We were very much looking to living on a canal during our Amsterdam visit. We chose this houseboat because of its location and the reviews. We could not have been happier. Caty arranged for the limo into the city and met us at the houseboat. We got a thorough indoctrination. Pay attention to her instructions on the clothes washer. It worked fine but is unfamiliar. We felt very comfortable inside and up on the deck. It was a treat to see all the zoo animals and to hear the elephants and the lions in the morning. We walked to the tram stops and and many nearby restaurants. It was a great stay.

This quaint houseboat is perfectly situated across from the zoo and is well appointed. The check in and checkout is easy and we had great face-to-face experiences with the owner and the boats neighbor who may help with check in. Highly recommended.

We loved this experience. It was a wonderful way to truly experience Amsterdam lifestyles. We spent the evenings on the upper deck watching the zoo animals and the canal cruises.

Nice experience

What a delightful place to call home for our three days in Amsterdam. My husband and I couldnt get over how peaceful the location was while being convenient to everything we wanted to do while in Amsterdam. It was very well appointed for a family stay - we were able to cook dinner in a couple of nights (which is often much easier when traveling w/ a jet-lagged preschooler - the kitchen is well appointed with the basics; and the grocery is an easy walk from the houseboat.) And what a pure delight it was to hear the elephants trumpet and a lion roar while we played cards at the dining table. I truly hope that we can return for another stay sometime in the future - we wont soon forget what a delightful time we had here.

We enjoyed staying at this beautiful houseboat at the end of March for a week. With 3 kids (12,9,7) we gave them the bedroom with the HUGE bed and my wife and I took the sofa sleeper. We loved the experience of living on a canal with the Artis Zoo directly across the water. The neighborhood is very quiet with excellent resteraunts, bus/tram access and a great grocery store a block of two away. Everything we needed was included with the gorgeous boat and the owner and his mother were excellent to deal with! We would definitely stay here again!

From the details of our booking, to arranging for someone to pick us up at the airport, to a warm welcome on this beautifully restored historic boat a quiet canal near the center of Amsterdam our host, Martyn, his mother Caty, and their assistant Caroline, were helpful, hospitable, and thoughtful in every way. Staying on the Medicijn Man is a wonderful way to experience Amsterdam like a local. Public transportation, restaurants, and shops are close by yet the neighborhood is tranquil and quiet. Having the zoo on the other side of the canal provided unexpected entertainment. This boat is a wonderful place to stay if you plan to visit Amsterdam.

This trip makes our second to have stayed on The Medicijn Man. It was as wonderful as the first. We run a small luxury hotel and restaurant and have stayed in some very nice places. Amsterdam is becoming a favorite. The city is charming and there is much to see and do. The boat is a great place to have as your home away from home. It is furnished with everything one could need for cooking or just being at home. There are Dvds and a dock so you can listen to your music from your phone or Ipod. There are games and even a hot water bottle! I used it when my stomach wasnt feeling well. I liked it so much my husband bought me one when we arrived back home. haha!The animals across the canal make it an adventure and feeding the swans and ducks was as much fun the second time around as well. I did find out that feeding them crackers and bread wasnt that healthy for them so we got them some spinach and grapes and they loved it. The grapes can sink though so be careful with them. They have to be close to where you throw them. Just google what should they eat and it will give you some new ideas for what to feed them. We just love the Medicijn Man and cant say enough about Martyn and his mom Caty. They really are good at this hospitality thing and they will go above and beyond to make your time spent in their piece of the world a wonderful and memorable experience. You wont be disappointed if you stay on the Medicijn Man. I left each time with a relaxed sense of being and just about had the time of my life each time I stayed in this lovely place. Martyn and Caty do a lovely job. Do yourself a favor, forget about the hotels and cookie cutter experience and try something different. You will like it!

The interior was spotless, the welcome wonderful, the facilities were all we needed. We were right across from the zoo and we had as our neighbors giraffes and zebras. Perfect for 2people. Good to have a car but a taxi is ok too and trams easy to reach

A beacon of tranquility a stones throw from the center. This accommodation had everything we wanted. Compliments to the attention to detail. Nothing like staying on the water in Amsterdam. Hope to be back soon!

Staying on a houseboat in Amsterdam is the only way to go and this rental is really well located. Its across from the Zoo and we had coffee on the deck and watched Zebras and Giraffes. Its a really romantic view of the canal, the nice houses along the sidewalk, the ducks in the canal...so I proposed to my girlfriend with the sun going down and the owner arranged to have a dozen roses hidden in the boat for me upon arrival. Nice service. We stayed 5 days and a short walk to central tourist places and a short walk to Vondelpark for a picnic. Definitely recommend!

We stayed in this houseboat for a weekend and absolutely loved it! Where else can you live in a boat, attend the Van Gogh museum at night, have world famous war fries, drink tasty beer and and then wake up to see giraffes and zebras across from you? Only in Amsterdam! (The boat is across from the zoo away from the touristy areas and located in a really cool, quiet neighborhood.) When we think of our weekend there, the accommodations will be near the top of our list.Perhaps most importantly, wed like to thank the owners, their family and their friend up the street for their extremely generous hospitality. Whether it was waiting around for us because we were drastically late to meet them at check in, helpfulness in organizing trips to museums, etc, and even giving us a ride in the rain to the train station, we felt like we had been taken in by really cool family. Are you going to get that from a hotel or another houseboat? Probably not. Well never stay anywhere else in there.

My friend and I were just looking for a nice place to really relax in city where we both really like to party! Luckily, this boat provided so much warmth and comfort (even during a CRAZY wind storm), that we spent majority of our time relaxing on the deck watching the zoo animals (yes, its directly across from zebras and giraffes), or spending hours cooking and just hanging out. Theres a grocery store just a 10 min or less walk. And if you do go out and get smashed and forget the address, just have the cab driver drop you off at the zoo and you can find your way back from there! Overall, best vacation rental and I plan on renting again.

We loved our stay on this beautiful boat. We were greeted, shown around the boat and given great advice on what to see and services available in the neighborhood. Its peaceful but fun with ducks swimming by and a good view of the giraffes and birds that gather around the zoo. We enjoyed the 15 minute walk to the center; its a great way to see things off the tourist route.

Stayed there will my wife and adult daughter, lots of room for all...Much better price then renting suite or 2 rooms in hotel. Excellent location, easy to get to anywhere, very quite and peaceful for sleeping. Owner and this mother are great at communicating, explaining any questions you have. Upon arrival Carolien was there to show us everything we needed to know about the houseboat, very helpful. There are numerous restaurants in the immediate area that are very good, but you must try A Tavola, some of the best Italian food I have had. I would highly recommend this property and would stay there myself if I were to visit Amsterdam again.... Ted Paluch

We absolutely loved our time on the Medicijan Man! It's in a quiet location, but still close enough to the main city centre areas. We enjoyed playing cards on the deck, waving to all the folks cruising the canal and watching the giraffes and zebras across the canal at the zoo. A true Amsterdam experience. Everything was wonderful on the boat and we'd certainly stay there again if we ever make it back to Amerstdam.