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Houseboat Hyanna - Floating Tiny House - Downtown Providence

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Interior
Living area
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Providence, RI
  • Johnson and Wales University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Brown University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Rhode Island Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Houseboat Hyanna - Floating Tiny House - Downtown Providence

Sleep Aboard is Rhode Island's exclusive houseboat rental company located in Providence, RI. Our Providence fleet numbers 5 unique boats and we specialize in offering a unique overnight experience as an alternative to drab hotels. The houseboat you are looking at is heated.

Hyanna provides a floating experience aboard a very cozy and well laid out houseboat. Our houseboat offers the following features:

- Large living room complete with day bed and two sofa beds accommodates 8-10 people
-Livingroom transforms into a functional bedroom at night sleeping 4 people - 6 people may be possible but not highly recommended
•Huge upper level deck on the second floor with 360 degree views of the city -perfect for entertaining and drinks
• Ikea Day bed turns easily into a comfortable king size bed sleeps 2-3 people
- Two Ikea sofa bed click down into twin size beds and come complete with mattress toppers for a very comfortable sleep - sleeps an additional 2 people
•Fully functional kitchen with mini- fridge/freezer, 2- burner cooktop stove and all pots/pans
- Air conditioned unit provides a cool interior during warm summer months
- Baseboard heat provides a comfy houseboat during cooler months
•Private end- dock removed from the marina traffic and restaurants

Please note that guests should bring their own Bluetooth Sound system if they wish to have music on board.

Property manager

Neil Malik

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
Property Registration Number 10/09/2024, RE.00130-STR

About the area

Providence

Providence is home to this houseboat. Benefit Street and Providence Athenaeum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Roger Williams Park Zoo and Lincoln Woods State Park. Monster Mini Golf and Roger Williams Park Carousel Village are also worth visiting.
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Providence, RI

What's nearby

  • Johnson and Wales University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Providence Performing Arts Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Brown University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rhode Island Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Amica Mutual Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Providence Station - 5 min drive
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plant City - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fellini Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hot Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blu Violet Roofbar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Askew Prov - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Houseboat Hyanna - Floating Tiny House - Downtown Providence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Houseboat Hyanna - Floating Tiny House - Downtown Providence?

As of 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Houseboat Hyanna - Floating Tiny House - Downtown Providence on 11 May 2025 start from £180.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Houseboat Hyanna - Floating Tiny House - Downtown Providence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houseboat Hyanna - Floating Tiny House - Downtown Providence?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Houseboat Hyanna - Floating Tiny House - Downtown Providence located?

Situated in Providence, this houseboat is within 1 mi (2 km) of Providence River, Brown University, and Rhode Island Convention Center. Benefit Street and India Point Park are also within 10 minutes. Providence Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

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

Great time!

We had an awesome time and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Fun place to stay

Perfect for a couple nights if you want to be within walking distance of nightlife. Just the right size for two people. Great if you are looking for something different than a regular hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Great boat house!

Overall a great stay! Perfect spot on the water to watch the water and traffic on the bridge. Felt like camping on the water which was perfect! Instructions on where to park, and other info on the boat is well described and helpful. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mike R.

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

New way to enjoy Providence

We really enjoyed our stay aboard the Hyanna. It's a very cozy place to stay if you're in Providence.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great Getaway

Cute and cozy boathouse. Has everything you need. I was very impressed with the size of the bathroom. Perfect for 2 adults. We enjoyed our visit very much. The marina is in a great location, surrounded by restaurants, parks, and lots of places to explore. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Something a little different

Wonderful little place to kick back and relax. More privacy than a hotel room with access to all kinds of restaurants and activities. Fun way to experience the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vincent S.

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

No info

Made it there but never made it in couldn’t get arrival instructions from no one tried for days before had to get refunded my payment and go find another place to stay on short notice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Fun place to stay

The boat was clean and comfortable. The parking and entrance were a little hard to find. It would have been helpful to have received the property instructions a few days prior to our visit so we had a chance to review them. Had to request them the day of our stay. The property owner should look into chemicals for his septic tank. The gases coming from the toilet after every flush were pretty bad. Other than that, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

H F.

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

Not Box Stay

Tired of hotels with locked windows, no air, elevators? Step out, literally, and enter the quirky, wavy, humble world of a houseboat. HYANNA is challenging to find, adjacent to a throbbing music hookah bar but just far away so the music is nice. Sit topside and enjoy the view of the PVD River and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

tammy k.

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

tammy

first the days were not rite. second it was next to a power plant . u could smell the oil when they started up the plant,not what was on the listing. very upset

6/10 Okay

Keli G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Techno all night

Yes the property was clean (on the inside) The roof top deck is no longer a deck and more of a scary “we may fall through” the ceiling deck. The location was interesting— the renter failed to mention the $130. Parking fee. And the club music is not a serenade but rather house techno all night. Needless to say ….perfect place for 21 year olds to hang out and sleep on three twin size options. The pictures showed a bed that looked like a couple would be able to sleep together— but the actual “beds” did not accommodate two. A great place for people who like to party. Not good for a couple in their early 50’s and late 40’s. There was no courtesy water— just a housekeeping envelope. (Which is paid for in the rental fees)—— which if you don’t take the trash out yourself—- you will be charged extra. Thank you — but we wouldn’t rent again. Next time we will make sure the Marina we pick isn’t by a bunch of clubs…and doesn’t require an additional $130+ for sketchy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great central hub location for fun and enjoyment in Providence.

The Hyanna house-boat is docked in a perfect location and just enough space for our party of 3. The small kitchenette was excellent for our "snack-in" respites that we took to beat the heat. Plenty of coffee shops, but buy your K-cups ahead of time if you must have coffee as soon as you wake-up! We preferred the short walk over the bridge to 7 Stars bakery...and then coffee on the upper deck! Now that was very cool. The view of the Industrial power plant couldn't be more awesome for those of us who like urban design. I found the night time lights from the power-plant...just amazing to view. The AC worked fine. Bath and shower was just right. The potty may be a challenge to some folks who are not used to this type of venue, but just follow the instructions. Not a problem at all. There is a second Marina bathroom that sufficed nicely and my family did use it mostly because we were a party of 3. The house boat neighbors were cool too. One fellow pirate had a bubble machine going all evening and that just made the evening even more special. All around excellent stay. I will be coming here again with my friends and family. I highly recommend the Hyanna and the owner was very prompt when I texted or had questions. Over-all...don't waste time! Rent this space. We were there during the week and enjoyed the city tremendously.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

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

Almost perfect

Loved it, just needed k- cups!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

bethany Z.

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

Great spot - unique accommodations. Not so clean.

This could have been a wonderful stay. We arrived and there was water on the kitchen counters and water covering the bathroom floor. The ceiling had leaked. We contacted the owner. When we returned from dinner the bathroom situation was much better but the kitchen counter was still covered in water. I moved the appliances to wipe everything down and their was a dirty sock behind the coffee maker… yuck!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Ray L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

Bottom of the pot

Air conditioner and microwave did not work. One bed was broken. We were left with two towels and one washcloth for three nights. There were blaring loud parties until 3 am on two of three nights we were there. Coffee maker was not working but was replaced for the last two days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Day M.

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

Perfect for 2

Great spot, clean and neat. Great for 2 people. Good for 4 if you are good friends! Lol. We’d stay again in a second.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Tiny House

Great time very relaxing and fun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Best Kept Secret

From gently rocking to sleep, to good hot water, AC, TV - location and over-all fun - v good choice in a wonderful historic city. Everything is close by. Soon will retirn.

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s., Mendon,Ma

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

Great spot, great time, lots of things to do within walking distance

Terrific for an overnight, clean, quaint and fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome 1st Time Houseboaters

Staying on the Hyanna Houseboat in Fox Point Marina was Funtastic. We enjoyed our little glamping on the water so much, that we added an additional day. Before going we did read alot of reviews and yes, there are bars along the dock . . .we enjoyed listening to live music on our private top deck while enjoying dinner and cocktails. And when we went inside the boat for the night, we turned on the ac unit and never once heard the partiers on the dock. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience, there are 2 things that one could complain about but quite honestly they were easy to overcome - the parking lot was a very doable walk, we got lucky the weather was perfect. And secondly, the coffee maker on board is a Keurig Vue, there was no coffee aboard for the machine and our kcups would not work. BUT we found a couple of nice coffee shops within walking distance - the Coffee Exchange, Amy's , and Olga's Cup and Saucer. If ever in the area, we will be sure to check availability of the Hyanna. Thank you, Neil, it is an awesome little treasure you have built here. K&M
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ginger I.

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay on the tiny floating house! Very unique! We loved sitting on the roof at sunset! We would definitely return. Very quiet marina and easy to find and get around there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Heather D.

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

June 2019 stay

Neil was very accommodating. Very nice. Other boats did party til early morning but did not bother us. There is a dress code for the cigar lounge. We enjoyed ourselves and would book again.

10/10 Excellent

MOLLY B.

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

Converted

Neil’s place (and the surrounding hboats he owns) was so cute/awesome/clean/convenient and made for a much more relaxing and enjoyable business trip than any other I had been on. Didn’t want to leave!

6/10 Okay

kristina S.

My overnight stay in Hyanna houseboat

I thought i would be in a houseboat on a pier that was located in a spot that was more vacation like. This houseboat was smaller than expected. Four sisters stayed in it overnight and it was very tight fit. Also it is located between two major highways and a restaurant bar that had music blaring till early morning. If you don't mine a lot of noise and some factory odors this is the place for you. The inside was very nice. Stayed nice and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

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