Sunlit open-plan living and dining room of Waal, with reclaimed pine floors, exposed timber beams and a French balcony over the Prinsengracht canal

House of Zamper · Prinsengracht, Amsterdam

Waal

A restored 1710 canal house, kept for those who stay a season, not a weekend.

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The Residence

A living piece of Amsterdam's heritage

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.

1710National monument
PrinsengrachtJordaan · canal belt
31 nightsMinimum residence
WeeklyHousekeeping included

The Spaces

Rooms that hold the light

Dining table beside the French balcony at Waal, with a marble table, bouclé chairs and canal views through tall doorsi

Open-plan living & dining

An immersive lounge, a canal-side table

The living area gathers around a Samsung The Frame television on a custom cantilever, turning easily into a private cinema. The dining table sits at the French balcony, with unobstructed views over the historic water of the Prinsengracht.

French balconyThe Frame TVCanal view
Chef's kitchen at Waal with a marble island, induction stovetop, black tap and green pendant lights against white-painted brickii

The chef's kitchen

Built for long, unhurried mornings

A fully equipped kitchen in premium finishes, with a marble 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.

Quooker tapInduction & downdraftCoffee bar
Master bedroom at Waal with a king bed in white percale linen, grey curtains and a doorway to a private French balconyiii

The master sanctuary

A five-star bed, blackout calm

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.

King bedPercale linenBlackout curtains
Second bedroom at Waal with a double bed in white linen, mirrored wardrobes and a window onto greeneryiv

Second bedroom & studio

Flexible by design

A second room built for versatility: a designer fold-out desk and ergonomic chair for focused work, and a sofa that converts to a comfortable queen bed for guests. Hybrid life, handled.

Fold-out deskErgonomic chairSleeps two
Spa bathroom at Waal with a double vanity, twin basins, mirrored cabinets and a walk-in rain showerv

The bathroom

A spa-like retreat

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.

Soaking tubRain showerHeated mirror
View through a brick arch and linen curtains from Waal onto the Prinsengracht, with a boat passing and hydrangeas on the French balcony
The arch, and the canal beyond
Dining table at Waal set with linen, crystal and white plates beside the open balcony doors over the canal
A table set above the water
A full vase of orange, pink and white Dutch tulips catching the window light in the living room of Waal
Tulips, in season
Black Quooker tap running over a matte sink on the marble counter at Waal, beside a coffee machine and capsules
Boiling water, on demand
Afternoon light and window shadows falling across a wall behind a sculptural floor lamp and a ficus tree at Waal
Afternoon, across the beams
The main living and dining room of Waal in late sun, with reclaimed pine floors, a large black-and-white portrait and a fluted sideboard
The main room, in late sun
Marie-Stella-Maris Objets d'Amsterdam hand soap on a white basin against an exposed brick wall at Waal
Small Amsterdam comforts
Open living and dining room at Waal under exposed beams, with a round graphic rug, dining table and French balcony
Where the day gathers
Crisp white percale bed linen at Waal in morning sunlight, layered over a deep blue throw
Crisp percale, morning light
Delft blue commemorative plate hung on a white wall between green branches at Waal
Delft, quietly
Looking down from Waal's balcony onto a cyclist on the herringbone brick street, framed by blue hydrangeas
The Jordaan, from above
The Dutch Rijksmonument plaque mounted on the black door frame of Waal beside the historic red brick facade
A registered national monument

Provisions

Everything considered

A residence outfitted to a hotel standard, then quietly curated — contemporary art, design objects and a rotating shelf of lifestyle magazines throughout.

Kitchen

  • Quooker boiling-water tap
  • Induction stovetop, downdraft
  • Espresso & coffee bar
  • Full premium cookware
  • Dishwasher

Comfort

  • King & convertible queen beds
  • Crisp white percale linen
  • Blackout curtains
  • Samsung The Frame TV
  • Central heating

Work

  • Bespoke mangowood desk
  • Fold-out studio desk
  • Ergonomic chair
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Quiet, light-filled rooms

Services

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Linen laundered & pressed
  • Washer / dryer in-home
  • Personal check-in
  • Two full sets of keys

The Setting

The Prinsengracht, in the Jordaan

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.

  • Anne Frank House & Westerkerk6 min walk
  • De Negen Straatjes shopping8 min walk
  • Noordermarkt (Sat market)7 min walk
  • Rijksmuseum & Museumplein15 min ride
  • Amsterdam Centraal12 min ride
Summer view down the Prinsengracht from Waal, with a canal cruise boat passing under leafy trees and the quiet Jordaan street alongside

A Considered Stay

How Waal is kept

— i

A residence, by the month

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.

— ii

Gentle on a monument

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.

— iii

For neighbours, too

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.

Reserve

Request your residence

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.

  • By request only — never instant booking
  • Minimum residence of 31 nights
  • Booked directly, with no platform fees
  • Personal check-in on the canal
Live availability is confirmed on request. To hold dates with certainty, send them below — our calendar is synced privately with our booking system.

Stays begin at 31 nights.

By sending a request you agree to be contacted by House of Zamper about this stay. We never share your details, and a request does not confirm a reservation until we reply.