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Waterfront Houseboat - 45' AlbinYacht - Sleeps 4-6

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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Providence, RI
  • Thayer Street
    12 min walk
  • Rhode Island School of Design
    13 min walk
  • Johnson and Wales University
    13 min walk
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    14 min drive

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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.

Waterfront Houseboat - 45' AlbinYacht - Sleeps 4-6

Sleep Aboard is New England's exclusive houseboat rental company located in Providence, RI. Our Providence fleet numbers 4 unique boats and we specialize in offering a unique overnight experience as an alternative to drab hotels. Visit for additional pictures, video tour of the yacht and company information.

We were voted BEST HOTEL ALTERNATIVE by Yankee Magazine in 2015!!

You are currently looking at our 45' Albin Trawler - your own private yacht in downtown Providence. This is an upgrade from a regular houseboat which we also offer. Our Albin Trawler is conveniently located in downtown Providence just a stone’s throw from Brown University, Waterfire, the East side and Davol Square. Our marina is also host to three major Providence hot spots for dinning and nightlife including the Whiskey Republic, Lola’s and The HOT CLUB.

We offer an alternative to conventional hotels in the local providence area by offering overnight stays aboard our fully furnished, 61 foot motoryacht. Our yacht, an Albin 45', is a pedigree cruising yacht and is available to select customers for single to multi-night stays.

Our boat provides a floating experience aboard a well appointed motoryacht. Our yacht offers the following features:

- Sun-Filled Salon with full views of the city
- Large Upper Full Decks on second and third level areas are perfect for barbeques and having drinks at sunset
- Master Bedroom complete with Queen Size Bed and bathroom (shower and faucet)
- Air-conditioned and heated for summer and off-season months
- Fully functional kitchen with mini- fridge/freezer, 4-burner stove and oven
- Guest quarters including separate berth in bow sleeps 2 and has a separate bathroom (toilet and faucet)
- Upper salon accommodate 2-3 additional people for overnight stays - additional $50 per extra guest, maximum 7 guests total
- Private end- dock removed from the marina traffic and restaurants
- Two bathrooms as follows: one bathroom maintains a toilet and sink/faucet (common area) and bathroom on master bedroom as shower/faucet

We offer different rates depending on the season and depending on the occasion. Our standard summer rates reflect an occupancy of 4 people maximum for overnight stays. 6 people maximum could stay overnight with the additional cost of $50 per extra guest.

For guests looking to have a larger gathering, we offer a 'Function' rate which reflects having a larger crowd aboard. Function rates apply to parties where there are more than 8 visitors at any one time. Our yacht is also perfect for special functions including reunions, photo shoots for weddings and corporate events. Please ask about our special rate for larger functions of up to 20 guests. Due to the wear and tear on the boat and the increased water/electrical usage by having more people aboard, we also reflect that in the rate and appreciate your understanding in this matter. Please review our rates to see what fits your budget.

Note: this is an older yacht with its share of minor defects; there is normal wear and tear on floors, cushions and furniture and is not perfect; clean freaks should not book if you anticipate perfection equal to a sterile hotel room - this is a yacht in the middle of a city, not a hotel room. This experience is so much more unique and original than a hotel room. As a boat, expect bathrooms to be manual and to smell like marine heads do - this is not a house.

New in 2016 - Kayak, Stand Up Paddle and Row Boat Rentals ....As part of your stay at our marina, Sleep Aboard now offers several water-craft available for rental including several kayaks, several Stand-Up Paddle Boards (SUP) and a classic Whitehall rowing boat. Pricing is available upon booking and arrangement for hourly, daily or weekly watercraft rentals can be made as part of your Sleep Aboard stay.

Included with each stay is overnight parking, all marina/dockage fees and cleaning services.

From all of us at Sleep Aboard, we look forward to having you aboard!

Please see Sleep Aboard and Marina Policies for additional information
During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Providence River.
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Brown University and a few minutes from Rhode Island Convention Center

Property manager

Neil Malik

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 10/09/2024, RE.00130-STR

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Waterfront Houseboat 45' Albinyacht Sleeps 4 6
Waterfront Houseboat - 45' AlbinYacht - Sleeps 4-6 Providence

Waterfront Houseboat - 45' AlbinYacht - Sleeps 4-6 Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 22 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome location for Brown parents weekend!! Very cozy. Great stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alan B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Huge Disappointment
Please read ALL reviews before going further. Photo of boat isn't close to its current DECREPIT condition. Pre-arrival info was sent in a timely fashion, but was inaccurate and outdated. Safety issues on boat included dangerous boarding steps, electrical issues and only one entrance in/out of cabin. UNABLE TO LOCK CABIN FROM INSIDE. Strong permeating smell throughout. I did not stay any of the 3 nights booked, due to the conditions, misrepresentation of the property, and inability to reach Neil, the owner. He would not respond to phone calls, text messages or emails for 12 days! He was rude, accusatory, inaccurate via email when he did finally communicate. He denied any issues with the property and blamed my ineptitude! He threatened retaliation if a "bashing" review was sent to VRBO. All of my claims and communications have been documented with photos, times, and discussed with VRBO. A full refund has been requested from owner multiple times and refused prior to this review. An official VRBO report of the property will follow this review.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

April g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yacht experience
While the boat was older than i expected, it was clean and welcoming. Instructions for checkin were provided in a timely manner and were easy to follow. Nearby amenities made our stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bucket list
A great experience, bars and restaurants right there all clean and old fashioned boat loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal Boat House and Host
The family and I had an absolutely wonderful time at the host’s boat house. The property was much more spacious than the pictures represent. You will be pleasantly surprised. Neil was beyond accommodating and was super communicative. A++ experience all around. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After parking, getting a cart, unloading trucking hauling finally got to the boat the step or landing on the boat was falling apart if anyone whos heavier than I am or step on it wrong there could be serious injuries. Inside the boat was so musty smelly squciky and so hot we couldnt evem breath. I was worried about air quality inside. It is an old boat but cleanliness is a issue. Every cracks and ceiling looked moldy only bedding in master bed and sitting area seemed dusted or swipped. Under the tables or top of shelves everywhere else was packed with dust. It was so hot we decided to leave right away to give time for the room to cool. We went back after 3 hours but inside the boat was still 86 degrees and just coundnt see us relaxing and having a good time in there with that smell and uncleanliness. We immediately agreed not to stay there. It was very frustrating and uncomfortable experience not to mention waste of money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W., Colchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We enjoyed a 4th of July stay on the boat...both Waterfire and local fireworks were enjoyed. The marina is in a perfect location...close to many restaurants and a beautiful and pleasant walk to Waterfire. People in the boats docked around us were friendly and respectful. It is so much more fun than staying in a hotel. We're looking forward to doing it again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Myra C.

Seen it’s better days
I hate to do this but the area, marina and boats were less than great. Very tired and depressing marina in what appeared to be unsafe neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parents weekend
Easy, clean, restful, lots of fun. Would book again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Keri S.

Not the best
The 3 digit combination lock is actually 4 numbers, the hot was wasn't turn on, the freezer was unusable due to frost buildup so the door wouldn't close, the owner asked me a second cleaning fee to wash the sheets and blanket (shouldn't that be standard!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Fun Yacht
Second time at this marina renting from Neil. Super nice guy and he has fun rentals. This one was an old wooden Albin yacht. Well beyond it's day, but it was a lot of fun. It was everything we expected and will do this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing nights on the water
Can’t think of a better way to spend a weekend in Providence. This is our 4th trip using the houseboats, and they never disappoint. Can’t wait to see you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jody M., Mashpee, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty, smelly,broken down, poorly maintained
Water line blew an hour in...sewer smell was so bad couldn’t eat, owner defiant and belligerent. Demanded a refund and vacated. Still waiting for full refund!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

DENADA A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
It was clean and in a great area. Far more memorable than a regular hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

john l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
disappointing
not at all as described or viewed in pictures. Couldn't stay there, had to leave and get a hotel elsewhere

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Cute, old and a bit worn.
This property was fairly easy to access. Needed institutional to turn on refrigerator and cooler. We could not get the shower to stay on, and we only got 1 tv channel. But it was cozy
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Shelleza J.

Not so great
Boat it self is just ok, I wouldn't recommend it. Provided a PDF of everything I need to know, 1- gate code was wrong, had to call dock manager 2- light in shower did not work and was told by the owner to take an electric lamp into the shower where the shower is small therefore while showering water could hit the lamp, I wasn't looking to get executed. Candle on the boat all had no wick. When I contacted the owner he made no effort that day to fix the issue but instead told me to deal with it and that I'll survive and that it's boat not a house. Next day he offered me a free weeknight stay, I don't live in the area and would not take another there to stay there, no thanks. The boat had a mold smell at least have some air refresher or something since the boat is locked up. We left early next morning, didn't really enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Aryeh J.

The boat is not in very good condition.
The boat was not cleaned very well and it has many things that are badly in need of repair. Overall, our stay was okay. Also, it was locked and not so easily accessible and we did come on the right day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

Very fun night
The four of us had a great night, and enjoyed the experience. Having the grill and AC was terrific. Neil was very responsive and helpful. Only reason not give 5 stars was one of the deck chairs was broken and no TV.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Carol F.

Very poorly maintained.
No direct TV as advertised, dusty and dirty, leak in master bedroom ceiling. This boat could be a beautiful place, but it has been neglected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

ellen k., Glens Falls, NY

older boat, well appointed and comfortable.
we spent two nights, one very hot, we used the air conditioner, one cooler, we loved the warm comforters. the kitchen had everything we needed. there was plenty of space. and lots of deck room to spread out when outside. we would definitely recommend this accommodation and will visit again when next in providence. two thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017