Romantic Boston Harbor Houseboat Stay for 2 people. A/C. Close to Freedom Trail.

Boston, Massachusetts
$535 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

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Home House Boat

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

What better way to see Boston than on a houseboat in the harbor with plenty of fresh air! Set in historic Boston Harbor in a protected state of the art gated and secure marina the Green Turtle I is the perfect choice for your visit. We are located in Boston's Charlestown Neighborhood which is home to the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) and the Bunker Hill Monument. Charlestown is Boston's oldest neighborhood.
There are wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the Green Turtle.
The Green Turtle I is an award winning floating houseboat which has 2 separate suites which can accommodate 2 people in each suite. Each suite is very private. The price reflects one suite. We have been awarded The Travelers Choice and The Best of Boston Award.

We are a short distance away from the North End, Fanueil Hall and the Boston Common. It is easy to get around by foot, ferry, free shuttle bus , Uber or Taxi. Catch the Green Line to get to a game at Fabulous Fenway

Each suite has a kitchenette and a private bathroom en suite. The Green Turtle was designed for comfort above all and the only reminder your floating in Boston Harbor is the sound of the gulls, motion of the sea and reflection of the ocean dancing on the ceiling.

Relax reclined on our dock chairs or sip gourmet coffee from the comfort of a well placed rattan chair.

We provide luxury linens and towels. Your suite has a queen sized bed, small window table with rattan chairs and a kitchenette with a small refrigerator and microwave. We stock your suite with coffee, tea, cream, milk and breakfast pastries.

If your dates are not available please check dates on sister suite listing #2752527.
Feel free to also look at our 45 foot yacht #990680.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • 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

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 300 Sq Ft (28 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking In Suites But Can Smoke On The Dock. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Robin

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    My daughter and I absolutely loved this experience. We will definitely be back again.

  • John

    Submitted Apr 20, 2024

    Stayed Apr 19, 2024

    Had a great time. Great hospitality. Very friendly and inviting. Explained the area and available transportation very thoroughly. Look forward to booking again at o e of the other locations.

  • Sara

    Submitted Dec 12, 2022

    Stayed Dec 10, 2022

    We absolutely loves this houseboat. Would definitely do it again. All the sights from our window and sounds. Never a dull moment and so unique! Walkable to resturants and shopping. Love love love!!

  • Caleb

    Submitted Sep 21, 2022

    Stayed Aug 15, 2022

    Staying on the Green Turtle made our trip-we absolutely LOVED the quiet escape from the city yet being walkable to the hustle and bustle. The gentle rocking was heavenly! John and Karen were absolutely nice and so helpful with local tips and were there to help with anything we needed! Staying at the Green Turtle was definitely an extra touch that made our trip to Boston that much more incredible!

  • gary

    Submitted Sep 2, 2022

    Stayed Sep 1, 2022

    Jon was a great host And help does in anyway that he could!

  • Submitted Aug 11, 2019

    Stayed Aug 9, 2019

    The views were incredible! The hosts were amazing! Highly recommend.

  • Trish D.

    Submitted May 13, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    We had a great stay at the Green Turtle and it was everything we expected. Being our first time in Boston, the location was excellent with easy access to the ferry to take us to the North End where we enjoyed historic sites and some great restaurants. There is a convenience store with breakfast sandwiches as well as a little cafe walking distance from the Green Turtle along with a nice lunch or dinner spot on the waterfront. There is also a free shuttle that took us to the train station where we hopped on to Fenway Park for a ballgame. After long days of exploring we enjoyed sitting on the dock watching the boats go by. Our hosts Jon and Karen were so accommodating and even went out of their way to find me gluten free muffins (delicious)!

  • Ellen Z.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Loved this experience!!! Would book this again! So convenient to see Boston!

  • Caitlin G.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    Exactly as advertised - but even more fun!

  • Jelena N.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 16, 2025

    Everything was PERFECT The hosts are amazing, the suite very clean and comfortable, the neighborhood very safe and quiet. I’m very thankful

  • Winona S.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    We had a great stay! We enjoyed the area and our house boat experience. Would definitely come back in the future and recommend to others

  • Jelena N.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Nov 9, 2025

    Everything was excellent.

  • Jelena N.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2025

    Stayed Nov 5, 2025

    The site and the beautiful floating house

  • Brandon S.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    Very nice people and really cool place to stay

  • Kathleen B.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Great pre stay communication with hosts. Lovely breakfast amenities!Look forward to going back!

  • Dusty S.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    It was great nice break from the hustle of the city.

  • Tamara H.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    This was a lovely place to stay. It was easy to get a Uber and go downtown. Sherry who met us at the property full of information. It was perfect for us. What a lovely evening sitting out in front on the dock looking at the moon enjoying each other's company.

  • bill w.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Had a wonderful time and staying in the harbor was a great way to see Boston and surrounding area.Parking was easy, house boat was fabulous, owners were easy to deal with, and property manager gave us some great tips! Overall.... 10 out of 10!

  • Henry R.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    This is a unique setting from which to explore Boston, based in a marina in a peaceful area. There are easy links to the main sites in Boston, using ferry, free bus and taxis. There is a well stocked and recently opened general store nearby. Everything was well managed for us, with breakfast and linen changes provided ( we were visiting for two weeks), and arrival arrangements were straightforward. Jon provided advice on local restaurants, many within walkable distance, and Sherrie was available on site and via text. We were well looked after!

  • June A.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Brittany came to let us in and show us around. She was a wealth of information on how to get around (the free shuttle is a block away). And where to eat and how to get to various sights. Her input turned out to be invaluable. The two unit houseboat is rustic and charming. We found it to be comfortable and it came with three days worth of pastries, so there’s that.

  • Debbie L.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Absolutely Amazing!!

  • Chris K.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Well kept and unique launching point for Boston adventures. Check-in was easy. Not much of a kitchen, but suitable for morning coffee and a glass of wine.

  • Joseph E.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    Very comfortable stay. Easy walk to ferry. Parking was great at the dock.

  • abarnetteblythe

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Such a charming and relaxing place to wind down. Jon was great, very attentive. I hope to be back soon!

  • Michelle C.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    We absolutely enjoyed our stay. It was probably the best vacation we’ve taken thank you so much for opening your place to us. I would say the only issue is if there’s ever water problems, but besides the shower issue, we enjoyed every moment of the time we were there.

  • Brandi B.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    Loved staying in the marina on a houseboat!

  • Amanda C.

    Submitted May 3, 2025

    Stayed Apr 29, 2025

    It was a great stay on the house boat. We enjoyed the atmosphere and location.

  • Monica W.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Great place to stay. Close to the freedom trail.

  • Craig C.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    The green turtle was wonderful and unique for our Patriot Day/Easter weekend getaway. Hosts were very welcoming, gracious and super responsive during our 4 day stay. Will have to find a reason to return!

  • Chase J.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 25, 2025

    We had never stayed on a houseboat before or used VRBO service. We left completely satisfied with everything. Any future VRBO hosts have some big shoes to fill!!

  • Todd B.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Pretty awesome experience- probably one of the best vrbo's I

  • Elizabeth T.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    Our first time staying in a houseboat; we loved it. The views of the water with the backdrop of the city lights at night and the sun rising and waking us in the morning was so nice. We had a great dinner at Capo for the Frank Sinatra Sunday. We hope to stay there again. Thank you for a pleasant stay.

  • Sofia A.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 30, 2025

    Everyone should have a chance to stay at a boat house once in their life and the Green Turtle was a great way to accomplish that! I probably had some responsibility in missing this detail, but I wasn't aware that the second bedroom would be rented out. As a single woman renting I would have liked to have that been made more clear. Perhaps on confirmation? Otherwise, it was a wonderful stay, with a great restaurant in walking distance, and the setting was a redeveloped historic naval shipyard. Public transportation and historic sites were easily accessible.

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    The houseboat was comfortable, cozy, & clean. Walkable to many food options. Beautiful views! Safe & secure marina. Will book again when returning to Boston.

  • JOCELYN S.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    My husband and I stayed here and were drawn to this unique property. It did not disappoint! Staff was lovely, everything was super clean, and you can't beat the location

  • Merideth N.

    Submitted Mar 14, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    My husband was delighted by the specialness of the place I chose for our night in Boston. Going to sleep being rocked by the water was a one of a kind experience. Definitely would come again!

  • Tina B.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Fantastic house boat with everything you need. The water pressure is phenomenal and nice and hot. We enjoyed the snacks and drinks. Our title came from staying here on a severe wind warning weekend . The rocking was the best sleep remedy I have ever had thank you

  • fran n.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    All communications were smooth property was clean Upon arriving the boat was moving slightly we went to bed woke up and the water was so rough we couldn’t stand up. Taking a shower was almost impossible. We were told we could use one up the street. Freezing cold out so that wasn’t an option. We had to leave the following morning because I was getting violently sick. Instead of keeping the heat running on the owner we told them we would be leaving. We asked for a possible day refund to cover costs to stay at a hotel near by. They answered simply you knew it was a boat sorry it didn’t work out. We would have had no problem paying two night even though we only stayed one. We left the place as clean as we checked in because we didn’t use anything. They charge to “use “ a key fob to get you back in and out. After asking to possibly retrieve that money they sent us a partial credit 56 I know neither of us could know what weather we could have but when the girl checking you in says if you fall in the crack (there a gap between the boat and dock you have to jump in the house) swim to a boat don’t grab the dock clearly there’s a problem. I have never left anyone a bad review and we’ve rented 50 homes over the years this is not insulting someone just hoping maybe they change the description letting people know there’s a chance you’ll be sick or the amount the houseboat moves. Thank you

  • Richard G.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    I enjoyed it.

  • Kate B.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    We absolutely loved this property. We had never stayed on the water before, but the owners made the process seamless. We were greeted at the gate, given a tour, instructions explained and were given numbers of there were any issues. Great information was provided on what to expect on the property as well as recommendations for things to do, restaurants and activities. All the neighbors were very kind and we consistently felt very safe on the harbor. We would definitely book again and hope to bring friends and family to experience it with us.

  • Michele A.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    We enjoyed our time at the Green Turtle. We had everything we needed and then a gentle rocking to sleep on the waves. I wish we could see through the amazing yacht that was parked next to us. The view would’ve been amazing. Nonetheless we’d come back again. Central to all the life of the city, but relaxing and calm among the hustle and bustle. Great hostess. Thank you, Brittany.

  • Leigh S.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    Wonderful!

  • Sage C.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    This property was so nice we had to extend our stay! Everything was clean and inviting and the marina neighbors were great. Sherrie was a pleasure.

  • Kristina M.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    We chose to spend the last night of our Anniversary vacation at the Green Turtle. The hosts and staff were easy to work with (as I originally booked the wrong day) and the stocked fridge and breakfast treats were amazing. I highly recommend this experience!

  • Cynthia K.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    There is only 2 complaints.. 1 the out side chairs were broken and dangerous… 2 the bed linen’s were not what I would expect with the price of the rental

  • Brandon M.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Loved the uniqueness of this place!! The area was perfect and we were able to walk/bike to many destination. They provided drinks, snacks, coffee! The bed was so comfy. View was priceless and the neighbors were so so friendly

  • Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    Nice views and serene setting

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