# Houseboat B&B in Amsterdam 40 metres of ship. The B&B in the bow is yours. URL: https://amsterdambb.com/en Updated: 2026-11-03 Language: en > Houseboat B&B in Amsterdam: your private 18 m² Boatsuite, with its own deck and front door. Luxury on the water, in one of the quietest spots in the city. Kadans is a 40-metre former cargo ship on KNSM Island, a quiet island in Amsterdam-Oost. We live on board, and the [Boatsuite in the bow](https://amsterdambb.com/en/the-boatsuite) is completely separate: your own front door, your own deck, your own bathroom with walk-in shower. Made for two: luxury on the water, in one of the quietest spots in the city. Amsterdam like you have never experienced it. ![The Boatsuite bedroom: raised double bed under the skylight, wooden steps and an orange velvet armchair](https://amsterdambb.com/img/boatsuite-raised-double-bed-skylight-houseboat-amsterdam.jpg) **The skylight bed** A raised bed right under the open sky, 18 m² all yours. **Your private deck** On the bow: coffee in the morning sun, drinks at sunset. **Your own front door** Down a staircase we share, self check-in from 15:00. **The harbour** Swim from our platform on warm days, or cold ones. We do, like many islanders. Stay on the water ## One suite. Your own place on the water. AmsterdamBB is one private suite on houseboat Kadans, moored on KNSM Island in Amsterdam-Oost and officially registered with the City of Amsterdam. The [Boatsuite](https://amsterdambb.com/en/the-boatsuite) in the bow is for up to 2 guests. You get the privacy of your own place, coffee in your suite, and the warmth of hosts who live on board. [Check your dates and prices](https://amsterdambb.com/en/book) any time. **Hosts, not a front desk** We live on board, know the island inside out and are happy to help you plan your days. **Your own place** One suite only, completely separate from our home. The outdoor staircase sits between us, so you will not hear us. Your deck is yours alone. **On the water, in the city** Wake up on a ship in a quiet harbour, and still be in the centre in 14 minutes by bike. ### Key facts - **Type**: A bed & boat: one private suite on a houseboat, no breakfast, but [good breakfast cafés](https://amsterdambb.com/en/food-drinks-amsterdam#food-breakfast) close by - **Where**: Levantkade 174, KNSM Island, Amsterdam-Oost - **The suite**: 18 m² bedroom, private 4 m² bathroom with walk-in shower, private deck terrace, own front door - **Guests**: Up to 2 - **Arrival**: Self check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00 - **Minimum stay**: Usually 2 nights, sometimes 1 in quiet periods - **Hosts**: Renske and Tim, who live on board - **Reviews**: 4.96 on Airbnb, Guest favourite and Superhost, 130 reviews across platforms - **Getting around**: Central Station 14 min by bike, tram 1 and bus 43 a 7-minute walk - **Registration**: City of Amsterdam, 0363 399F 21F5 D8A2 0F3D Location ## Where is KNSM Island? A quiet island in Amsterdam, close to everything. KNSM Island is one of the calmest spots in the city: water on every side, quiet streets, neighbours who say hello. And everything is close: Central Station is 14 minutes by bike, and tram 1 to the Rijksmuseum leaves a 7-minute walk from the boat. Our guide to [getting around from the island](https://amsterdambb.com/en/how-to-get-here#getting-around) has every route. [Explore the island](https://amsterdambb.com/en/knsm-island) [How to get here](https://amsterdambb.com/en/how-to-get-here) 14 min by bike to Central Station, 12 to 19 min to every highlight 7 min walk to tram 1, straight to the Rijksmuseum in 27 min 0 min to the water: swim from our platform Free ferry across the IJ to Noord and A'DAM Lookout [Tram 1 runs straight through the city. See every route](https://amsterdambb.com/en/how-to-get-here#getting-around) Inside houseboat Kadans ## Your Boatsuite in the bow, our home behind it Kadans is a 40-metre Spits, a cargo barge built to fit the locks of the Belgian and French canals. The Boatsuite fills the bow, with its own front door, bathroom and deck. We live in the middle and the stern. The only thing we share is the staircase from the quay. At the bottom, the Boatsuite’s front door is on the right and ours is on the left. **Curious about the rest of the ship?** We are always happy to give you a tour of our houseboat. Just ask when you are on board. [Meet Renske and Tim](https://amsterdambb.com/en/your-hosts) ## 130 reviews, 9.9 out of 10 [Read all reviews](https://amsterdambb.com/en/reviews) > “The coolest location and loveliest people. Not to mention the best coffee! We will 100% be back.” **Kaelah** September 2026 > “We had an amazing stay here! It was clean, cozy, and beautifully set up, with stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. Waking up on the water was such a unique experience.” **Clarisse** · 🇨🇦 Canada April 2026 > “The boat stay was by far my favourite experience in Amsterdam! It has to be one of the best locations in the city.” **Warren** August 2025 ![Renske and Tim, your hosts at AmsterdamBB, who live on board houseboat Kadans](https://amsterdambb.com/img/hosts-renske-and-tim-houseboat-kadans-amsterdambb.jpg) Your hosts ## Hi, we are Renske and Tim Together with our daughter Coco we live on Kadans, the 40-metre Spits we turned into our home. We are true water people and swim every day, straight from the boat. And we love sharing our island with guests: the best bakery, the best spot for a swim, the tram that takes you to the Rijksmuseum without changing. [Meet the hosts](https://amsterdambb.com/en/your-hosts) ## Photos [All photos](https://amsterdambb.com/en/photos) ![Private deck terrace on the bow of houseboat Kadans at sunset, with two chairs and flowers](https://amsterdambb.com/img/boatsuite-private-deck-terrace-bow-sunset.jpg) ![Orange velvet armchair next to a round porthole](https://amsterdambb.com/img/boatsuite-orange-velvet-armchair-porthole.jpg) ![Sunset over the harbour, seen from the bow of houseboat Kadans on KNSM Island](https://amsterdambb.com/img/sunset-over-the-harbour-from-houseboat-kadans-knsm-island.jpg) ![The open-air staircase from the quay down to the two front doors](https://amsterdambb.com/img/houseboat-kadans-staircase-to-boatsuite-front-door.jpg) [**Things to do** Swimming, museums, cycling and the big days, with travel times from the boat.](https://amsterdambb.com/en/things-to-do-amsterdam) [**Food & drinks** From fresh bread around the corner to dinner on the water.](https://amsterdambb.com/en/food-drinks-amsterdam) [**FAQ** Arrival, the shared staircase, swimming, payment, parking and more.](https://amsterdambb.com/en/faq) [**Contact** A question before you book? We usually reply quickly.](https://amsterdambb.com/en/contact) Only one suite on board ## We are often fully booked. Are your dates still free? - **Your own place** Own front door, bathroom and deck - **4.96 on Airbnb** Superhost, 9.9 out of 10 across platforms - **On the water** Swim and SUP straight from the boat - **14 min to Central Station** By bike, or tram 1 to the Rijksmuseum - **A quiet island** No night noise, no sirens, no crowds - **Best price, book direct** No platform commission, same cancellation terms [Check availability](https://amsterdambb.com/en/book) [Why booking direct is cheaper →](https://amsterdambb.com/en/book#book-direct) Full refund up to 30 days before arrival