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Travelers Choice Best of Boston Houseboat Suite 1!

Waterfront houseboat in Boston with a water park

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Marina
Interior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Sun-loungers
Set in historic Boston Harbor, Green Turtle I offers an award-winning floating houseboat experience with 2 private suites. Relax on the dock or sip gourmet coffee from a well-placed rattan chair, and unwind with luxury linens and towels in your suite.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bathroomSleeps 228 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
The current price is €367
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Add dates for prices

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.

Travelers Choice Best of Boston Houseboat Suite 1!

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 water.

If your dates are not available please check dates on sister suite listing #2752527

Come Float With Us!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in suites but can smoke on the dock.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

4 night minimum during the Boston Marathon 2 night minimum during holidays.
Quiet time at marina 11pm.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in suites but can smoke on the dock.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 STR427698, C0071990351
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • TD Garden - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • New England Aquarium - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Boston Harbor - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Boston Common - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Haymarket Station - 3 min drive
  • Chelsea Station - 6 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pier6 Boston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dovetail - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Well Coffee House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Travelers Choice Best of Boston Houseboat Suite 1! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Travelers Choice Best of Boston Houseboat Suite 1!?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Travelers Choice Best of Boston Houseboat Suite 1! on 1 Dec 2025 start from €366.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Travelers Choice Best of Boston Houseboat Suite 1!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Travelers Choice Best of Boston Houseboat Suite 1!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Travelers Choice Best of Boston Houseboat Suite 1! located?

Located in Charlestown, this houseboat is within 2 miles (3 km) of Charlestown Navy Yard, TD Garden and Boston Harbor. Faneuil Hall Marketplace and New England Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km). Community College Station is 26 minutes by foot and Haymarket Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

Travelers Choice Best of Boston Houseboat Suite 1! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

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

Great experience on the water

Loved staying in the marina on a houseboat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Amazing

Pretty awesome experience- probably one of the best vrbo's I
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Boston

Great relaxing place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Q.

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

Delightful

Beautiful spot, friendly hosts and private. Perfect, close to TD garden and many restaurants. We had a great time☆
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh S.

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

Green Turtle Boston

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great time, fun location, easy process

This was a great overnight surprise stay for my wife. The boat was clean and cost and had everything you need for a easy stay in Charlestown and walking distance to Boston. Jon was super friendly and the check in/out process was very easy. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie O.

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

Vaca

Glad we had secure parking and easy access in walking distance to the ferry
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great property

It was exactly as it was listed online. They had homemade goodies for us on arrival, gave us amazing recommendations for food and things to do. They are both so kind and were quick to respond to any and all questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley F.

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

Perfect Boston Getaway location

This was such a fun way to see Boston! The house boat was cute, clean, and had everything you need. It felt very safe and secure. It was located close to the ferry, restaurants, and other forms of transportation. Jon was such an attentive host and gave great recommendations. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

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

10 Stars for location and host

Our host Jon greeted us at the dock and was so helpful in getting us settled in. He had numerous tips on low cost or free transportation and all the best insider info on places to eat the best food without tourist prices. A perfect getaway place to stay for couples and so peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greig T.

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

Anniversary in Boston

We loved celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary as the guests of Jon and Karen at the Green Turtle. They immediately made us feel welcome and gave us all the inside information we needed to spend a wonderful five days in Boston. The location was great. Outside of the hustle and bustle, but just a relatively short walk to historic Boston, which we did a couple of times, or an even quicker Uber. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there, and hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

A little slice of heaven

We had a wonderful time staying on the water. Jon welcomed us even though our flight was 3 hours delayed due to severe weather in Boston. We were to thankful to arrive and find homemade banana bread, waters and other snacks. The location was perfect for what we wanted to do. Thank you Jon! We really enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

george l.

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

Boston and Basketball

Great location for everything- we walked to Bunker Hill and TD garden for NCAA basketball tournament games. Took convenient ferry to sightseeing spots. Walked to USS Constitution and used free shuttle to get to North End. Clean safe dock area and neighborhood Hosts were great and very informative their recommendations were spot on. Enjoyed our 4 day stay despite some pretty raw cold rainy weather
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M., Red Wing , Mn

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

Green Turtle Boston

It was an awesome stay the hosts were amazing, recommending the ins and outs of Boston places to eat and transportation to and from the boat! I would recommend to anyone that wants a busy day! But a very quiet and relaxing evening back at the boat! Thank you Jeff and Wendy Mn
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

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

Rock me to sleep

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S., Blackwood NJ USA

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

Unique Experience

We enjoyed all the comforts of home right down to the delicious muffins and fridge stocked with choices of juices, etc. Our host Jon was so informative and friendly, it added to the enjoyment of our houseboat experience. Something to check off of your bucket list.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Julie B.

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

Boston, part of our NE TREK

Property is great location and property owners/managers responded quickly and promptly. It met all our needs. While sitting outside was nice the view was partially blocked due to a large yacht in front of the sitting area. We adjusted our chairs a bit but were surprised by the view being blocked. I would still recommend this place but advise the view could be partially blocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Harbor oasis in the city

If you are looking for a unique way to enjoy Boston Harbor, a stay at the Green Turtle 1 Houseboat is perfect. This is an oasis, in the city but out of doors, relaxing, and private. The two suites are separated by a shared entry hallway, each with their own door from the hall. The Green Turtle is adorable. Karen and Jon are warmly welcoming. They have thought of each detail of information or thing you might want and need during your stay. We had the space, comforts, and amenities of any hotel. From the Green Turtle, you can spend your evening in the sparkle of city lights on the water while walking the docks to and from your ventures out, or spend it right there on the dock in front the Turtle. Then you wake to enjoying your coffee on the dock in the beauty of a morning on the water with the quiet bustle of boats and birds preparing for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay. Easy walk to ferry. Parking was great at the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

abarnetteblythe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a charming and relaxing place to wind down. Jon was great, very attentive. I hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Green turtle

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Great marina life

It was a great stay on the house boat. We enjoyed the atmosphere and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Nice place

Great place to stay. Close to the freedom trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025