De Zonnevanger - family houseboat 10 min from Amsterdam
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Excellent! 5/5
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
- Big garden with a wide view
- A very light location with warm atmosphere
- In total harmony with nature
- Country side of the north of the Netherlands
- Near Amsterdam
Houseboat summary
We warmly welcome you aboard our modern, warm and comfortable two-floor houseboat. Located on a dike next to the idyllic village Broek en Waterland, just 12 km North of Amsterdam, this is a perfect place if you want to have a peaceful vacation in a natural environment and be close to all the great of Amsterdam. The houseboat offers two bedrooms and garden room total for 6 persons. Perfectly for outdoor minded people to bike, swim, run and walk.
Houseboat description
You will be staying on the verge of the lovely village Broek in Waterland, only 12 km North of Amsterdam. The old part of our village is very beautiful, and is famous for the 83 typical Dutch wooden houses. Actually these are listed as cultural heritage buildings and protected by the local government.
The location is very convenient, with a small supermarket for daily needs, as well as some nice restaurants (De Witte Swaen) and a cafe (De 3 Noten). The North part of Amsterdam, which is very near, is being rapidly developed and interesting to visit, and where you can find a big shopping mall for all your basic needs. Just hop on the free 24/7 ferry here and you will arrive in the city center of Amsterdam. You can get here by bike (a wonderful route for sure) or take the bus that leaves from the village every 10 minutes and takes you to Amsterdam in just 15 minutes.
We have designed and built our floating home in 2016, resulting in a vast and comfortable living space of 160 sqm split into two levels. There are three bedrooms: the master bedroom with a large and comfortable double bed (200x200 cm), one kids room with a large loft bed (140x200 cm) and a cottage/cabin with a high quality and comfortable sofa bed (140x200 cm).
The space is fresh and light and very 'laid-back'. We have a 200 sqm green garden with a porch and a heater. There are many seating areas, fireplaces and a picknick table. Our garden borders a wide green fields with horses, for a ideal sunset end of summer. On the front of the boat you will see the waterside and boats passing by on a summer day. This all will give you a full time 'holiday feeling'. And during the summer time it is just lovely to jump into the water and have a refreshing swim, or take the kano.
When traveling by car, you can easily park your car along the water, free of charge. Getting around from the houseboat is easy. You can reach Amsterdam in 40 minutes by bike, in 10 minutes by public transport and in 10 minutes by car.
Details
Location
Distances
Airport
30 km
Bar
1.5 km
Beach
5 km
Ferry port
12 km
Golf course
5 km
Highway
5 km
Night club
15 km
Restaurant
1.5 km
Super market
2 km
Train station
10 km
How to get there
Our houseboat is located in Broek en Waterland, just above Amsterdam. When traveling by car, you can easily park your car along the water, free of charge. Getting around from the houseboat is easy. You can reach Amsterdam in 40 minutes by bike, in 20 minutes by public transport and in 10 minutes by car.
About the area
Broek en Waterland is one of the best kept secrets for the tourist masses that hit Amsterdam every day. Although the city is just 10 minutes away by bus, you will experience a tranquilizing atmosphere around here. Enjoy the famous green fields of The Netherlands, lots of various historical cities and countless wonderful touristic routes by canoe, cycling or hiking.
Houseboat owner
Vincent
My name is Vincent and I'm living with my teenage daughter on this beautiful spot that we like to share. We have two cats Jack & Gypsy. Our location is by car 10 min from Amsterdam, 20 min by bus and 40 min by bike and we have a canoe
Note:
The last few months we were not quite ready for all the attention and enthusiastic pre-bookings. We apologize for not responding at that time, we promise to do better and hope to see you all very soon.
(We updated our agenda)
4 Reviews - De Zonnevanger - family houseboat 10 min from Amsterdam
Excellent! 5/5
Delphine M - France
29 May
Superb houseboat very close to Amsterdam Show original
Anja R - Germany
03 Oct
Stunning houseboat Show original
Quirino M - Italy
14 Apr
5 stars!
Kristen D - the United States
04 Dec
Excellent stay!