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Docked in Boston Harbor, this houseboat offers a unique perspective on the city. Enjoy air-conditioned comfort during summer and cozy warmth in winter, plus outdoor seating on the covered front deck or sundeck. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and explore downtown Boston's attractions within walking distance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 480 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

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
Note from host: Rocking of boat can be difficult for toddlers.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Boston, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Harvard Square and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit New England Aquarium and Museum of Science. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like whale watching. Visit our Boston travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Freedom Trail in Boston
    The Freedom Trail
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic ship docked at a pier with a large American flag, surrounded by construction materials and a clear blue sky.
    Charlestown Navy Yard
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • USS Constitution Museum
    USS Constitution Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bunker Hill Monument
    Bunker Hill Monument
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boston Harbor
    Boston Harbor
    16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • Eagle Hill Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    7 min drive
  • La Hacienda
    7 min drive
  • The Well Coffee House
    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 The Freedom Trail, TD Garden and Boston Harbor. New England Aquarium and Boston Common are also within 3 miles (5 km). Community College Station is 28 minutes by foot and Haymarket Station is 30 minutes.

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Fun houseboat. Walk to Boston attractions WIFI Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, very clean, very safe, beautiful view of the city when walking. Definitely would recommend ~
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate C.

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

Perfect Location for Boston Trip

This houseboat is a perfect alternative to a hotel, such a fun experience. The location is perfect too. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great facility if you want something different then your normal hotel room..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Great Property

Perfect price in a great location. Hosts were easy to deal with and everything went as planned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A.

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

Great place!

Great location. Place was clean and roomy. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David L.

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

Great location for visiting USS Constitution and Museum.

Great and enjoyable house boat for a couple or small family. There was some deferred maintenance (ie: clearing shower drain) and some missing kitchen gear, but otherwise very functional rental and fun way to be a house boat occupant and access to a host of Boston sites by land and water shuttle.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Cool place in a neat area

We really enjoyed our stay! Lots to see within walking distance and some great spots to eat nearby. Houseboat was clean and we loved being able to sit on the decks with morning coffee and plan our day ahead. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja G.

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

Wondeful time on the pinkpearl

I really recommend to stay on Deb’s houseboat pink pearl in Boston harbor! We and the kids had such a great time, and Deb and Shirin help, wherever they can! Book now!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Relaxing Harbourside Stay

It was so lovely to wake up to the harbour view everyday. Cafes, restaurants and convenience store within easy walking distance. An excellent playground nearby that was a hit with our kids every day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

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

Fun experience on houseboat

My kids loved the stay on the water. Was able to use the ferry with our T passes so saved us some steps when we were all walked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Cozy Houseboat

Great experience living on the water, literally! Very relaxing. Close to everything in the city. Nice, private, secure Marina. Easy to get around with UberX service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Midwesterner getting his sea legs

Great experience. Unique and novel. Owner communication via email great and Sherrie the women who checked me in was very friendly and helpful - which started the experience on a very positive note. Will for sure come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil V.

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

A great Fall break in Boston

This was our first visit to Boston, and we wanted to try something different. The houseboat was great. We walked like 40 miles in the 4-5 days we were there. The house boat was located in a very quiet area and the water was so peaceful. We were traveling with three kids; 8-12. We'd highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa H.

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

Epic Family vacation!

We had a long weekend to spend with our adult kids in Boston and wanted to be able to walk the majority of the time. This fit the bill perfectly! The property manager was very nice and cheerful and answered any questions we had very promptly. The houseboat had everything we needed- and was a fun place to stay!! We always love trying something new! The walk through the docks especially at night was just relaxing and lovely. Don’t forget to give yourself time to sit up on the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

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

Perfect and unique!

Three generations of our family stayed in the pink pearl for three nights while visiting Boston. All of us loved the experience: the teens spent most their time hanging out in the loft, the grandparents appreciated the comfort of the bedroom, and the parents were fine on the sofa, bed and the living room. Sherry’s introduction Was thorough and highly useful – the location was perfect and since we are walkers, we walked the freedom trail and also over to the Museum. We walked home from dinner in the north end, and enjoyed the local restaurants and coffee shops as well. The views at night or simply lovely, and we enjoy the tranquility of Charlestown Marina after spending the busy day in Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Wonderful Houseboat

We really enjoyed staying on this charming houseboat! It is located in a gated marina and convenient to many attractions. The Navy Yard and the USS Constitution are an easy walk away, and you can easily take the ferry to Long Wharf to see the aquarium or go whale watching. I highly recommend the what watching trip out of Long Wharf as it is the only whale watching trip I have taken where I actually saw a whale, and not just one, but three! I loved the way the gentle motion of the boat rocked me to sleep at night. With a loft and two-deck porch/balcony, there was a surprising amount of space. Our dog was a little uncertain about hopping on the boat the first time, but he soon got to like it too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charlestown houseboat

What a gem! This little houseboat was such a fun place for my family to stay. It was cozy and the location in the marina couldn't be beat. Plenty of room for three people and two dogs (thanks for being pet-friendly!), and there was no trouble with access or noise. Clean and well-provisioned; we had everything we needed. Checking in and out was a little complicated but we managed fine, with the help of the greeter and the owner. I would recommend that, if you're planning to eat in, you bring groceries with you in a car, as the 7/11 nearby is not sufficient and there are no other options within walking distance. Come prepared and you will have a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Marla S.

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

A fun time on the pink Pearl!

We had a wonderful time! We have never stayed in a houseboat before. The hosts were so nice to let us leave our luggage on the boat before check in so that we could start our vacation! The location was good though we aren’t big long walkers so took an Uber daily which was fine. I think it was less expensive then renting a car and paying for parking though the Marina parking has plenty of room which was nice for those who needed it. There are convenient stores not to far as we ate breakfast and snacks on the boat so we made two trips there. My only constructive feedback is it does need a thorough cleaning and some updating. The kitchen had old spices/condiments that should be thrown out. I’m sure from guests left behind. The fan needs cleaning and the bedroom has a ripped dust ruffle that looks very unsightly when entering the room. The sheets don’t stay on the bed during sleep and seem very old. The rocking of the boat was so soothing especially at bed time! Now I know why babies like to be rocked! Our stay was so much fun. I highly recommend the Pink Pearl! What a nice way to spend our vacation! Having a washer and dryer was great! We went home with clean clothes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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