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Houseboat located in the beautiful Kittery/ Portsmouth Harbor

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kittery, ME
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Music Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Kittery

With a stay at this houseboat, you'll be centrally located in Kittery, a 2-minute drive from Market Square and 10 minutes from Water Country. .This houseboat is 16.8 mi (27 km) from Hampton Beach and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Long Sands Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Prescott Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Market Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Music Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kittery Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River House Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buoy Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Surf Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gas Light Pizza Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Oar House - ‬15 min walk

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.

Houseboat located in the beautiful Kittery/ Portsmouth Harbor

Houseboat located in the beautiful Kittery/ Portsmouth Harbor

The "Reef" is a newly built 50' houseboat docked at Badgers Island Marina located in Kittery, ME on the Piscataqua River.

The houseboat features a queen bed in both bedrooms . The Master bath has a head and sink while the Main bath has a shower, head and sink. The Galley features a refrigerator, sink and stovetop as well as a Keurig coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans and a full set of dishware/utensils.

Also in the Galley is a dinette with seating for 4 as well as the bartop that has seating for 2.

In the salon , 32" flat screen TV and Bluetooth speaker.

On top of the houseboat is a beautiful outside deck where you can enjoy your view of the river while dining at the patio table that offers seating for 4.

On site at the marina is a washroom facility with 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom and coin operated washer and dryer units.

On the marina’s pier there is a full sized grill, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, etc…

Ice is available for purchase and there is free parking.

All linens and towels are provided for a $40.00 fee.

No pets are allowed - no exceptions.

No smoking is allowed at any time on the boat, including the outside decks.

Please note that the boat does not leave the dock.

Check out our other rentals:
The "Vagabond": Vrbp 490148
The "Island Queen": Vrbo 729333
There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Houseboat Located Beautiful Kittery/ Portsmouth Harbor
Located Beautiful Kittery/ Portsmouth Harbor
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Houseboat located in the beautiful Kittery/ Portsmouth Harbor Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was excellent - walking distance to Kittery and Portsmouth. The property is well maintained. The roof deck provided excellent views of sunrises and sunsets. Overall, a great stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy I.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love staying on the house boat! This was our 2nd time and it never disappoints. The location is also fantastic and we always have water front view. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K., Warner, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness
This was my third year staying on a houseboat of Suzanne's and I can't wait to return next year! The Reef is perfect! It's layout and size is perfect for me, but it has two bedrooms and two bathrooms so four could stay there comfortably as well. There are four places to sit and eat and a nice big comfortabke couch and one comfy chair in the living room area for hanging out, watching TV/streaming. The wifi is very strong. The boat was spotless and there were plenty of towels, T.P., soap, shampoo and conditioner provided. The shower is very good size with plenty of hot water. The kitchen has everything you need. The bedrooms are roomy and the beds and bedding are very comfortable. The gentle swaying of the boat at night is wonderful for a restful sleep. The top deck is THE place to hang out and watch the boats come and go with the bridge going up for the taller ships. So cool the engineering of it all. The deck chaises are comfy and if you want shade you can sit under the umbrella at the table. The stern deck is also lovely to sit and have your coffee on. I loved watching and listening to the terns and cormorants. The Reef is a fantastic homebase for exploring the area in New Hampshire and Maine. So much to see and do! It's breaktakingly beautiful! Suzanne is an excellent host! I highly recommend Reef for a quiet, fun and unique getaway! The marina is small and very quiet at night with only 1 other houseboat. You basically have the whole place to yourself, amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations! 4 of us (adults) stayed on this beautiful houseboat for 3 nights. Amazing location and views, and surprisingly quiet. The boat is spacious, spotless, and well equipped with everything you need. The outdoor sitting areas are wonderful, especially the upper deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding location and an outstanding property - well maintained and super clean. Friendly and helpful owner and dock staff. Liked my first stay so much I have already booked my return! An exceptionally enjoyable alternative experience to a hotel/cottage/house rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houseboat

This was our 2nd year at the boathouse, and we had more fun than the first time. What a GREAT spot. Can't wait to go again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this! Enjoyed the view from the upper deck of the river and boats. Easy walk to restaurants on this island and Portsmouth. Definitely plan to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A., Dallas, pa. 18612 USA

Liked: Cleanliness
As usual the boat was in excellent shape. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

We loved staying on the house boat! The location was great just a short walk to Portsmouth. We would definitely stay there again it’s so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEANNETTE B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blissful

It was a wonderful stay on the Reef. We loved sitting on the top deck watching boats go by. Very clean, we may make this a yearly stop for my birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L., Hudson, NH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The Reef

This is our second time on the Reef and it was perfect! Beautiful accommodations and a stunning view. Couldn’t have been easier, we will be back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I found the space perfect for our getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb.

Great stay. Houseboat was even better than we hoped. Bedrooms, bathrooms, inside, upper deck all super comfortable. View absolutely amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houseboat Getaway

We both loved this experience and plan to visit again !!! The views from the boat were amazing…Great location to walk to dinner , shopping and see live entertainment ! We enjoyed seeing all the boats and took the sunset cruise Will highly recommend this place to friends and family ! Thank you Suzanne ~
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kittery Houseboat

The houseboat was so charming, very clean and just so much fun to spend time on. It included amenities that were above and beyond. Quality beds, bedding, linens, and several other perks. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Reef Houseboat

Very clean, well maintained and cozy. The view was amazing and the location was perfect. Lots of things were in walking distance. Had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely houseboat

Our 2nd stay at this lovely houseboat. Clean, comfortable, and in walking distsnce to all pourtsmouth has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A., Dallas, pa. 18612 USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Staying on the boat is extremely enjoyable, marina is well maintained, personal are knowledgeable and friendly. Portsmouth and Kittery have the best of everything restaurants , shopping etc. Rye beach and York Beach a short drive away. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day weekend

The boat is perfect. I booked the houseboat for my father and I. Just a little weekend fun trip. It’s close to everything. Beds are comfortable and very quiet at night. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houseboat Heaven!

My kids, husband and I loved staying here. The boat was very clean and comfortable, plenty of space for the 4 of us. The location can’t be beat. Sitting on the top deck in the evening was lovely. The Badger Island Marina staff are beyond friendly and wonderful. We loved every single thing about our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The boat was fully equipped with everything that is needed for a weekend event. Loved the area for our first time house boat experience. We had a problem with the electricity and heat which required us to reach out to the emergency text number that was provided. No one got back to us so the night and morning was a bit chilly. The overall experience, we will return!!

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Experience

We could not have been more pleased with our stay at the Reef. The houseboat was amazing; it was clean, spacious and well furnished. The time spent on the top deck was splendid. The location is perfect being close to both Kittery and Portsmouth. We are already talking about our next stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Great place to stay! Great view of the river, relaxing and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

BRIDGET L.

Houseboat

Great location and beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023