About this property

Modern Comforts: Forecastle KL in Amsterdam offers a terrace and free WiFi. The apartment includes a kitchenette, patio, and dining area. Guests can enjoy lake and city views. Convenient Amenities: The apartment features a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and electric kettle. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, shower, and dining area. Prime Location: Located 24 km from Schiphol Airport, the property is near Rembrandt House, Dutch National Opera & Ballet, and Artis Zoo. An ice-skating rink and boating are available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Forecastle KL ensures a pleasant stay with its modern facilities and excellent location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Monica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a lovely space, so unique to stay on a boat, it was surprisingly sturdy you did not feel like you were rocking or moving at all! The host thought of everything theres even make up remover provided! Sofie was so friendly as well. Would...
  • Tibor
    Hungary Hungary
    The feeling of living on a ship is an experience in itself, but experiencing all this in the middle of the biggest ship festival is a truly fantastic feeling.
  • Markéta
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The communication was amazing and the location lovely. Everything was perfect. We rented bikes from Starbikes and explored the city.
  • Gunter
    Austria Austria
    Owner of the appartment are very nice and helpful for all questions. It is e great experience to see how living on a Boat looks like.
  • Dominic
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    KL Forecastle is located on a large boat, moored in a quay. (Once you step onboard you're not aware it's a boat, though, so don't worry about seasickness!) The room is very comfortable with the facilities you'd expect in a hotel room.
  • Freya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    - cleanliness - friendly host - host helps answer questions/gives recommendations - provided towels/glasses etc - good size bed - electricity working - host had perfect english
  • Constantin
    Austria Austria
    Sophie is a very attentive and hard-working host. It was a pleasure staying at the boat
  • Selina
    Germany Germany
    Sofie is an exceptionally friendly host! We really enjoyed our stay in this cute house boat and would do it again any time.
  • Julie
    France France
    Expérience originale et quartier très agréable. Les hôtes sont très accueillants. Le logement est très bien entretenu 😊
  • Groves
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for us. Peaceful, secure and friendly. We will stay again whilst visiting beautiful Amsterdam.

Hosted by Sofie

9.9
Host review score
Sofie
Enjoy this charming B&B as an urban oasis from a busy day in town, or simply enjoy the views on the docks or in summertime plunge in the water straight from the roof terrace. Step aboard and share the ship with a local Amsterdam family.
We're a family of three and we really enjoy living on our beautiful houseboat. We love to welcome our guests aboard and share our amazing boat with them.
The B&B is located in the front of the vessel. The houseboat is a completely refurbished ship, on which our family happily lives since 2023. The ship is almost a hundred years old and used to be a canal barge in Western Europe. For the last 50 years it was used as a sailing church! It truly feels as a blessing living here and sharing our joy with our guests. The houseboat is moored at the KNSM-island, a getaway in the east of Amsterdam close to the city centre. There are restaurants and bars around the corner and let's not forget the best bakery in town! Tourists and residents alike describe the area as a holiday retreat within the bustling city of Amsterdam. Step on the free ferry and within minutes you arrive in the dynamic and upcoming Amsterdam north. Options are plentiful, whether you wish to spend the night in a restaurant overlooking the water or enjoy a nice walk in the park at the unique Vliegenbos. Reach for the stars? Simply take a seat on the docklands and watch the sun set or climb there yourself in the nearby bouldering facility. Or layback on the cushions in the next door cinema.  Public transportation takes you anywhere you need to be. The central station is just 10 minutes away. 
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
City regulations
Please note that, due to fire safety regulations, the City of Amsterdam limits bookings to a maximum of 4 people per apartment.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 0363 4622 39A4 F309 423E