Thursday, 1 September 2011

A little huisie on the water…

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My favourite memory of my trip to Amsterdam was taking a late night cruise along the winding canals and peering into the waterside 16th century apartments and quaint houseboats (what can I say? I’m a snoop!) Although I loved the glittering chandeliers and grand furniture in the apartments, I was most drawn to the warm and cosy houseboats! I did some research to see if I was able to rent one on a return trip to Amsterdam and I was really surprised at how much furniture you can actually fit in a houseboat!

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You can book the Jordaan houseboat here

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16 comments:

  1. classiq1 September 2011 at 18:32

    A wonderful way to explore Amsterdam, such a beautiful city. :)
    Ada

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  2. Bird Bug Pug1 September 2011 at 19:36

    this is a MUST DO for me! i've annoyed my husband saying at some point in our lives we MUST live on a houseboat

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  3. erleichda1 September 2011 at 20:51

    Amsterdam is a city to remember. and your pictures just wonderful : )

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  4. colleen1 September 2011 at 21:27

    damn! that's one nice houseboat!

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  5. travelkate1 September 2011 at 22:20

    That would be so fun to rent!! And a great way to see the city!

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  6. Kelly1 September 2011 at 22:38

    Love, love, love amsterdam! I have never seen what the inside of a houseboat looks like. I love it!

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  7. little luxury list1 September 2011 at 22:45

    How quirky and fun (I also think there's more furniture here than in my little apartment!)

    Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely week! I hope the swimming suit for body types post was helpful!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  8. homestilo1 September 2011 at 23:58

    There is something so romantically charming about boat houses.

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  9. Barbara@HausDesign2 September 2011 at 04:21

    Very cool - this looks like a great one! I wanted to stay in a houseboat when I went to Amsterdam in May but my friends preferred a hotel - to me, a houseboat would be the ultimate way to sleep in Amsterdam - very cool!

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  10. Alexa2 September 2011 at 04:48

    Oh my gosh that is a dream! Now I want to go back to Amsterdam!!! So cute!
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  11. Noe @ ADELLA AVENUE2 September 2011 at 05:40

    It's been years since I've been to Amsterdam, but I am so glad you mentioned renting a houseboat. I was so enchanted by them, and it would be a blast to stay in one. Thanks for the tip and the research, too!

    xx Noe ADELLA AVENUE

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  12. Amanda {feast.fashion.faves}2 September 2011 at 06:37

    wow...what a trip of a lifetime. the photos are gorgeous!! what a quaint and charming area!!

    ♡Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  13. Jessie2 September 2011 at 07:45

    Renting a houseboat sounds like a good idea and a great way to enjoy the city view. The experience must be wonderful, too! Love these charming houseboats!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  14. Unknown2 September 2011 at 08:51

    Ah, I've always wanted to live in a house boat for a while! I think it would be a really neat experience!

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  15. mapleandvine2 September 2011 at 11:55

    o my goodness! this is spectacular! I have not been to amsterdam but I would lov lov lov to go!

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  16. Lindsay @ Delighted Momma2 September 2011 at 14:04

    So jealous you got to visit Amsterdam! I cant wait to go one day with my husband!

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