About the place

A unique opportunity to live on the water!


Available immediately until November 1: a partially furnished 135 m² 2-bedroom houseboat in Amsterdam.


Rental agreement


- The houseboat is offered under a fixed-term rental agreement with a diplomatic clause (Model C).
- This agreement is used when the landlord moves abroad and eventually plans to return to the home.
- The agreement runs until November 1, 2027.
- An extension of the contract is negotiable.
- The initial rental period is 12 months.
- During this period, the tenant cannot terminate the agreement.
- After that, the tenant can terminate it with one full month’s notice.
- The landlord can end the agreement starting from November 1, 2027 by giving at least three months’ notice.


About the home


- A video of the home is available. Contact us via this website. You will then receive an email and SMS asking you to confirm your interest. Once you have confirmed, you will receive the link to the video.
- The houseboat is on a single level. It has one bathroom (shower, bathtub, and jacuzzi) and 2 toilets.
- It has roof access.
- The building was built in 1925.
- The houseboat has energy label G.
- Registration at this address is allowed.


Features and amenities


- The home has a fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, gas cooktop, washing machine, dryer, and TV.
- The home has municipal parking with a permit.
- The home also has a fireplace. The home does not have solar panels.


Rent and costs


- The monthly rent is €2,540.00.
- An additional €150.00 per month is charged for electricity, water, internet, and furniture.
- The security deposit is €4,950.00.
- There is no agency fee.


Who can rent this home
- Applications are welcome from working professionals, self-employed people, retirees, and people living off savings or investments.
- Applications with a guarantor are accepted.
- Home sharing is allowed for up to 3 adult tenants.
- Tenants with children are welcome.
- Pets are allowed: cats and dogs.


- Applications are not accepted from students.
- Applications from companies are not accepted.
- Your eligibility is assessed using the Uprent Income formula.
- We look at your household’s overall financial situation, including income, savings, investments, tax benefits and support from guarantors.
- For example, savings, the 30% ruling or guarantors can increase your assessed income, while factors such as income from abroad can reduce it.
- A second applicant’s income counts in full (100%).
- Apply through this website. We’ll send you a short questionnaire to check if your income qualifies. It takes about a minute to complete.


Selection


There is no waiting list. Homes are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.


To apply, follow these steps:


1. Respond to the listing.
2. You will receive an email and an SMS with a link to complete your rental profile.
3. Once your profile is complete, the landlord will contact you directly. You will always receive a response.


Additional information from the landlord:
- Short-term rent is also negotiable
- The boat is warmed by diesel. Estimated cost is €367.5 per month (based on 2025 usage)
- It is possible to get a parking permit from municipality, but only for one parking place!!