Private houseboat suite in AmsterdamYour Boatsuite in the bow
★★★★★4.96 on AirbnbSuperhost · Guest favouriteHouseboat Kadans, KNSM Island, Amsterdam
The Boatsuite is a private suite for two in the bow of houseboat Kadans, on KNSM Island in Amsterdam: an 18 m² bedroom with a raised bed under a skylight, a 4 m² bathroom with walk-in shower, your own front door and a private deck on the water. Compact, like a cabin on a cruise ship, and cheapest when you book direct.
4.96 on AirbnbSuperhost, 9.9 out of 10 across platforms
On the waterSwim and SUP straight from the boat
14 min to Central StationBy bike, or tram 1 to the Rijksmuseum
A quiet islandNo night noise, no sirens, no crowds
Best price, book directNo platform commission, same cancellation terms
Know before you book
How big is the Boatsuite?
A Boatsuite, not a hotel room. Think of a cabin on a cruise ship: compact, cleverly laid out and made for two. Here is exactly what to expect, so there are no surprises.
18 m²
bedroom in the bow
4 m²
private bathroom
2
guests, no more
15:00
check-in, out by 11:00
A raised bed in the bowThe bed sits on a platform a few steps up, right under the skylight. Above the bed you can sit up comfortably, but not stand.
Light and fresh airDaylight from the skylight, and portholes you can open on warm days.
StairsAn outdoor staircase leads down to your front door, and a few steps lead up to the bed. Not ideal if stairs are hard for you.
Space for luggageBig suitcases fit under the bed, so the floor stays free.
Truly privateWe share only the outdoor staircase, and it sits between your suite and our home: you will not hear us. Your deck on the bow is yours alone; we have our own terrace at the stern. In summer you may see us outside, that is all.
What is included in the Boatsuite?
Sleep
Raised double bed under the skylight
Two velvet chairs and fresh flowers
Room for your suitcases under the bed
Bathroom
Private bathroom of 4 m²
Walk-in shower
Toilet with its own porthole
Two large towels (70 × 140 cm) and two smaller ones
Bed made up when you arrive
Coffee & snacks
Coffee machine with three kinds of OR Specialty Coffee pods
A kettle and a wide choice of teas
Small fridge, crockery and glasses
Crackers in the drawer for a light bite
Outside
Private deck terrace on the bow
Sun on the deck from the morning onwards
Swim from our swim platform
Borrow our SUP boards
Arrival
Own front door, down a staircase we share
Self check-in from 15:00, arrive whenever it suits you
The Boatsuite fills the bow. We live in the rest of Kadans. 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. Want to see it first? Browse every photo of the suite and the ship.
Reviews
What guests say
“My husband swam every day, and the little boat suite was beautiful and clean. It was actually a bit larger than I expected, about the size of a hotel room.”
Olivia · 🇺🇸 United StatesSeptember 2025
“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.”
The centre is wonderful to visit. Sleeping there is another story. On KNSM Island you are out of the crowds, and it feels like a real holiday: quiet nights, water all around, and the city still close by.
“A unique experience to live on a houseboat, with the charming owners as neighbours. Impeccably clean, an excellent bed and a peaceful neighbourhood after a long day exploring Amsterdam.”
Michele · 🇨🇦 CanadaOctober 2026 · translated from French
A hotel in the centre
The Boatsuite on KNSM Island
Night noise
Bars, party crowds and late-night street cleaning below your window
Silence on the water. You hear the harbour, not the city
Sirens
Ambulances and police racing through busy streets, day and night
A quiet residential island, with no through traffic
Crowds
Tourist crowds and selfie sticks outside your front door
Locals, swimmers and wide quays along the water
Holiday feeling
A room on a busy street, like any other city trip
Your own deck on the water, and a morning swim from the boat
Getting around
Everything on foot
Central Station in 14 minutes by bike, tram 1 to the Rijksmuseum
Book direct
Book direct: always cheaper, the same peace of mind
Booking platforms take a hefty commission on every stay. When you book on our own website, that cost stays out of your price, so booking direct is always cheaper. You keep the same cancellation terms, pay securely, and your messages come straight to us.
Full refund up to 30 days before arrival, 50% up to 14 days
The same terms
Contact
Straight with Renske and Tim
Through the platform’s inbox
Payment
50% now, the rest 7 days before arrival
Depends on the platform
Why book now
10 reasons to book your stay now
One suite, a lot of guests who want it. These are the reasons they give us, and the reasons to book your dates today.
01There is only one suiteOne Boatsuite, one booking per night. We are regularly fully booked, often weeks ahead, and weekends and concert dates go first.
02The best price is hereBooking platforms take a hefty commission on every stay. Book on our own website and that cost stays out of your price.
03Same cancellation termsFull refund up to 30 days before arrival, 50% up to 14 days before. Exactly the same terms as on the platforms.
04You will actually sleepNo bars below your window, no party crowds, no sirens in the night. Just the water and a quiet island.
05A place of your ownYour own front door, bathroom and deck on the bow. The privacy of an apartment, with hosts close by if you need them.
06Wake up on the waterCoffee on your deck, a swim from our platform, a paddle on our SUP boards. Try that in a hotel.
07Close to everything14 minutes by bike to Central Station, and tram 1 runs to the Rijksmuseum without changing.
08Guests love it4.96 on Airbnb, Superhost and Guest favourite, with a 9.9 out of 10 across all platforms.
09Tips from localsWe live on board and share our favourite places: 90 cafés, bars and restaurants on one map, and a guide before you arrive.
10Officially registeredLicensed and registered with the City of Amsterdam, registration 0363 399F 21F5 D8A2 0F3D. No surprises, no grey areas.
We are often fully booked, weeks aheadThere is only one suite on board, so weekends, holidays and concert dates are usually the first to go. Like your dates? Book them now.
