# Private houseboat suite in Amsterdam Your Boatsuite in the bow URL: https://amsterdambb.com/en/the-boatsuite Updated: 2026-11-03 Language: en > The Boatsuite fills the bow of houseboat Kadans, Amsterdam: 18 m² bedroom, 4 m² bathroom with walk-in shower, private deck, up to 2 guests. Check your dates. **4.96** on Airbnb Superhost · Guest favourite Houseboat 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](https://amsterdambb.com/en/book). ![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) ![Coffee corner with coffee machine, kettle and orange mini fridge next to the private front door with porthole](https://amsterdambb.com/img/boatsuite-coffee-corner-mini-fridge-private-front-door.jpg) ![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) ![Private bathroom with walk-in shower and washbasin](https://amsterdambb.com/img/boatsuite-private-bathroom-walk-in-shower.jpg) ![The harbour around KNSM Island from above, with Kadans among the houseboats on the Levantkade](https://amsterdambb.com/img/knsm-island-harbour-houseboats-aerial-amsterdam.jpg) [See all photos →](https://amsterdambb.com/en/photos) **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 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 bow** The 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 air** Daylight from the skylight, and portholes you can open on warm days. - **Stairs** An 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 luggage** Big suitcases fit under the bed, so the floor stays free. - **Truly private** We 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 - Check-out by 11:00 **Good to know** - Up to 2 guests - No kitchen: [restaurants and cafés near KNSM Island](https://amsterdambb.com/en/food-drinks-amsterdam) are a few minutes away - We live on board and are happy to help ### Key facts - **Bedroom**: 18 m², raised double bed under a skylight (sit, not stand) - **Bathroom**: Private, 4 m², walk-in shower and toilet - **Guests**: Up to 2 - **Check-in**: Self check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00 - **Minimum stay**: Usually 2 nights, sometimes 1 in quiet periods - **Payment**: 50% when you book, the rest 7 days before arrival - **Cancellation**: Full refund up to 30 days before arrival, 50% up to 14 days - **Breakfast**: Not served, but [our favourite breakfast spots](https://amsterdambb.com/en/food-drinks-amsterdam#food-breakfast) are a short walk away; coffee, tea and a small fridge in the suite ## Where is the suite on the ship? 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](https://amsterdambb.com/en/photos). 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 States September 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.” **Clarisse** · 🇨🇦 Canada April 2026 [Read all reviews](https://amsterdambb.com/en/reviews) **Check your dates** Often fully booked [**4.96** · Superhost · 9.9/10](https://amsterdambb.com/en/reviews) - **Best price when you book direct** , no platform commission - **Full refund up to 30 days before arrival** , 50% up to 14 days - **Pay 50% now** , the rest 7 days before arrival - **Self check-in from 15:00** , arrive whenever it suits you [Questions? Ask us](https://amsterdambb.com/en/contact) [10 reasons to book now ↓](https://amsterdambb.com/en/the-boatsuite#reasons) Why the island ## Why stay here and not in the centre? 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** · 🇨🇦 Canada October 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. [Book direct](https://amsterdambb.com/en/book) | | On amsterdambb.com | Via a booking platform | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Always our lowest price | Includes the platform’s commission | | Cancellation | 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. 1. **There is only one suite** One Boatsuite, one booking per night. We are regularly fully booked, often weeks ahead, and weekends and concert dates go first. 2. **The best price is here** Booking platforms take a hefty commission on every stay. Book on our own website and that cost stays out of your price. 3. **Same cancellation terms** Full refund up to 30 days before arrival, 50% up to 14 days before. Exactly the same terms as on the platforms. 4. **You will actually sleep** No bars below your window, no party crowds, no sirens in the night. Just the water and a quiet island. 5. **A place of your own** Your own front door, bathroom and deck on the bow. The privacy of an apartment, with hosts close by if you need them. 6. **Wake up on the water** Coffee on your deck, a swim from our platform, a paddle on our SUP boards. Try that in a hotel. 7. **Close to everything** 14 minutes by bike to Central Station, and tram 1 runs to the Rijksmuseum without changing. 8. **Guests love it** 4.96 on Airbnb, Superhost and Guest favourite, with a 9.9 out of 10 across all platforms. 9. **Tips from locals** We live on board and share our favourite places: 90 cafés, bars and restaurants on one map, and a guide before you arrive. 10. **Officially registered** Licensed and registered with the City of Amsterdam, registration 0363 399F 21F5 D8A2 0F3D. No surprises, no grey areas. **We are often fully booked, weeks ahead** There is only one suite on board, so weekends, holidays and concert dates are usually the first to go. Like your dates? Book them now. [Check availability](https://amsterdambb.com/en/book) **The Boatsuite** Up to 2 guests · 4.96 on Airbnb [Check availability](https://amsterdambb.com/en/book)