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Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center

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Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Aerial view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 326 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Metz, Moselle
  • Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien
    4 min walk
  • Metz Palais de Justice
    12 min walk
  • Place de la Republique
    13 min walk
  • Metz (ETZ-Metz - Nancy - Lorraine)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Metz

With a stay at this houseboat in Metz (Nouvelle Ville), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien and 10 minutes by foot from Riverside Park. .This houseboat is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Église St-Pierre-aux-Nonains and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Metz Palais de Justice.

What's nearby

  • Place de la Republique - 13 min walk
  • Centre Pompidou-Metz - 3 min drive
  • Metz Cathedral - 3 min drive
  • Porte des Allemands - 4 min drive
  • Metz Christmas Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Metz Station - 17 min walk
  • Metz (ETZ-Metz - Nancy - Lorraine) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Popote - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪OK Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Les Filles du Boucher - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie Pâtisserie Petry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Le Chat Noir - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center

And if you prefer the charm of a barge for your stay in Metz?
I propose you this totally independent and comfortable accommodation surrounded by nature and water at 10 mn walk from the city center. Longer stays are possible, all the equipment is present. Formerly the sailor's cabin, Pixxl has been totally renovated to welcome travelers wishing to live their stay in Metz in a different way. Nothing resembles a classic apartment but all the expected comfort is present. NOTE: In some areas, the ceilings are low and may be uncomfortable for taller children. Thank you for taking this information into account. A private walkway leads you to the original cabin. Very bright, you can have a meal there. A few steps down you will find the fully equipped kitchenette and next to it, the bathroom with bath/shower. A few more steps down, the bedroom / living room with a 140cm bed, a bench, armchair, closet, TV and Wifi. Just above, a nice wooden terrace to enjoy the view on the canal.

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There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This houseboat features a stereo, designated smoking areas, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gilles

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Interdit à l'intérieur, cabine comprise. Ok dehors

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 280 sq ft (26 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Enlever les poils. Assises et lit interdit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Déconseillé sous -7ans ou ne sachant pas nager.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rina c., Denver Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place to stay!
We loved staying on the big orange barge! It was cute and fun and peaceful. Very small, but well furnished. We even managed to cook dinner for 4 in the tiny kitchen, and we crowded into the wheelhouse to eat. We did not invite the guests to stay overnight though, that would have been too much! Gilles was very nice, communicative, flexible and responsive. I highly recommend staying here (if you're no taller than 5'10"!) for a unique stay near the center of Metz. Lovely walks along the canal, both towards town and away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bénédicte D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour en péniche
Nous avons apprécié ce séjour ensoleillé à Metz sur la péniche de Gilles : très propre, confortable, à l'espace optimisé et la déco de bon goût. Toutes les photos et descriptifs sont conformes à la réalité. L'hôte est de bons conseils pour visiter les environs. Merci à lui.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gemütliches Hausboot
Wir hatten ein sehr angenehmes Sylvester-Wochenende mit Hund, kaum Böller und Feuerwerk. Sehr gute Lage, unbedingt empfehlenswert! Der Weihnachtsmarkt ist sehr stimmungsvoll. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay in Metz
We had a perfect stay on the big orange houseboat from Gill. The boat have all necessary things on it and it's very beautiful. Unfortunately we booked only one night. The next stay will be longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
außergewöhnlich
eine außergewöhnliche und sehr schöne Ferienwohnung in einem Boot, nahe am Zentrum gelegen. Sehr netter Vermieter. Vielen Dank.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un lieu atypique
On a passé un très bon séjour dans la péniche de Gilles, il a été de très bon conseil pour les visites de Metz. La péniche est très bien placée, pas très loin du centre ville et pourtant elle est coupée de tout, en pleine nature ! Un petit parking gratuit est juste à côté, mais on peut faire quasiment tout à pied (cathédrale, musées, restaurants...) Bref, je recommande vivement !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claude V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kapitein voor enkele dagen
Het gastenverblijf ligt heel rustig en op wandelafstand van het centrum. Men krijgt een goede indruk van de wijze waarop de mensen vroeger op een schip hebben geleefd (een speciale ervaring). Voor ons was het zeker geen probleem, maar de trappen horen er uiteraard wel bij. Jammer voor ons was het vrij koud waardoor we geen gebruik hebben kunnen maken van het terras (die er wel heel aantrekkelijk uitzag). Vriendelijke gastheer! Wij hebben er alleszins van genoten
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Der Aufenthalt in Metz: Ein Volltreffer
Supergemütliches Ambiente, Wohlfühlen auf hohem Niveau, alles an Bord des Kahns hat seinen Platz und seinen Sinn, keine überflüssigen Dekoelemente oder Ķüchengeschirr das Platz wegnimmt. Sehr netter Austausch über email mit Gilles. 5Sterne für Gastgeber und Unterkunft
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katja M.

Liked: Cleanliness
sehr schöne Atmoaphäre
wir haben 3 Nächte auf Gilles Hausboot komfortabel und bequem verbracht. Es hat an Nichts gefehlt, alles was man braucht ist vorhanden, liebevoll eingerichtet und absolut sauber. Die Lage des Bootes ist optimal, die Umgebung wunderschön. Wir haben es sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022