'The Great Outdoors' Houseboat
A romantic stay in the open countryside
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
- Very authentic and sustainable
- Amazing scenery
- Total quietness
- Close to the beach
- Close to small historic cities, Amsterdam, and Alkmaar
Houseboat summary
This cosy houseboat is in the centre of North-Holland close to Amsterdam and the beach. The surroundings are very peaceful. There are only boats, fish, frogs, ducks and sheep here. Total quietness in nature. Ichoose to build from mainly sustainable materials, so it is really back to basic: Campinggaz, solar energy and very fresh water from the jerrycans, and a camping fridge. To break the silence there is a record player and records of course. A solid camping toilet which I refresh frequently. Kind of a bucket shower. Lots of hiking and biking km. available. Bikes can be rented in the near neighbourhood.
Houseboat description
The boat can accommodate four persons. There are four matrasses available. The kitchenette is simple but efficient, with two pits, a sink, and cutleries. Towels and linen are also provided aboard. In the closet you'll find some boardgames, books and a record player. When the weather is fine it is thee best place on earth to be. Enjoy the nothing in your chair on the waterside terrace.
Details
Location
Distances
Airport
55 km
Bar
1 km
Beach
30 km
Ferry port
45 km
Golf course
5 km
Highway
5 km
Restaurant
1 km
Super market
2 km
Train station
10 km
How to get there
Follow A7 or N247(more scenery), then N243 direction Avenhorn and near Avenhorn follow direction Oudendijk.
About the area
It is countryside in the middle of North Holland. All attractive places can be reached by car in an hour. I personally like wandering around in Hoorn or Edam. Both have a harbour and canals and lots of historic buildings and a museum. Compared to Amsterdam it is rather quiet there.
Houseboat owner
Geraldo
Hello, when i was a kid I already wanted to spend the night on the water in a little boat. I had to grow up to realise this dream. Though the boat is a little bigger than in my kids time I still enjoy being on the water. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do!
5 Reviews - 'The Great Outdoors' Houseboat
Excellent! 5/5
Jan - the Netherlands
11 Jan
Unique houseboat experience
Georgina W - England
13 Apr
Geraldos boathouse
Vanessa - England
31 Aug
Absolute must for who loves unique places to stay
Stephanie - Germany
29 Nov
Great boat, great host, magical experience
John C - Scotland
26 Sep
Our holiday on Geraldo's houseboat.