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Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep

Houseboat in Boston, near TD Garden

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Property grounds
Interior
Dining
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining area

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number STR416892, C0017470351

About the area

Boston

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, a neighbourhood in Boston. Museum of Science and Boston Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to 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.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • New England Aquarium - 19 min walk - 2.3 km
  • TD Garden - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Boston Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Boston Common - 4 min drive - 3.6 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 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 at Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km) of Charlestown Navy Yard, TD Garden and Boston Harbor. New England Aquarium and Boston Common are also within 3 miles (5 km). Community College Station is 27 minutes by foot and Haymarket Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Casey T.

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

Rocked me to sleep each night!

Perfect for a coastal themed visit. Rain or shine, a perfect stay and the harbour walk to the north end was gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette M.

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

Lovely and unique

Such a quiet, lovely setting. It was a bit of a commute into downtown Boston harbor, but it was by ferry so it was fun! Accommodations were spotless and comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfort

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

trish m.

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

Loved it

Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Great experience!

The boat was small but very well appointed for our family. It was wonderful going to sleep and waking up on the water. Our boys loved the novelty! I only wish that our stay had been longer so that we could have explored around by foot more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris M.

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

Nice

Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jason D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Decent until it rained and soaked the only bed.

The marina is great and the boat is ok. We were switched from the houseboat in this listing to the “Little Pearl” by the owner prior to our trip. The boat was decent enough, could use a serious cleaning, but not bad. The issue is the front v-berth hatched leaked when it rained and soaked the bed. Our greeter Sherry told us on arrival it was leaking and she taped it up. It is clear that this has leaked for awhile due to the water stains on the mattress pad. See photos. Then when I called to report the problem I was told “the sofa is really comfortable”. NOT FOR TWO PEOPLE and not what I paid for. I slept on the floor and my wife on the sofa. Super terrible. The owners phone number didn’t work and we contacted Jim, who couldn’t help us due to medical issues. We have yet to be contacted for any restitution for our extreme inconvenience. I would avoid!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and we walked to almost all of our destinations! Market near by and area was easy to navigate. We really enjoyed the boat, different from anything we have ever done and the marina was super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing . Easy check in and check out. The location was perfect to all the attractions. Very clean and homey. Hostess answered all our questions and gave us places to see and eat ! Will definitely stay again when we’re in Boston !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, pet friendly,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loisann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very conveniently located. Perfect spot to enjoy Boston. Reservation process was easy and check-in flexible and helpful.Houseboat was clean and had all needed amenities. We greatly enjoyed our stay and recommend it to all.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great few days with the family at this location. We enjoyed long walks following the waterline and found several nice nearby playgrounds for the young kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda D.

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

Glamping in the Charlestown Marina

Three night stay in Boston and thought staying on a houseboat sounded like fun. The location is excellent and the houseboat matched the listing. Check-in process does require coordination but was fairly easy. The only glitch (not host's fault) was a 4-hour power outtage that apparently happens frequently during hot weather - - power to entire Naval Yard and Marina was out. The bed is super comfortable but the shower is tiny. Walkable location to restaurants and easy uber ride to Fenway, Boston Common, and the North End for great Italian. Our 17-year-old son loved the experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiziana W.

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

Long weekend

Perfect spot nice and quite and close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and unique way to experience Boston
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi I.

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

Fun weekend

We had a wonderful stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando U.

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

I got some much-needed rest. Thank you, Deborah and Sherry!

The booking process was easy. Checking in and out was super easy. The waves were a bit rough at times but the houseboat was so stable that the waves didn't bother me. The stay provided me with some much-needed rest. I recommend this houseboat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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