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Overall, everything about the accommodation was a pleasant surprise. Cleanliness, communication, and charm were all as good as it gets, and Joyce was a delightful host. Staying in a boat along with the time spent exploring the canal on foot really made the trip. Thanks!

Luxurious Boat in Regents Park
Wonderful, well equipped and surprisingly spacious. Lovely to stroll along the canal or enjoy nearby Primrose Hill. Andres was very quick to respond. A magical experience.

Cosy cruiser inc bicycles & other boats
Thank you Andrew, we loved staying in your quirky Airbnb. The boat was cosy & warm. You were welcoming & knowledgeable. Left the car at the location & got the number 3 bus into Bath for the Christmas markets - fab location. Thank you

Le gite fluvial de la baie de somme
Très proche du centre-ville, le logement est spacieux et agréable. Jean-Marie est passionné et est un facilitateur. je recommande.

2BR Heated Yacht, Lymington Centre, Beautiful View
This is the second time we have stayed. Everyone is so helpful and accommodating and we would recommend to anyone. Thank you for a wonderful time.

BOAT APPART TITANIC Cherbourg, motor yacht à quai
Très joli bateau aussi bien à l'extérieur qu'à l'intérieur, idéalement amarré à proximité immédiate des commodités essentielles et d'un parking gratuit. il est très confortable et bien équipé, rien ne nous a manqué. Rose est une hôtesse particulièrement charmante, très accueillante et pleine d'attentions. Ses propos, riches de l'histoire locale dont familiale en cohérence avec la décoration et les documents qu'elle nous laisse à disposition sont une excellente introduction à la découverte de Cherbourg et des environs. Pour conclure : tout était parfait et conforme à sa description !

Boat & breakfast Blue Lady unieke overnachting
Échanges chaleureux et efficaces en français avec Erwin. Très bon accueil. Attentionné et arrangeant sur notre heure d'arrivée décalée. Vive recommandation pour une nuit qui change des traditionnels appartement ou chambre d'hôtel. Petit déjeuner varié et copieux. Encore merci à nos hôtes.

Roisin Dubh Houseboat
Lovely unique place to stay. The stove kept the boat cozy even on a stormy night. Ger was very responsive to anything we needed. Fun exploring the canal and easy to get to site near. Groceries and restaurants walkable as well.
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Nuit Magique (le Catarina)
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce logement insolite … Il se trouve à proximité de la plage et de restau Le bateau est propre, cocooning et encore plus sympa en vrai! La nuit était reposante et nos hôtes accueillant et chaleureux! Un petit dej très agréable est déposé le matin … Nous pensons revenir sans aucun doute Merci Catherine et Michael !

Yacht tout confort Au cœur du port
Chouette expérience avec nos deux enfants ( 9 et 13 ans )

Voilier
Week-end très agréable et dépaysant à bord du voilier de Richard. Les enfants étaient ravis. Le bateau est sympathique et pratique, les sanitaires sont proches et propres. Richard est un hôte très prévenant et disponible. Merci.

Sea Wolf 4 Berth 2 Cabin Motor Yacht in Lymington
We had a fantastic time onboard Sea Wolf, we loved the charm of the wooden interior and the lovely comfy bedroom and the 2 toilets was a bonus. We were lucky with the weather so spent a lot of time on the outside deck enjoying the uninterrupted view across to the Isle of Wight. Check in was easy and the marina facilities were first class. Would highly recommend for 2 adults or a family of 4.

voilier tout confort,port centre de Fécamp.
Séjour insolite et dépaysant. Hôte super agréable. Logement correspondant en tous points à l’annonce. Un long week-end du 15 août 2024 super reposant à Fécamp.

Yacht with two double cabins
This yacht is perfect for those looking for something a little unique as I do. the setting is gorgeous and location is perfect if you want go to the beach, get the ferry to Rathlin Island. Their is a Spar very nearby if you need to get those bits and pieces. the host Christopher was very nice and communicated perfectly the time and location to meet. He showed us around and gave us a tour of the yacht and the instructions were clear. We only stayed a night but could easily have stayed for more. Thank you so much Christopher

52ft Motor Yacht, Plymouth Yacht Haven Marina
We had an amazing time renting the yacht in Plymouth – everything was even better than we expected! The hosts were incredibly friendly and always quick to help with any questions or requests we had. The location is perfect, with the Barbican just a few minutes away by ferry. We truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back again!

Nuit insolite sur un bateau chauffé !
Super ervaring! Toch eens wat anders dan anders. Duidelijke uitleg van Claire en instructies. De boot zag er gezellig uit en we hebben er heerlijk gekookt en buiten gezeten met ons wijntje. Alles werkt goed. Bed is niet bedoeld voor lange mensen, maar het lag heerlijk en lekker warm. Aanrader.
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SULA Lightship - luxury apartment on the water
I enjoy seeking out unique places to stay with an interesting story. SULA LV14 did not disappoint and our hosts explained the history and workings of the boat with infectious enthusiasm. LV14 is well appointed, careful craftsmanship has made the interesting space with few right angles very comfortable. We were lucky with the weather but I think being on board in a storm would be equally exhilarating! (and safe!) Our hosts provided current information on local activities and gave great recommendations for local independent places to eat. LV14 is in easy walking distance of Gloucester Docks and the Cathedral which are both worth visiting. The private tour of the boat was my highlight and highly recommended.

Canal Boat Narrowboat - Derbyshire, England, UK
Great opportunity for learning to motor a canal boat for the first time. Adequate for two people and the amenities on boat were also adequate. If one is prepared for a backpack adventure on a canal boat through the Midlands of the UK on the Trent /Mersey canal then this boat offers the opportunity to do so. We enjoyed the experience and the country side with the abundance of birds and water fowls. The surrounding countryside and villages are peaceful and quiet and the folks we met along the way were usually kind and friendly and offered some good canal boating advice. After all we had a great trip and experience and can recommend to any adventurous traveler this canal boat. Great hosts and great stay!

Delightful 2- bedroom boat in Hampton Wick!
We had a wonderful stay with Monica, the view from the top of the boat first thing in the morning was just magic - and it was within walking distance to Kingston and all the shops and restaurants. I'd love to come and stay again, thank you for having us!

Harrier, a romantic 1 bed Houseboat with bath
Lovely stay. Boats felt luxurious and the double-ended bath was an added bonus. Everything you need for high-quality self-catering too.

Seahorse, Boat on the River Thames
Spending a couple of days on the Seahorse was a great experience. Pat provided clear and detailed instructions on how to approach the boat and what to do while aboard, which was very helpful. The boat has plenty of space, it felt quite comfortable. Based on the pictures we expected it to be a bit smaller, but we were pleasantly surprised about how roomy the interior actually is. The boat is equipped with everything one could need for everyday tasks, it is well designed for living there even for longer periods of time. We also had a unique and charming view on the river and Kew bridge. There were 4 of us staying on the boat (all adults) and we greatly enjoyed our stay overall. Would highly recommend the experience.

The Floating Terrarium
We had a wonderful stay at Mia’s place. Her boat was absolutely beautiful, and the location was fabulous. Mia was very proactive and responsive to all our questions and gave detailed instructions and information about the boat. Staying on a narrow boat might not be for everyone, but if you are interested in trying one out, we highly recommend staying on the Floating Terrarium!

Dutch barge captain's accommodation.
wow what can I say,Julian was great host l,his boat is beautiful and the bed was extremely comfy,best air bnb bed ever,wish we could of stayed longer,definitely booking again for longer next time,hopefully we'll see the baby swans nesting right outside the window of the wheelhouse,could not fault the host or the accommodation,hats off to highly recommended

Pretty London narrowboat moored in private garden
Do yourself a favour and prioritise a stay on Dorothy. We loved the tranquility of staying in Hanwell on the River Brent. Lindsay was such a professional and supportive host who took care of all our needs. It was the best way to end a busy month of travel across Ireland and the UK.
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