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Houseboat for 4 people with terrace
10
Fantastic
- 4 People
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 44 m²
- Houseboat
- Pets allowed
- WiFi
Well-equipped kitchen
Cook delicious meals in a well-equipped kitchen.
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Great views
You can enjoy great views from this home.
Almost booked out. We recommend you book soon.
Well-equipped kitchen
Cook delicious meals in a well-equipped kitchen.
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Great views
You can enjoy great views from this home.
Have you ever vacationed on a houseboat, floating home, or floating house?
If so, you surely share our overwhelming experience and would definitely vacation on a houseboat again, or perhaps have even booked a new arrangement.
If not, then it's time to discover something new. Spend the most precious days of the year on a houseboat and gain your own experiences.
Is the rental price too high for you? Then simply contact us personally and ask for a custom offer.
Do you spontaneously have time and feel like a houseboat vacation? Then ask us about our current last-minute offers.
If a week is still available in the booking calendar one to two weeks before your spontaneously planned arrival, you can save up to 40%. If you are interested, please send us an email and ask for our last-minute offer. By the way, in December 2024, we completely renewed the wooden deck, which is why most of the photos still show the old wooden flooring.
The same applies to the furniture inside, as we purchase new furniture every few years.
Currently, the furnishings include the grey chairs.
And last but not least, we have to replace the garden chair cushions almost every season, which is why almost every photo shows different garden chair cushions. We are very generous with free days before and after your officially booked period.
If our houseboat is not rented out before your arrival or after your departure, you are welcome to come 1-2 days earlier or stay longer.
Of course, without any extra charge, as the houseboat would be empty anyway, and this is decided at short notice. And last but not least, my wife Ulrike and I, Andreas Orlowski, are personally liable for your rental payments.
During the Corona pandemic, all guests received their payments back within 3-5 days without exception. Do you perhaps have a few questions? If so, we have listed and answered the most frequently asked questions here. Does a houseboat rock and make a lot of noise (splashing water, etc.)? Will I get seasick? Our houseboat is firmly mounted on the jetty and hardly moves at all. The high weight of about 16 tons also ensures a stable position, so you normally won't notice that you don't have solid ground under your feet.
In very stormy weather from the northeast and with higher waves, there can be slight rocking.
However, since you are not below deck but have a clear view of the horizon, it is unlikely that you will get seasick even with strong rocking. The Xantener Nordsee normally does not have significant wave formation.
With prevailing southwest winds, our houseboat is in the lee of the shore, and the waves run towards the northeast towards the other shore.
Only with stronger winds from the lake side can there be slight splashing against the two hulls. How is the houseboat supplied with energy and water? The houseboat is supplied with fresh water from the tap, just like a normal holiday home.
It is also connected to the sewage system and the power grid. How can I use the electric boat? Our houseboat is moored at the jetty and cannot be moved.
To explore the Xanten Lakes, we have purchased two electric boats for our guests in addition to our bicycles.
Our Whaly 370, which can be operated without a license from the age of 16, is available at all times.
Please indicate when booking if you wish to use our electric boat.
With your booking, you will receive comprehensive operating instructions for the houseboat and electric boat as a PDF file. What safety precautions are there? Smoke detectors are installed in the living room and both bedrooms of the houseboat, and there is a fire extinguisher.
The kitchen has an electric ceramic hob and no gas system.
For leisure activities, life jackets for 2 children and 4 adults are available, and a lifebuoy is on board.
When locked, the doors and windows are secured against burglary with multiple locking bolts.
Furthermore, the jetty is secured with a sturdy and lockable gate.
You and your personal belongings are therefore well protected with us. What about sun and shade? Outside, you have the option to enjoy the sun on the roof terrace or to protect yourself from the sun under the umbrella.
The bow terrace is in the shade around midday and is only exposed to the sun in the morning, late morning, and evening, with the overhanging roof ensuring that you can find a shady spot even at these times. Inside, the rooms are protected from excessive sunlight by thermal insulation glazing and mirrored blinds.
In addition, the houseboat has a modern heat pump heating system, which heats in winter and can be used as air conditioning in summer. Is the houseboat suitable for small children? The houseboat is NOT suitable for small children who cannot swim! While life jackets are available, the residual risk is too high in our opinion.
For all other children from pre-school or primary school age who can already swim, a holiday on a houseboat is of course an absolute experience.
We would recommend a "Seepferdchen" (a German swimming badge for beginners) with sufficient swimming experience as a minimum requirement, so that the children can move freely under your supervision.
If parents are absent, we strongly recommend that children wear life jackets – even if you are only going to the neighbor's houseboat or to the car for a short time.
Ultimately, however, you must decide this for yourself. Are pets allowed? We have now decided that dogs are not fundamentally excluded but will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you wish to bring your dog. Is smoking allowed in the rooms? No, smoking is not allowed in the rooms.
Two terraces are available for this purpose. Can we grill on the houseboat? Yes, grilling is allowed with the electric grill provided on the houseboat on the bow or roof terrace.
Charcoal or gas grills, as well as any open flames, are not permitted.
Exceptions are candles in suitable and available lanterns.
Since the houseboat's connected load is limited, only one electric grill can be operated at a time.
Grill utensils are available on the houseboat. Is there internet and TV on the houseboat? There is a satellite TV connection and an LED/LCD TV in the living room, with which you can receive all unencrypted channels from Astra 19.2E. The most important German and Dutch channels are stored on the lower channel slots.
Netflix is also available. You will receive free internet access via WLAN. An electric boat (Whaly 370) is available for €14/day, Senseo coffee machine + filter machine available, egg cooker, plenty of dishes, cutlery, and glasses available, 2 extra blankets available, garden furniture on bow and roof terrace available, internet TV incl.
Netflix available, Samsung SmartTV, 2 electric grills available, Raclette grill available, min 2, max 4 bicycles available, separate shower and toilet. Water Sports Water Skiing & Wakeboarding Sailing School Boat Rental Fishing Diving Wind and Kite Surfing Stand Up Paddling Sights and Museums Archaeological Park Xanten Xanten Roman Museum Xanten Collegiate Church Museum Siegfried Museum Xanten Historic City Center e.g. with St. Viktor Cathedral, Kriemhild Mill, Klever Tor Leisure Activities High Ropes Course Boat trips on the Rhine and the Xanten Lakes Fishing Horseback Riding Adventure Golf Leisure vehicles e.g. Segway, horse-drawn carriages, fun mobiles Night Watchman Tour Xanten South Lake lido (1km long sandy beach) Sauna Finnwell Cycling and Hiking Trails In-line Skating and Cycling Event Highlights Oktoberfest Siegfried Spectacle KleinMontMartre Roman Festival 'Swords, Bread and Games' Culture Summer Do you perhaps have a few questions? If so, we have listed and answered the most frequently asked questions here. Does a houseboat rock and make a lot of noise (splashing water, etc.)? Will I get seasick? Our houseboat is firmly mounted on the jetty and hardly moves at all. The high weight of about 16 tons also ensures a stable position, so you normally won't notice that you don't have solid ground under your feet.
In very stormy weather from the northeast and with higher waves, there can be slight rocking.
However, since you are not below deck but have a clear view of the horizon, it is unlikely that you will get seasick even with strong rocking. The Xantener Nordsee normally does not have significant wave formation.
With prevailing southwest winds, our houseboat is in the lee of the shore, and the waves run towards the northeast towards the other shore.
Only with stronger winds from the lake side can there be slight splashing against the two hulls. How is the houseboat supplied with energy and water? The houseboat is supplied with fresh water from the tap, just like a normal holiday home.
It is also connected to the sewage system and the power grid. How can I use the electric boat? Our houseboat is moored at the jetty and cannot be moved.
To explore the Xanten Lakes, we have purchased two electric boats for our guests in addition to our bicycles.
Our Corsiva 475 and our Whaly 370, which can be operated without a license from the age of 16, are available at all times.
Please indicate when booking if you wish to use our electric boat.
With your booking, you will receive an operating manual for our very easy-to-operate and inexpensive Whaly.
The pure driving time with fully charged batteries and at medium speed is about 4.5 to 5 hours.
Afterwards, the boat is charged at the jetty for about 6-8 hours and is available again for the next day. The boat has a load capacity of 400 kg and can be used by 4-5 adults and is also available to anglers. What safety precautions are there? Smoke detectors are installed in the living room and both bedrooms of the houseboat, and there is a fire extinguisher.
The kitchen has an electric ceramic hob and no gas system.
For leisure activities, life jackets for 2 children and 4 adults are available, and a lifebuoy is on board.
When locked, the doors and windows are secured against burglary with multiple locking bolts.
Furthermore, there is an alarm system that you can activate during your absence.
The jetty is also secured with a sturdy and lockable gate.
You and your personal belongings are therefore well protected with us. What about sun and shade? Outside, you have the option to enjoy the sun on the roof terrace or to protect yourself from the sun under the umbrella.
The bow terrace is in the shade around midday and is only exposed to the sun in the morning, late morning, and evening, with the overhanging roof ensuring that you can find a shady spot even at these times. Inside, the rooms are protected from excessive sunlight by thermal insulation glazing and mirrored blinds.
In addition, the houseboat has a modern heat pump heating system, which heats in winter and can be used as air conditioning in summer. Is the houseboat suitable for small children? The houseboat is NOT suitable for small children who cannot swim! While life jackets are available, the residual risk is too high in our opinion.
For all other children from pre-school or primary school age who can already swim, a holiday on a houseboat is of course an absolute experience.
We would recommend a "Seepferdchen" (a German swimming badge for beginners) with sufficient swimming experience as a minimum requirement, so that the children can move freely under your supervision.
If parents are absent, we strongly recommend that children wear life jackets – even if you are only going to the neighbor's houseboat or to the car for a short time.
Ultimately, however, you must decide this for yourself. Are pets allowed? We have now decided that dogs are not fundamentally excluded but will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you wish to bring your dog. Is smoking allowed in the rooms? No, smoking is not allowed in the rooms.
Two terraces are available for this purpose. Can we grill on the houseboat? Yes, grilling is allowed with the electric grill provided on the houseboat on the bow or roof terrace.
Charcoal or gas grills, as well as any open flames, are not permitted.
Exceptions are candles in suitable and available lanterns.
Since the houseboat's connected load is limited, only one electric grill can be operated at a time.
Grill utensils are available on the houseboat. Is there internet and TV on the houseboat? There is a satellite TV connection and an LED/LCD TV in the living room, with which you can receive all unencrypted channels from Astra 19.2E. The most important German and Dutch channels are stored on the lower channel slots. You will receive free internet access via WLAN.
The bandwidth is reduced to about 2MBit and is sufficient for surfing and email processing, but not for streaming movies over the internet. ---------------------------------------- Please also note our interesting offers. Our permanent last-minute offer.
Whenever our houseboat is not fully booked the day before your planned arrival, you will receive a last-minute discount of 40% on the rental price.
Please check the booking calendar, and if the period 2-14 days before arrival is available (green), contact us regarding the discount.
Up to 2-14 days before arrival, you will receive a 20% discount.
This offer is non-binding and does not overlap with the winter offer.
If interested, please send us an email. Our winter offer from early/mid-November to mid/late March, excluding Christmas and New Year's Eve. €419.00 all-inclusive + tourist tax each for a short week (4 days Mon-Fri) or weekend (3 days Fri-Mon). The offer can be booked at any time.
Furthermore, we have a current last-minute summer offer for €519.00 all-inclusive + tourist tax Mon-Fri or Fri-Mon. However, the summer offer can only be booked 1-7 days before arrival, and payment must be made in cash or by instant bank transfer if necessary.
The offers are for 2 people each.
For a 3
If a week is still available in the booking calendar one to two weeks before your spontaneously planned arrival, you can save up to 40%. If you are interested, please send us an email and ask for our last-minute offer. By the way, in December 2024, we completely renewed the wooden deck, which is why most of the photos still show the old wooden flooring.
The same applies to the furniture inside, as we purchase new furniture every few years.
Currently, the furnishings include the grey chairs.
And last but not least, we have to replace the garden chair cushions almost every season, which is why almost every photo shows different garden chair cushions. We are very generous with free days before and after your officially booked period.
If our houseboat is not rented out before your arrival or after your departure, you are welcome to come 1-2 days earlier or stay longer.
Of course, without any extra charge, as the houseboat would be empty anyway, and this is decided at short notice. And last but not least, my wife Ulrike and I, Andreas Orlowski, are personally liable for your rental payments.
During the Corona pandemic, all guests received their payments back within 3-5 days without exception. Do you perhaps have a few questions? If so, we have listed and answered the most frequently asked questions here. Does a houseboat rock and make a lot of noise (splashing water, etc.)? Will I get seasick? Our houseboat is firmly mounted on the jetty and hardly moves at all. The high weight of about 16 tons also ensures a stable position, so you normally won't notice that you don't have solid ground under your feet.
In very stormy weather from the northeast and with higher waves, there can be slight rocking.
However, since you are not below deck but have a clear view of the horizon, it is unlikely that you will get seasick even with strong rocking. The Xantener Nordsee normally does not have significant wave formation.
With prevailing southwest winds, our houseboat is in the lee of the shore, and the waves run towards the northeast towards the other shore.
Only with stronger winds from the lake side can there be slight splashing against the two hulls. How is the houseboat supplied with energy and water? The houseboat is supplied with fresh water from the tap, just like a normal holiday home.
It is also connected to the sewage system and the power grid. How can I use the electric boat? Our houseboat is moored at the jetty and cannot be moved.
To explore the Xanten Lakes, we have purchased two electric boats for our guests in addition to our bicycles.
Our Whaly 370, which can be operated without a license from the age of 16, is available at all times.
Please indicate when booking if you wish to use our electric boat.
With your booking, you will receive comprehensive operating instructions for the houseboat and electric boat as a PDF file. What safety precautions are there? Smoke detectors are installed in the living room and both bedrooms of the houseboat, and there is a fire extinguisher.
The kitchen has an electric ceramic hob and no gas system.
For leisure activities, life jackets for 2 children and 4 adults are available, and a lifebuoy is on board.
When locked, the doors and windows are secured against burglary with multiple locking bolts.
Furthermore, the jetty is secured with a sturdy and lockable gate.
You and your personal belongings are therefore well protected with us. What about sun and shade? Outside, you have the option to enjoy the sun on the roof terrace or to protect yourself from the sun under the umbrella.
The bow terrace is in the shade around midday and is only exposed to the sun in the morning, late morning, and evening, with the overhanging roof ensuring that you can find a shady spot even at these times. Inside, the rooms are protected from excessive sunlight by thermal insulation glazing and mirrored blinds.
In addition, the houseboat has a modern heat pump heating system, which heats in winter and can be used as air conditioning in summer. Is the houseboat suitable for small children? The houseboat is NOT suitable for small children who cannot swim! While life jackets are available, the residual risk is too high in our opinion.
For all other children from pre-school or primary school age who can already swim, a holiday on a houseboat is of course an absolute experience.
We would recommend a "Seepferdchen" (a German swimming badge for beginners) with sufficient swimming experience as a minimum requirement, so that the children can move freely under your supervision.
If parents are absent, we strongly recommend that children wear life jackets – even if you are only going to the neighbor's houseboat or to the car for a short time.
Ultimately, however, you must decide this for yourself. Are pets allowed? We have now decided that dogs are not fundamentally excluded but will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you wish to bring your dog. Is smoking allowed in the rooms? No, smoking is not allowed in the rooms.
Two terraces are available for this purpose. Can we grill on the houseboat? Yes, grilling is allowed with the electric grill provided on the houseboat on the bow or roof terrace.
Charcoal or gas grills, as well as any open flames, are not permitted.
Exceptions are candles in suitable and available lanterns.
Since the houseboat's connected load is limited, only one electric grill can be operated at a time.
Grill utensils are available on the houseboat. Is there internet and TV on the houseboat? There is a satellite TV connection and an LED/LCD TV in the living room, with which you can receive all unencrypted channels from Astra 19.2E. The most important German and Dutch channels are stored on the lower channel slots.
Netflix is also available. You will receive free internet access via WLAN. An electric boat (Whaly 370) is available for €14/day, Senseo coffee machine + filter machine available, egg cooker, plenty of dishes, cutlery, and glasses available, 2 extra blankets available, garden furniture on bow and roof terrace available, internet TV incl.
Netflix available, Samsung SmartTV, 2 electric grills available, Raclette grill available, min 2, max 4 bicycles available, separate shower and toilet. Water Sports Water Skiing & Wakeboarding Sailing School Boat Rental Fishing Diving Wind and Kite Surfing Stand Up Paddling Sights and Museums Archaeological Park Xanten Xanten Roman Museum Xanten Collegiate Church Museum Siegfried Museum Xanten Historic City Center e.g. with St. Viktor Cathedral, Kriemhild Mill, Klever Tor Leisure Activities High Ropes Course Boat trips on the Rhine and the Xanten Lakes Fishing Horseback Riding Adventure Golf Leisure vehicles e.g. Segway, horse-drawn carriages, fun mobiles Night Watchman Tour Xanten South Lake lido (1km long sandy beach) Sauna Finnwell Cycling and Hiking Trails In-line Skating and Cycling Event Highlights Oktoberfest Siegfried Spectacle KleinMontMartre Roman Festival 'Swords, Bread and Games' Culture Summer Do you perhaps have a few questions? If so, we have listed and answered the most frequently asked questions here. Does a houseboat rock and make a lot of noise (splashing water, etc.)? Will I get seasick? Our houseboat is firmly mounted on the jetty and hardly moves at all. The high weight of about 16 tons also ensures a stable position, so you normally won't notice that you don't have solid ground under your feet.
In very stormy weather from the northeast and with higher waves, there can be slight rocking.
However, since you are not below deck but have a clear view of the horizon, it is unlikely that you will get seasick even with strong rocking. The Xantener Nordsee normally does not have significant wave formation.
With prevailing southwest winds, our houseboat is in the lee of the shore, and the waves run towards the northeast towards the other shore.
Only with stronger winds from the lake side can there be slight splashing against the two hulls. How is the houseboat supplied with energy and water? The houseboat is supplied with fresh water from the tap, just like a normal holiday home.
It is also connected to the sewage system and the power grid. How can I use the electric boat? Our houseboat is moored at the jetty and cannot be moved.
To explore the Xanten Lakes, we have purchased two electric boats for our guests in addition to our bicycles.
Our Corsiva 475 and our Whaly 370, which can be operated without a license from the age of 16, are available at all times.
Please indicate when booking if you wish to use our electric boat.
With your booking, you will receive an operating manual for our very easy-to-operate and inexpensive Whaly.
The pure driving time with fully charged batteries and at medium speed is about 4.5 to 5 hours.
Afterwards, the boat is charged at the jetty for about 6-8 hours and is available again for the next day. The boat has a load capacity of 400 kg and can be used by 4-5 adults and is also available to anglers. What safety precautions are there? Smoke detectors are installed in the living room and both bedrooms of the houseboat, and there is a fire extinguisher.
The kitchen has an electric ceramic hob and no gas system.
For leisure activities, life jackets for 2 children and 4 adults are available, and a lifebuoy is on board.
When locked, the doors and windows are secured against burglary with multiple locking bolts.
Furthermore, there is an alarm system that you can activate during your absence.
The jetty is also secured with a sturdy and lockable gate.
You and your personal belongings are therefore well protected with us. What about sun and shade? Outside, you have the option to enjoy the sun on the roof terrace or to protect yourself from the sun under the umbrella.
The bow terrace is in the shade around midday and is only exposed to the sun in the morning, late morning, and evening, with the overhanging roof ensuring that you can find a shady spot even at these times. Inside, the rooms are protected from excessive sunlight by thermal insulation glazing and mirrored blinds.
In addition, the houseboat has a modern heat pump heating system, which heats in winter and can be used as air conditioning in summer. Is the houseboat suitable for small children? The houseboat is NOT suitable for small children who cannot swim! While life jackets are available, the residual risk is too high in our opinion.
For all other children from pre-school or primary school age who can already swim, a holiday on a houseboat is of course an absolute experience.
We would recommend a "Seepferdchen" (a German swimming badge for beginners) with sufficient swimming experience as a minimum requirement, so that the children can move freely under your supervision.
If parents are absent, we strongly recommend that children wear life jackets – even if you are only going to the neighbor's houseboat or to the car for a short time.
Ultimately, however, you must decide this for yourself. Are pets allowed? We have now decided that dogs are not fundamentally excluded but will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you wish to bring your dog. Is smoking allowed in the rooms? No, smoking is not allowed in the rooms.
Two terraces are available for this purpose. Can we grill on the houseboat? Yes, grilling is allowed with the electric grill provided on the houseboat on the bow or roof terrace.
Charcoal or gas grills, as well as any open flames, are not permitted.
Exceptions are candles in suitable and available lanterns.
Since the houseboat's connected load is limited, only one electric grill can be operated at a time.
Grill utensils are available on the houseboat. Is there internet and TV on the houseboat? There is a satellite TV connection and an LED/LCD TV in the living room, with which you can receive all unencrypted channels from Astra 19.2E. The most important German and Dutch channels are stored on the lower channel slots. You will receive free internet access via WLAN.
The bandwidth is reduced to about 2MBit and is sufficient for surfing and email processing, but not for streaming movies over the internet. ---------------------------------------- Please also note our interesting offers. Our permanent last-minute offer.
Whenever our houseboat is not fully booked the day before your planned arrival, you will receive a last-minute discount of 40% on the rental price.
Please check the booking calendar, and if the period 2-14 days before arrival is available (green), contact us regarding the discount.
Up to 2-14 days before arrival, you will receive a 20% discount.
This offer is non-binding and does not overlap with the winter offer.
If interested, please send us an email. Our winter offer from early/mid-November to mid/late March, excluding Christmas and New Year's Eve. €419.00 all-inclusive + tourist tax each for a short week (4 days Mon-Fri) or weekend (3 days Fri-Mon). The offer can be booked at any time.
Furthermore, we have a current last-minute summer offer for €519.00 all-inclusive + tourist tax Mon-Fri or Fri-Mon. However, the summer offer can only be booked 1-7 days before arrival, and payment must be made in cash or by instant bank transfer if necessary.
The offers are for 2 people each.
For a 3
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What this place offers you
WiFi
Parking
Terrace
Air conditioning
TV
Garden
Dishwasher
Fridge
Sleeping arrangements
Double bed
Where you'll stay
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House rules
- Check-in: From 14:00 to 23:00
- Check-out: Until 11:30
- Dog under 20 lb allowed
- Smoking not allowed
Good to know
- Family friendly
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Manfred A., Oct 2025, Germany 🇩🇪
Die Komplette Einrichtung befand sich in tadellosem Zustand. Die Ausstattung war sehr umfangreich und hochwertig. Nette Empfangsgeste.
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