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
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.
Houseboat highlights
- Beautiful view on the water
- Possibility to swim around the houseboat
- Quiet area with lots of nature
- Possibility to come with your own little boat
- Free parking - 4 bikes available
- Positive vibes!
Houseboat summary
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 ideal for those who want to come by car since parking is still for free here, which is very unusual for Amsterdam!
There is a supermarket only 5 minutes away and there are plenty of nice restaurants in the area.
We designed and built the entire houseboat ourselves. We live on the top floor and the area that you can book is on the bottom floor. Our intention is to bring people closer together and to offer a unique experience on the water. We have put a lot of love into details. We have a cozy sitting area in the garden and you can make use of the BBQ. It is possible to swim next to the houseboat, feed the swans and ducks and you are also welcome to use our SUP board. Finally there is a wifi and plenty of games available.
Houseboat description
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 cupboard beds that can be closed off with little doors, but there is still the possibility to look into the main living space. We've built domes inside the cupboard beds, which give a very spacious feeling and it becomes extra special when you turn on the lights.
The sitting area 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 pick-nick table and a barbecue. 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.
Details
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.
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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.
Noorderlicht
Another great spot for a drink and some finger food next to the IJ with view over Amsterdam. They have an outside terrace with a lovely podium. During the weekends there is a big chance that there is live music.
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.
Marina
A stylish restaurant with a bar inside the marina of Amsterdam.
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.
Houseboat owner
Karuna
The houseboat you're about to book is a labor of love and took us three years to build. We were lucky, because nowadays the chance to get a spot for a houseboat in Amsterdam is practically zero. We joined our neighbours in their search for a casco houseboat, which everybody had to then finish themselves.
Ed, being an architect, designed the interior of the houseboat himself. His signature as an architect is round shapes and practicality. The process of building was not entirely set beforehand, but it was also a creative process that changed and got shaped along the way. We came up with many new ideas which we then manifested into reality.
We both have an affinity for symbols, especially sacred geometry. On the front side of the houseboat hangs a construction of the Seed of Life symbol, which is also the name of our houseboat. The inside of the houseboat is filled with different kinds of symbols, from the Ohm sign, yin yang to Buddha's eyes. We both love to travel, often to countries like India and Thailand and when you come to the boat, you'll definitely see it has Eastern influences.
We enjoy welcoming people from all over the world to stay with us and offer them an unique experience. It's all in the details ;)
With love,
Ed & Karuna
34 Reviews - Seed of Life - With 4 bikes
Excellent! 4.9/5
Jane G - Canada
08 May
Bed boat bike houseboat was magic!
Trish H - Australia
28 Jun
A fantastic stay
Nicoline S - Denmark
16 Jul
Charming houseboat
Silvia - Norway
30 Jun
Exceptional
Christian H - Switzerland
22 Jul
Super!