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Fun houseboat. Walk to Boston attractions WIFI

Houseboat in Boston, near TD Garden

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Fun way to visit Boston
Living area
Living area with queen size sleep sofa
Outdoor deck with table and chairs.
Cable TV WIFI

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 644.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, New England Aquarium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Boston Harbor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fun houseboat. Walk to Boston attractions WIFI

Experience Boston from the unique 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 a table and chairs and the sundeck above has outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi is included in your rental. 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 but 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.

Please note we charge a $59 damage waiver that covers you for accidental damage up to $1500. Homeaway calls this an administrative fee. Rates differ per season. Put your dates in for the accurate quote.
Travelling nurses please note. We rent our houseboats from November 1 to March 1 for $1500 per month plus electricity.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Rocking of boat can be difficult for toddlers.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note we cannot accommodate late night arrivals after 9pm without prior permission. We are required to meet to go over safety information.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR416892, C0017470351

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this houseboat is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Harbor and Boston Common, while New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like whale watching.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • New England Aquarium - 19 min walk - 2.3 km
  • TD Garden - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Boston Harbor - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Boston Common - 8 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
  • ‪Pier6 Boston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dovetail - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun houseboat. Walk to Boston attractions WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Fun houseboat. Walk to Boston attractions WIFI?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Fun houseboat. Walk to Boston attractions WIFI?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun houseboat. Walk to Boston attractions WIFI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fun houseboat. Walk to Boston attractions WIFI located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 2 miles (3 km) of Charlestown Navy Yard, TD Garden and Boston Harbor. Faneuil Hall Marketplace and New England Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km). Community College Station is 28 minutes by foot and Haymarket Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay on a houseboat! Unique experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Such a great place to stay

This was such a lovely stay! The boat was very clean. Sherry, the property manager, made us feel welcome and had so much helpful information to offer. This location is very close to the ending of the freedom trail and walkable to so many famous sights. We were very comfortable and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Boat stay

This was an amazing and unique opportunity my kids are ages 8, 12 and 15 they all loved every minute of it. They are already asking to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Spring break 2025

Wonderful experience. Beautiful location. Close to access everything yet removed enough to enjoy a quiet and peaceful retreat. Check in process was well communicated and smooth. Highly recommend renting this lovely houseboat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

First time to Boston

Had a great time staying on this houseboat! It is very close to downtown; easily accessible by water taxi, car or even walking! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freda L.

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

Wonderful!!!

Our stay on this houseboat was relaxing and lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Relaxing vacation stay!

If you love being gently rocked to sleep then this is the place for you! The Pink Pearl was just the ticket to help us relax and unwind. The area felt completely safe and the dock was quiet. Check in was easy and thorough and we lacked for nothing during our stay. Would absolutely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

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

Great place

The Fun House boat was great. It was much roomier than I expected and very comfortable. The place was well stocked with everything you need. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Unique and comfortable

We enjoyed the views and the boat. Of had everything we needed and the waves rocked us to sleep. We were able to walk to most places, though we did Uber some. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby P.

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

Fun experience!

Cute little houseboat!! Fun experience. Would def stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Wonderful Stay on the Water

We had a wonderful stay! Deb, the host was very gracious and helpful. Our greeter, Sherry was there to meet us and, also was very helpful and informative. The location cannot be beat as we were able to walk to the aquarium and the north end for great dining options. The house was quiet and beds were comfortable! It was nice being gently rocked to sleep! All in all, a short stay for us due to flight cancellations, but a very nice and enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

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

Boston houseboat

It was just what we were looking for as far as a small adventure that the kids would never forget. We were fine with the small movement of the boat and it wasn't an issue. Had a great time touring Boston from this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Lovely Stay at Charlestown Marina

Very cute houseboat within walking distance of many historical sites. The marina is clean, quiet, and very secure. Communication regarding arrival and departure information was great! Coming off a cruise and the owner kindly allowed us to bring our bags early so we could walk around unencumbered. We were greeted by a very friendly person, Sherry, who gave us an orientation of the boat, marina, and surrounding area! Absolutely a repeat location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ira B.

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

Great location

The property was tired. Too many kickbacks taking up space. Checkin and checkout to long.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lance F.

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

Guys Event

A group of us get together annually in a different city/state each year. We chose Boston this year and felt we couldn’t pass up an opportunity to stay on a house boat. A couple things that are worthy of note. US Coast Guard is close by with helicopters that fly over repeatedly. First night, we had no idea what was going on. Saw it in daylight the next morning. Heat didn’t work for us unfortunately but we found an electric space heater in the houseboat and tried that. Plugged it into a non working plug at first but then found an outlet that worked. Door itself didn’t really lock. Left us hoping that our stuff would be there when we got back, but also, the dock was gated and required key to access, so that eased the feeling overall. Great location and place. Small issues overall but good to know about.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun way to travel! Great little space that was different than staying at a hotel. Walking distance to several locations. Short uber ride to town or walkable (we did both). Sherry was very helpful getting us settled since we arrived late and Deb was very communicative. Make sure to let them know ASAP if your flight gets in after 8pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fairly rustic accommodations but basic necessities were provided. Plenty of linens, blankets and towels. The loft was a bit of a challenge for a 6’ 70 year old female, but I slept well once settled. The kitchen was well equipped. The soap and shampoo dispenser in the shower was empty. The marina is quiet and very safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

brian m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was unique way to stay in the city
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location that is steps away from the freedom trail, harbor walk, and lots of the best places to visit in Boston—although the house boat is so comfortable you just might find yourself sleeping in and chilling out in the fully air conditioned and sleep inducing interior while door dashing in some tasty local eats (via a 2 minute walk to the closest pickup point).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time with our 3 boys. Great views from any window. They were great with communication and the houseboat was so fun! It had everything you need to make it through your visit. We were there on one of the hottest days of the year and your didn’t notice it inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communication and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a unique experience.We loved the relaxing views after a long day of site seeing.Great access to sites and airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Fun experience. Excellent walkability to beautiful Boston attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Family get away

We had a quick stay in Boston, so this location was perfect for getting onto the freedom trail, and seeing as much of Boston as we could!Communication was great, our greeter was very helpful. The house boat was a unique stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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