It is hard to believe that you can find a houseboat that offers so much space, both indoors and outdoors, just 10 minutes away from the city centre of Amsterdam. Enter 'The Amsterdam Garden of Eden' and you know what we mean. The top floor of this houseboat offers an amazing view over the water, and welcomes you to have a sit at the balcony that can be entered from the spacious open kitchen and living room. We host families up to 5 persons. Families with children are preferred! There is room for max. 4 adults.
Houseboat description
We are proud to present this amazing houseboat, with a garden that is big enough to get lost in a very pleasant way. As soon as you enter the property, you will get that good old 'outdoor feeling'. The houseboat, as well as the garden, are fully private and it is safe to say that this is the perfect place to get-away-from-it-all. A unique place for those who want to relax, yet love to visit the great city of Amsterdam without too much traveling. Just walk to the train station (1 km) and take the direct train that takes you to Amsterdam Central Station in exactly 10 minutes. So from the Garden of Eden into the buzzing city of Amsterdam within 30 minutes!
The houseboat has two floors. On the lower floor we have one large bedroom with both one double bed and a single bed that are separated by a wall. A second bedroom offers another double bed. From both bedrooms you have great views over both the garden and the lake.
On the top floor you find the large open kitchen with all modern amenities, such as a dishwasher, gas stove with oven, fridge and freezer, luxury coffee maker and a microwave. The large kitchen table is the ideal place to sit back and relax, looking back at a wonderful day in Amsterdam - or in your own garden of course. The wooden elements give a cozy and warm atmosphere, let's call it a bohemien style.
Between the kitchen and the lounge area there are two large glass doors that give access to the balcony. A wonderful place to enjoy the views over the lake that is home to the Amsterdam Garden of Eden. Right next to the balcony you will find the wood stove burner, your best friend during the colder days.
And of course there is the living room, with large couch to snuggle up to your beloved ones or just chill out in front of the large flatscreen tv. All through the houseboat there are many pieces of art and lots of plants, making you feel at home from the moment you step aboard.
As you can see the garden is straight out huge, with sun loungers, a parasom, a gas barbeque and a fire place. During the summer you can dive into the lake right from your private garden, or even from the balcony.
It is safe to say that you won't find a second houseboat that offers so much options to relax and enjoy everything that nature has to offer, yet located close to Amsterdam.
Take the train to station Amsterdam Sloterdijk and from here you take the train to station Halfweg/Zwanenburg. This is a 20 minute trip. From the station it's a 1 km walk to the boat.
FROM AMSTERDAM CENTRAL STATION
Take the direct train from Amsterdam Central Station to Station Halfweg/Zwanenburg. This is a 10 minute ride. From Station Halfweg/Zwanenburg it is a 1 km walk to our boat.
About the area
The surroundings of the Amsterdam Garden of Eden are just spectacular. The boat is located right next to a natural park with wild horses that sometimes can even be spotted right from the living room. And of course there is the famous recreational area 'Spaarnwoude'.
Check in between
15:00 and
00:00
Check out before 11:00
Location Type:
City Views
Close To The Airport
Close To The Beach
Panoramic Views
Theme:
Family
Historic / Sightseeing
Lake / Riverside
Romantic
Rural / Countryside
Sporting Activities
Town / City
General:
Child Friendly
Highchair Availabele
Pets Allowed
Do not smoke inside!
Kitchen:
Beach Towels Provided
Dining Table & Chairs
Dishwasher
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Iron
Linen Provided
Microwave Oven
Toaster
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Heating/cooling:
Central Heating
Open Fire
We have a great wood stove burner
Entertainment:
DVD Player
Internet Access
Music System/cd Player
Wi-Fi
Outdoors Facilities:
Barbeque / Braai
Garden
Sun Loungers
Terrace / Balcony
Great swimming in the lake
Activities Nearby:
Cycling / Mountain Biking
Fishing
Golf
Horse Riding
Skiing / Snowboarding
Swimminig / Watersports
Walking / Hiking
NS walking route "De Bretten" to Sloterdijk through nature.
Bedrooms:
2 Bedroom(s), 5 Sleeps Number of double beds - 2 Number of single beds - 1
The houseboat offers two bedrooms with two double beds (200 x 160 cm) and one single bed (200 x 90 cm). The bathroom has a shower and large bath, as well all the other amenities you might expect in a comfortable apartment.
The Amsterdam Garden of Eden is exactly that, Paradise. Its a perfect, quirky, peaceful hideaway on the water away from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam. Its a 10 minute train ride from Amsterdam with trains running every 15 minutes then a 5/10 minutes walk to the boat house. The owner Hans who lives next door could not be more helpful and generous. We had a fully stocked fridge on arrival with croissants, jam, cheese, milk, juice and a coffee machine that made the best coffee. The boat has plenty of room, comfy beds, a well equipped kitchen, washing machine and the best surrounds with water ways and a lush tranquil garden. The only down side is the distance to nearby restaurants and local shops but with some planning you can buy what you need in Amsterdam and don't need to leave the boathouse after a busy day. There is parking if you have a car in which case there are good places to eat about 5/10 minutes drive. Finding the boathouse by car is fun but after you have done it once you will be fine! Would I go back? In a heartbeat!
Awesome Time
Added by: Loretta, date added: , country: Canada
Fabulous location! We stayed for 2 weeks and it felt like home. Hans was very helpful and the kids loved playing with the paddle boards in the canal. Thank you Hans
Awesome time!
Added by: Joseph, date added: , country: the United States
Had a great time at this houseboat! Quiet and really nice area. Had plenty of room. About a 10 min walk to the train and 2 stops later right near the center of Amsterdam! Definitely recommend this place.
Lovely houseboat.
Added by: Stephen, date added: , country: England
Excellent houseboat in a lovely location, Hans could not have been more helpful, thoroughly recommended.
Eden
Added by: Melissa, date added: , country: the United States
Truly is a garden of eden. So peaceful and made our stay feel like a home away from home. I hope I get the opportunity to stay again. One day.
What a place, what a houseboat - almost heaven
Added by: Mark, date added: , country: England
When you're looking for a combination of city and outdoor activities, this is your place to stay. It's even better than the pcis show - and what a garden - love it! Not to mention the swimming options right from your houseboat, truly a special place. Thanks Hans!
Perfect Getaway
Added by: Cassandra, date added: , country: the United States
I stayed at the Garden of Eden with another couple and a friend (five of us total). The house boat was perfect size for five adults, and we enjoyed our stay. Hans was wonderful- he answered all of my questions we had before booking and was a great resource during our stay. We wanted to stay a little further out of the city for comfort reasons and we definitely found that at Hans’s place. The house boat was about 15-20 minutes from Amsterdam’s main train station, so it wasn’t very far and that time includes walking/biking and the train ride to the city itself. Hans let us use his five bikes so we were able to cut the time to the train station by a few minutes.
The house boat is on a little lake and the view is very picturesque. The house boat was lovely and we enjoyed it. The only small issue we had was that there were a lot of bugs, but the house boat is on water and there are trees everywhere so the bugs were expected. That being said, if you do not like spiders and small flying insects a house boat may not be for you. We were fine after the first night and made sure to check around before sleeping. Totally not a big deal if nature doesn’t bother you. We just didn’t expect so many bugs so we were a little caught off guard (being from Florida you get over bugs pretty fast!).
Bugs aside we really enjoyed the Garden of Eden and it made our trip enjoyable. There’s nothing like leaving a busy city every night to go relax in the country on a house boat.
Very nice!
Added by: Stefan, date added: , country: Germany
Hans is a very helpful and nice host. We had a great stay at his houseboat, which is in a good location. If you want to visit the countryside of the Netherlands and still be able to go to the center of Amsterdam within a few minutes, then this is the right place for you.
Cancellation by owner
Added by: Www.bookahouseboat.com, date added: , country: the Netherlands
Attention: Owner recently cancelled a 3-night booking.
Paradise houseboat near Amsterdam
Added by: Philip, date added: , country: England
I really cant wait to go back here, it was beautiful. Hans is a very awesome guy will help you with anything just need to ask.
Houseboat review
Added by: Marios, date added: , country: Greece
Beautiful location, cozy warm and very clean houseboat with every comfort. Hans is a great guy, very friendly and helpful. Don't hesitate to ask him about everything. Get the bikes, amazing routes.
Beautiful houseboat close to Amsterdam
Added by: Isabel, date added: , country: Germany
We really enjoyed our three nights - we would have stayed longer if we could.
It really is a awesome garden, a really polite and nice owner plus a super comfortable boat.
Next time we come in summer to swim ;) you don't need to Go to Amsterdam when you are there.
thanks for this lovely stay
Great stay!
Added by: Iva, date added: , country: the Czech Republic
Hans is a very nice and friendly host. He can explain everything to us. We could rent bicycles and buy at a nearby supermarket. Hans’s houseboat is a cozy and nice place. We can definitely recommend this accommodation. You can get to the city center by train in 10 minutes. Thank you and we hope to see you again
Canal-side Rest
Added by: Eamonn, date added: , country: Ireland
We had a lovely week stat at Hans' Garden of Eden. Lovely spot, good location for training to Amsterdam and for relax outside the city. Clean and lovely welcome for us on arrival. Use of bikes, canoe and boards were great. Kids loved it! We did too. Thanks Hans.
Eamonn and Geri
A beautiful haven in the country , near Amsterdam .
Added by: Elin, date added: , country: England
Loved staying here ! A lovely spacious houseboat within 20 minutes easy travelling to Amsterdam . It was a great contrast to a busy day s sightseeing in Amsterdam - to return to sit in the garden with a glass of wine , listening to the birds .
Hans was a great host and was there if we needed him . We had use of a shed full of bikes . The houseboat is surrounded by beautiful countryside and endless cycle paths . Do visit Haarlem - it s an easy 40 minute cycle along the paths . Apparently Amsterdam is an hour s cycle . The houseboat was very homely and comfortable . I can highly recommend it as a base to explore the area . Shops were a 10 minute cycle and there were a couple of bars and restaurants too .
We would love to return for a longer stay as it was a very relaxing place to be .even my two grumpy teenage boys enjoyed it !!
thank you Hans for your hospitality and for letting us use the bikes for a day after we checked out !
Awesome stay!
Added by: Fiona, date added: , country: Germany
We had such a great time at the house boat! The location is wonderful, directly next to a little lake, where you can do paddeling with a boat or with standup surf boards! Hans offers everything for free! It was so much fun!
The housboat itself was very clean and so nice and sweet decorated, we felt like being at home! We almost didnt want to leave the housboat because it is such a wonderful place!
Thank you very much, Hans!
Highly recommended houseboat near Amsterdam
Added by: Christopher, date added: , country: England
Nice place, would stay at this houseboat again. Thanks Hans!
That's because I'm enjoying living and working near the water and at the countryside of Amsterdam! I live nextdoor of the houseboat that is offered for rent here. There is a possibility to pick you up from the Airport, if nessary ( not included). But the train is very easy going too.
I'm sure that you will enjoy a superplace like my houseboat as I do and I will do everything that is needed to make your stay comfortable.
Great swimming in the summer