House of Zamper · Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
A restored 1710 canal house, kept for those who stay a season, not a weekend.
The Residence
Held within the original walls of a registered national monument from the 1710s, Waal has been restored with an uncompromising eye; modern comfort drawn quietly through three centuries of timber, brick and light.
It sits two short flights up inside a former packing house on one of the most coveted stretches of the Prinsengracht, in the calm heart of the Jordaan. A tall front door opens to a round mirror and the warm hush of the main rooms; beyond a glass pivot door, an open living and dining room runs to a French balcony above the water.
This is a home for a residence, not a stopover. Waal is offered to a small number of discerning guests at a time, for a month or longer.
The Spaces
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Living & dining
The dining table sits right at the French balcony, with unobstructed views over the historic water of the Prinsengracht. Throw the doors open and the canal becomes part of the room.
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The lounge
The living area gathers around a Samsung The Frame television on a custom cantilever wall mount that pivots for the perfect angle from any corner, turning the couch into a private cinema. A Le Feu fire pit glows by the window, and a working desk is built into the bespoke mangowood wall cabinet.
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The chef's kitchen
A fully equipped kitchen in premium finishes, with a breakfast bar, an induction stovetop with integrated downdraft, and an instant boiling-water Quooker tap. A dedicated coffee nook waits for the first brew of the day.
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The master sanctuary
Spacious and serene, the master opens through its own doorway to a second French balcony. A king bed is dressed in crisp white percale; a generous wardrobe and premium blackout curtains keep the night undisturbed.
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The second bedroom
A second bedroom built for versatility: a sofa that converts to a comfortable queen bed for guests, and a designer fold-out desk with an ergonomic chair for focused work. Hybrid life, handled.
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The bathroom
A deep soaking tub, a separate walk-in rain shower and a double vanity. The mirrored cabinetry is gently heated, so the glass stays clear long after a hot shower.
Provisions
A residence outfitted to a hotel standard, then quietly curated: contemporary art, design objects and a rotating shelf of lifestyle magazines throughout.
The Setting
Waal stands on a prestigious reach of the Prinsengracht, at the centre of Amsterdam's UNESCO canal belt. Step out and the Jordaan unfolds: narrow lanes, brown cafés, galleries and weekend markets, with many long-time residents as your neighbours.
The Anne Frank House, the Negen Straatjes and the museum quarter are all within an easy walk or a short ride. The exact address is shared with confirmed guests, in keeping with the quiet character of the building.
A Considered Stay
Waal welcomes stays of 31 nights or more. Longer horizons keep the home calm and let you live in the rhythm of the neighbourhood, not pass through it.
This is preserved 1710 timber architecture, where sound travels naturally. We ask guests to be mindful of footsteps and voices, and to lower music and television after 10pm.
No parties, gatherings or events, ever. Waal is a sanctuary for discerning guests, and we treat the home and its long-time neighbours with the same care.
Relocation
Relocating to Amsterdam, starting a new role, or taking a sabbatical by the canals? Waal is a fully furnished heritage residence in the Jordaan, offered for stays of one month or longer: a calm, move-in-ready home while you settle into the city at your own pace.
For anyone moving to Amsterdam or arriving for a season, Waal is a turnkey base while you find your footing, look for a permanent home, or simply live in the city without the work of setting one up. For guests who need it, the address can be registered with the city (BRP), so a job, a bank account and health insurance are within reach from day one.
A dedicated workspace, high-speed Wi-Fi and quiet, light-filled rooms make Waal well suited to remote work, a research term or a sabbatical. The dining table sits at the French balcony, the canal just beyond.
Fully furnished and fully serviced: laundered linen, a chef's kitchen, in-home laundry, weekly housekeeping and utilities, all in a single monthly arrangement, booked directly with no platform fees.
Tell us your dates and how long you would like to stay, and we will arrange the rest. Request a stay.
Good to know
The practical details behind a stay at Waal. If your question is not here, write to us at stay@houseofzamper.com.
Waal is offered for residences of 31 nights or longer. We do not accept short stays, which keeps the home calm and our neighbours undisturbed.
Yes. Waal is designed for residences of 31 nights or longer, which makes it well suited to relocating to Amsterdam, a work assignment, a research term or a sabbatical. There is no maximum; many guests stay for several months.
Rates depend on the length and season of your residence, and monthly stays are quoted individually rather than priced per night. Send your dates through the reservation form and we will return a personal, all-inclusive quote, usually within 24 hours.
All stays are arranged by request. Send your dates through the reservation form and a member of the House of Zamper team confirms availability and terms personally, usually within 24 hours. There is no instant booking.
Yes, and we prefer it. Booking directly with House of Zamper means no platform service fees and one personal point of contact for your whole stay. Waal also appears on Airbnb, where we are Superhosts, but direct enquiries through our reservation form are welcome and usually answered within 24 hours.
Yes. Waal comes fully furnished and serviced: laundered percale linen, a chef's kitchen, a dedicated workspace, high-speed Wi-Fi, an in-home washer and dryer, weekly housekeeping and utilities, all in one monthly arrangement booked directly. You arrive with a suitcase and start living.
Yes. Waal is all-inclusive: electricity, water, heating, high-speed Wi-Fi and weekly housekeeping are part of a single monthly arrangement, with nothing to set up or transfer into your name. You arrive to a home that simply works.
Weekly professional housekeeping is included, along with laundered percale bed linen, a fully equipped chef's kitchen, a dedicated workspace, high-speed Wi-Fi and a personal check-in with the House of Zamper team.
Waal has two bedrooms and comfortably sleeps up to three guests, with larger parties considered on request. It suits professionals relocating to Amsterdam, couples, small families, academics on a research term and remote workers, with a second bedroom that doubles as a home office.
It is. Waal is a fully furnished, move-in-ready canal house in the Jordaan, in the heart of Amsterdam. It offers a calm soft landing while you settle into the city, search for a permanent home, start a new role or spend a season working remotely by the canals.
Yes. For guests who need it, Waal can serve as your registered address with the City of Amsterdam in the Basisregistratie Personen (BRP). A registered address is often required when you start a job, open a Dutch bank account or arrange health insurance, so we provide the rental documentation the municipality asks for and help make sure the paperwork is in order.
Waal sits on a prestigious stretch of the Prinsengracht in the Jordaan, in the heart of Amsterdam's canal belt. The precise address is shared with confirmed guests to protect the privacy of the building's residents.
The Jordaan is one of Amsterdam's most sought-after central neighbourhoods: a quiet, characterful grid of canals, independent cafes, galleries and Saturday markets, all within walking or cycling distance of the centre. Waal sits on the Prinsengracht in its heart, so you can settle into daily Amsterdam life on foot or by bike, with no car needed.
No. Waal is a residential sanctuary within a preserved 1710 monument. Parties, gatherings and events are not permitted, and we ask guests to keep music and television low after 10pm out of respect for long-time neighbours.
Reserve
Every stay at Waal is arranged personally. Share your dates and a few details, and a member of the House of Zamper team will confirm availability and terms, usually within 24 hours.