Yacht charter in Biesbosch · Fientje — X (1960)
Description of Marlies's houseboat
Houseboat Fientje X 10hp
*** DEPARTURE DAYS MONDAY AND FRIDAY *** As soon as you set foot on the boat, you are on holiday. Touring through the Biesbosch, a beach for a refreshing dip, reading your book in the sun while you slowly tan and think about nothing. You can't be much more relaxed and happy than quietly touring over the water. This barge is sturdy, ancient and always atmospheric. A cozy boat on which it is wonderful to sleep while you are gently rocked on a fixed double bed. Everything is available to cook if you want. Don't expect luxury because you will find Romance ... No boating license required, but some experience on the water.
Equipment available on the houseboat
Services provided by Marlies
Overall rating
The engin stopped often and it took long minutes to start it again. In the floodgate in was dangereous, we returned the boat after half a day and the rest od rental did not utilized.
We have 3 magic days on the boat. the Nationaal Park de Biesbosch is one of the most amazing places in The Netherlands. Marliese welcome us and explain everything. We where lucky to meet the guys before us to get more specific practice tips considering the facts: 1. There are no running water on the boat! be sure you have enough water for drinking and washing. 2. There is no toilet ! Peeing in water is fine, but poop must be collected to keep nature clean, with an emphasis on toilet paper. 3.We took a shower on Werkendam and walk to AH for Ingredients. Staying the night costs 15 euro (Ask for a bike to go to AH). we prefer to go back to Nature, therefore payment was based on free willing. 4. Do not miss the Aakvlaai area. 5. The Airbed is not so comfort.. Thanks for Marlies for hosting us. Thanks for Nature for being so kind with the prefect weather he can offer :)
Marlies gave us a very friendly and informative briefing of the boat, the points of interest around the harbour and even offered a prolonged stay on the last day of our trip. With this kind of boat you'll be welcomed everywhere. Recommendation for campers!
Nice host. Always available trough WhatsApp if necessary. Small boat but sails very nice. Forecast anti-mosquitoes because there is a lot out there. May be a net to ensure better confort. Boat itself is small but still nice for one or two people. To make your time easier, buy some plans of the rivers there, you’ll find nice spots to sleep.
Marlies is a very nice and helpful person. She gives good tips on what you need for the perfect stay on the boat. If you are looking for it, you will find everything on the boat. If you don't need luxury and want to enjoy wonderful nature, this is the place to be. We, as a couple, had a wonderful week on the Fientje.
Nice owener, contented.
What a unique experience, never to be forgotten. Camping on the water. We even brought a portable toilet for our own convenience. We had no camping experience whatsoever, but with a little preparation, we were all set. Cute boat, comfortable seating, and a cozy bed! Cozy!
Everything was great, top landlord
Sailing the Biesbosch with this boat, Fientje, is a real adventure. It's wonderfully stable on the water and has a comfortable bed. You'll need to arrange a toilet and shower. Relaxing is the motto on this cozy and inviting boat.
We had a wonderful vacation on the boat. The conscious choice of a small boat allowed us to explore the smallest and most idyllic waterways of the Biesbosch, but the boat was also large enough to visit the surrounding towns like Gorinchem, 's-Hertogenbosch, and Drabant. Marlis is a wonderful landlady who welcomed us warmly and easily and gave us a good introduction. Thank you so much!
Had a great experience on the water thanks to the fantastic boat! Top holiday!
We spent a wonderfully relaxing weekend on the small boat. It's very minimalist in design, but perfectly adequate for a relaxing time together. You can completely unwind and learn to appreciate the little things again. The bed is very comfortable, even for people over 1.90m tall :) The small stove invites you to relax and cook. Marlies explains a lot before you set out and is available at all times for tips and tricks. The boat is also easy to navigate, even for beginners with some experience, and it's really fun. You can moor practically anywhere and explore the Biesbosch. There's a small island with a small beach that's really beautiful, where there's nothing but a few piers.
Had an insanely good experience. Owner very pleasant and helpful. For anyone who wants to sail in the Biesbosch, a must. Nothing but praise
Had a great weekend with Fientje! Lovely stable boat, new economical engine and enough space on board for two. In the Biesbosch you can sail beautifully and sleep where you want. Really recommended!
The landlord is very helpful and caring. No problems encountered with the boat.
Cute little old boat, we had a great week with our two dogs.
Very nice boat. It is real camping (which is also just fun).
We had a nice and fun time on board. It was our first experience and probably not the last. One of the reasons for this was that we both have a sense of humor. After this beautiful experience, we don't want to badmouth the boat and the communication, but the standard was very reminiscent of early experiences when camping without comfort. One could have been annoyed about the condition of the facility, we smiled. We were a bit annoyed at reception and communication. Upon our own request, we were informed 2 days before check-in that we wanted to postpone the appointment. A very nice woman came to the briefing as a substitute. She thought of many things but not everything. That was sympathetic but not of a high standard.
Unfortunately, our weekend with the boat that I had bought as a gift for my husband never happened. He really wanted to spend a weekend sailing with our family with an overnight stay. We had to cancel the tour due to a storm and agreed in consultation that we could catch up at another time. Money return was not possible. Unfortunately, Marlies only wanted this on days when the boat would not be rented because otherwise she would miss out on income. We wanted to accommodate her and indicated that we wanted to be flexible so that we could both be happy in the end. After a lot of hassle, she made 1 or 2 attempts to offer us something, but only during the week (we had booked a weekend, we have to work during the week). She quickly indicated that she no longer wanted to help us or accommodate us, because she did not want to miss out on income. I called her several times and tried to come to a compromise. Unfortunately, the outcome is that we lose our money and no longer get a boat trip. 275,- quite a lot of money to lose, but we are especially sorry that we were never able to go on a boat trip. So I would think carefully before booking a boat with this lady. Because when everything goes well it's probably all fine, but when things go wrong she chooses 100% for herself and doesn't take responsibility.
As Marlies describes it. Romantic camping on the water. I had a nice weekend with my girlfriend.
Super nice boat. Sails really well. We will definitely come back
Marlies is a very sweet woman. Also very patient with Kai (8 years old). She was also easily accessible for questions, etc. She thinks along and gives extensive advice. The boat is really nice and very easy to navigate with some experience. All in all very much enjoyed. Definitely do this again.
We had a wonderful weekend in the Biesbosch. It is not a luxury boat, but very nice, furnished accommodation and not worn out. The communication was nice and we received a clear explanation about the boat, what was already on board and what you can possibly bring yourself. Definitely worth repeating in the future.
Marlies is a great host, during the rental period she is very accessible for questions. Gives nice tips to sail to. We highly recommend her and her motorboat!
Had a fantastic day on the boat Communication with Marlies is very smooth. A sweet, warm lady who welcomes you warmly and provides you with all the necessary information in advance so that you can prepare well. Everything is present on the boat, so that you can enjoy sailing. The kids were super happy, we will definitely do this again.
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Location
Location of the houseboat: Lage Zwaluwe, Biesbosch