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Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation

Houseboat in Boston, steps from Boston Harbor

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Close to New England Aquarium and TD Garden, Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation has plenty to offer.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation

Stay a weekend. Stay a week! All of the amenities of home are included in this spectacular apartment-on-the-water in the heart of Boston's North End. Enjoy amazing harbor views and cool ocean breezes in the light-filled stateroom. Invite friends over for drinks on the enormous deck. This is truly Boston's most unique and memorable vacation experience.

Unlike other boats, HouseBoat Capricornus offers unparalleled comfort and convenience in a beautifully designed, spacious cabin.

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Boston at Lewis Wharf, this boat is just steps away from the New England Aquarium, Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall, the North End, Boston Garden, a public ice skating rink, and countless other things to see and do.

Short walk (less than 10 mins) to Aquarium, North Station and Government Center subway stations

Street parking is residential only, you must park in a lot. Lewis Wharf Parking is the closest parking option, please see them for rates.

Looking for a different type of transportation? Book a tour of the Boston Harbor with our partners, Red Top Boats, for a water taxi service or boat charter.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Property Registration Number STR589942, C0471320351

Property is also known as

19196

About the neighborhood

Map
Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Boston Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New England Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Quincy Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • TD Garden - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Aquarium - 5 min walk
  • North Station - 16 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boston Sail Loft - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Waterfront - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tia's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Landing at Long Wharf - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation located?

Situated in Boston, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Long Wharf, New England Aquarium, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Quincy Market and Boston Harbor are also within 15 minutes. Aquarium is only a 5-minute walk and Haymarket Station is 10 minutes.

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Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Great stay!

Great location - rooftop is a great place to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great way to stay in Boston! It was clean and up to date and near everything North End. Parking was so easy. Keep in mind you are on a boat - I would suggest a pump out after each stay. I will book again the next time I’m in Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun experience, relaxing on deck, & sleeping on Houseboat on Boston Harbor!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in the heart of the North End of Boston! Able to walk to all the major tourist destinations. The spot is in a gated marina, with beautiful views of the adjacent yacht club, city lights, and harbor traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Check-in was easy. Great location. Patio deck was really nice. Accommodations were fine. Small bathroom/shower but it definitely served its purpose. Way better than staying in a hotel room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Great Location!

We stayed with our family of 4 - had a great stay. The location is perfect. We would definitely stay again. Our only issues were that the bed in the 2nd bedroom is pretty small for 2 adults and the fold out couch was not comfortable for sleeping and only had room for 1. Also, the boat listed a bit. It could use some large bowls in kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney P.

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

Great Experience

I loved the location. I was able to walk all over downtown. It was nice to go back to the boat and be able to relax and not be in a hotel room. The area is quite and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great spot

Enjoyed our quiet, off season stay on the houseboat. The deck was a great spot to watch the ferry boats. A pretty view day or night. Compared to a sailboat, the shower and bathroom were roomier than expected. A short walk to the NE Aquarium, Haymarket, Quincy market and the North end for great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Beautiful Location

This was a great night away in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

V_E

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

Great stay

We got exactly what we were looking for and it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent H.

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

Down town on the water? What?!?

Great location! Great neighbors! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great Boston Harbor experience

Awesome location and experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brette M.

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

Just a night

We just spent one night but communication was great, listing was accurate. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for our stay, walked to North end for dinner then back to upper deck to enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Family vacation

A fun spot on the harbor. Nice rooftop deck.great for a family! Easy walking access to the harbor and North end.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Short vacation

Fun Atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moira T.

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

A get away

Wonderful getaway and met all of our needs. Clean and comfortable and bra views from roof top
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boston Harbor Houseboat

We had a wonderful stay in the harbor .... Something I had always wanted to do and our houseboat vacation was everything I had hoped for!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Todd F.

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

Disappointed for the price

There is only one couch that 2 people can sit on. Need better casual seating. 2nd bedroom is very small and better for one person. Toilet has a very bad odor. The boat stayed tilted to one side. The roof deck furniture was in rough shape.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Great stay really unique

If you are looking for something different give this a try was super close to everything . Clean and host was easy to reach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbey D.

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

Fun night on a boat!

The houseboat was a wonderful new experience for the family. It was clean and well appointed. Location was great and easy to get around. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert S.

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

wonderful experience!

Our first stay on a houseboat was delightful. The walk from the car to the boat was shorter than expected. Temp was 80 degrees, so we wasted no time going to the roof deck. It was heavenly! The photos were a perfect match to what we found, very comfortable. We had full moons visible from our bed, and a gorgeous red sky at sunrise! The only problem we had was transportation to our engagements. We had no idea that taxis just do not work in Boston. Friends helped with Ubers, and we will have the app next time we are in Boston.It was easy to access the wharf from the highway and the pre-paid parking worked great. We are recommending this location to all our friends!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne O.

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

in town for concert at fenway

great, as listed property. Location was key for us, and if you want waterfront/n.end, this is for you. The breeze off the harbor was nice (as it was in 90s). Fun and different type of stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie C.

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

Houseboat stay

This was a fun place to stay. Drinks on the roof overlooking the city at night cant be beat.This was very centrally located. Parking fees were pretty pricy. Be prepared to drag your bags to the wharf and the houseboat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

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

perfect

...in every way
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024