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Boston Harbor Yacht, AC/Heat, Walk to North End WiFi

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Marina
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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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.

Boston Harbor Yacht, AC/Heat, Walk to North End WiFi

If you are planning a trip to Boston consider staying on our very comfortable motor yacht "Sea Pearl" in historic Charlestown on Boston Harbor. We are located in the new Charlestown Marina close to the USS Constitution, Freedom Trail and Bunker Hill monument. The North End is a very pleasant walk of less than 1 mile.

Our 2003 Carver yacht is perfect for two couples with two staterooms ( bedrooms) each with a queen size bed and baths with showers. Additional sleeping is available in the full size pullout in the salon.

Kitchen with microwave/confection oven, small refrigerator and freezer, and coffee maker.

The yacht is fully air conditioned and heated during the winter. Stay connected with free WiFi. Two TVs with cable TV.

Small outside seating on the stern of the boat and larger seating area up one level to the helm station. Please note the boat is stationary during your visit and can not be driven.

Accessible to all of Boston via car, bus, and water taxi. Walk to many area restaurants, Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill, USS Constitution and the North End. Parking is available at $25 per day and must be reserved ahead or spaces can be full.

Free bus to the North End two blocks away, MBTA Water shuttle is less than 10 minute walk and the shuttle drops you off at Long Wharf right next to the New England Aquarium

Safe and friendly neighborhood. Gated entrance to the marina. Please note, stairs can be challenging to anyone with mobility issues. Please check photos.

Our yacht provides a exciting unique remedy for a busy vacation. Wake to the sound of gulls. Have your coffee while watching the sun come up over the harbor. Spend a busy day seeing the sites and return to quiet on the water. Sip a cocktail outside of the deck watching the harbor and finally be rocked to sleep at night in our comfortable beds done up in premium linens.



Property manager

Deborah Dolan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • TD Garden - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Boston Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • New England Aquarium - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Boston Common - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Haymarket Station - 3 min drive
  • Chelsea Station - 6 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dovetail - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brewer's Fork - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boston Harbor Yacht, AC/Heat, Walk to North End WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, this houseboat allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Boston Harbor Yacht, AC/Heat, Walk to North End WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boston Harbor Yacht, AC/Heat, Walk to North End WiFi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boston Harbor Yacht, AC/Heat, Walk to North End WiFi located?

Located in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, this houseboat is within 2 mi (3 km) of Charlestown Navy Yard, TD Garden, and Boston Harbor. New England Aquarium and Boston Common are also within 3 mi (5 km). Community College Station is 27 minutes by foot and Haymarket Station is 29 minutes.

Boston Harbor Yacht, AC/Heat, Walk to North End WiFi Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and awesome communication
The location is awesome, you can walk to the USS Constitution and the ferry to the north end. Boat is very nice. The check in was amazing. Some advice- it is a steep step climb to the boat so pack accordingly (our heavy suitcases were a challenge but was workable…use duffles if you can (we were on the road for a while so this was on us). The only other thing to note is the stove does not work, we bought stuff to cook but it is just a microwave. Overall, awesome stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Beautiful and clean boat. Great Harbor location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax in Charlestown
Very relaxing and quiet area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good “Man-cation”
None of us had stayed on a boat before. We didn’t know exactly what to expect. Kind of like an RV on the water. Small but useable bathrooms. Good A/C. Comfortable beds. That’s all guys need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jenn
This is the 2nd time we’ve booked a boat in the Charlestown marina and it was a great way to see the Boston area! The hosts were very quick to respond to whatever we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lori P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The boat is old and the pictures are NOT current - bait and switch situation! There was a funky smell in the smaller bunk room, the fan was on full blast when we arrived, so I know they must have been trying to alleviate the funk. Lights broken and hanging in the larger bunk room (the owner did come and climb into our unmade bed and stuck it back in the wall, although it's not fixed, just wedged in the opening). One bathroom light was burned out and most of the light covers are missing. In the main cabin, there is a sharp screw sticking down out of one light. Vents in the bathroom were caked with dusk. The skyward hatch in the main bunk cabin, was also dirty, and not great since your face is about 2' away. A piece of trim was hanging off the main door. Furniture inside and out is worn and/or dirty. The outside of the boat is not well taken care of either, it's dirty, the upholstery is worn and there is junk wedged in all corners, an overturned plant, and there's a dirty tarp collecting water and leaves as you enter the boat. We received 4 pages of instructions and the instructions book in the boat had conflicting information. This was extremely overprices and we are so disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Mchael P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as romantic as it seems
Boat was pretty dirty. Inside and out. There was an ever present odor from the bilge that at times was quite strong. Only one of the bathrooms was operational the first night. Second night there was quite a bit of traffic on the dock that was loud. Bedclothes were all stained and old. For the money it was certainly not worth it.

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice that could be cleaner.
It was everything we thought as far as location in the boat itself, but the exterior of the boat was in need of a cleaning the bathtowels. What didn't you and mildew smelling the betting was tingy. And a little smelly, but overall, the place was clean in general. And had everything you'd want or need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome accomodations
Loved being able to stay on a boat and away from the hubbub of the city. The gentle rocking of the boat was soothing as we drifted off to sleep!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great & unique stay in Boston!
Our family of 5 loved the unique experience of staying on a boat in the Boston Harbor for our recent trip to Boston. While the boat is a little aged, it is well taken care of & provided a great short stay for my husband and I, and kids ages 15, 11 & 9. The Charlestown Marina is beautiful and very clean and safe, it was a great retreat from the busyness of Boston. Deb was great to communicate with and Sherrie was especially appreciated as she helped us get settled in the middle of a thunderstorm and torrential downpour. The small space might get a little cramped for a longer stay, but for our 2 night visit to Boston, it was the perfect fit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Traveled with family
When I went to book this property the price changed on booking. This was in addition to other charges that international guests may not be aware of which also need to be added. None the less I elected to proceed as I was meeting one of my children who now lives in Belgium for his Harvard Graduation and catching up was a special occasion for us . We are familiar with boats. Location suited us as we did have a car but it is also relatively easy to get many places without using it. The check in process of having to meet someone at a specific time to gain access,(not advised at time of booking) and the condition of the boat were both a little disappointing. The marina has no special Boston ambience. The boat, furniture and overall presentation are a little tired.. Internet connection is poor. It lacks amenities such as an iron that most hotel rooms would provide. Value for money not there for experience provided in this instance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique house boat vacation
The Sea Pearl was a wonderful boat, perfect for 6 of us! Myself, my husband and our four boys enjoyed the unique setting on Charlestown Harbor. The ‘neighbors’ were quiet, the cabin was comfortable, the AC was inviting on the hot days. The check in and check out process was super easy, the parking was close by and unloading was a breeze! This is a great location, a short and comfortable walk away from the USS Constitution and the freedom trail!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Debra K., Wurtsboro, US

Liked: Cleanliness
long weekend
It was so nice to stay on a yacht in the Boston Harbor. The communication with owner is helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie R., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun graduation weekend
Communication with the owner was excellent. Her property manager was timely, helpful, thorough and welcoming. Everything was just as stated. The Sea Pearl was cozy. We walked to the USS constitution and to the north end. Having a Dunkin with a few minutes walk was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boston on a boat!
What a unique experience! The boat was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Having coffee on the deck watching the sunrise was amazing. The host was super responsive. The marina is close to everything. We were able to walk to everything! We would definitely go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Everything was perfect from check in to check out. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayla R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
The Sea Pearl was perfect for our girls getaway!! Deb was easy to communicate with before and during our stay. We were so close to everything! Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
We loved the unique experience of staying on a yacht. The location in Charlestown was perfect and never slept so well at night. Boston is amazing and the Sea Pearl is an ideal place for our New England headquarters !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas z., Tappan , N.Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
So Clean, plenty of room and Perfect Location to Everything. Quiet Nights on the water with beautiful views. So Much better then a hotel. Such nice people and knowledgeable on checking in and the area. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
We had so much fun on this yacht! Location is perfect and we were able to walk almost everywhere we wanted to visit. You can’t beat the adventure of living on a boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a nice boat and location
Just wow. Everything was just perfect. Thanks to Sherry and Deb, they were so helpful. Sleeping on a boat (first time for me) is making sure you will sleep like a baby. Boat is clean when everything you need. I will come back next year for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cory J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
My family absolutely loved staying in Boston Harbor. Gorgeous setting and QUIET! An easy 10 minute ferry will get you into the heart of the city. Check in is a breeze. And Sherry and Deb were both great during our stay. It’s definitely tighter quarters than a hotel room, but I’d recommend just on location alone. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Weekend Trip - Perfect Find!
We had been planning our trip to Boston for 10 years, and the cherry on top was finding this property. The property was just as it was on the listing. Plenty of room for four adults. The neighborhood is very safe, and in a great location to start exploring the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great city stay!
The location of this property is fantastic, and it was very comfortable for our family of five with kids aged 12, 10 and 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Ocala

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location for Walking to the Freedom Trail
My husband and I as well as our 19 and 17 year old boys stayed on the yacht. This was our first time ever staying on a boat overnight so we went into this knowing that we would likely have to make some adjustments as this would be smaller than our usual VRBO housing. Indeed it was a tight fit. BUT we went to Boston to see Boston and to do as much as we could comfortably do in a week. So, we knew that the boat would be a place to sleep and have coffee in the mornings. We didn't cook there at all. The boat is very close to the Freedom Trail so you can start the Freedom Trail from the boat and walk it to downtown to Boston Common; OR you can make your way to Boston Common and start the Freedom Trail there and make your way back to the boat that way so that you end the day close to the boat. This is the option we went with for our day. By the way, a lot of publications say you can do the trail in 2 hours. I would plan on it being a pretty full day if you do it all in one day. Prior to the trip, we invested in good walking shoes and we decided not to rent a car. After coffee on the top deck each a.m., we all left on foot for breakfast, usually somewhere in Boston. Our first full day in Boston we walked from the boat to downtown for breakfast at Cafe Bonjour. It usually has a wait and it is TOTALLY worth it. We did indulge since we knew we would be walking a lot. We left there to go to Boston Common to start the Freedom Trail (it is an actual trail in that you follow a brick or painted red path for the entirety of the trail). We walked 12 miles that day and that included going to breakfast and then walking to Warren's Tavern for dinner. The Tavern was historically cool and had GREAT raw Oysters at $1 per oyster for happy hour (3-6pm). The dinner food was pretty mediocre but the oysters were worth it. Our second day we decided to go whale watching so we walked the short distance (maybe 5 - 10 mins) over to the ferry (very close to the USS Constitution). The ferry drops you by the Aquarium....our whale watching boat was part of the Aquarium so it was very convenient to get off the ferry and then onto the whale watching boat. That was an amazing experience. We got to see beautiful whales & ride a really large boat in the open ocean. Overall, we were very happy with our stay on the yacht. It is much like staying on a RV; but it rocks you to sleep. Our boys preferred to shower at the marina showers and we did use those bathrooms when coming and going.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022