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

boston, Massachusetts
$701 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home House Boat

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 480 Sq Ft (45 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Katherine

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Loved the views and atmosphere of staying on a boat. However, the pull-out couch could do with a new mattress. Otherwise, great service and communication.

  • Joshua

    Submitted Apr 8, 2024

    Stayed Apr 6, 2024

    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!!

  • Julie L.

    Submitted May 24, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    Location was great …. Sleeping conditions not the best for 4 people. Communication for check in was great. Sherrie was very informative.

  • Jeanne W.

    Submitted May 23, 2026

    Stayed Apr 19, 2026

    Great place to stay. Very pricey. Check in process a little long but complicated so understandable.

  • Angela L.

    Submitted May 1, 2026

    Stayed Apr 26, 2026

    Such a quaint and quiet location. We loved staying on the pier. The boat was clean and tidy!! We would definitely stay there again!!

  • Jennifer E.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 28, 2025

    Perfect host, perfect spot, WORTH EVERY PENNY

  • Carrie T.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    Our overall experience was wonderful. Communication with the owner was great and it was a perfect location. The kitchen had everything we needed and we sat on the little porch, which was nice too. The only thing I would recommend is more shampoo and body soap. There was only one little bottle and it was only half full, and there was four of us. If we all would have showered, there wouldn’t have been enough shampoo. The other thing I didn’t like was that we had to do the dishes and take the garbage out. I rent a cabin and I never asked the people to take the garbage out or do the dishes. But none of that ruined our experience and we would definitely recommend this place. We loved it.

  • Eric T.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 30, 2025

    Great location, convenient to all the downtown Boston attractions and public transit options. Safe and secure inside the marina gates, surrounded by beautiful boats and yachts. Amenities are similar to an RV, so be mindful of the small shower, plastic toilet, etc. no issue for my family, we loved our stay.

  • Alice D.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Very nice! Fun! Convenient! Comfortable!

  • Stacey W.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    My husband and I had an excellent stay! It was very comfortable! I would highly recommend staying on The Blue Pearl and hope to stay there again.

  • M G.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    The boat and the Navy Yard/ wharf area were awesome! Sherrie checked us in and made sure we had everything we needed and was super helpful. The area was full of history and felt super safe. My little boy ran on the wharf in the morning as the sun came up and my girls took pictures in the area after dark. It was an awesome experience all around. Highly recommend!

  • Sharlene F.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Our stay was great but your hidden fees were outragious !!!

  • Donna L.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Wonderful, relaxing, quiet marina. Everything you need is nearby. The boat is well maintained, very clean, and has all the essentials. While some of us went to a concert, the others just relaxed and enjoyed the peace. Boston has something for everyone!!!

  • Frank S.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    We’d never stayed in a houseboat previously, and I’m surprised how much we loved the stay on the “Blue Pearl”. My kids loved the loft, and the gentle boat rocking. The location was excellent— a short ferry ride to long wharf, and we even had a front row view to the Harborfest fireworks. It was great having a kitchen & full-size fridge to cook dinners/breakfasts.The marina itself was super quiet, and we had a quiet restful stay. We had groceries delivered and were able to save money cooking on our trip.The boat itself was clean, comfortable (two window unit ACs), and well cared for. We have rented RVs before so the marine toilet/black tank was no sweat for us.Deb and Sherry were easy to communicate with both before and day-of checkin.We’d absolutely return to the Blue Pearl—it was a delight for us and our kids!

  • Eric K.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    Comfortable houseboat in the harbor. Convenient location, a lot of sites within walking distance. Host very friendly and great communication. Easy check in and out. 5 stars!

  • Amanda D.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    We absolutely loved the location! It was quiet, safe, and within close proximity to colonial Boston. Definitely recommend!

  • Robert P.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    Fantastic! Loved the vibe and the proximity to the feery.

  • Mike R.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 27, 2025

    We were there for our daughter's graduation and the location was perfect - short uber from Logan and quick trips to Cambridge. would defintely do it again.

  • Grace L.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    I stayed here with friends for my graduation. This was such a unique place right outside of Boston. The houseboat was clean and had everything I could want. Boston is close and the parking was convenient.

  • Michael E.

    Submitted May 3, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    Came for marathon weekend. This is a little off the beaten path, but perfect for an insane weekend. Kids loved the loft. We would usually do the 20-30 min walk into the city, otherwise Uber is great. Beautiful location, peaceful - would stay again in a heartbeat!

  • Sarah D.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    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!

  • Matt U.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    What a great experience. We loved our stay.

  • Carol H.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2024

    Amazing location and superior communication.

  • Melissa M.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    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

  • Catherine M.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 29, 2024

    Clean and comfortable! Loved the gentle rocking!

  • Shannon Mageau W.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    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!

  • Jeffrey H.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

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

  • Keith G.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    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.

  • Mary A.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    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.

  • Cindy W.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

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

  • Brad M.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

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

  • Beth L.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Great stay & location. Truly do get rocked to

  • Amy F.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    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.

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Includes taxes and fees
$701+
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