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"Travelers' Choice Award" Green Turtle I Houseboat in Boston Harbor!

Experience life on the water as you relax to the soothing sounds of seagulls and gentle waves. Unwind in style at this unique harbor retreat.

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Marina
Terrace/patio
Interior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
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

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$693
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

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 Award" Green Turtle I Houseboat in Boston Harbor!

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 manager

Karen Maciejewski and Jon Dolence

Languages

English

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

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • 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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Property grounds

Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (78)
The price is NZ$748
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Charlestown Houseboat Walk to attractions Be rocked to sleep

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • TD Garden - 3 min drive
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 4 min drive
  • Boston Harbor - 5 min drive
  • New England Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Boston Common - 7 min drive

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
  • ‪Dovetail - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brewer's Fork - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Travelers' Choice Award" Green Turtle I Houseboat in Boston Harbor! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Travelers' Choice Award" Green Turtle I Houseboat in Boston Harbor! ?

As of 7 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Travelers' Choice Award" Green Turtle I Houseboat in Boston Harbor! on 9 Feb 2025 start from NZ$693.07, 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 Award" Green Turtle I Houseboat in Boston Harbor! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Travelers' Choice Award" Green Turtle I Houseboat in Boston Harbor! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Travelers' Choice Award" Green Turtle I Houseboat in Boston Harbor! located?

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

"Travelers' Choice Award" Green Turtle I Houseboat in Boston Harbor! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place fir a quiet yet central location
I enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I absolutely loved this experience. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Experience
We absolutely loved this property. We had never stayed on the water before, but the owners made the process seamless. We were greeted at the gate, given a tour, instructions explained and were given numbers of there were any issues. Great information was provided on what to expect on the property as well as recommendations for things to do, restaurants and activities. All the neighbors were very kind and we consistently felt very safe on the harbor. We would definitely book again and hope to bring friends and family to experience it with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele A., Lebanon, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Leigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Green Turtle Boston
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sage C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
This property was so nice we had to extend our stay! Everything was clean and inviting and the marina neighbors were great. Sherrie was a pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Anniversary
We chose to spend the last night of our Anniversary vacation at the Green Turtle. The hosts and staff were easy to work with (as I originally booked the wrong day) and the stocked fridge and breakfast treats were amazing. I highly recommend this experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sept get away
There is only 2 complaints.. 1 the out side chairs were broken and dangerous… 2 the bed linen’s were not what I would expect with the price of the rental
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
Loved the uniqueness of this place!! The area was perfect and we were able to walk/bike to many destination. They provided drinks, snacks, coffee! The bed was so comfy. View was priceless and the neighbors were so so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Floating home
Nice views and serene setting
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a short stay
We have never been to Boston. This was a great spot to view the Freedom Trail and see the city. Would highly recommend this for anyone looking for an out of the norm spot to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Boston
Great relaxing place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on the water.
The Green Turtle was great. My husband and I loved the place. Thank you Sherri for carrying our bags in the cart to our houseboat for us. We also really enjoyed the pastries and all the drinks in the refrigerator. I will say this that I was nervous getting off and on the boat. A ramp would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun new experience
Our checkin went smoothly. Cool location. Great place to lay your head. About $10-15 Uber/Lyft to everything. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The Green Turtle was a very unique experience! Sherri met us and answered lots of questions, introduced us to the property and how/where to park (on-site pay parking lot at the marina), how to get our baggage to the houseboat, how to operate the tv, a/c, marina access points, etc. Communication with Jon and Sherri was super. The Charlestown location was incredible and the property came with a helpful binder of information and contact numbers, local restaurant menus, and more. The fridge was stocked with milk, juice, yogurts and there were pastries waiting for us. Everything was clean and worked well in the kitchen and bathroom spaces. I will mention that the mattress was pretty soft, in case that is something folks might want to know in advance. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Connie O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to come again!
Fabulous and enjoyable. Both owners as well as marina staff were extraordinary!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Green Turtle Getaway
The Green Turtle is in a fabulous location in a super friendly and safe marina. We were for 7+ days escaping the Florida heat and hang out with family. Jon’s check in hospitality and super customer service throughout was a treat. Only to be bettered by the harbor breezes through our open windows. Easy walks to gym, great breakfasts and fun/nice restaurants. Great trip!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Unique Experience!
Jon was a great host! He generously spent some time getting us acquainted with the boat and pointing us in the direction of the best restaurants within walking distance as well as the free shuttles to get to and from the downtown attractions. We had a great time and if we get back to Boston in the future we will definitely choose this spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
Wonderful room on a houseboat. Easy access to a short inexpensive ferry to Boston. This was a unique experience and Green Turtle was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly P., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts!
We really enjoyed our stay in Boston! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara E., Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
The Great Escape
What an ideal spot for peace and solitude while in the heart of Boston! You are rocked to sleep on the water at night, with Boston attractions and history at your feet the next day. GT is super clean, well-appointed and almost as charming as its host Jon who is the best! Thank you and Karen for the goodies and a great stay. We’ll be back. Sara E. and Terrie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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