Boat & Boost Amsterdam

Location: 86 Levantkade, Amsterdam, nl

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Smoke alarms
• CCTV outside property
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Covered parking
• Bicycle-friendly property

Rooms Available

• Queen Room

  The double room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • iPad
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

• Superior King Room

  This double room's standout features are the hot tub, spa bath and sauna. The spacious double room offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Fireplace
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Sauna
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Barbecue
  • iPad
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Claire (10/5): -
• Virginie (10/5): Superbe moment à refaire et une adresse à retenir - Les propriétaires étaient très sympathiques, l’emplacement idéal et la mise à disposition de vélo est un véritable plus
• Olsen (9/5): -
• Jasmin2601 (8/5): - The facilities were beautiful and clean, the location was gorgeous, a little bit out of the way, but lovely! We were expecting a mini bar but all that was in there was 2 cans of Grolsch. When prompted for a reason for booking I advised honeymoon. A lot of other reviews had mentioned being greeted with a bottle of champagne or similar, but we just had the 2 cans
• Debra (9/5): - Beautifully designed, compact space. Good travel connections into Amsterdam Central Station & the city (easy to get to the Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh). John Paul was very friendly & welcoming. .
• Tyler (10/5): -
• Brandy (10/5): -
• Steven (10/5): Perfect spot to experience a true house boat in Amsterdam - Great host in Jan-Paul, great location All great
• monica (9/5): Anbefales på det varmeste. Verten var veldig hjelpsom. - Likte at d var unikt og lå utenfor bykjernen.
• Michel Joseph (8/5): Overall it was a great stay. I would definitely return again. - Perfect location , awesome shower & whirlpool. and friendly staff. Need a personal safe. Felt bad at times to use bathroom at night as the pump made noise and I was worried to wake up the neighbors.
• Enrico (8/5): Sehr schöne Unterkunft für einen Kurztrip nach Amsterdam - Gute und ruhige Lage
• Debbie (9/5): Welcoming, comfortable, relaxing, calming. - The property was so well kept and such a standard I now want to live on a boat. Welcome gifts like a bottle of bubbly and a couple cans of Heineken in the fridge were a lovely touch even from two non drinkers the thought is clearly there for their guests. Jacuzzi, sauna and steam shower worked brilliantly and the two videos that were provided when we first arrived to show how to operate came in very handy! Nice little iPad set up by the jacuzzi, Sonos speaker and candles around the boat made for a really relaxing evening. I have poor eye sight so stepping onto the boat was a bit worrying for me but that’s just boats in general, maybe some little solar lights by the step over part, but again very minor small problem for myself not for everyone. It is definitely not a reason to not stay again I absolutely loved it.
• Lierenfeld (7/5): -
• Richard (10/5): Wow, Just Wow! - Wow! Just wow! Nothing!
• Elamanu1 (10/5): -
• Vanessa (9/5): -
• Kati (10/5): -
• isabelle (10/5): Es war alles wunderbar und wir kommen gerne wieder -
• Jodi (10/5): -
• Ross (10/5): Would definitely be recommending the Boat and Boost to anyone wishing to visit Amsterdam. - The overall comfort of the accommodation, the bed was very comfortable and the shower was ideal. The luxury room would appear to be even better.
• Pietro (9/5): -
• Kjell (7/5): -
• Agbaje (10/5): -
• Lara (10/5): - Great experience Welcoming host Easy of access to transport Quiet
• Madlen (10/5): -
• Icham (10/5): -
• Ingrid (10/5): a candid and luxury experience with a reasonable price - JP is lovely, and the boat itself was class - we went during a storm but felt no disruptions from weather whatsoever! The complimentary Heinekens and cava were a lovely touch, and we would love to come back :)
• Julius (10/5): Perfect stay for a short getaway - Very unique interior and lots of love put into the details! Enjoyed it from the very first second. Also the host is just perfect, super friendly and very helpful in making sure you feel like staying with a good friend rather than just being a guest Nothing :)
• Zoe (10/5): -
• Caitlin (10/5): -
• Christophe (9/5): -
• Esteban (10/5): Proper en ontspannen - De hond Lucky, zeer proper. Van alles voorzien. Uitbaters extreem vriendelijk en aangenaam. Soms wel wat lawaai omdat het een boot is (is eigenlijk wel logisch dus is minder belangrijk)
• mw (10/5): - Alles perfekt, super gemütliche kleine Ferienwohnung am Boat , wirklich entspannend. Hoffentlich mal wieder.
• Viktoriya (8/5): -
• Melina (5/5): Kuscheliges Zimmer, aber ein Vermieter der seinen Job nicht wirklich ernst nimmt. - Das Bett war super bequem, auch wenn mein Freund (1,82m) gerade so reingepasst hat. Es ist ganz kuschelig. Leider hat uns der Besitzer im Vorfeld nicht mehr richtig über den Check-In informiert. Als wir dann angekommen sind, trafen wir dann unseren leicht angetrunkenen Vermieter (was ja an sich völlig egal ist), der weder unseren Zimmmerschlüssel dabei hatte, noch gab es Toilettenpapier oder frische Handtücher in unserem Zimmer. Er reichte es dann direkt alles nach ( hatte nur noch eine klopapierrolle für maximal ein Geschäft), ist aber trotzdem sehr merkwürdig. Nachdem wir dann nochmal eine Runde Amsterdam erkunden gegangen sind, kamen wir in unser Zimmer zurück und haben uns extrem erschrocken, weil in unserem Zimmer laut Musik lief. Scheinbar war die Musikbox in unserem Zimmer mit seiner Box verbunden. Alles etwas verpeilt! Wir sind keine Leute mit extrem hohen Ansprüchen, aber wir haben viel Geld für das kleine Zimmer gezahlt und dann nervt sowas schon!
• Liam (10/5): 10/10 - Could not recommend enough ! The best hospitality I’ve ever received . The property was spectacular and extremely clean . Amenities were next level , not to mention the bed was to dream for even tho it may look small in the photo it was huge ! And you’ll sink right in it . John was eager to make sure I enjoyed my experience and I sure know where I will be booking in future visits to Amsterdam , host turnt freind ! Even a bottle of bubbly to welcome ! Not a single thing
• Schmitt (10/5): -
• Marissa (10/5): - Sehr netter Gastgeber, tolle Lage, gemütliches Zimmer
• Camille (10/5): À refaire, au printemps pour découvrir la ville autrement :-) - Absolument tout, c’est parfait pour un petit week-end en amoureux à Amsterdam :-) Prévoyez des bonnes chaussures ou empruntez les vélos si vous allez dans le centre de la ville, le calme et le joli quartier du bateau se méritent :-)
• Barbara (9/5): - Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft
• Jorge (10/5): - I really enjoyed my stay, everything was excellent! Highly recommended! nothing
• George (10/5): It was just amazing from start to finish. Absolutely beautiful place. Thank you. See you again. 😁 - Everything it was perfect. I like everything.
• John (10/5): We would go back to this property in a heartbeat. - WOW! This property exceeded our expectations. We loved every single thing about our accommodations. The entire place was spotless. LOVED the steam shower and sauna. The iPad for music and speaker was an awesome unexpected extra. LOVED that there were bikes included with this booking. Literally nothing could have been better.
• Jutta (9/5): -
• Chantal (10/5): Liebevoller Rückzugsort für einen unvergesslichen Kurzurlaub - Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Kurztrip! Die Unterkunft ist sehr liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtet – man fühlt sich sofort wohl. Perfekt für einen Pärchenurlaub, um einfach mal abzuschalten und die Zeit zu zweit zu genießen. Für drei Tage war alles absolut ausreichend, vor allem wenn man viel unterwegs ist. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und können den Aufenthalt auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen!
• Michael (10/5): A Perfect, highly recommended, stay - We loved everything about Boat and Boost Amsterdam. It was an ideal getaway spot for the two of us. Check-in was easy and Jan Paul, the delightful host, was there to greet us upon our arrival. We stayed in the smaller of the two houseboat apartments and it was perfectly cosy and comfortable with enough space for two. The apartment was spotless. Full marks as well for creative use of space and modern well thought out craftsmanship. While slightly off the beaten path relative to Amsterdam's city centre, its location made for very tranquil living away from the bustle of city centre, yet close enough to be within convenient reach of Amsterdam's main attractions. There are several restaurants as well as grocery stores a short walk away if needed. Public transit to downtown is quick, easy and right around the corner. A Highly recommended Amsterdam houseboat experience. No dislikes whatsoever.
• Alan (10/5): Great stay on a traditional Dutch houseboat - The area is easy to get to via public transport bus and rail, the room is excellent, spacious, well laid out and well designed. The hot tub and sauna are an excellent addition and are easy to use and enjoy. JP is a very nice, friendly and interesting host and has a beautiful friendly 4 legged friend to boot!
• Benjamin (10/5): -
• Joyce (10/5): Fantastische beleving in toffe accommodatie. - Fantastische tijd mogen beleven in deze toffe accommodatie. De boot en kamer heeft een mooi afwerkingsniveau met oog voor detail in de luxe inrichting. Uiterst vriendelijke gastheer. Nvt
• James (7/5): Fun for a single stay - Great location and fun very different Mezzanine bead was awkward and poor lighting was verging on dangerous, lots of steps very poorly lit coming in at night. Didn’t receive much feedback from owner either
• Rhys (10/5): Great host, great room, great place, Would stay again! - Loved the location, felt far enough to be away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to a cute neighbourhood with cafes and bars and easy access via tram into the centre. Boat was so cool, felt very modern inside and finished to a high standard. Room had lots of nice little touches. Felt very safe and secure and loved looking out of the sky view window. Host was very friendly and made me feel very welcome - he and his dog are lovely! Nothing, I thought it was wonderful, but some considerations for future guests: Whilst it wasn’t a problem for me, the bed is up a set of steep and narrow steps going to the ‘top bunk’, and some people might not like this especially if they have to get up in the night to use the toilet. Again, As a solo traveller it wasn’t an issue but if you were staying here with another person you’d have to be ‘well acquainted’ as the shower offers minimal privacy to anybody else in the room and you’d be ‘very on show’ :)
• Lynne (10/5): -
• Kay (10/5): -
• Rose (9/5): -
• Léa (10/5): -
• Lothar Rehfuß (10/5): Wohlfühloase auf dem Wasser - Mit allen Annehmlichkeiten technischer und digitaler Natur ausgestattetes Hausboot. Sauna, Dampfdusche, Whirlpool sind ein Erlebnis. Dazu super bequemes Bett. Heiße und kalte Drinks inklusive. Sehr ruhige Lage. Restaurants und Bäckerei ganz in der Nähe. Kompliment und Dank an JP, den freundlichen Gastgeber!
• Cordula (9/5): muss man mal gemacht habe, passt zu Amsterdam ! - Es ist ein tolles Erlebnis auf einem ausrangierten Kahn zu wohnen, die Vermeiter waren ausnehmend nett und hilfsbereit. Insgesamt ein schönes Erlebnis. Wenn es regnet, ist das Zimmer für einen Aufenthalt am Abend etwas klein. Zudem ist es wegen des Bettes im Alkoven mehr etwas für Sportliche
• Matthieu (10/5): - Calme, confortable, JP et Elise très sympathiques. Très bon restaurant juste en face. Un peu loin du centre ville, mais avec les vélos prêtés par les hôtes, c'est au top!
• Ryan (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay! The room was exceptional and the host could not have been more accommodating. We cannot wait to return.
• Rudolph (10/5): - everything, was the best experience I had
• Jeroen (10/5): Great stay - Very nice modern and clean room. Great host. Quiet area but only a short distance from the centre.
• Ryan (7/5): Good, but needed better communication. - Very clean and ultra modern! Attention to detail was excellent. One of the reasons I booked this property was for the included bikes. I sent a message about the bikes before my stay, to double check they were included. I did not get a reply. Once we arrived we met the host who showed us around the boat. However because we were tired due to just finishing a 3 day festival I Forgot to ask face to face about the bikes.Therefore I sent another message about the bikes, to which the host again missed. This resulted in us having to walk around Amsterdam for our 2 day stay and also use taxis. Therefore this let our trip down somewhat. The host did apologise. However not having the bikes available did really spoil our time. I’d recommend having the codes for the bikes available at the property so they don’t have to rely on the host. Other than this the host is very nice and the boat is excellent. It is quite a walk to the centre of Amsterdam, so I’d recommend ensuring you get the bikes.
• Niels-Peter (10/5): Stilvolles Ambiente für einen tollen Aufenthalt in Amsterdam - Tolle Lage des Haus Bootes, ruhig und mit Restaurants in der Nähe. Tolle Zimmer Ausstattung mit stimmungsvoller Beleuchtung, Sonos Soundbox mit Tablet, gute Sanitär Anlage. Alles sauber und stilvoll eingerichtet. Jan, der Gastgeber, ist ein sehr netter hilfsbereiter Mensch mit einer tollen positiven Ausstrahlung.
• Jessica (10/5): The best place to stay in Amsterdam? - Staying at Boat and Boost was like the early days of Airbnb: quirky and very cool accommodation in the host's home that really connects you to the place in a way that staying in a hotel cannot do. Jan Paul is an amazing host - super friendly, helpful, attentive and fun. It's beautifully designed and a fun space in a really lovely part of Amsterdam, with a tram to the centre 3 mins walk away. Honestly, just book it - you won't be disappointed! I have nothing negative say! Just be aware that rules for tourist accommodation are really strict in Amsterdam - this is legally known as a B&B (confusingly this means that you can have breakfast on the premises, not that you are provided with breakfast) with facilities closer to a hotel room rather than a self contained apartment. So prepare to eat all meals out.
• Pieter (9/5): Loved it here. JP is a fantastic host, happy to do anything for you. - Quiet, relaxed neighbourhood Nothing
• Annika (7/5): -
• Arran (10/5): 10/10, Amazing Stay - Would Recommend! - We had an amazing 3 night stay on the boat for my wife's 30th birthday, the place was very clean upon arrival. JP our host was great from start to finish and made us feel welcome on to the boat right away and he even went to the effort of putting 'Happy Birthday' decorations up. The facilities are fantastic, exactly as they look in the photos! He also has a very friendly dog named Luuk who greeted us every day. Can't recommend this place enough - arrived as guests and left as friends 👍🏻
• Jan (10/5): -
• Matthias (10/5): Ein wunderschönes Hausboot und ein so herzlicher und freundlicher Gastgeber. Sensationell gut! Findet man selten so eine - Alles
• Laree (10/5): Awesome stay in Amsterdam! - Had an awesome stay at Boat & Boost. Such a great local location and easy to get to the city centre via tram! The room was clean, modern & comfortable! And such a cool experience to stay on a house boat.The hosts were super lovely! Hope to visit again sometime soon! Nothing
• Laurent (10/5): We wouldn’t hesitate to come back for our next trip to this incredible city! - We had a wonderful stay on this houseboat in Amsterdam! It’s peaceful, spotless, really well equipped, and the perfect place to enjoy the city while staying by the calm waters. Jan Paul is an amazing host – always smiling and incredibly thoughtful.
• Emily (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing location if you want something a little more quiet, which was exactly what we wanted. Jan and his friends were so lovely and accommodating. Highly recommend
• Kayleigh (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful boat, lovely quiet location and the host is lovely and friendly, very relaxed as we checked in late as our flight delay but he was absolutely fine when greeting us. We loved our stay and will definitely be back! He has a lovely dog too!
• Amber (8/5): Very good - Location was ideal, about 10 mins on the bus straight into the centre. Room was really nice and comfortable. The on downside was being very warm in bed due to the weather and the bed have a window directly above it
• Ievgeniia (10/5): Exceptional - Everything! Each detail, decor, lights, iPad and speaker! The owner is super cool person . And his cute dog is amazing ❤️
• Roxanne (10/5): Better than a hotel - you must book! - My parents stayed here for my dad's 60th birthday. They had a fantastic time and attribute a huge part of their great stay to the boat and the excellent hosting from JP. They really enjoyed the boat's facilities - it was super clean, comfortable and way better than a hotel! They especially loved the terrace and the little visits from JP's dog. The location is great with plenty to do around the boat and a short trip into the centre of Amsterdam. They can't wait to stay again. Thanks JP!! Nothing. Thanks again!
• Francis (10/5): A must stay! - Fantastic facilities, clean and high tech gadgets too! The bed was comfy, many good night’s sleep and lovely shower too. Our host couldn’t do enough for us and was so kind. The boat is in a good location with tram stops within a few minutes walk. Thank you so much, we will be back! Nothing!
• Thomas (8/5): Very good -
• Mike (9/5): Superb -
• Aleksandar (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing place - especially for the couples! Much attention paid to details, very flexible and super friendly host, and a very special time spent at JP's boat. Nothing really - we enjoyed every bit of our stay.
• Melinda (10/5): Fantastic experience! - What a unique and amazing place! We won’t forget our time on the barge. JP was such an amazing host. Really hope to stay there again! Nothing- amazing
• Diane (9/5): Perfect accommodation in a beautiful city - It was clean and smart, had everything we needed and was in a lovely quiet area. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Complimentary wine and beer was in the fridge. There was air conditioning and lovely sized shower. It was quite a walk to the centre but we did it every day all along the canals. It was beautiful There was nothing that we didn’t like it was perfect for what we wanted but it probably wouldn’t be suitable for older people due to the bed being up high but it was great for us
• James (10/5): Our stay was amazing! Slightly out of the city centre but with the Amsterdam tram pass it’s easily accessible, including - Cool, friendly, comfortable and everything you need!
• Catalana (10/5): We loved it, would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere different to stay with a lot of character! - We had an amazing stay on the boat, it had all amenities we needed, and was warm, cosy and peaceful! The host was so helpful and patient with us as our flight and arrival time was delayed, he made us feel really welcome on his boat :) was a great location away from the bustle of the city centre but easily reached by bus/tram Nothing!
• Lotte (10/5): Exceptional - Perfect location, quiet nice area! Very clean, everything you need available. Easy, gentle communication with owner! Welcome drinks in the fridge as we arrived.
• Natalie (10/5): Lovely spa like stay! - Loved the space and the spa like feeling of the room! Bed was very comfortable and the room had everything you needed! It was all great! More automatic lights outside the boat at night would have been helpful! Indoors all was wonderful!
• Alvaro (10/5): Ten out of ten. :) - The place is awesome, just like in the pictures. it as all about relaxing. The host was very nice and helpful. The boat is outside downtown, allowing the opportunity to explore another part of Amsterdam, a more authentic one I'd say. It was definitely a great experience. All was good.
• Jackie (10/5): Fabulous spot from which to explore. - Where to start. What a fantastic little spot, quiet and private but close to town. The sauna and steam shower and jacuzzi bath were a real luxury and have given me bathroom goals. The host was so friendly and on hand with advice on where to go and how to get there. We would most definitely visit again.
• Malgorzata (10/5): Exceptional - Perfekt place to spend time in Amsterdam. Modern, clean and very cosy Apartment. Great location. The host was super friendly. I would love to come back. Thank You for everything
• Luis (10/5): Absolutely recommend this place! The accommodations inside are so nice. Will book again 100% - The place was beautiful. Everything from the steam shower to the sauna was amazing. The IPad with music and the speaker was a great touch.
• Bex (10/5): The most romantic place I’ve ever stayed. - This is hands down one of the most romantic and special places to stay. The facilities just make your stay so chilled and relaxed. JP has thought of everything, from the sauna, hot tub and steam room to the coffee machine, music system, Netflix - he even put some decorations up for my boyfriends birthday and filled the mini bar ! I did not want to leave. The bed is comfy. The location is perfect and having the electric bikes was very useful, we used them everyday and saw so much of the city. The tram stop is literally a 5 min walk. Getting to the airport was super easy and 40 mins on public transport. It’s an oasis, a cocoon and a beautiful escape and totally worth the money. We can’t wait to come back in the summer to enjoy boat life in the sun!
• Gerd (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was perfect from check-in to check-out. The location is a dream. Super quiet and well located. There are nice restaurants and supermarkets nearby. JP is a pleasant host and went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. I would love to come back.
• Xbrownstonex (10/5): Exceptional - Great room, great host.
• Marco (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bunny (9/5): Superb - Very kind and welcoming host. Readily available whenever needed. Boat was clean and cozy. We had a great time!
• Danny (10/5): Exceptional - The room was spacious and lovely layout. Decorative. Lots of nice lights. Warm. Hot tub and Sauna was nice. Comfortable bed. We had our flight delayed and the host stayed up and communicated with us and left room open when we arrived at midnight. Very nice man.
• Marlies (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jamie (10/5): Comfy, cozy, quirky and unforgettable. - Absolutely stunning stay - we travel a lot and this is the first time we already want to plan a return stay in exactly the same accommodation. Jan was an absolute star who was incredibly welcoming. The facilities are beautiful and the area is perfect. It’s a quiet little area surrounded by some lovely eating spots, and then a very quick (every ten minutes) tram will have you straight into the centre of Amsterdam to get properly stuck in. We booked the smaller Sky room as the larger was sold out, however the cozy loft bed under the boats skylight was perfect under the rain to go to sleep to. Jan made sure we had everything we needed and more, complimentary bits and bobs everywhere and the most welcoming personality. Thank you again for everything, we will be back with friends to try the larger room! ❤️❤️❤️ Zero complaints, only have great things to say.
• Freakish (10/5): out of this world - a must do in amsterdam. we felt verry welcomed and it feltlike at home. quite and beautiful neighbourhood and close puplic transportation (8 mins bus drive to centraal station) it was a bit cold but that's normal during the colder season. compared to outdoor temperatures the boat was cozy warm
• Cosmin (10/5): Amazing experience ! 🙌 -

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