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Nestled in Boston Harbor, this houseboat offers a unique retreat with all the comforts of home. Unwind on the covered front deck, sip cocktails and watch harbor traffic. With free Wi-Fi and air conditioning/heating, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep

Skip the hotel and do something really unique and fun! Experience Boston from the perspective of your own floating home! Nestled in a protected marina in Boston Harbor, our houseboat is fully equipped with all the comforts and amenities of home!

The boat is fully air conditioned in the summer and heated during the winter. The covered front deck has outdoor seating. Sip your cocktail and watch the harbor traffic . Free Wi-Fi is included in your rental.
Perfect for 2 it can also be an economical choice for 4 with the sleep sofa in the living room. We are located in the Charlestown Marina. Accessible via water taxi, car, or taxi. Walk to the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill , TD Garden and the North End. MBTA water shuttle is a short walk. UBER readily available. Parking is available at $25 per day and must be reserved ahead or spaces can be full.
Located in a very secure and gated marina, our houseboat is just minutes away from downtown Bostons' most popular attractions; Fanueil Hall/Quincy Market, the North End, the New England Aquarium, the Children's Museum and the Boston Convention Center. Our convenient location makes it easy for you reach points of interest.
Traveling nurses please note. We rent our houseboats from November 1 to March 1 for $1500 per month plus electricity.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

No swimming or fishing from the docks.
Children under 12 must wear life jackets on the docks.
Late check in after 8pm will incur a fee. Check in after 11pm not allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number STR416892, C0017470351

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, a neighborhood in Boston. Boston Harbor and Encore Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Harvard Square and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Check out an event or a game at TD Garden, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Boston travel guide
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Freedom Trail in Boston
    The Freedom Trail
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • USS Constitution is a three masted wooden hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy docked at Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts MA, USA. She is the world's oldest ship still afloat.
    Charlestown Navy Yard
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • USS Constitution Museum
    USS Constitution Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Boston Harbor
    Boston Harbor
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • New England Aquarium
    New England Aquarium
    4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Haymarket Station
    3 min drive
  • Chelsea Station
    6 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • The Well Coffee House
    7 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    7 min drive
  • La Hacienda
    7 min drive
  • Wingstop
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep located?

Located in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, this houseboat is within 2 mi (3 km) of The Freedom Trail, TD Garden, and Boston Harbor. New England Aquarium and Boston Common are also within 3 mi (5 km). Community College Station is 27 minutes by foot and Haymarket Station is 29 minutes.

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Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyde M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay in Boston

This place works out great if your touring downtown Boston
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

We enjoyed our stay here so much! The boat itself was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The location is amazing - right in the middle of everything. We walked to most of our destinations. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort

Staff was great helpful and fun. Great info
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houseboat for a weekend! Y E S, Please!

A very nice setting and houseboat for a few days in Boston. Well located, and has great access to the city. Stay here for a unique adventure in Boston!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

The houseboat was clean, well maintained, and convenient We loved staying in the harbor. Sooo much more fun than staying in a hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay on the houseboat so perfect!Loved sitting outside enjoying happy hour and the location was perfect could walk to everything.The host made everything so easy! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Houseboat

This houseboat was perfect for a few days stay in Boston. We loved being on the water and exploring the Charlestown area. The location was convenient - just a couple blocks walk and we were on the Freedom Trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette Weekend

This was SUCH a fun alternative to just staying in a hotel! I would 100% recommend this place! Great location to settle and just Uber anywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wintry yet serene

I so happened to pick the coldest week but had no choice as was visiting. Everything was very clean and easy process coming into and leaving properly. I would definitely stay here again but in Spring season. Host was easily accessible to communicate with.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful escape

The location puts you within walking distance of all the basic necessities: coffee. Lots of great places to eat nearby and a short distance from the ferry as well if you want to venture out. The house boat is cozy and comfortable and the marina is calm and quiet. Perfect for relaxing or catching up on some much needed rest. I highly recommend this location and will definitely return next time we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boston freedom trail

East coast adventure. Stayed on the house boat as it was so unique. We ubered alot as getting around Boston and parking is difficult. The drivers are not patient. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation stay!

Wanted to try something different than a regular hotel room and this was it! Short walk to Freedom Trail and Hop on Hop off tour stop for USS Constitution. Seeing the city skyline at night - watching the sunset - and it is in a secure gated area - all great perks! The greeter/check in person was very friendly and the host/hostess easy to communicate with!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as advertised

Houseboat is as advertised. Clean comfortable place to lay your head close to the Freedom Trail USS Constitution. Space is small and shower is very small but that would be expected on a houseboat. Good option for the price and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 night stay

Just as advertised, and very comfortable. Wonderful communication with the owner and especially Sherrie, who manages the check-in process. She changed her schedule around to support our arrival and was very informative about everything. I highly recommend this house-boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houseboat

It was a super relaxing few days aboard this adorable boat house. Each night we were rocked to sleep. Enjoyed the peace and tranquility. An experience I will always remember with a smile.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect respite in the city

Waking in comfort on the water and sitting on your deck of choice to welcome the sun was such a pleasant way to visit Boston. A quick walk brings you on a walk along the waterfront and the “T” ferry is a pleasant way to cross the harbor to the Aquarium/ Fanieul Hall area. Check in and coordination were beyond wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rocked to sleep

Perfect location for walking the city. Marina was very quiet/peaceful. VERY comfortable bed! Arrange your parking early but the parking garage wasnt a bad walk. Doordash delivered to the parking lot gate. Everything we needed, Highly recimmend!recimmenda
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Such a nice boat

Me and a friend so enjoyed our stay. Rocked to sleep in comfy bed and pull out sofa. Only hiccup is that there are no late check ins. That is stated in other rules.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Rocked to Sleep

Location was great - Walking distance to so many places and things to do. Great to literally be on the water for three days and two nights. Houseboat itself was a little weathered, in need of a little maintenance and not as clean as it could have been. Great communication/instructions and guidance from property manager. Relaxing time. Location, location, location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time on a house boat

My 2 adult daughters and my grandson stayed for 5 days to sightsee in Boston and walk the Freedom Trail. The house boat was in a beautiful marina with a very nice bath house, surrounded by boardwalks and a park-like setting. Close to the USS Constitution and numerous places to eat. We were greeted at the gate by Sherry and she gave us a great and informative tour of the marina, bath house, and boat. The boat had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. We visited the end of October and we're warm and cozy. The boat rocked delightfully all the time. It was an amazing stay!!! We would love to repeat it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Vacation Stay

We loved staying on this houseboat. It was kind of like an adventure inside of an adventure. The only thing I would have changed (if I had the ability) was the weather. Our stay was in November (we were there for an event), so it was chilly. Next time we will stay when it's warmer, so we can enjoy coffee (by morning) and wine (by evening) out on the houseboat's deck. Our greeter was very helpful with the houseboat orientation and with walking directions from the boat. The location was really convenient to downtown Boston, the Freedom Trail, and the subway, whether walking or driving. All in all, a great stay and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Long Weekend Stay!

The location is great as being on the water gives it a quiet "away from it all" feel, yet it is walking distance or a short Uber ride to almost everything Boston has to offer. We didn't do much cooking (other than brewing coffee and heating up leftovers) but for a small boat the kitchen area is very workable. The owners arranged a "greeter" to be there when we arrived to help make sure we knew all the ins/outs of staying on a boat. We really enjoyed having two outside sitting areas - one for sunrise, and the other for sunset. It was a plus to be able to watch a lightening storm while we were there, yet still felt very safe - just a bit more rocking us to sleep that night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houseboat Adventurer

A friend once told be she wanted to live on a houseboat. She was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness and I knew I had to get her to a houseboat for an adventure. After I a little research I found this property and knew it was just what she needed. It’s a beautiful location with amazing access to local attractions and fabulous dining. We signed up for parking right at the marina and Uber’d to dinner. There is a Whole Foods not too far from the boat with great parking. The biast was peaceful and relaxing with the gentle rocking. This was definitely a great choice and we enjoyed every minute. I would highly recommend this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

TImothy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the water and close to Boston

This houseboat is set up quite well for guests. It is an older boat, but everything you need is there. It is in a safe place. It was quiet. The waves were not too bad most of the time. There were confusing rules that said one thing in the email handouts and something quite different on the rules posted in the house. We did the best we could to interpret. The price was fine, but the markups that VRBO adds MORE than doubled the cost. Add $50 for parking and is was a pricey excursion that sadly the owner does not get to share in. We wish there was more infrastructure within walking distance in Charlestown. Just a couple of restaurants and just a couple breakfast places. Overall the house was well represented in the description. The 4 pages of rules and regs was a little intimidating but we understand the protections for the house and the boat community around need to be communicated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great, houseboat is nice, we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025