10/10 Excellent
Caroline P.
9 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caroline P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
House boat
Self-catering cabin on a 185 year old wooden Lightship.
Houseboat in Rochester
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Rochester, England
- Place, Diggerland2 min drive
- Place, Rochester Castle3 min drive
- Place, Rochester Cathedral3 min drive
- Airport, London (LCY-London City)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Captain's cabin
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
En-suite
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Self-catering cabin on a 185 year old wooden Lightship.
A unique 185 year old historic wooden lightship converted into a houseboat, permanently moored at Medway Bridge Marina in Rochester, Kent. The self-catering cabin is perfect for couples and families, sleeping up to 5 people. (A double bed and 2 sofa beds.)
The cabin has its own private seated deck area, and guests are welcome to relax on the shared upper deck space directly above the cabin, where you can enjoy the magnificent views along the River Medway.
The cabin has its own private seated deck area, and guests are welcome to relax on the shared upper deck space directly above the cabin, where you can enjoy the magnificent views along the River Medway.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
About the area
Rochester
Rochester is home to this houseboat. Leeds Castle is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre. The Vines Park and Diggerland are also worth visiting.
Rochester, England
What's nearby
- Diggerland - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Rochester Castle - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Rochester Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- The Vines Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Historic Dockyard Chatham - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Dig Inn - 8 min drive
- The Coopers Arms - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Beantown Coffee - 3 min drive
- The Man of Kent - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Eunha Ru
We spontaneously bought this beautiful 185 year old wooden lightship just over two years ago. We walked into the ship and fell in love with the beautiful wooden floors and the original beams you can see in the bedroom. So we bought it on a whim.
It has been a labour of love to get this ship shipshape, but it has been worth it and we are excited to share the ship and wonderful views with our guests.
It has been a labour of love to get this ship shipshape, but it has been worth it and we are excited to share the ship and wonderful views with our guests.
Why they chose this property
Rochester is known for its connections to Charles Dickens, and there are nods to this everywhere in the town. We even have a Dickens Festival, typically held in early December, alongside the magical Christmas Market in Rochester Castle grounds.
London is only a short 40-min train ride away, taking you into Victoria or St Pancras International station.
London is only a short 40-min train ride away, taking you into Victoria or St Pancras International station.
What makes this property unique
This Lightship is one of the last remaining wooden Lightships in the UK, dating back to 1839. If you stay in our Captain's Cabin, you will be able to see the original Burmese teak used in construction.
Languages:
English, Korean
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