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Private Houseboat In Beautiful Newport Harbor

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Marina
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newport, RI
  • Fort Adams State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Newport Mansions
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Thames Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Private Houseboat In Beautiful Newport Harbor

Waterlily is located on a mooring next to Fort Adams State Park is exclusively yours to stay on or for small social gatherings! The cabin has an open floor plan with lots of windows which allows plenty of sea breezes. Take in beautiful views of mansions on rolling greens and boats sailing by on the glistening water from any of the four decks. Swim off the houseboat into the invigorating, salt water then soak up the sun and star gaze at night! Guests must take the water taxi to get on board, to go to shore or to downtown. Its a scenic, short ride across the harbor, like a mini tour! The rate is $4.00 per person per ride (rates may change)

While staying on board we ask our guests to be very conservative with the use of water. It's part of boat living but well worth it! For showers there is cool water. There are solor bladders outside which are heated by the sun for a quick warm water rinse. No cooking is allowed but who wants to cook while on vacation anyway? We suggest bringing picnic style foods to enjoy. There is a coffee maker for guests to use. Also, there are solor lights that light up the houseboat nicely at night. Waterlily, is a comfortable, simplistic, summer escape to be treasured from our family to yours!

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children must wear lifejackets on board
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Newport

Fifth Ward, a neighbourhood in Newport, is home to this houseboat. Newport Mansions and The Breakers are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Easton's Beach and Narragansett Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ryan Center, or consider a night out at North Beach Club House.
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Newport, RI

What's nearby

  • Fort Adams State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newport Mansions - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Thames Street - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bowen's Wharf - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Newport Harbour - 8 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 18 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Brien's Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Protective Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Reef - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beaucoup Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Houseboat In Beautiful Newport Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Houseboat In Beautiful Newport Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Houseboat In Beautiful Newport Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Houseboat In Beautiful Newport Harbor located?

Located in Fifth Ward, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sail Newport and Fort Adams State Park. Newport Country Club and Castle Hill Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khuram C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome way to experience Newport - it was our first time on a houseboat and Daniel was so kind and informative during our stay. The best thing I can say is that I can not wait to visit again soon and stay on the Waterlily.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danielle was a great hostess! Her Water Lily houseboat was perfect for a girls weekend or if you want a getaway with your partner. The water taxi was very convenient to get to and from town for dinner at night. It was comfortable and a great spot to hang out during a nice sunny day! Swim or dunk off the boat steps or the floating raft that is available. Relaxing on the raft was also nice! It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great time on the Water Lily. My husband and i stayed and had our daughter with 3 of her friend's over one day. It was a gorgeous day on Danielle's house boat. 3 decks to enjoy. Swimming right of the boat was easy and there is an oversized float tgat my daughter anf her friend's enjoyed. Bed was very comfortable. Danielle was a great host! I highly recommend it! We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank S.

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

Lilypad

It was beautiful to be out in the Newport Harbor. There was so much activity on the water during the day and so peaceful at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Most accommodating

Danielle was a most gracious, supportive and accommodating host!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing stay on this houseboat in Newport Harbor! The location was unbeatable—right on the water with beautiful harbor views, yet still close to all the restaurants & shops. Waking up to the gentle rocking of the boat and watching the sunrise over the harbor was unforgettable. A water taxi picks you up right at the houseboat and brings you to wherever you need to get to! All of the crew were so helpful and friendly! The boat itself was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. It felt like the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation—unique and fun, but also cozy and peaceful.The host, Danielle was wonderful, easy to communicate with, and made the whole experience seamless from check-in to check-out.Highly recommend this stay if you’re looking for something special in Newport—you won’t forget it!
Sunrise from bed on the houseboat!
Moon over the harbor at Sail Newport dock waiting for pickup from water taxi
Water Lilly from the water on Labor Day!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonio

hope you have good weather when you book it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love the water/ocean/bay. So, first time staying right on the water for us. It was a fun, memorable, and unique experience. Really enjoyed the outdoor living space with great views of the sky, boats and water with and without binoculars. Danielle is an amazing host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

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

Best spot in Newport!

We were welcome by Danielle on the boat that was clean and ready for us! Bed linens, paper towels, paper plates, plastic cups are all there for our use, which was great! Sleeping on the boat as a dream! Jumping off the back and swimming is even better! 5 star recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

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

Amazing stay with amazing views

My husband and I went for a weekend and could not have enjoyed our stay more. Getting to and from the boat by the water taxi was super easy and a nice way to get around. Danielle met us on the boat to show us the ropes. Took about 10 min to get downtown by the water taxi- was nice not to worry about parking downtown! We spent our nights relaxing on the boat enjoying the beautiful views. We definitely plan on returning again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
She was a very nice lady
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Danielle

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