Unique Houseboat in Downtown Boston

Boat - Entire home/apt · Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, United States

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Located in Downtown Boston, Taurus has undergone a stem to stern makeover with finishes rarely seen on a boat. It features a large bathroom with a giant glassed in shower, large modern sink and a heated marble floor!

The recently renovated kitchen has plenty of counter space, a large fridge and gas stove. Making an impressive meal for your family is no sweat! The queen bedroom in the rear of the boat (off the kitchen) has a new mattress with a memory foam topper. You will go to sleep being rocked by the gentle sway of the waves, and awake with rays of sun coming in from the large windows running the width of the back of the boat.

The lower berth with two full sized beds is comfortable for a couple adults, or 4 kids if doubled up on the beds. With it being a lower berth, the ceiling is only about 4 feet tall. These beds all have memory foam toppers

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Boston, Taurus is docked in a well-appointed marina on Atlantic Ave., just steps away from the New England Aquarium, Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall, the North End, Boston Garden, a large outdoor neighborhood swimming pool, a free tennis court, a public ice skating rink, and countless other things to see and do.

WiFi is included free with the rental and we also provide an iron, ironing board, hairdryer, and loads of bathroom products such as soaps, shampoos, and lotions. We even include lots of cooking ingredients such as coffee, condiments, etc...

The boat is large enough to comfortably accommodate up to 4-5 adults or 4 adults with a few children. It is fully air-conditioned and heated and has a large roof sun deck for outdoor dining. All sheets and towels are provided.

All this for less than the price of a regular hotel room at any of the nearby hotels!

If you are flying into Boston, we can provide you with information to arrange for a private water taxi to pick you up at the airport and take you directly to the houseboat for $15 per person (kids free!) and if you are driving the price to park at the marina is $25/day.

The Experience:
What's it like staying on a houseboat? The boat is in a protected part of the marina, but there is some occasional movement during the day when boats pass by. It is usually very calm during the night, although some guests find a bit of gentle swaying is relaxing and can lead to a very restful sleep.

It is truly our goal that every guest have an exceptional and memorable experience, so come 'Float' away your tensions, inhale pure sea air and nautical vibes, 'chill' in an outdoor, downtown setting during the most picturesque time of the year! Ahhhh...

SPECIAL NOTE: IF THIS BOAT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE DATES YOU WANT, DON'T DESPAIR. WE HAVE PLENTY OF OTHER HOUSEBOATS AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN BOSTON. THEY CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING ON "Click Here to see All My Rental Listings"

  • Room type: Entire home/apt
  • Bed type: Real Bed
  • Accommodates: 6
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Extra people: $15 / night after 2 guests
  • Minimum Stay: 2 nights
  • Cleaning Fee: $75
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Country: United States
  • Size: 600ft2 / 56m2
  • Cancellation: Strict
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  • we really enjoyed the boat experience, waking up and getting asleep in the calm ambiance of the marina. we hired a car in boston and there was a safe parking nearby, not too expensive either. I am sure we could have done without a car as well. There are nice deli's and tavern/restaurant/bar which makes the area easy to stay in. Marcia's team was helpful and reactive whenever needed (twice). Security was not an issue AT ALL. Things to be improved: gas stove (not functioning), internet access (one access allowed per each boat) and kitchen ustensils (not enough forks and spoons and knifes for families)

    July 2011
  • Lee
    Lee

    We had a blast! The location couldn't be more perfect. there were four of us and the space was just right. It was nice to be able to sightsee all day and return to the peaceful rest of the houseboat and the beautiful views and feeding the ducks... I know, you're not supposed to but they are so used to it. We thought the price was right for what we had and what we had was just perfect for us. We brought bikes and used them a lot to get around but also used the free tour bus for the historic sites. We had somewhat of an odor when we first arrived; said something to the people handling the marina and they took care of it immediately so we can't say enough about the prompt service. If you read any of the reviews about odor, etc., contact the owners,,, someone turned something off that should have been left on and there was a flood but all was repaired, replaced and it was absolutely fine! Thank you! Will be back!

  • We booked the Taurus , The TV and Internet did not work. The bathroom door would not close. Sickening odor inside boat. But after complaining we were moved to the boat called "The White Elephant". This boat was awesome. No complaints.

  • The outside space on the Taurus is nice and the queen bed comfortable. Otherwise, the Taurus house boat needs a lot of work before it is suitable for renting.

  • Nous (2 couples de français) avions réservé ce bateau depuis la France pour 2 nuits. Le descriptif et les photos sur le site ne correspondent que partiellement aux prestations que nous avons trouvées à notre arrivée. La localisation est trés bonne, il est facile d'aller dans le quartier historique de Boston. Par contre, le bateau n'était pas propre, et son entretien général laisse à désirer : moquette mouillée, porte de salle de bain cassée, la télévision ne marchait pas, pas d'accés à inernet, propreté trés douteuse, trés peu de vaisselle (3 couteaux !!!), 2 chaises à l'intérieur alors que la capacité du bateau est de 6 personnes !! Le propriétaire nous a proposé de changer de bateau et d'aller sur le KON TIKI (quai à côté) ce que nous avons fait croyant à une nette amélioration. Il en a rien été, mauvais entretien, une des deux toilettes ne fonctionnaient pas et l'autre mal. Nous avons donc été trés déçus bien que nous pensons que l'idée d'un hébergement sur un bateau, est trés intéressante, amusante, et originale. Il y a peut etre d'autres propriétaires plus soucieux du bien être de leurs clients. Daniel, Sylvie, Michèle, Bernard

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    My friends had a phenomenal stay on the Borealis. It was clean and bright with high ceilings, European decor, and well-stocked. The contacts at SleepAfloat were on top of the reservation and responded to all emails and calls promptly. All in all, great experience.

  • This was our first experience on a houseboat. It was quite relazing, the view was wonderful. We stayed on the Taurus?Newly Renovated Houseboat. It was easy to get to and from without difficulty. I would definitely encourage anyone wanting some serious R&R to make this your next vacation opportunity. The communications were also great from Ryan, no details were left out. Thanks again, Peggy

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Marcia

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  • School: University of New Hamphire and Hawaii Pacific University
  • Work: SleepAfloat
  • About: I am the listing agent for SleepAfloat, a houseboat rental company. Headquartered in Boston, we also have locations in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Future expansion sites include NYC, Miami, New Orleans, and Chicago. Staying aboard a houseboat is a great way to see the city. We would love to show you why we are the overnight accommodations that rock!
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