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Entire Houseboat 'Seed of Life'
From the side
The homestay from outside
Main area
Main area different angle
Kitchenette
Cupboard-bed 1
Cupboard-bed 2
Detail
Detail
cupboard bed & bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Folders, maps & discount vouchers
Entrance
Detail
Picnic area
Detail
Content Cat
At night
Outside area
picnic
Entrance
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Back the Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam

Seed of Life - With 4 bikes

Cozy Modern Designed Houseboat in quiet area in Amsterdam North, 15 min away from the center

Excellent! 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

BOOKA CARE

  • Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
  • 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
  • Changing booking details is always free.
  • Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
  • Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
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Houseboat highlights

  1. Beautiful view on the water
  2. Possibility to swim around the houseboat
  3. Quiet area with lots of nature
  4. Possibility to come with your own little boat
  5. 4 bikes available
  6. Positive vibes!

From our guests

  1. Quiet residential canal setting; relaxing after city exploring.
  2. Bikes provided; easy ride to free ferry.
  3. Close access to Amsterdam center via ferry.
  4. Spotlessly clean, thoughtfully designed, well-equipped houseboat.
  5. Comfortable beds; cozy for families of four.
  6. Friendly, helpful, communicative hosts; useful guidebook and tips.

Welcome to your stay

The houseboat is situated in a quiet area in Amsterdam North only 15 minutes away from the city center and at the same time close to the national park "Twiske". Amsterdam is bicycle city number 1 in the world and to experience Amsterdam to the fullest a bicycle is a must. We provide four bikes that are included in the price (mind you to rent a bike at a rental shop will cost you about €20 per bike per 24 hours). You can reach the city center by ferry, which is for free and bikes can be taken along. Since our houseboat is just a 5 minute bike ride away from the ferry you can enjoy the busy city during the day and chill out at night chill in a peaceful environment.

Our place is easy to reach by car, but be aware of the parking costs: € 1,72 per hour, Monday - Saturday 09:00 tot 19:00. At Sundays parking is free.

There is a supermarket only 5 minutes away and there are plenty of nice restaurants in the area.

Together with my daughter, I live at this beautiful boat. Your stay will be on the bottom floor, at water level. With a nice view from the kitchen table and two lovely build-in box beds. We have a cozy sitting area in the garden. It is possible to swim next to the houseboat and to feed the swans and ducks. Finally there is a wifi and plenty of games available. 

Explore your stay

Our houseboat has a modern design with many round shapes. It has a touch of Eastern influences and also has details of a traditional houseboat. There are two sleeping quarters which are cozy box-beds that can be closed off with little doors, but there is still the possibility to look into the main living space. There are small 'domes' inside the box-beds, which give a very spacious feeling and it becomes extra special when you turn on the lights.

The table with seatings in the main area is elevated as to feel connected with the water around. You can open one of the windows if you like to be closer to the ducks and swans and like to feed them some oats, corn or salad, but no bread since this is not healthy for them.

There is a kitchenette where you can make coffee or tea.

The bathroom is designed in such a way that one can take a shower in privacy while another can still use the sink. In the closet you can find extra blankets and pillows for sitting outside and there are plenty of games you can play with your family and friends. Also, there is WiFi available.

Outside in the garden there is a picknick table. When its sunny it is really nice to sit here to have breakfast or enjoy a glass of wine when the sun is going down and possibly watch the geese fly over.

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Houseboat details

Registration number

036358CB9844A573734C

Property type

Moored houseboat

Payment policy

25-75% or 50-50% or 100% (read more)

Cancellation policy

Strict

Security deposit

Not required

Check in/out time

Check in between 14:00 and 21:00.

Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, 4 Sleeps

Queen size beds: 2

In order to give our guests an authentic houseboat experience this boat has cupboard beds which was common in traditional houseboats.

The bathroom is built in such a way that one can take a shower in privacy while others can still make use of the bathroom.

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Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 1
Number of toilets: 1

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General information

Paid parking No pets allowed Smoking not allowed Child friendly Gated property Smoke alarm

Smoking outside

Indoor facilities

Shower

Four bikes are available. We ask €5 per bike for the entire stay as an insurance policy.

Outdoor facilities

Garden

Heating / cooling

Underfloor heating

(Board) Games

Amenities

Toaster Linen provided Towels provided Hair dryer Dining table & chairs

Activities nearby

Swimminig / watersports Walking / hiking Fishing Cycling / mountain biking

Entertainment

WiFi / internet

Standing ventilator
Possibility to swim around the boat

Location

Panoramic views Close to the ariport

Water view. A lot of green and birds.

Holiday type

Rural / countryside Nightlife Historic / sightseeing Town / city Family Lake / riverside Romantic

Water boiler
Coffee machine
Fridge

- if you bring a young child, don't forget you'll be around water..!

Location

Distances

Airport

33 km

Bar

1.5 km

Beach

33 km

Ferry port

1.5 km

Highway

1.5 km

Night club

2.5 km

Restaurant

1.5 km

Super market

0.5 km

Train station

7 km

How to get there

Public transport:

From Amsterdam Central Station take metro 52 towards Noord, get off at the stop: Noorderpark. Then take bus 35 towards Molenwijk, get off at the stop: Nageljongenstraat and walk for 5 minutes to our houseboat. To get around easily with public transport, download the free app: 9292. 

Or from Central Station take the (free) ferry boat towards NDSM. Then walk for 10 to 15 min to get to the houseboat. Tip: download the free app: Pontveer or Ferry Nice. It will tell you exactly in how many minutes the next ferry will depart. 

I amsterdam City Card 

If you plan to use public transport and visit several museums while you're in Amsterdam then the City Card will make your life easier. You'll save time, trouble and money. Get free access to 70+ museums, city-wide public transport and enjoy exclusive discounts. For more information visit: www.Iamsterdam.com 

By car 

Use a maps app :) 

About the area

NDSM

Close to the houseboat is NDSM. This is an old shipyard of Amsterdam taken over by artists and ever since a creative hot spot where every weekend events are organised. 

Next to NDSM is the ferry platform. The ferry on the left will bring you to central station. The ferry on the right will take you to Pontsteiger, close to the most authentic part of Amsterdam: the Jordaan. 

Pllek

A very special place next to the IJ with a fantastic view over Amsterdam. The food is excellent and it's good value for money. They have a big outside terrace next to the water and there is always something going on. 

Brrood 

Next to the ferry with a lovely terrace, this is a nice place for an amazing breakfast where they have fresh baked bread and coffee while you wait for the ferry to arrive.

Amsterdam Lookout 

From central station there is a ferry going 24/7 to Buiksloterweg which is next to the 'Amsterdam Lookout Tower'. There is a 360 degrees turning restaurant inside and from the roof you have an amazing view over the whole of Amsterdam. Plus you can take a ride in a mechanic swing, that swings over the edge. 

Westergasfabriek

It used to deliver gas to the citizens of Amsterdam, but since 2008 it has been renovated and given a new function. Nowadays it is a place where you can always see or do something. Watch a movie, visit markets of listen to music. Next to the Westergasfabriek is the Westerpark, a nice place to escape the busy city. 

Vondelpark 

After a visit to the 'Rijksmuseum' and the 'van Gogh museum' there is no better place to relax then the Vondelpark. Especially in the weekend the atmosphere in the park is great and there is a lot going on. There are a number of nice places where you can eat and drink and in the weekends during the summer there are free concerts in the open air theater in the center of the park. 

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Houseboat owner

Frederike

Ahoy! My name is Frederike, and since September 2024, I have been living with my daughter on this beautiful houseboat. I am a creative entrepreneur and design public spaces with a social function, where artistic expression and practical use go hand in hand.



The houseboat, Seed of Life, features a unique BBB (Bed Boat Bike), where you can stay in complete tranquility while being able to reach the bustling city center by bike in no time. Truly the best of both worlds.



The previous residents, Ed and Karuna, built the boat in 2018-2022. They named her Seed of Life —a name I cherish with love.

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Response time
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Language spoken
English, Dutch

44 Reviews - Seed of Life - With 4 bikes

Excellent! 4.9/5

  1. Mark G - the United States

    24 Jul

    Wonderful Short Stay

    We had a wonderful short stay in July 2022. The boat is beautiful and in a quiet area, a short bike ride from the ferries. There is a grocery store close by that we used a couple of times to cook meals in the property. We used the bikes non-stop during our stay. They are adult bikes so a little big for our youngest who is 11, but he soon got used to it. Biking in Amsterdam can also take a bit of getting used to with so many bikers (all knowing what they are doing compared to us) and various road signs to be aware of, but we had a great time riding around. We took a longer ride to Zaanse Schans to see the windmills which was about 45-50 minutes away and our boys loved the freedom of biking in the Dutch countryside, it was beautiful. Ed and Karuna are great hosts. Ed leant us a soccer ball to play with and there is a field with goals close by. Our boys were able to play soccer with some local kids and had a great time. We highly recommend.

  2. Thomas J - Germany

    18 Aug

    A wonderful holidayShow original

    Thank you so much for everything. Everything was just great and we would love to come back 😊

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  3. Melissa B - the United States

    18 Aug

    Wonderful experience

    Karuna and Ed have done a beautiful, and loving job with their floating house. No detail missed. They are great communicators, and provide everything for a personal and uncomplicated experience. You can get to the redeveloped wharf area (Noord), with trendy restaurants, NDSM cultural center, etc in a 5-10 minute bike ride (they had bikes for us!), which also is where the 2 ferries come to bring you to Central Station or Pontsteiger. Sleeping and hanging outside at the house boat/dock is peaceful, and enjoyable. They even put up some birthday flags for our daughter's celebration. We highly recommend, and would certainly return.

  4. Jeremy A - the United States

    29 Oct

    Spectacular in every way!

    It is just perfect. As stated, an easy bike ride (bikes provided) to a free ferry to Central Station. Quiet at night. So much room! Frederike was always available for any help I needed. Yet I never saw them, so if you stay, you will completely have your space. I am already trying to get a friend to split the bill with me so I can go back!

  5. Oussama - Hungary

    09 Nov

    Superb

    Very friendly owner and super helpful. The houseboat is gorgeous in a quite neighborhood. Close to downtown, the bikes offer a unique experience in Amsterdam.

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