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Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation

Houseboat in Boston, steps from Boston Harbor

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Boston, MA

Place, New England Aquarium
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Boston Harbor
‪9 min walk‬
Place, TD Garden
‪11 min walk‬
Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation

The Space - Stay a weekend. Stay a week! All of the amenities of home are included in this spectacular apartment-on-the-water in the heart of Boston's North End. Enjoy amazing harbor views and cool ocean breezes in the light-filled stateroom. Invite friends over for drinks on the enormous deck. This is truly Boston's most unique and memorable vacation experience.

Unlike other boats, HouseBoat Capricornus offers unparalleled comfort and convenience in a beautifully designed, spacious cabin.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Pet-friendly

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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number STR589942, C0471320351

About the area

Boston

Boston is home to this houseboat. Boston Harbor and Boston Marathon Finish Line are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Revere Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out.

Boston, MA

What's nearby

New England Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Boston Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
TD Garden - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Boston Common - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

Aquarium - 5 min walk
North Station - 16 min walk
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Boston Sail Loft - ‬1 min walk
‪Joe's Waterfront - ‬2 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
‪Tia's - ‬4 min walk
‪The Landing at Long Wharf - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation located?

Situated in Boston, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Long Wharf, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and New England Aquarium. Boston Harbor and Quincy Market are also within 15 minutes. Aquarium is only a 5-minute walk and Haymarket Station is 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

15 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So glad we chose to stay here! Houseboat was roomy, had everything we needed. Enjoyed dinner on the roof deck, amazing city views. Checkin was easy, parking right next door was convenient. Highly recommended!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

11 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Great location - rooftop is a great place to relax!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

26 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun experience, relaxing on deck, & sleeping on Houseboat on Boston Harbor!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

20 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in the heart of the North End of Boston! Able to walk to all the major tourist destinations. The spot is in a gated marina, with beautiful views of the adjacent yacht club, city lights, and harbor traffic.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

3 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Check-in was easy. Great location. Patio deck was really nice. Accommodations were fine. Small bathroom/shower but it definitely served its purpose. Way better than staying in a hotel room. Would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James J.

23 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

We stayed with our family of 4 - had a great stay. The location is perfect. We would definitely stay again. Our only issues were that the bed in the 2nd bedroom is pretty small for 2 adults and the fold out couch was not comfortable for sleeping and only had room for 1. Also, the boat listed a bit. It could use some large bowls in kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

19 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and unique experience. You are in the heart of the north shore. 10 minute walk to Hanover Street for Mikes pastures. 5 minutes to Paul Revere, 5 minutes to the long wharf and aquarium and 15 minute walk to the Boston Tea Party. You’ll be right across from Boston Sail Loft with the best clam chowder we’ve ever had.Location is the best, but set your expectations for a house boat. You have a great deck up top. You’ll need to walk a ways with your bags and if they are heavy with rollers, they won’t work through the rock paths to the dock. Bed was comfortable. They use a plastic cover on the bed, which makes a lot of sense, but if you run hot, you’ll want to sleep on a couple of blankets as it holds the heat. Again, my expectations were for sleeping on a boat in a dock, so I feel like I knew what to expect.The host was in contact and very clear on the rules and expectations. They made it a very easy experience. Thus 5 stars and would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney P.

8 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

I loved the location. I was able to walk all over downtown. It was nice to go back to the boat and be able to relax and not be in a hotel room. The area is quite and safe.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

18 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Enjoyed our quiet, off season stay on the houseboat. The deck was a great spot to watch the ferry boats. A pretty view day or night. Compared to a sailboat, the shower and bathroom were roomier than expected. A short walk to the NE Aquarium, Haymarket, Quincy market and the North end for great food.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

1 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

This was a great night away in a beautiful location.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Todd F.

1 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed for the price

There is only one couch that 2 people can sit on. Need better casual seating. 2nd bedroom is very small and better for one person. Toilet has a very bad odor. The boat stayed tilted to one side. The roof deck furniture was in rough shape.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent H.

21 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Down town on the water? What?!?

Great location! Great neighbors! Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

V_E

19 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We got exactly what we were looking for and it was great.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

6 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Boston Harbor experience

Awesome location and experience

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

19 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

A fun spot on the harbor. Nice rooftop deck.great for a family! Easy walking access to the harbor and North end.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

3 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short vacation

Fun Atmosphere

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

11 Jul, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Was perfect for our stay, walked to North end for dinner then back to upper deck to enjoy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert S.

15 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful experience!

Our first stay on a houseboat was delightful. The walk from the car to the boat was shorter than expected. Temp was 80 degrees, so we wasted no time going to the roof deck. It was heavenly! The photos were a perfect match to what we found, very comfortable. We had full moons visible from our bed, and a gorgeous red sky at sunrise! The only problem we had was transportation to our engagements. We had no idea that taxis just do not work in Boston. Friends helped with Ubers, and we will have the app next time we are in Boston.It was easy to access the wharf from the highway and the pre-paid parking worked great. We are recommending this location to all our friends!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

26 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boston Harbor Houseboat

We had a wonderful stay in the harbor .... Something I had always wanted to do and our houseboat vacation was everything I had hoped for!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

20 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay really unique

If you are looking for something different give this a try was super close to everything . Clean and host was easy to reach

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbey D.

21 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun night on a boat!

The houseboat was a wonderful new experience for the family. It was clean and well appointed. Location was great and easy to get around. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

19 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Option!

We enjoyed our stay on the house boat and would recommend it to others. I do wish more explicit options would be available for fragrance/chemical-free cleaning products though…

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinna P.

21 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houseboatin’ so much better than hotel

We stayed on a houseboat in Lewis Wharf a few years ago and loved it, so we wanted to donit again. We are actually’local’ and my teen and adult kids like to stay in the city for short breaks. (We live an hour away). Love the proximity to the North End, the T, the Aquarium etc. Surprisingly quiet. We miss the boat we used to have, so we enjoy getting gently rocked to sleep. Will always choose a houseboat over a hotel if it’s available.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne S.

4 Jun, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stinky toilet

The toilet storage tank emits smelly gas into the houseboat, especially in the large bedroom, via an opening in the bottom of the closet. The property should really fix this. Otherwise, the location near the North End and Boston Harbor is excellent. Relaxing on the boat's roof, watching the ships go by, is very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandy S.

23 Jul, 2025

Disliked: Communication, location

Toilet Overload

It's been 10 days since my trip on the lopsided boat. Finally feeling good enough to write. Got very sick with respiratory issues and chest tightness issues due to gases in the air from tank NEEDING to be pumped. We walked into a rancid smell bc toilet not closed properly. Boat was leaning very bad, had to buy Bonine to try to walk in boat. I contacted BHW Sat morning and they said, I quote, "It may be that your tank is full. We will send maintenance to go check on it." I contacted them Sunday morning bc boat is bad. You couldn't get up from couch, water in shower is overflowing due to tilt and when you are upstairs sitting and go to get up, you can almost go overboard. Also getting up from bed can cause you to fly into closet due to the lopsidedness. I booked this in Jan, couldn't wait for this trip and while paying over 800.00 a night you can't pump out the tank that I have to smell other people's waste and try to walk in the boat? They did respond back and asked me to vacate and that they will completely refund me. Now I just got to Fenway when I received the email and by the time I got back, 6pm, where am I going to go when I am checking out in the am? They responded back and now said, "we cannot fully compensate if you continue to stay, we can offer a discount but not a full refund" I was not asking for a full refund but some type of compensation for such a terrible experience and guess what? CRICKETS!! Bad bad experience!!