Quaint and unique accommodation. Just what we wanted. Could do with a little screen to be built to separate the boat from the view of the shed....will help with aethestics and guest privacy. Loved the local ducks, peacock, wee dog and roosters. The family home is also quite close to the boathouse. Hosts were very helpful, kind and friendly from the moment we booked.

Third time staying here, we love it. It’s a special place to switch off from everyday life

This little Gem is exactly as it’s listed …far enough away from everything but close enough to Raglan if you choose to go…… it’s got plenty of personality and the essentials you need for an escape from reality…. Plenty of exploring in Nature close by… was pretty stormy one night but we were warm and toasty inside ….would definitely come back for a summer experience! Thank you

This was a unique experience, waking up with the daylight and horse's just outside (fenced off). We were able to use the gas cook top with provided cookware and mini oven with ease. Helen our host, was very helpful and provided some additional local hidden spots to try out.

Lovely quirky accommodation. Friendly and non intrusive host.

There in mid winter and had a lovely time, able to sit out under the eves and watch the birds in the bush in the rain. Lovely spot. Clean and fun accommodation. We would love to stay again.

Everything we expected

If you like boats this is unique . Keep your head down and you will be fine .

Loved my boatie abode - everything beautiful. All amenities available. Attentive, thoughtful but unobtrusive hosts. Delightful, peaceful spot. Lovely Raglan full of super shops, cafes and the fantastic Ulo on a Thursday night.

It was a unique experience, pity about the weather

What an absolute gem of a place to stay with such a cool quirky character! Brendan and Helen were beautiful hosts with such a peaceful environment with nothing else to do but relax…. Just what we needed 🙏🙏🙏 Thankyou

Very quite and great little place for a getaway. The hosts were very friendly.

Great little place to stay if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Great, quite, off grid, property owners Helen and Brendon, lovely people. We would be back again there in the future.

We stayed 3 nights in this cute wee boat house. Had all we needed, and was a great base to explore raglan and nearby beaches. Friendly hosts and cool wildlife and animals.

100%

The boat was really quirky, loved it. For us it was a dream location....Bush and views of the water. Really tranquil and peaceful. It has been really well thought out and we had everything we needed. AAA+

Only the Birds and the Wind. Wonderful and peaceful time out. We come again !

What an amazing place to stay for rest and relaxation! The bird life is great and it's so peaceful. We loved it

Nice little boat house, enjoyed our stay!. Private and easy to use. Owners were friendly and helpful.

For total retreat or getting out and about its perfect

Great place. Clean, tidy and homely . A place with a difference to stay at and a place you can relax at very easily. Made to feel very welcome and the communication was first rate. Thank you. 🙂

Great place. Clean, tidy and homely . A place with a difference to stay at and a place you can relax at very easily. Made to feel very welcome and the communication was first rate. Thank you. 🙂�

We had a real good stay. Thank you for your hospitality and help . Beautiful house boat on land. Good job Helen and Brendon. Will definitely recommend this place to everyone. Excellent hosts. Beautiful birds and animals . Well reourced place. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you

We had a real good stay. Thank you for your hospitality and help . Beautiful house boat on land. Good job Helen and Brendon.Will definitely recommend this place to everyone.Excellent hosts.Beautiful birds and animals .Well reourced place.Really enjoyed our stay.Thank you

A great basic and quirky getaway from the bustle of city life. Private, quiet with nice down to earth hosts.

It was as described so there were no nasty surprises. I would recommend it for anyone looking for something a bit different in a beautiful location. Thank you Brendon & Helen for sharing the result of all your hard work.. :)

You won't find better hosts or accommodation and the quiet of the country mixed with the rain was just what we needed. Fell in love with the boat and even though it was winter and stormy we were warm and cozy. Words cannot describe how beautiful this place is and it is something you need to see in person and experience, it will not disappoint and you will leave feeling so much better than when you arrived

This place is hella special. So much creativity and love went into the building of this little Bach. It shows. It’s nothing like a Sofitel but it doesn’t need to be. Being here made us feel like we we were on a little adventure. Spotlessly clean, we cooked every night and made use of the really excellent little stove/oven. Hosts were super chill and super helpful and even helped out giving us spades and fresh water to hose ourselves off with after going to the nearby hot sands beach. Oh and the ponies need a mention too. Really friendly and loved them. Thanks for having us guys! We’ll be back.

We had a weekend of total relaxation. Hubby usually chooses were we escape to because he likes all the creature comforts of 5 star hotels. I chose the boat because I love peace & quiet and something a bit different. I knew I would love it but unsure that hubby would. Turns out he loved it as much as I did. Although it’s an old converted boat it had everything we needed for our stay. It’s been refurbished beautifully. I found it cleaner than most 5 star hotels. If you want somewhere to escape to and just relax this place won’t disappoint you. I just wish I’d had more time off work to stay another night ....or 2. Brendon & Helen were very welcoming and helpful with suggestions on where to go and what do in the area. All in all it was an awesome weekend.

If you are looking for rustic, peaceful and not your normal hotel room then this is the place for you and also close to Raglan.

We really enjoyed getting away for the weekend in this unique little spot. Incredibly quiet and so dark (the stars were amazing), so an ideal spot to catch up on rest. The bed is good and the room cosy. Close enough to Raglan to enjoy the eateries and shopping, but still very secluded. The only things we missed were wine glasses (which were promptly supplied by the owner), and a place to picnic, as there is no outside spot to enjoy the view and sunset unless you sit in the paddock with the horses (which we did). Friendly and relaxed hosts.