Hausboat Holešovice

“Sztos”

The bedroom was nice.

Anita·Πριν ένα μήνα

“Wir können diese Unterkunft NICHT empfehlen.”

Unfortunately the accommodation was utterly unacceptable – a family could not stay. We had been excited by the description and photos of a special stay on a houseboat, but the reality was so shocking that after a 12‑hour journey we had to leave on the same night. The hygiene was especially problematic: the wooden planks in the walk‑in shower were already rotted, cracked and extremely unappetizing. Water from previous showers, including other guests’ hair, still lay between the bathroom floor planks. That alone was already bizarre. The entire interior seemed as if it hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned for a long time; everywhere there were spider webs, nests and many spiders—on ceilings, in curtain folds, behind curtains, in corners and on various furnishings. We understand that a houseboat can’t meet the same standards as a hotel room and that occasional spiders can occur, but the quantity here far exceeded the usual. Additionally, there was massive contamination from duck droppings, not only outside but reaching into the rooms. Door and terrace frames were heavily soiled. The small terrace by the bedroom was practically unusable because the duck droppings made stepping onto it impossible. The overall condition of the houseboat was simply intolerable for us as a family. We have never experienced such hygienic conditions in any accommodation. Even more disappointing is that all attempts to reach a fair and amicable solution with the host failed; despite legitimate complaints and the fact that we couldn’t use the accommodation, we received no refund.

Verena·2 μήνες πριν

I celebrated my birthday here, the view was beautiful and the layout helped keep the mood upbeat.

Svetlana·2 μήνες πριν

“Auf den ersten Blick: Wau! Auf den zweiten Blick.....”

At first glance it was impressive, but on a second look I found countless spiders and webs on the houseboat and around it; I know spiders are hard to avoid near water, yet I think regular cleaning of both the exterior and interior is essential. During our stay there were many spiders and webs, which really hurt the overall sense of cleanliness. In the bedroom (rear area) the window frame of the sliding door was heavily dirty and seemed never to have been thoroughly cleaned or vacuumed for a long time. The couch was unclean with various stains. One bed spot was not prepared, and even when I asked, nothing was done. In the outdoor area near the water access, there was significant litter from duck droppings, making the use even more unpleasant. I wrote to the host about this, but four weeks later I still received no response.

Marina·3 μήνες πριν

Staying on the houseboat was definitely an interesting experience :) I had been considering this particular houseboat for a long time and finally chose it as a birthday surprise for my mom. Unfortunately we were disappointed. The biggest issue was the bathroom. The floor had wooden planks that were split in many places, and between them there was a slightly unpleasant and smelly water. Those wooden planks also have no chance to dry properly in a bathroom. In the bedroom next to it, there was a strong odor of waste and maybe mold all night; we didn't investigate too much, but the bathroom was definitely not pleasant. Everything else were "minorities" that we probably wouldn't normally mention, but given the relatively high price I will note them: – The bedroom lacked blackout curtains, so a street lamp and other lights shone directly into our bed all night. – The whole houseboat deserved more care and cleaning – the couch and ottoman in the living area were visibly dirty, there were webs everywhere, grime between the windows, the fridge was incompletely cleaned, the trash bin was dirty, and if we wanted to use the grill we would first have to clean it, etc. – In the bedroom the sliding doors could open and theoretically let us go straight to the river in the morning. The idea is romantic, but the floor behind the sliding doors was really dirty, so it was unrealistic. – If somewhere "advertised" that a kitchen is included, I would expect basic supplies. We were missing oil, there might have been chilled water in the fridge (especially in summer), but I mention that for completeness. Of course I understand that being by water means there will be some mess, webs, and waste, but here it was clearly neglected. It all feels like someone once set it up and then just maintained it. I don't mean to complain, but you also have to consider the location of the houseboat.

Michaela·3 μήνες πριν