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Poseidon's Escape: Ocean Retreat

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A wooden table and chairs on a boat deck with a view of a marina and buildings in the background.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A bed with a headboard, pillows, and a blanket.
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, white cabinets, a sink, two bar stools, a wall-mounted shelf with baskets and kitchenware, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a shelf with baskets and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Boston Harbor
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Boston Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New England Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Poseidon's Escape: Ocean Retreat

Summary:

As the perfect space for a couple's getaway or even a place to retreat to, this modern studio like houseboat will provide you with a peaceful escape. Whether you're cozied up in bed or enjoying the sun on the upper deck, the gentle rocking and soothing summer breeze will lull you to sleep.



Other Things to Note:

Because we are in the heart of Boston the only parking option is the adjacent lot "Lewis Wharf Parking" (or any lot in the area if this one is full). Guests are responsible for this cost.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR589942, C0471320351
Property # 3936409vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Boston Harbor and Flynn Cruiseport Boston 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.
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Map
Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Boston Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Freedom Trail - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New England Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quincy Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Aquarium - 7 min walk
  • North Station - 17 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State Street Provisions - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boston Sail Loft - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Waterfront - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Poseidon's Escape: Ocean Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Poseidon's Escape: Ocean Retreat?

As of 2 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poseidon's Escape: Ocean Retreat on 30 July 2026 start from AU$905, 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.

How much is parking at Poseidon's Escape: Ocean Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Poseidon's Escape: Ocean Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poseidon's Escape: Ocean Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Poseidon's Escape: Ocean Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of HarborWalk and The Freedom Trail. Faneuil Hall Marketplace and New England Aquarium are also within 10 minutes. Aquarium is 7 minutes by foot and Haymarket Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beata B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved, loved our stay in boat house.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The houseboat was clean, and surprisingly quiet. Conveniently located, we walked everywhere from the boat. Great stay, and would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROB C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was outstanding! The accommodation was outstanding and tge support we received from the staff was fabulous Jane & Rob Campbell Oakville Ontario Canada
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking distance to Quincy market and downtown and you can uber anywhere. Boat was cozy and bed was comfy and great view of the harbor and city skyline at night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean. Great with communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn S.

Liked: Location
It was a very nice stay, however, the place in the pictures was not the place we were given. We had a small electrical issue when we arrived but it was taken care immediately. Very good customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful stay. The boat was clean. The appliances were in beautiful condition. The harbour view was delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Great stay

This place was so great! It was comfy and perfect for our little get away!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Absolutely the best!

We had a fantastic stay on this cozy, peaceful little houseboat. Perfect location to walk to great restaurants, and explore Boston. Nights on the rooftop offered amazing views of the city. The boat was impeccable, bed very comfortable. Will definitely stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Vacation at Boston Harbor

Amazing property, location and service from start to finish! Beautifully appointed houseboat with deck located in Lewis Wharf in Boston. Houseboat has everything you could ask for! Panoramic views of Boston Harbor, quiet location, easy access to tourist sites. Can’t wait to stay again! Only concern please consider replacing deck furniture especially table, chairs and one sofa. Thank you for providing an unusual acclimation leading to a wonderful, relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul W.

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

Boston Vacation

The time there was great. My only suggestion would be to supply more towels and wash cloths hand towels and kitchen towels. The shower and sink water is a little on the cool side. Everything else was good. Bed slept really well. I would book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Perfect little boat house

We absolutely loved our stay on the boathouse. It was super clean and absolutely perfect for the two of us. The bed was also comfy and it was in the best location to everything in downtown Boston that we wanted to go to. Everything was super walkable and there were so many restaurants around there. If I had one complaint which wasn’t terrible the airport noise at 6 am with the incoming and out going planes might be annoying to some. Also we happened to be near another boat house with possibly college kids renting and they partied kinda loudly until 2 am but we were so tired I still fell asleep. Other than that we greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robin S.

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

The boat we originally booked got changed

The boat we stayed on was obviously someones project and they were a long way from having it finished. We did not stay on the boat we originally booked. So I am reviewing another boat. They made the changes and did not go through Vrbo. They discounted it by 10% and it was crap. I took photos very disappointed but we enjoyed ourselves regardless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicky W.

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

Boat stay was a fun experience and this is in a great spot!

This review is about the boat we actually stayed on, Stars Hollow. We booked Poseidon's Escape but about 2 weeks before we were scheduled to arrive they emailed us notifying us that the boat had been removed from the harbor and substituted Stars Hollow boat. We enjoyed staying on a boat and this harbor is in the perfect spot for walking to everywhere. The subway is very close. We went in early October and it got a little chilly. There was no heat in the boat and there was only one blanket in the entire boat. We also couldn't figure out some of the lights, including the string lights on the top deck. We sent an email to BHW with some suggestions but did not hear back. Hopefully they took our suggestions to heart and will make some adjustments. We would definitely stay in a boat on this harbor again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ada A.

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

get away from the routine

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful VRBO property, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the hosts put a lot of thought and care into making their guests feel welcome. The boat house was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, with every detail thoughtfully arranged to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The amenities were top-notch—everything from the fully equipped kitchen to the comfortable beds and stylish living areas made our stay incredibly enjoyable. I particularly appreciated the little touches, like the welcome basket filled with local treats and the comprehensive guidebook with recommendations for nearby attractions. The location was perfect, offering a peaceful retreat while still being conveniently close to local shops and restaurants. We enjoyed relaxing in the lovely outdoor space, which was ideal for both morning coffee and evening relaxation. Communication with the hosts was seamless; they were responsive, friendly, and genuinely cared about ensuring we had a great experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this VRBO property to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-appointed, and thoughtfully managed place to stay. I can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hailey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location! Walk everywhere! The boat is really sweet, and easily accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

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