A UNIQUE ADVENTURE Living on the water has always been my big dream. In 2020 I embarked on an adventure and started project Surla#1. Houseboats and Tiny houses are becoming increasingly more popular, but I couldn’t find an existing design that met all my needs. After months of preparation, numerous sketches, meetings with many partiesand a design development process with an architect as well naval construction engineers, the time hadfinally come. We started construction late October 2020 and on April 4 the following year Surla#1 went on its Maiden Voyage, fully equipped, operational and ready to become our home. We immensely enjoyed building Surla#1, our passion and fun during the development was reflected in the final result and even more by the overwhelming feedback and interest we received from the world around us. Soon it became clear to us we couldn’t keep this unique experience to ourselves. Together with my partner Judith, we founded the company Surla Group and are now professionally producing a series of Surla’s. Providing you the opportunity to either buy, rent or invest in a top of the line houseboat and start your own Surla adventure. Note: Surla has check-in hosts available at various locations. These hosts will welcome you and guide you to the houseboat. Judith Nijmeijer & Robbert Jan Meerpoel

A Houseboat is a sailing holiday residence. In summer our boats will be sailed out of the harbour and docked on OPEN water near "Hemmenland" on the Gouwzee. Only in bad weather conditions we dock the boats in the harbour for your own safety. You are supplied with a dinghy, that you can use for transportation to Monnickendam of surroundings. In winter our boats will be docked in safe haven in Marina Monnickendam. Our water villas are fully equipped, and also 100% ecological and self-sufficient. Luxury, comfort and respect for nature come together here. We would love to welcome you as guests to create beautiful memories with this unique experience.

Marina Monnickendam is embraced by the picturesque Monnickendam. And at the same time surrounded by historic towns, special nature reserves and of course: endlessly beautiful sailing areas. And that close to Amsterdam. The Surla houseboat is moored in the summer period at a beautiful spot on the Gouwzee. With a dinghy you can sail to and from the houseboat. Our host will guide you the first time. A week before arrival you will receive a digital guide with all information about your stay and tips about the area. There is plenty to discover. This location is ideal for water sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, families and peace seekers. Parties or any form of noise nuisance is absolutely not allowed.