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"Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2

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Marina
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • New England Aquarium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Boston Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Boston

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Thompson Square - Bunker Hill houseboat places you within 2 miles (3 km) of TD Garden and Boston Harbor. Faneuil Hall Marketplace and New England Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • New England Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.5 miles
  • TD Garden - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Boston Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Boston Common - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Community College Station - 3 min drive
  • Chelsea Station - 6 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dovetail - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brewer's Fork - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬7 min drive

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" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2

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.

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.

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.

Come Float With Us!

Property manager

Jon Dolence

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR427698, C0071990351

Frequently asked questions

How close is "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 to the airport?

This houseboat is 5.5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 to the beach?

This houseboat is 7.5 mi (21-min drive) from Revere Beach and 4.3 mi (21-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 ?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat, but Encore Boston Harbor (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 ?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat.

Does "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is "Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 to downtown Boston?

This houseboat is 1.2 mi away from Boston.

"Travelers Choice Award" "Best of Boston" Green Turtle Houseboat Suite #2 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wicked awesome!!

Merry Christmas in May! This vacation was a Christmas gift and we had been counting down the months & days! We enjoyed our stay so much and will definitely plan to return. We love the water, so this was the perfect spot for us! Sherrie & the owners were very responsive and helpful upon arrival. Thank you so much for sharing The Green Turtle with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing. Stay on the water

Quiet with beautiful views and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Greenturtle

Good location and price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 night stay

The houseboat was fantastic and surrounding area and views were great. Thanks for a great time .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, Unique, Memorable stay!

It was very fun staying in a boat house. Little nervous about how we would like it but it was lovely and so fun to do something different! The stocked fridge and homemade goodies and great coffee was an added bonus! Had everything we needed (except maybe a couple extra pillows) We came so I could run the Boston Marathon! What a wonderful experience and your boat house was the icing on top to an amazing weekend! Thank You!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Beautiful views. Everything I needed there or close by. Ferry into downtown is lovely. Dovetail restaurant has the best coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO

Amazing experience and host
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary S., Lockport NY, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Green Turtle fun!

Had a great long St.Patricks weekend at the Green Turtle so happy we found this place instead of the normal hotel stay. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful water views

Lovely days in Boston. We were sorry not to meet Jon. He sounds like a charming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

We flew in on a red-eye, and Jon arranged for Sherry to meet us at the rental bright and early, that was much appreciated. Location was great for us as it was convenient to our son’s college and Logan airport. We really enjoyed walking along the Harbor Walk to North Station for the T. All in all, a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Green turtle

It was great. Comfortable stay. The only issue we had at all was leaving on the last day. Driving out there was no key pad to enter the code we had been given. Had to push a button and talk to a person. We didn’t have the information she wanted so it took a few minutes to get. Fortunately there was no body behind us so it worked out. That needs to be cleaned up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philip O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boathouse

We have a relaxing time. Rocking all night made you sleep like a baby. Place was clean and we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Boston Harbor

We arrived in Boston and reached out as request by the property owner, Jon. He was very welcoming and helped guide us to the harbor from the Airport. He greeted us at the harbor parking lot and informed us of where to park and how to get around the harbor. He graciously helped with our luggage and walked us to the wonderfully kept "Green Turtle" houseboat. The exterior and interior was immaculate and well maintained. And had all the amenities you need. Jon was very helpful in describing the best places to eat, to visit, and ways to get around Boston. The best recommendation was the Harbor Ferry. It made getting back and forth from Downtown Boston simple punctated by a wonderful 15min cruise through the Harbor ($3.70 each way). Highly recommended, book with confidence and have an unforgettable stay in wonderful Boston Harbor unlike any hotel in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Holly H., Keene, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Floating in the middle of Boston

It was every thing we expected and more. Very comfortable with all the niceties from home, i.e. microwave, coffee pot, dishwasher. We did order in one night, so this was very convenient. The location is outstanding. Walking distance to the constitution and Bunker Hill a short Uber ride to the north end. I don’t hesitate to recommend this to anyone we look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely alternative to a hotel room

Charming houseboat in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A unique fun place to stay!!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying on the houseboat!! The hosts were fabulous and very informative on how to get around Boston and gave us recommendations for wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the houseboat!! The houseboat was very clean and comfortable and the hosts provided pastries for our breakfasts which was very appreciated!! We would definitely stay at the houseboat again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houseboat stay

A special visit to Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great intro to Boston!

My partner had never been to Boston where I had lived for 10 years, back in the 1980's. The houseboat was a perfect stay as we both love the water and boating. It's cozy, charming, and a delightful experience we'll always remember. Jon was a wonderful host, and we were welcomed by his wife's delicious banana bread! We highly recommend the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best in Boston

Jon and Karen were very welcoming and made this an amazing experience. From homemade treats to wonderful recommendations, the best vrbo experience I've had so far. Thank you for making our trip a 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

fred s.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the water stay.

Overall great experience sleeping on the water. The Green Turtle being located so close to the ferry was a treat. In and out of Boston so easy. Didn’t use the car at all. Jon and Karen had us set up very nicely and offered help navigating when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We loved visiting again and staying on the water with a spectacular view. John was accomodating and a delight to talk with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jack n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend spot

Stayed for 3 nights as wife and I explored Boston. Jon was terrific help when we arrived- restaurant and travel tips, etc. Will bring some Dramamine next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane & Terry O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Harbor Lights

Location is secure in a gated pier, within walking distance to free bus transportation, and the ferry to Boston. Hosts Jon and Karen greeted us and went above and beyond to insure our vacation was worry free. We highly recommend this property in large part to their attentiveness. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houseboat stay

Wonderful! Host was extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Green Turtle Houseboat

For the average price of a Boston hotel room you get a great room with wet bar & outdoor space on the water! Jon is a Concierge Level host. Upon arrival, he assisted with my luggage, gave me an orientation and then proceeded to share with me valuable tips on attractions, restaurants and transportation. Jon was always available by phone/text. There are two equal sized units in the Green Turtle houseboat. The rooms are similar size to a quality hotel. Comfortable bed, two chairs, side table, hutch as a closet, wet bar with microwave, small refrig w/frz & coffee maker, The Bathroom & shower with seat is great. The houseboat was exceptionally clean with all components in good working order. Amenities provided was impressive: Peets Coffee, teas, creamer, yogurt, juices, water and breakfast pastries. Jon offered to refill anything I might need. Wifi worked great, wall mounted TV with Roku, thermostatically controlled AC unit and base board manually controlled heat. Green Turtle location is AMAZING, berthed on the last dock in the Charleston Marina with sweeping views in every direction. The Marina is within walking distance to ferries, shuttles and services. The Marina houses many high-end yachts. It should be noted, the houseboat is anchored on a two-sided dock. When the other side of the dock is occupied, it impedes the panoramic view. Regardless, the view at in every direction was lovely and I enjoyed seeing the neighbor yacht up close. I highly recommend the Green Turtle!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023