Ship's Hold Apartment
Be welcome aboard in the belly of this historic ship where I created a spacious apartment!
Excellent! 5/5
BOOKA CARE
- Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
- 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
- Changing booking details is always free.
- Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
- Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
Houseboat highlights
- Spacious city centre houseboat
- Two separate bedrooms: perfect for couples
- Close to main attractions
- Nice roof terrace
- Sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably
Houseboat summary
In the belly of this charming freight ship, built in 1937, you will find a large and characteristic houseboat apartment that can accommodate up to 7 guests comfortably. The location right in the city centre is very convenient for discovering our wonderful city.
Houseboat description
Once this was where the freight was stored during the long journey's over the rivers of Europe. Now it's is a very spacious holiday home.
This apartment with central heating has a private entrance, giving way to the large living room with open fully equipped kitchen. In the living room there is a big and comfortable cornersofa and double sofa with footrest.
A long isle along the side of the hull gives way to the master bedroom with en suite bedroom and separate toilet. On the other side of the living room is a second bedroom, also with en suite bathroom. Both bedrooms have two single beds that can be separated if required. The master bedroom has a loft bed across the two singles. In the livingroom is a charming bedstead that sleeps 2. In total the Ship's Hold Apartment can sleep up to 7 guests.
Note that both apartments are located in a real ship, docked on a real tidal river. This means that it moves with the tide and possibly because of severe winds. You won't get seasick and it is part of the charme, but I think it is also good to be clear about this.
On top of the deck there is a nice seating area that you can use - a wonderful place to just sit back and relax with your loved ones, while having a drink.
At the far end of the ship is another, smaller apartment that comes with charming wheelhouse. This apartment can accommodate 4 guests, so in total you can stay at this houseboat with a total of 11 guests. The name of that place is 'Captain's Apartment' and can also be booked on Bookahouseboat.com.
I hope to have given the best possible impression of what the ship has to offer but don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Always glad to help, and I look forward to welcome you aboard!
Details
Location
Distances
Airport
7 km
Bar
0.5 km
Beach
20 km
Ferry port
2 km
Highway
2 km
Night club
1 km
Restaurant
0.5 km
Super market
0.2 km
Train station
2 km
How to get there
From Rotterdam Central Station you can just take the Metro and within 10 minutes you are at the houseboat.
From Rotterdam Blaak train station, located next to the Markthal and Cubic houses, it's only 5 minutes (0.5 km) on foot to the ship.
From Rotterdam Airport it takes only 35 minutes by public transport to reach the houseboat.
About the area
The houseboat is docked in a city centre harbor, close to many must-sees and -do's. There are lots of restaurants, bars and shops in the immediate surroundings and public transport, both over land and water (water taxi!) to take you to all the corners of the city.
Houseboat owner
Monique
I love Rotterdam and I love my ship. And I love sharing that with other people and make them feel welcome and comfortable.
3 Reviews - Ship's Hold Apartment
Excellent! 5/5
Maya - Spain
10 Jul
Great stay on a nice boat - great hostess
Paul A - the United States
10 May
Perfect location!
Sebastien G - the Netherlands
02 Aug
Great host, great stay