Rustic boat at Strijenas (from USD 102)
The boathouse is located in Strajenas, and it features free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a bar and a terrace from where you will be treated to magnificent river views. It may not have all the space that most travelers may admire, but it is comfortable enough and comes with a small kitchen with a microwave, electric kettle, a sink, and basic utensils. The Hague Airport is 46 km (28.6 miles), while Rotterdam is 33 km (20.5 miles) from this boat and breakfast.
Boat and Breakfast
Address: Sassedijk 6
66.72 km (41.5 mi) from Sluis 't Hemeltje
7. Homeship Arcadia (from USD 259)
If you would love to spend the night right in the middle of a river during your visit to the Netherlands, then you need to rent Homeship Arcadia for your accommodation. The boathouse is in Alem, and it features three bedrooms, a sitting area with a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher and basic utensils. Den Bosch and Utrecht are 17 km (10.6 miles) and 48 km (30 miles) away respectively, while the nearest airport is Eindhoven Airport, located about 49 km (30.1 miles) away.
Homeship "Arcadia"
Address: Jan Klingenweg 3
54.17 km (33.7 mi) from Sluis 't Hemeltje
8. Cozy little boat for two
Though relatively small, the houseboat is nicely designed and exudes a lot of comfort and romance. It is located near the city center and in proximity to Haarlem, and Amsterdam. The living area is spacious and nicely designed, and so is the bedroom which features a comfortable king bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with a kettle, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker and basic cooking and eating utensils. For guests’ entertainment, there is free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen television in the sitting area.
Alkmaar, NH, Netherlands
46.04 km (28.7 mi) from Sluis 't HemeltjeTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
furniture was comfortable especially the bedwith hot water running and good heatervery comfortable and exactly like the photosit is extremely comfortable and soothing for the spiritwonderful place very comfortable lots of thoughtful touchesCleanliness:
the houseboat was really beautiful clean and comfortablethe house itself is very clean and cosyit was super clean very cozy and comfortablethe boathouse was really lovely clean & just nice for the 2 of usthe houseboat was warm spacious clean and had good vibesHost:
the hosts were really welcomingbettina was an great hosthost provided great informationbettina is a wonderful hostthe hosts were friendly and welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
getting to downtown alkmaar was a lovely walk or a quick bike ridedowntown is only a 10min walk or so next to a beautiful canalit's definitely a special location to spend your holidays or a short trip like we dida lovely houseboat in a great location to visit the beautiful city of alkmaarthis little cute boat is an amazing place
9. Brand new houseboat with river views
The owner describes it as ideal for demanding business people and tourists. It is a brand new boathouse with many key features designed to guarantee five-star feeling while spending on a riverbank. These features include a state of the art bathroom, luxurious bed linens, and a neat breakfast kitchen. The property is situated in a remarkably silent location, with unobstructed views of the canal. It has two self-contained apartments, with one being occupied by the guest and the other one by the owner.
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
19.21 km (12.0 mi) from Sluis 't HemeltjeTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the apt was super clean well organized and the amenities were top notchthe welcome gifts with breakfast food coffee and wine were a great touchincredibly comfortable and stylish with a lovey patio to sit out on the canalfantastic host gorgeous views and very very comfortable placejakob has added great touches like bath robes breakfast food and very comfortable bed with comfortable beddingCleanliness:
amazing boathouse it was super clean and had the most beautiful toucheswe absolutely loved this houseboat it was extremely clean and spaciousit was very lovely cosy clean romanticthe houseboat itself is perfect for a couple: clean spacious great bathroom/shower and a comfortable bedeverything was neat and clean and jakob stocked the fridge with bacon cheeseHost:
so kind and helpfuljakob was a great hostjakob was a great hosthe was a marvellous host and extremely helpfuljacob was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is superbvery close to the train station and easy to explore the wonderful city all within walking distancenice place and good locationit’s super close to public transit and walking distance to great cafes and shoppingthis location is so great and peaceful
10. Modern water villa
How about living the true Rotterdam life on the water? Well, this is exactly what you get when you choose the water villa for your accommodation. It is a modern rental that’s ideal for leisure and working events. It is spacious, with elegant décor and lots of light through the large windows that further expose the beautiful views of the river and the surrounding regions. The villa has two bedrooms, and a total of seven beds, thus giving it the capacity to comfortably sleep seven guests. Notable amenities include a laptop-friendly workspace, free Wi-Fi, a pool, a fully equipped kitchen, central heating and a lockbox amongst other things.
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
52.62 km (32.7 mi) from Sluis 't HemeltjeTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the house is fantastic with two terraces in which you can chill while watching the swans swim byhaving breakfast with exclusive riverview is so niceour stay in lieke‘s houseboat was amazing the houseboat is huge comfortable and very cozyCleanliness:
clean and well equippedthe room was very clean and comfortableperfect place to explore rotterdam from very spacious clean and comfortablethe rooms are nice everything was clean and the house was nice and warm when we checked inthe houseboat was amazing clean and in a very good locationHost:
the host was lovelyowner very open and welcomingshe is very kind and welcominghost was helpfull and easy to communicate withthe boathouse was lovely the host was very accommodating would highly recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
i definitely recommend this cute placeit is in a good location just a short tram ride away from the city centreif you’re driving like we were it’s close to a motorway and easy to get toamazing place great location and would highly recommendvery beatiful house at a nice location
Enjoy peaceful nights floating on the Dutch waters
A chance to rent a boat in the Netherlands is a unique opportunity that should never be missed. With so many options available, you have the freedom to make your choice depending on the kind of experience you are looking for. With the above options, we hope you get a nice starting point for your houseboat rentals in the Netherlands.
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