About
Hi, I'm Rohen — a born-and-raised Amsterdammer with a deep love for this city's energy, history, and free spirit. I study Nutrition & Dietetics at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, which means I care about people's wellbeing in everything I do — including how I host.
Over the past few years, I've poured my heart (and a lot of elbow grease) into transforming this historic houseboat into the boutique gem it is today. Every detail — from the sauna to the luxury linens — was chosen with care. Hosting isn't just a side project for me; it's an extension of who I am. I love sharing my city with curious, open-minded travellers and making sure your stay feels special, seamless and genuinely Amsterdams.
My co-hosts Albert and Gerben are equally dedicated, so you'll always have someone on hand if you need anything. We respond fast and we care — that's a promise.
The Oudeschans is, in my eyes, one of Amsterdam's best-kept secrets — and I get to wake up here every morning. This canal sits right at the crossroads of the old city: historic warehouses and houseboats line the water, and the iconic Montelbaanstoren tower stands just around the corner like a postcard come to life.
What I love most is the balance. You're steps away from Nieuwmarkt, the buzzing Zeedijk, Chinatown, the Waterlooplein flea market, and a maze of boutique shops and hidden courtyards — yet the canal itself feels peaceful and unhurried. You can sit on the deck with a coffee and watch the city go by at its own pace. That contrast — vibrant but serene, central but calm — is exactly what makes Amsterdam so special to me, and exactly why I live here.
This isn't just a place to sleep — it's an experience. I spent years converting this vessel into a luxury boutique suite that genuinely surprises people the moment they step on board. The king-size bed, designer finishes and private sauna are the headline features, but it's the little things that guests remember: natural light streaming through the portholes, the gentle rocking of the water, the view of a 17th-century canal just outside your window.
You're living on Amsterdam, not just in it. No hotel can offer you that perspective. The suite has its own private entrance, so you get total peace and privacy while still being hosted by people who genuinely love what they do. Whether you're here for romance, adventure or simply a beautiful place to reset — this boat delivers something that four walls never could!