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The LOVE Boat !

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Located in the OBX, this 35ft Catamaran Cruiser offers a unique water retreat with all comforts of home. Enjoy waterfront dining at Stripers Bar & Grille and stay connected with personal WiFi. Take advantage of two kayaks, an outdoor charcoal grill within the community, and amenities like laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom2 bathrooms19 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$367
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Add dates for prices

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.

The LOVE Boat !

A desirable water retreat awaits you and your loved one on the water, 35ft long x 10x wide Catamaran Cruiser!! All the comforts of home in this 20 ft cabin while floating in a cozy quiet marina in the OBX! Two Kayaks and gift certificate to local Kill Devil Hills restaurant included! An on-site restaurant, Stripers Bar & Grille, offers an eclectic menu and waterfront dining at its best. Float with us while remaining plugged into your own personal WiFi!
The space

This space adopted a Whale Shark - Travel with Purpose when you stay with us and assist in global efforts to help save this beautiful endangered species!

Please Note: Pool and Clubhouse (with pool table and gym) have recently reopened however the Association has the right to close these amenities at anytime. While this is a bonus to be used during your stay, please do not allow this to bear any weight on your experience with the space you are renting!

Shallowbag Bay Marina is a 75-slip marina located just off the intercoastal waterway in North Carolina's wonderful Outer Banks. The Outer Banks recreational area is one of the fastest growing coastal areas in the United States. The Outer Banks is characterized by barrier islands, natural beaches, sand dunes and beautiful marsh land areas.

The Catamaran Cruiser includes all of the bare necessities one needs and all the comforts to give you that home away from home feeling...including an outdoor charcoal grill within the community!!

Water Condo", "Floating Cottage", "Cabin on the Water" are typical descriptions of Catamaran Cruisers' newest houseboat concept has arrived in MANTEO, NC! Thoughtful custom design and beautifully finished inside and out, the Catamaran Cruiser features an open and bright main salon, while the master stateroom features a panoramic water view and a private deck. 2020 Smart TV in living room! 170 sq feet of outdoor decking!

The shower on-board is there for your convenience, just be mindful of your use when you are able!
Hot water tank is 12 gallons and takes about 25 minutes to refill and therefore you may enjoy the amenities of in-ground plumbing at the easy to access just a few steps away clubhouse or ship store (total of 4 showers) if you enjoy longer showers and would rather all parties shower at the same time to expedite the getting ready process.
New technology toilet onboard for your use!

Guest access
Full access of the boat and all its amenities with the exception of the ability to drive boat! Able to park car for free in Marina parking lot...just steps away from boat! Marina amenities include full separate men's and women's bathrooms with showers, laundry facilities, and on-site waterfront restaurant!
Other things to note
Please bring your own beach/pool towels.
One bath towel and wash cloth provided per person.

Property manager

Gia Nicole Palacorolla

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave in a pile in hamper or bathroom. Leave bed alone - do not strip!
Remove all trash from house (kitchen, bathroom, etc) place in dumpster outside of house. Make sure all dishes are clean, dry and put away. 
Turn all lights off. Set AC to 74 in summer and Heat to 68 in the winter at departure. Lock all doors & windows at your departure. If a key was used please put it back in lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Detailed house rules will be sent to you via message once your reservation is confirmed. If you have questions prior to booking please ask your host!
Thank you for your interest in our home, please include a list of names and ages in your party and what brings you to the area. 
Any violation of outlined house rules can result in loss of damage deposit to canceled booking with no refund

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Manteo, NC

What's nearby

  • Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Festival Park - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Lost Colony - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Poor Richards Sandwich Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lost Colony Water Front - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Shack Fish Market - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The LOVE Boat ! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The LOVE Boat !?

As of 24 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The LOVE Boat ! on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$366.92, 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.

Is The LOVE Boat ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The LOVE Boat !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The LOVE Boat !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The LOVE Boat ! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, Dare County Arts Council and Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Outer Banks History Center and Festival Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The LOVE Boat ! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful and clean boat to have a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

The love boat!!

Awesome host, stay and location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Fantastic experience

I wish I could have stayed longer! Really enjoyed sleeping on the boat and reading on the deck. It was quiet and very peaceful, which is exactly what I was looking for. The location is perfect for exploring the island. Very kind and responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne J.

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

The Love Boat

Great get-away. Awesome location. Loved the closeness to town and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

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

In town for OBX Hot Rod and Customs show

Nice little place for me and wife to get away will down for the show.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Perfect Get away!

We enjoyed staying on the Loveboat. It was cozy, clean and comfortable. We were looking for a quiet little refuge and this was perfect. Even though the weather was rainy, the Loveboat was warm and inviting. The small winds rocked the boat just enough to lull you to sleep. We hope to come back sometime.Stacey and John
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi F.

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

Getaway

We loved staying on the boat for the weekend and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

makayla l.

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

Great

Was a great time. Everyone there was friendly and helpful. Had an amazing time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Great Place on the water

Awesome place in the pier. Close to restaurants and easy access to the boat. Small space with everything needed inside. Great find.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

R Dean M.

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

Love Boat Fits

This was our first experience staying ON the water. Everything was perfect, except we couldn't use the toilet... This was obviously beyond the owner's control and there was facilities right next door in the clubhouse/pool area that we had access too. Definitely would stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha F.

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

Peaceful beautiful waterview

I loved how Gia the property owner was awesome she was so helpful and answered all my questions and gave lots of recommendations for my time here...the spot is perfect" I loved the sway of the boat but if your given to being seasick you may want to bring some Dramamine which will help with any motion sickness" we had a little wind but I personally liked the gentle sway..it put me right to sleep each night..waking up to step out with a cup of coffee and the sound of birds was awesome..the size is perfect for 2" the bed was comfy" and we loved sitting outside and chatting in the serene surroundings.. a nice perk was the use of the pool table in the clubhouse...I would highly recommend staying here, The owner Gia is a very hands -on owner and the price for this time of year was worth it for the view and location..I hope to return again sometime..thank you Gia fir sharing your piece of heaven with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

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

Father's Day Get Away

My husband and I spent a spontaneous night away for Father's Day on the Love Boat and it was perfect. Manteo is such a cute little town with great shops, the aquarium, and a super cool English pub/brewery, The Lost Colony Tavern. Gia was an excellent host with amazing communication for our short notice trip. The boat was perfectly clean, the kayaks were easy to access and use, and we slept so well thanks to the gentle waves rocking the boat. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kory E.

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

A great place in a quiet marina

We stayed for two nights and enjoyed our stay. The boat is located in a smaller and quiet marina with all the amenities. Convenient location to shops and attractions. The boat was steps away from the clubhouse which offered great showers and a fitness room. The boat was very clean and as advertised. Communication with the host was top notch. We visited the Elizabethan gardens nearby and highly recommend that as well. Thank you for a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

d b.

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

Stay on the Love Boat

We loved,loved, loved the Love Boat on the Shallowbag Bay. It was so relaxing and enjoyed our time there. The Bay was so nice. We loved watching the boats come in and out. The pool was awesome and we met some really nice folks there and the food at Stripers was delicious. This is the place you should come and relax and just do nothing. Although we did not meet our host, the communication was very good and we knew if we needed anything or had an issue she would have taken care of it. I would 100% recommend staying on the Love Boat. We had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew S.

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

Should've kept an eye on the weather

When I checked in, the houseboat was gently swaying which was fine, but today was a different story. A rapidly approaching storm front caused the the houseboat to pitch, twist, and turn. Needless to say I felt very nauseated and had to end my trip earlier than expected. If you are okay with being on the water, this place is for you but the Love Boat is on the smaller size and is easily influenced by the wind and tide.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Sister Getaway

Had a really nice experience with the Love Boat. Morning coffee on the roof,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolando R.

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

Amazing place

Loved the quiet setting. I will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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