We guarantee that this houseboat will give you the special and authentic Amsterdam experience, regardless of the purpose of your visit. The location beats everything - just around the corner from all the best places- museums and fine restaurants - but without the city sounds from The Dam and Leidse Square. The sundeck affords spectacular views of the old warehouses on the Entrepotdok (for which Amsterdam is famous) on one side, and boats passing on the other. The passersby envy those sitting on the sundeck of houseboat 'The Medicijnman'! Over a hundred years old and once a sailing boat (a Tjalk) The Medicijnman (Medicine Man) was transformed in the late 1950’s into a characterful houseboat. With many old features left in place, it gives you an enchanting feel of life on the water back then. It is located in the old centre of Amsterdam, in an oasis of tranquility,with Central Station, Dam Square, well known theatres (Theater Carré), famous museums (e.g. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum), restaurants, and other cultural attractions within walking distance. Less than 2 minutes’ walk from Kadijk square, where there are many great restaurants, such as ‘A Tavola’, one of the best Italian restaurants in Amsterdam. The highest wooden windmill in The Netherlands, named ‘De Gooyer’, is next to the famous brewery, Het IJ, just around the corner and a must-see for real beer lovers. The interior of the houseboat is light and spacious and is well equipped with all modern facilities; central heating, a dishwasher, a bathtub, a washer and dryer, well equipped and stocked kitchen, etc. The bedroom has a queen size bed and four authentic portholes. The living room has panoramic windows, which let in a lot of light and give beautiful views just above water level. There is a very comfortable sofa bed which enables sleeping room for two extra guests, a big dining table and a charming open kitchen. The bathroom has a washbasin and a bathtub with shower attachment plus a washer and dryer. The position of the boat ensures that you will be able to enjoy both sunny breakfasts on the deck in the early morning, and spectacular sunsets in the evening. Keywords: Great location, ideal for museums, good restaurants, shopping and night life but also an oasis of peace. The roof terrace is very sunny and if you like water birds, you can feed them from outside the windows. A short walk to the Red Light district, Waterloo square and flea market and the Portuguese Synagogue. Some highlight of the reviews: - Loved it! "My daughter, 5-year old granddaughter and I stayed for 3 days and each day fell more in love with the houseboat and location. Martyn was a delight. The houseboat is charming and ever-so comfortable and well-stocked. The location is exceptional, from the quiet peaceful neighborhood, to being right across from the zebras and elephants, to the ease of walking wherever we wanted to go. What a treat! Thank you!!" - Living the Dream in Amsterdam "Spent a weekend at this cozy, comfortable houseboat. It could not have been more perfect for two people. Location was sublime; would love to visit again in summertime and spend evenings relaxing on the deck and watching the zoo animals across the canal." - Best place ever "amazing houseboat on a perfect location." - Uniquely beautiful and peaceful place to stay "This by far was the most unique and our favorite… We felt very safe on the houseboat and the street is quiet. It's a great location and we walked the whole city from there. The boat itself has everything and a very nice bathroom. Good water pressure and we were able to wash and dry our clothes… I would love to go back again and spend more time on the boat." - Nice, quiet neighborhood & well-appointed houseboat "My husband, two boys (13 & 10), and I recently spent four nights on the houseboat. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, but we were still able to walk to anywhere we wanted to see in the main part of Amsterdam. The houseboat has everything you could need, and there is a grocery store about a 10-minute walk away." - What a jewel! "Last stop on a month long holiday and we saved one of the best for last. Peace lives here. Sitting on the deck with your favorite drink, a good book and a gorgeous sunset. Watching the canal cruisers go by. The boat is beautifully appointed, very comfortable and perfectly located both for walking and public transport." - Great place to stay! "Very comfortable, well-equipped houseboat. Best part is the location. Directly across from zoo and can see and hear the animals. Quiet and safe neighborhood with plenty of stores and restaurants. Short and easy walk to NEMO, waterfront and Central Amsterdam. Owner is very nice, helpful and accommodating." - Tres bon sejour sur la peniche "Peniche tres bien equipée, sejour depaysant. Cadre tres agreable en face du zoo, bien qu'un peu excentré. Caty est tres attentionnée et serviable." - Sehr schönes Hausboot super gelegen tolle Vermieter ... wir kommen wieder "Alles in allem ein tolles Objekt. Sehr zu empfehlen, super Lage und sehr nette Vermieter"