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Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation

Houseboat in Boston, steps from Boston Harbor

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Interior
Dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$873
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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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

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About the area

Boston

This houseboat places you steps from Boston Harbor and within a 10-minute stroll of Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Highlights at this houseboat include a kitchen and a patio. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Boston houseboat include New England Aquarium and Quincy Market.
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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

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.

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR589942, C0471320351

Property is also known as

19196

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation?

The closest beach to Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation is Revere Beach (6.7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$872.84, 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.

Does Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation have a pool?

No, this houseboat doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation?

No, Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Capricornus: Oceanside Vacation Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was in Boston for a conference . Hotels extremely expensive l& not even quality! The boat was a fantastic option!thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron P., Hollis, NH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun experience, relaxing on deck, & sleeping on Houseboat on Boston Harbor!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Cinema J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandy S.

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!!
Sat AM
Mon AM
No Rbr Ducky
Jump up to get in
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Great location - rooftop is a great place to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd F., Ravena, US

Liked: Cleanliness

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

barrett b.

Liked: Cleanliness

House Boat in the Harbor

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rodney P., Robertsdale, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brette M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a night

We just spent one night but communication was great, listing was accurate. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Down town on the water? What?!?

Great location! Great neighbors! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short vacation

Fun Atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

This was a great night away in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C., New York

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Susanne O., West barnstable

Liked: Cleanliness

in town for concert at fenway

great, as listed property. Location was key for us, and if you want waterfront/n.end, this is for you. The breeze off the harbor was nice (as it was in 90s). Fun and different type of stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Boston Harbor experience

Awesome location and experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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