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. The nearest airport is Antwerp International Airport, 62 km from M/S Carpe-Diem Cargo Hold.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)


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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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ghent
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  • 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.
  • Yara
    Germany Germany
    we had a super nice time on the ms carpe diem. the rooms were much bigger than expected and we felt very comfortable! For a boat it is extremely comfortable and really great. Perfect for home office, really good wifi! We like to come again :-)
  • 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...

Hosted by Thirdexpert Management & Consulting BV

9.8
9.8
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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, 9.8

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

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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 300 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 256. 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

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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

    • Swimming Pool

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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