Houseboat Taurus: Floatable home right in Downtown Boston!


25 reviews
Boston, Massachusetts, US
House
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
6 Guests

Vacations should be about fun, and what could be more fun than a vacation on a houseboat! Located in Downtown Boston, Taurus is the most unique vacation rental around. And the best part is, it’s only steps away from the city’s most popular attractions! Please be aware one of the bedrooms is a tuck-under and may not be suitable for all guests.

Features:

Queen sized bed in the rear cabin

Two full sized beds in the underberth cabin (low-ceiling, most accessible by children)

Living room with a pull out couch (sleeps two)

Breakfast bar with seating for two

Galley kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, sink, keurig and stove

Bathroom with stand up shower, toilet and vanity

Outdoor deck with lounge furniture

Roof deck with lounge furniture

Fully heated and air conditioned

10% Discount for 3 nights or more!

 

Amenities:

Linens and bath towels

Soap, shampoo, and conditoner

Cookware, cutlery and dishware

Free coffee

Free Wifi

Roku TV

Access to an electric grill on the dock

No Pets Allowed

 

Location:

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Boston at Lewis Wharf, this boat is just steps away from the New England Aquarium, Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall, the North End, Boston Garden, a public ice skating rink, and countless other things to see and do.

 

Transportation:

Short walk (less than 10 mins) to Aquarium, North Station and Government Center subway stations

The adjacent parking lot charges $30-35 for 24 hours (this does not include in-and-out privileges)

Looking for a different type of transportation? Book a tour of the Boston Harbor with our partners, Red Top Boats, for a water taxi service or boat charter.

 

The Experience:

Lewis Wharf is a private dock with close neighbors in an exclusive North End residential area. Only those with the key can pass through the gate providing a secure place to sleep! Quiet time is from 10 pm to 8 am. Please be respectful of our neighborhood.

After a long day of touring the city there is nothing better than relaxing on your own private deck with a cold drink in hand, listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean as you enjoy the fantastic waterfront atmosphere!

Although generally calm, there can be some occasional movement during the day when boats pass by. At night the waters are very calm and some guests even find that a bit of gentle swaying relaxes them and makes for a very restful sleep.

Take advantage of this unique experience! Book with us today!

 

Please note:

Check in is at 3pm unless pre-approved. Check out is at 11am, no exceptions.

The extra person fee applies for every guest after two guests.


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25 Reviews
(4.7)

Great place to stay

October 12, 2022 by sheri Germain Stambaugh
Great place to stay

5 star rating

September 26, 2022 by Erin Jones

The location was fantastic! The boat layout was great, it was a fun place to hang out in the evening….

August 24, 2022 by Cathy Bedford
The location was fantastic! The boat layout was great, it was a fun place to hang out in the evening. A couple small things. They ask you to dispose of your trash, yet they didn't have bags in any of the trash bins. The lights in the kitchen,

To begin I would definitely do this again, but on a different boat. I sent a message on Friday night…

August 17, 2022 by Deryl O'Brien
To begin I would definitely do this again, but on a different boat. I sent a message on Friday night when we arrived to never receive a response about a broken deck chair that someone almost fell backwards on and lights that dont work in the boat.

We had an exceptional stay on houseboat Taurus. Gorgeous views of the harbor and walking distance to…

July 7, 2022 by erica ciolfi
We had an exceptional stay on houseboat Taurus. Gorgeous views of the harbor and walking distance to restaurants and shops. We will be back!

Cool place to stay. Let me check in at 10 a.m. Able to walk everywhere from this location. Parking…

July 5, 2022 by Raimond Lane
Cool place to stay. Let me check in at 10 a.m. Able to walk everywhere from this location. Parking was $30 a day. Parking was right next to boat slips. Only one of the t.v had service. They painted the interior and didn't mask off or drop

Great stay on the Taurus! Weather was great, but back deck was covered so the one rain shower did force…

July 5, 2022 by John Dinneen
Great stay on the Taurus! Weather was great, but back deck was covered so the one rain shower did force us to go inside. Location was perfect - 3 minute walk to the North End, 2 minute walk to the ferry and aquarium, 5 minute walk to Fanueil Hall.

Awesome stay, we love the site and the atmosphere. Was our 3 rd time with you, we will be back soon

June 14, 2022 by Claudia Schwegmann
Awesome stay, we love the site and the atmosphere. Was our 3 rd time with you, we will be back soon

5 star rating

June 6, 2022 by Kevin Li

5 star rating

June 3, 2022 by Lisa Corona

5 star rating

October 28, 2021 by Angela Concannonj

Chris was a wonderful host and gave us great insight on what to do on our first stay in the city. Due…

October 13, 2021 by Ryan Werkheiser
Chris was a wonderful host and gave us great insight on what to do on our first stay in the city. Due to outside circumstances he got us an upgrade within our first 2 hrs of arriving! Both boats were clean and well kept and we can't wait to stay

Great place, great location, easy & thorough communication! There were some cleanliness issues, such…

October 7, 2021 by Jacqueline Hess
Great place, great location, easy & thorough communication! There were some cleanliness issues, such as the dishes not being clean but nothing major. The only thing that was bothersome was the smell after day one in the bathroom from the toilet was

Awesome stag

October 1, 2021 by Brian English
Awesome stag

Had we been able to inspect the Taurus prior to booking (we were told that it was rented at the time…

September 13, 2021 by Kevin Averill
Had we been able to inspect the Taurus prior to booking (we were told that it was rented at the time of our visit) I doubt very much if I would have booked it. The general condition of the vessel was poor to say the least. On the outside, the

Staying on a boat in the Boston Harbor is a fun unique experience that we thoroughly enjoyed, and look…

August 31, 2021 by Cheryl Fiore
Staying on a boat in the Boston Harbor is a fun unique experience that we thoroughly enjoyed, and look forward to doing it again. The boat we originally reserved needed some repairs and they accomodated us for 5 days in two bigger, more expensive

Amazing!!! My wife wanted to go to boston for her birthday. I wanted to do something different for her….

August 25, 2021 by Gerson Beltran
Amazing!!! My wife wanted to go to boston for her birthday. I wanted to do something different for her. I found SleepAFloat on the internet and made a reservation. Had no idea there would be a hurricane hitting Boston the week I planned to go. We

Great location and fun staying on a houseboat. Chris took great care getting things ready for us and…

August 7, 2021 by sam brandon
Great location and fun staying on a houseboat. Chris took great care getting things ready for us and answering questions. Such a better experience than staying in a boring hotel room.

5 star rating

August 3, 2021 by Kim Regan

We had a great time this Fourth of July with sleep a float! The boat was spacious & in a great location….

July 7, 2021 by Zoey Dyment
We had a great time this Fourth of July with sleep a float! The boat was spacious & in a great location. Walking distance to the north end & some great eating spots. We saw fireworks & tons of cool boats in the harbor!!

Chris is amazing and everything was great. The only thing I’d suggest is putting a lock in the inside…

August 13, 2020 by Pam Cobleigh
Chris is amazing and everything was great. The only thing I’d suggest is putting a lock in the inside of the boat and getting a coffeemaker that works. I was disappointed that the couldn’t have my morning coffee. Oh, also, the shower hose was

I loved my July stay so much; I stayed again with My Best Girlfriends in August! And I know we are doing…

August 11, 2020 by Angela Ferreira
I loved my July stay so much; I stayed again with My Best Girlfriends in August! And I know we are doing it Again!!! ?. I highly recommend SleepAfloat!!! An amazing experience right in The Historic North End of Boston!!!

What a hidden gem this place is! From being on Lewis Wharf with beautiful sunrises/sunsets, being across…

August 10, 2020 by Larry Breen
What a hidden gem this place is! From being on Lewis Wharf with beautiful sunrises/sunsets, being across the street from Faneuil Hall, the Aquarium, & North End (delicious), to having all the amenities one needs for a comfy stay at a very reasonable

My stay was an amazing experience. I am coming back. Loved the Taurus :D

July 30, 2020 by Angela Ferreira
My stay was an amazing experience. I am coming back. Loved the Taurus :D

Such an amazing few days aboard the Taurus. Would highly recommend to visitors and people wanting to…

July 26, 2020 by Dan Marion
Such an amazing few days aboard the Taurus. Would highly recommend to visitors and people wanting to do a staycation in Boston. We'll be going back, I'm sure!


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Boston, Massachusetts, US
42.36236 -71.04984
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