See all properties
Entire house boat·Private host

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

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

Marina
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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 at $25 per day and must be reserved ahead or spaces can be full.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 480 square feet

Similar properties

Property grounds

Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74)
Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR416892, C0017470351

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Houseboat Boston Harbor Wifi A/C Free Parking Be Rocked Sleep
Houseboat Harbor Wifi A/C Free Parking Be Rocked Sleep
Boston Harbor Wifi A/C Free Parking Be Rocked Sleep
Harbor Wifi A/C Free Parking Be Rocked Sleep
Houseboat Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /heat Be Rocked Sleep
Houseboat Harbor Wifi A/C /heat Be Rocked Sleep
Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /heat Be Rocked Sleep
Houseboat Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /heat Be Rocked Sleep
Houseboat Harbor Wifi A/C /heat Be Rocked Sleep
Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /heat Be Rocked Sleep
Harbor Wifi A/C /heat Be Rocked Sleep
Houseboat in Boston Harbor Wifi A/C /heat Be Rocked to Sleep

About the area

Map
boston, ma

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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Relaxing Houseboat
Clean and comfortable! Loved the gentle rocking!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Mageau W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Beamsville, ON

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Lafayette Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy unique stay
Great stay & location. Truly do get rocked to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great surprise on short notice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly and James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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., Bentonville, AR by way of Boston and Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Angie M., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Our family had a nice stay at the Blue Pearl. It does take a little getting used to having “sea legs”. Bed was very comfy with nice bedding. Lovely bath towels as well. Nice walk to the USS Constitution as well as the Freedom Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J., San Marcos Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Unwind on the water
Awesome get away to start our journey through the New England states. Friendly, convenient, relaxing 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lahore day getaway
We really enjoyed our stay. It was spacious and suitable for our needs. Sherrie was very friendly and had great suggestions. The arrival instructions were great. The check out instructions had the wrong gate code to get out on the email we received the day prior to check out. Also, there was some conflicting information as to where to leave the key fob when checking out. Other than that minor stuff, I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay.
The only downside was the location. Not the house itself but we had to do a lot of walking to just get to mass transit. (The walking was good for us). Our stay in Boston was great. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredibly adorable, wonderful location, Deb and Sherrie rock!!
My daughter and I stayed for a couple of days and had a wonderful time. Deb (owner) is a fabulous communicator, Sherrie (property manager) is outstanding. Location was perfect for our back-and-forth trips into Boston. Our stay was a perfect 10, I wish I could give more stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny T., Floodwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful nights
The houseboat was very clean, there was plenty of room for the 4 of us. The rocking of the houseboat at night was very soothing, kind of put you to sleep. Very quiet area, spent our nights out on the top deck and bottom deck, enjoyed the scenery immensely. I would absolutely recommend this property, we walked the freedom trail and pretty much wherever we went.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023