Houseboat in Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /Heat Be rocked to sleep

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6480 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Sea view

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boston, ma

TD Garden
‪3 min drive‬
Boston Harbor
‪5 min drive‬
New England Aquarium
‪5 min drive‬
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Please note boat can not leave dock during your stay.

If you are planning a visit to Boston or a Bostonian needing a getaway close to home consider staying on our houseboat 'The Blue Pearl'. . Our houseboat is fully furnished with well equipped kitchen, full size refrigerator, cooktop, microwave, Keurig coffeemaker and K cups. Master bedroom has a queen size bed with premium mattress, 800 thread count linens, down blanket and comforter. Kids loft has two twins and the living room has a memory foam sleep sofa.
The boat is fully air conditioned in the summer and heated during the winter. The covered front deck and the sundeck above has outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi is included in your rental. We are now located in Charlestown Marina.

Parking is available but must be reserved ahead or spaces can be full. We have a limited number of spaces. Please confirm if you need us to save the parking.

Accessible via water taxi, car, or taxi . Uber is readily available.
Walk to many area attractions including USS Constitution, Bunker hill and the North End. Charlestown navy yard ferry terminal is a short walk and that drops you off at Long wharf next to the New England Aquarium downtown.
Travelling nurses please note. We rent our houseboats from November 1 to March 1 for $2000 per month plus electric. Email to inquire about availability.

Property manager

Deborah Dolan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours at the marina are from 10 pm to 8 am. Guests must be respectful of the many who call this marina home.

This is in a marina that requires us to meet guests and give a brief tour for safety and features. We only do check in from 3pm-9pm.

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 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 on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Charlestown, a neighbourhood in Boston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Revere Beach, 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 consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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What's nearby

TD Garden - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Boston Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
New England Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Boston Common - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

Haymarket Station - 3 min drive
Chelsea Station - 6 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Dovetail - ‬6 min walk
‪Brewer's Fork - ‬10 min walk
‪La Hacienda - ‬7 min drive
‪Pollo Campero - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Houseboat in Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /Heat Be rocked to sleep pet-friendly?

Yes, this houseboat allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Houseboat in Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /Heat Be rocked to sleep?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houseboat in Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /Heat Be rocked to sleep?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Houseboat in Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /Heat Be rocked to sleep located?

Located in Charlestown, 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 26 minutes by foot and Haymarket Station is 28 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

21 Aug 2024

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

Gorgeous Houseboat

A comfortable houseboat in the wonderful Boston. We found everything about the houseboat convenient. From the short walk to North Boston to the well equipped houseboat. We are a family of 5 and everyone has space and was comfortable on board. The deck is lovely to sit at and we loved chatting to the other harbour users. We would definitely come again. Thank you to Deb and her lovely team.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

17 Mar 2025

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

Perfectly quiet & relaxing for spring break vacation!

I had read in a novel about a family who lived on a house boat in the upper East coast area and wanted to experience it. This was the perfect way to experience house boat life! It was quiet and peaceful. My kids thought it was so fun too! It was a perfect location. Easy to get to North End, really anywhere if you were willing to walk, yet nice to retreat to when done exploring!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt U.

15 Mar 2025

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

Garden party

What a great experience. We loved our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

4 Jan 2025

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

Awesome

Amazing location and superior communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

30 Dec 2024

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

Unique experience!

The Blue Pearl houseboat was the perfect homebase for our after Christmas Boston adventure with our 11 and 8 year old daughters. The location was convenient for everything we wanted to do in Boston. The boat was warm and inviting even in December. The shower was great. Check-in

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

4 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

2 Nov 2024

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

Very Relaxing Houseboat

Clean and comfortable! Loved the gentle rocking!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Mageau W.

26 Oct 2024

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

Safe and unique!

Loved it! Receptive hosts and we felt VERY safe! I still feel the rocking feeling repercussions days later even on land though. But I do suffer from moderate sea sickness!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

20 Oct 2024

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

Lovely Stay

My sister and I enjoyed our time on the water. Lovely area to walk around and great restaurants close by!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

13 Oct 2024

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

Glenn Family

Had a wonderful time the views were great. The neighbors were great. Also, the area and the location I have been to before in the military, and it was nice being back in that area.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

8 Oct 2024

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

Very nice

Everything was as advertised. It was very nice and convenient to transportation around Boston. My first VRBO. A little annoyed to be charged a cleaning fee and then left a list of things to clean at check out as well as take the trash out with you. Otherwise very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

2 Oct 2024

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

An adventure, how fun

We had a fun time staying on this houseboat! It was so convenient to reach the Freedom Trail! I would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

23 Sept 2024

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

Very Unique

Everything was as advertised. Great location and considerably better than staying at a hotel in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

22 Sept 2024

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

Cozy unique stay

Great stay & location. Truly do get rocked to

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

17 Sept 2024

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

Amazing location and place

The house boat was amazing!! It was so relaxing and such a unique place to stay. Everyday after touring Boston it felt like we got to go home. We would stay here forever if we could.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy w.

27 Aug 2024

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

Home base for a visit to Boston

This was a unique stay. The kids thought it was cool to stay/sleep on a boat.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

9 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghann M.

31 Jul 2024

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

Great surprise on short notice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly and James R.

26 Jul 2024

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

Family and dog

We stayed with our two kids and large dog. Lovely neighborhood and accommodations. Kids enjoyed the unique experience. Cramped of course but had more room than I was expecting for a houseboat. Would recommend 100%!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annick L.

13 Jul 2024

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

Short stay in Boston

Nice boat with a lot of commodities. Close to the USS constitution which was nice and also close to the ferry to go to Boston harbour which was practical, because otherwise you have to walk about 30 minutes for the subway. Life at the marina is really nice and feels like you are part of a nice community.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Houseboat

Not quite what we expected but in a wonderful location. The owner was very responsive to our concerns.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

15 Apr 2024

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

Relaxing rocking

My son and I stayed here on a spring break trip. The location was a 5 min walk from the USS Constitution, a 10 min walk to Bunker Hill and a 20-30 min walk to the North End. However because we were on a boat in a marina there was zero traffic noise and that combined with the rocking motion of the houseboat meant I slept extremely well. Bonus: we were visited on several days by a pair of ducks who would hang out on the patio with us. Got to love a vacation home that comes with pets! Downsides? The location may not be the best if you don't like to walk. Also the boat definitely rocks. I've stayed on several houseboats in the past where you couldn't sense any motion. However this marina isn't protected by a sea wall or breakwater so the wakes from cargo vessels do cause the houseboat to bob a bit. I actually found it extremely relaxing but if you're readily prone to motion sickness this may not be for you.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was a great find!! The kids loved staying in the loft and we loved having a separate bedroom! We will totally stay here again if its available!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

27 Dec 2023

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

Water views and peaceful home on marina

It was great. We are a family of four, all adults, and we’re very comfortable in the space. We loved the proximity to the Harborwalk trails and historic Charlestown. Parking was so convenient! Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

18 Oct 2023

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

Unique way to stay in Boston - amazing location

We really loved our houseboat stay! The property was clean and pretty much as described. The loft bedroom was a big hit with the kids, and it was spacious enough that it was a good place to stow our suitcases up and out of the way. The location was perfect. The area is very walkable and while it may be more of a walk than some might like to get to restaurants, etc., we walked most places or caught the ferry from Charlestown Navy Yard. The marina was a really lovely home base. It was quiet and peaceful at night and in the mornings, and it was so nice to sit outside on the boat with a mug of coffee in the mornings! I will also add that one in our group is prone to seasickness, and he was totally fine on the boat (though we all felt like we were gently bobbing around even when on land for our entire stay!). A couple of things to note/that might be improved: it was pretty tricky to lock the sliding door to the boat. We had to leave it unlocked a couple of times because it just wouldn’t lock. Also, the bedroom door can only be closed from the inside, which meant that if someone went to bed, they had to either leave the door open OR wake up to let the other person into the bedroom. That’s only an issue if everyone isn’t going to bed at the same time. Finally, the instructions for the boat need to be updated. It was very confusing to have contradictory checkout instructions posted in the boat and sent via email, and the stakes feel pretty high if you do it incorrectly!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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