M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold

Schipperskaai 12, Muide-Meulestede-Afrikalaan, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
13 reviews

Set in Ghent in the East-Flanders region, M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold has a patio and river views. Featuring pool views, a garden and a private pool, this boat also features free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.7 km from Sint-Pietersstation Gent. Boasting a Blu-ray player, the spacious boat has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Boudewijn Seapark is 50 km from the boat. Antwerp International Airport is 62 km from the property.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ghent

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    Ireland Ireland
    “Setting and location is great. Amenities on board are excellent. Host, Filip was very communicative and helpful. Spotless. Only a short walk to centre of Ghent. Close to train station.”
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The boat is amazing and made our stay even more memorable. It’s really peaceful location, despite the developments being carried out in the area. It let us explore Gent from a different area.”
  • Kristof
    Belgium Belgium
    “Prachtig met smaak ingericht met oog voor detail. Toplocatie, sfeervol, dicht bij trein-en busstation. Stad is vlot bereikbaar te voet. Zwembad is een pluspunt.”
  • Barba
    Austria Austria
    “Die Lage und die Unterkunft war außergewöhnliche. Es herrscht eine sehr angenehme Atmosphäre auf dem Boot. Ich kann die Unterkunft weiterempfehlen und würde selber auch noch einmal buchen”
  • Maurice
    France France
    “Excellent confort dans cette péniche très bien aménagée et équipée. Il ne manque rien, nous avons apprécié la possibilité de diffuser notre musique dans les pièces de notre choix. L’hôte a été très aimable et nous a donné à notre arrivée tous les...”
  • Thijs
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “`Top locatie" in de Haven op een boot. van alle gemakken voorzien. Zeer vriendelijke gastheer.”
  • Stig
    Norway Norway
    “Fin båt og moderne fasiliteter med gode løsninger. Mange steder å oppholde seg, både inne og ute og gøy med basseng.”
  • Robert
    Germany Germany
    “Der ehemalige Frachtkahn ist sehr funktionell und superstylisch umgebaut und jetzt ein hightech Smart-Schiff. Die Lage in einem ehemaligen Binnenhafen war wie erwartet. Filip ist ein sehr freundlicher, aufmerksamer und sympatischer Gastgeber. Wir...”
  • Tommi
    Finland Finland
    “Persoonallinen kohde. Mukava merellinen ympäristö ja rauhallinen paikka. Hyvällä maulla sisustettu kohde ja erilainen. Varustelu monipuolinen ja jopa hi-tech. Isäntä erittäin mukava.”
  • Christina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Der Ausbau des ehemaligen Flussfrachters ist sehr gut gelungen, geschmackvoll, hochwertig und originell mit liebevollen Details. Musik in allen Räumen möglich, Schallplatten, Tapes und sogar ein Keyboard vorhanden :-)”

Hosted by Thirdexpert Management & Consulting BV

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Thirdexpert Management & Consulting BV
M/S Carpe-Diem, "Seize-the-Day", is a barge built in 1951 at shipyard De Wachter, Boom, Belgium. The ship is moored in the old docklands of the medieval city of Ghent and has been transformed into an exceptional, eco-friendly home with two completely separated residences: 1/ The ship's deck house (Dutch: "roef") has been completely renovated into a comfortable, modern studio of 30 square meters. The deck house has a living/bed room, kitchen, separate bathroom with toilet and shower, as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer. The studio is fully furnished - ready to move in! Ideal for tourists and expatriate professionals. 2/ The ship's cargo hold (Dutch: "ruim") has been transformed into a contemporary, loft-like residence of 65 square meters, with all modern comfort, including a heated outdoor pool with jet stream. The cargo hold accommodates maximum 4 people, with two separate bedrooms with double beds. The loft is fully furnished - ready to move in! Ideal for tourists and expatriate professionals. We see to a personal reception and welcome aboard the ship. During your stay the host remains available to see to your request (i.e., Whatsapp).
Hello, I am Filip, father of two beautiful daughters and husband of an exceptional wife. A few years ago we bought an old ship - actually in a flash of absolute lack of sense of reality. In the meantime, we have renovated the ship and transformed it into a modern home. Feel free to view the photos, the ship is the ideal base camp for exploring the city of Ghent and Flanders. Travel safely ... and maybe see you soon, in Ghent. Filip & C°
Languages spoken: English,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Pool view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adult only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 300 is required on arrival. That's about £248. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of € 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold

  • The prices at M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold is 1 miles from the centre of Ghent. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool