Float! on Our Fun Houseboat in Boston Harbor! Boston, Massachusetts Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 65033

Great views of the Boston skyline from the roofdeck!

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Location: Boston, Greater Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Right next door to the USS Constitution in Boston Harbor)

Accommodations:  14 by 44 foot Houseboat, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)

Float!.....a unique way to spend a weekend or a week in the heart of Boston. “Float!” is a 14' x 44’ 1997 catamaran houseboat, moored at Shipyard Quarters Marina, next door to the USS Constitution in the chic and historic Charlestown Navy Yard.

Minutes from any downtown location by foot, water shuttle, or free bus, discover Boston’s waterfront right “in the water”! Float! is just a few minutes walk from Boston's Freedom Trail, the Bunker Hill Monument and Pavilion, the USS Constitution and Museum, and landmark restaurants such as Todd English's Olives and the Warren Tavern, one of Paul Revere's favorite haunts. Minutes away by free bus or $1.75 water shuttle are the New England Aquarium, Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall, Boston’s Italian North End, a large outdoor neighborhood swimming pool,a free tennis court, a public ice skating rink, and countless other things to see and do.

WiFi is included free with the rental. Laundry facilities (as well as additional on-shore bathrooms and showers) are conveniently located right at the marina. Also right in the marina is the Tavern on the Water, a restaurant and bar with a great view of the Boston Skyline, and on-shore grilling and picnic facilities.

This unusual and funky craft comes complete with lots of flowering plants, a private stateroom with a queen-sized bed, a full bath with shower, plenty of closet space, a full-size eat-in kitchen with standard size fridge, stove and oven, microwave, and all the needed utensils and pots and pans. We provide an iron, ironing board, hairdryer, and loads of bathroom products such as soaps, shampoos, and lotions. We even include lots of cooking ingredients such as coffee, herbs, spices, condiments, etc...

It is fully air-conditioned and heated. There is an Aerobed for additional sleeping accomodations as well as the living room sleep sofa. There’s tons of outdoor sunning area: a front and back porch with a gas grill and a large roof sun deck. All linens and towels are provided.

The boat is large enough to comfortably accommodate up to four adults or 2 adults with a few children.

All this for less than the price of a regular hotel room at any of the nearby hotels! Weekends are only $600, while a full week rental is only $1700.

If you are flying into Boston, we can provide you with information to arrange for a private water taxi to pick you up at the airport and take you directly to the houseboat for $15 per person (kids free)!

If you are arriving by car, you will avoid the hassle and expense of finding and paying for downtown parking. We will provide you a FREE! parking space right on the pier in the marina. You then will have the choice of using your own car for excursions away from downtown or availing yourself of the water shuttle or free bus service for local destinations.

What's it like saying on a houseboat? The boat is in a protected part of the marina, but there is some occasional movement during the day when boats pass by. It is usually very calm during the night, although some guests find a bit of gentle swaying is relaxing and can lead to a very restful sleep.

It is truly our goal that every guest have an exceptional and memorable experience, so come 'Float' away your tensions, inhale pure sea air and nautical vibes, 'chill' in an outdoor, downtown setting during the most picturesque time of the year! Ahhhh...

IF THIS BOAT DOES NOT HAVE THE AVAILABILITY YOU NEED, PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS #199238 AND #175876. THANKS!

PLEASE NOTE: WE ALWAYS KEEP OUR CALENDAR UP TO DATE, SO PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR BEFORE CONTACTING US TO MAKE SURE THE DATES YOU WANT ARE AVAILABLE! ALSO, UNLESS IT IS A LAST MINUTE INQUIRY, PLEASE EMAIL US INITIALLY RATHER THAN PHONE US!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer: Coin-operated shared
  • Dryer: Coin-operated shared
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage: Free parking space in nearby parking lot.
  • Gas Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed: Aero-bed.
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Oceanfront
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums

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Spring (Mar 01-Apr 30)/Fall (Sep 01-Nov 30) .. $1500/week
$275/night (weekend night) .. $225/night (week night) ..
Summer (May 01-Aug 31) ....................... $1700/week
$300/night (weekend night) .. $250/night (week night) ..
Cleaning fee: $75 for 2 guests/ $100 for 3 or more guests
Additional $25 per night for 3-4 guests
Additional $50 per night for more than 4 guests
Holidays are charged as weekend days.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/11/09
  Positive Rating
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  • great place, we stayed for 3 days, wished it was longer. ideal for two people. the "around" organisation was perfect. Ryan does a grat job. christian
• 09/30/08
  Positive Rating
  camille ,
  • Stayed 9/12-15th. What a great way to "see" Boston. Easy to get to once you figure out how (free MGH/Partners bus in front of the 24 hour convenience store) that goes to North Station. My daughter found this gem and I have to admit I was hesitant. But, would go back in a minute. Did not have two bedrooms but one bedroom and a pull-out in the living area. But that was OK. Have to get use to small bathroom facilities.
• 09/05/08
  Positive Rating
  Bruce Duncan , Alpena, MI
  • Very nice experience. We stayed 8/22-29/2008 and enjoyed ourselves. It was much better than a hotel room (same in every city) and once we learned to use public transportation we could get anywhere we wanted to. Keeping in mind that it is a old houseboat, they have done everything to make the stay comfortable and fun. Would do it again
• 09/02/08
  Positive Rating
  Brenda Scanlon , Denton, Md
  • Our group was the first to stay on the KonTiki. What a wonderful way to visit Boston. There were 5 children in our group and they loved the houseboat. They used all the decks and felt like they were living on a playground. It is in a perfect location. We never drove the car once we parked it in the free marina lot. We took the T, the ferry, or walked to see everything there is to see in Boston. Andy was terrific about making sure we enjoyed our stay. We could not have found a better place to stay in Boston.
• 06/05/08
  Positive Rating
  Teri and Tom , Elgin, Illinois
  • What a contrast to a hotel in a big city, and a relaxing getaway offering easy access to the sights of Boston! The boat is clean, quaint and cozy, and was recently moved to a dock providing less motion and better views. It's equipped with all the comforts of home--dishes, utensils, linens, etc.-- including a much appreciated coffee maker, filters and coffee in the freezer! We stayed mid-May and would have loved kinder weather as it was rainy and windy at times-- but it will be fabulous for guests this summer and fall. Do not worry about motion; it is gentle and peaceful, and as other guests have commented, the soft rocking lulls one easily to sleep. Hop a water taxi for $1.75 to the Aquarium, Legal Seafood restaurant, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and other sights along Freedom Trail. Be sure to check out the State House and take the free tour. Walk to the REAL Cheers bar. Also spend time on Old Ironsides, its museum and the 2nd WW battleship nearby, all free and in easy walking distance. For dinner head to the north end, laden with Italian fare--our favorite was "Cibo" soon to be renamed "Ponza"--everything made fresh and to order, and reasonable. There's lots more to do but we just had a few days this time and those were the highlights. Andy was a thoughtful and caring host (with a great sense of humor!), always available when we had any questions. The crescendo was his connection with a water taxi service that picked us up at our dock ($30/couple plus tip) and whisked us to a hotel where we picked up a free 5-min. bus to the airport. All in all, very enjoyable and highly recommended!
• 06/05/08
  Positive Rating
  Helene Jolley , Philadelphia, PA
  • This must be what an infant feels like. Every now and then someone comes along and rocks your cradle ever so gently just to make you feel safe. Usually, on vacation, you can't wait to get out and get going. On the Float!, you just want to take your coffee outside and enjoy what God gave you...the sun, the sky and the water. Thank God we know Boston well, because we wanted to stay on board as long as we could in the morning doing just that. A minor mishap occurred because of a previous renter, but it did absolutely nothing to hurt our stay. It is spacious enough, clean, comfortable and delightful. I don't sail, so don't let that stop you from experiencing the houseboat. It's so gentle, you hardly notice the sway, and at night, when you're in bed, it's downright comforting. We had a wonderful 44th Anniversary on board and hope to celebrate our 45th there as well.
• 01/14/08
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  Leah , Fredericksburg, VA 22406
  • Oh my words can't even describe the fun time we had renting the House Boat Float. When you walked on land you could still feel rocking motion. Me and the kids never slept so good. The rocking at night is awesome. We could walk every where and I'm from the area so I know all the good places to eat and buy gifts to bring home. We loved the boat so much we couldn't wait to get back to the boat and just hang out on the top deck the lower front door deck in the morning was perfect for Dunkins coffee right around the corner and wine and drinks at night and watch the gorgeous sunset, watch the planes come and go and the night lights just seem to appear. My two teens cooked on the grill on the back deck. We had the best time and the best laughs. I'm planning to rent again July 09 Excellent way to vaca, August is always good weather to go to Boston Oh by the way the AC works awesome in the boat if you have hot days. We opened the windows on days we didn't care about the heat. It's a wonderful way to Holiday Leah
• 11/23/07
  Positive Rating
  Doug Norwood ,
  • My dog and I spent a week on Float's fun and funky sister ship, the White Elephant, and I wish we could've stayed a month. Andy and Peggy were attentive to our every need but still gave us plenty of space to do our own thing. Boston's a terrific town to explore with your pet, and when our feet started hurting, they even let my 80-pound mutt on the subway. (He acted like a pretty worldly traveler till it came time to ride the escalator.) I'm already dreaming about a return trip.
• 11/17/07
  Positive Rating
  Chris, Rebecca and Chase Brown , Vermont
  • My family stayed aboard the "White Elephant" during our trip to Boston and had a delightful time! We were close to the sights and sounds of the city yet a world away floating peacefully on the water. A great experience that we will take advantage of again in the future!
• 11/13/07
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  • The boat was great. You could not ask for a better location. The T is steps away. Great seafood restaurants close by. We highly recommend staying here.

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