Located in Amsterdam South, this houseboat is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as Van Gogh Museum and RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre. Guestrooms at this houseboat include kitchens, fireplaces, and refrigerators.
VU University of Amsterdam - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Olympic Stadium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
World Trade Center - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
Shopping Center Gelderlandplein - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
Getting around
Amsterdam RAI Station - 5 min drive
Jollenpad Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurant CINQ - 13 min walk
Grandcafé De Bosbaan - 16 min walk
Wils Bakery Café - 19 min walk
Grand Café Living - 17 min walk
Ken Sushi - 13 min walk
About this property
Houseboat: "Aqua Zen" at Kagerplassen tender/dinghy included
A Surla Houseboat is a sailing summer residence. Our water villas are fully equipped, 100% ecological and self-sufficient. Luxury, comfort and respect for nature come together here. From April/May on the houseboat is docked on open water. This houseboat (built in '22) is fully equipped. We'd love to welcome you as guests on our Surla houseboat to create beautiful memories with this unique experience.
There is a spacious living room with a couch, dining table, tv, pellet stove and sliding doors to the front terrace with outdoor chairs. The open plan kitchen is fully equipped with an induction cooker, fridge, oven, dishwasher, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine. There's also a table-top freezer in the utility room. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, sink and a dry toilet. There are 3 bedrooms on the houseboat. Two bedrooms with hotel beds (1.80 x 2.00m), especially designed for Surla Houseboats. The third bedroom has a bunk bed (0.90 x 2.00m). Via outside stairs you can go to the spacious rooftop terrace (24m2) where there is a lounge set to enjoy beautifull sunrises and sunsets. Last but not least: on the back terrace is a warm outdoor shower, great after a swim.
Before arrival: The check-in time is between 15.00 and 18.00pm. Earlier check-in is not possible due to cleaning of the houseboat. Meetingpoint: please park your car on the verge at Huigsloterdijk 348 in Buitenkaag. Do not drive directly to this home address, but park for free along the water in the verge. We have a host available: She will take you to the houseboat with the dinghy. Please inform the host your expected arrival time. This host is also available during your stay for questions or emergencies. You will receive her phone number with the check-in instructions one week before arrival.
In the summer (wheather permitting), Surla puts the houseboat in a beautiful spot/location on the lake. The houseboat remains in place by means of spud poles. In bad weather conditions, a Surla employee will put the houseboat in a sheltered place (De Keverhaven). This can also happen during your rental period, because we don't want to take any risks.
Surla Tender (Dinghy): During your stay we provide an dinghy. This aluminum tender is included during the rental of the houseboat. It is important that you start the tender with the trottle in Neutral. Do you want to lock the tender when you are not using it? Also at night?
Sail slowly! Place the tender at the front or back of the houseboat. Gently moor so that there is no damage to the houseboat or tender. We will charge for damage immediately.
The tender is fully fueled upon your arrival. The request is to fill it up again before checking out (Gasoline 98), so that the next guests also have a full tank. You can refuel at Bsl Watersport Huigsloterdijk 400 in Buitenkaag or at Van Schie Watersports: Zijldijk 11 in Warmond. You can also put the amount on the table in cash: 40 euros for an empty tank and 20 euros for half a tank. If the tender has not been refueled and no money has been left behind on departure, we will charge the costs afterwards.
NOTE: * Surla rents out several houseboats at different locations. It is possible that the location, the floorplan of the houseboat and the interior in the photos differs from the actual houseboat. All our houseboats were built in 2022-2023.
* We have a camera that faces outward, and it hangs outside on the front deck. This turns off as soon as the guests come on board. So it is purely for safety if there are no guests. There are no cameras inside.
*Swimming certificates are highly recommended. We will not recommend the houseboat for people with walking difficulties.
*We advise you to do necessary shopping before boarding. Standard on board is a few Nespresso coffee capsules, milk, sugar, tea, oil, pepper, salt and a few toilet rolls. We have towels and the beds are made for your arrival.
*There is no public transport nearby. Everything has to be done with the dinghy, such as visiting a restaurant or a supermarket.
*We don't let our guests sail with the Surla houseboat themselves, but a dinghy is included in the rent. Sail at walking pace with the dinghy, we are guests on the water. Any fines are for your own account.
*No parties allowed.
Our Surla Houseboats are built sustainably and are 100% self-sufficient. We have ingenious systems on board that allow you to recreate without going on shore power, and we also have filter systems that mean we don't have to have water tanks on board. We are guests on the water and have done everything possible to implement 100% off-grid and ecologically responsible solutions.
We would love to welcome you as guests to create beautiful memories with this unique experience.
Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
12739
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this houseboat?
This houseboat is situated in Amsterdam South within a short 16-minute walk of Olympic Stadium and also 20 minutes on foot from Amsterdamse Bos. You'll also find Van Gogh Museum and Vondelpark within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Houseboat: "Aqua Zen" at Kagerplassen tender/dinghy included?
No, there isn't parking available at the houseboat.
Is this houseboat associated with a casino?
No, this houseboat is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this houseboat?
No, there is no indoor pool at this houseboat.
Is Houseboat: "Aqua Zen" at Kagerplassen tender/dinghy included a good place to stay for couples?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this houseboat, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation and a fireplace in some.
Are there hot tubs at Houseboat: "Aqua Zen" at Kagerplassen tender/dinghy included?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this houseboat.
Does this houseboat provide breakfast?
No, this houseboat doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this houseboat allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this houseboat.
Are there connecting rooms at Houseboat: "Aqua Zen" at Kagerplassen tender/dinghy included?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this houseboat.
How close is the airport from this houseboat?
The closest major airport to this houseboat is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is 7.9 mi away (25 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Houseboat: "Aqua Zen" at Kagerplassen tender/dinghy included?
No, there aren't any accommodations at Houseboat: "Aqua Zen" at Kagerplassen tender/dinghy included that offer a balcony.
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