Title: Unique waterside home in stunning location. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Unique waterside home in stunning location. Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Unique waterside home in stunning location. ![Interior - Unique waterside home in stunning location. (Hythe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587000/33586939/7114c2b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Unique waterside home in stunning location. (Hythe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587000/33586939/b2e67527.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Unique waterside home in stunning location. (Hythe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587000/33586939/a5cd65bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Unique waterside home in stunning location. (Hythe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587000/33586939/76135496.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Unique waterside home in stunning location. (Hythe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587000/33586939/876308f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Boat House offers a unique home in Hythe with direct access to a private foreshore, modern decor, and captivating views across Southampton Water. Enjoy the balcony with coffee table and chairs or relax in the walled garden with patio furniture. With ample seating for 6 guests can unwind while appreciating the far-reaching views from the sitting room. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Unique waterside home in stunning location. With captivating views across Southampton Water and direct access on to a private foreshore the Boat House offers guests a modern and unique home just a 2 minute walk from the varied shops, pubs and restaurants of Hythe. Whether you're after a relaxing get-away to sit and watch the turning of the tides and the passing of the ships or a get up and go break to explore the many delights of the New Forest the Boat House is your ideal year-round home from home. We would love to Welcome children over the age of 12 to The Boat House. Set on three floors the Boat House makes the most of its stunning views with water facing floor to ceiling windows and doors. (The steps to the third floor double bedroom are steep and not suitable for young children.) Hythe 'where the forest meets the sea' is conveniently situated to explore the many and varied attractions of the Waterside locality. The New Forest with its free roaming ponies and donkeys is just a 3 mile drive away and the trendy bars and restaurants of Southampton's Town Quay is a 20 minute ferry journey on the Hythe ferry (with its officially recognised the oldest pier train in the world, Guiness Book of Records). Many guests travel to Hythe to appreciate the arrival and departure of the great cruise liners and mighty cargo ships as they travel to and from the busy Port of Southampton. Throughout the day and night ships of all sizes and types may be seen close at hand as they slip gently past and the ever changing view! Cunards famous QM2 is a regular visitor and her berth is within view just across the water. For boat lovers a free of charge public slipway is available for launching dinghies and powerboats and short term boat storage is available from Hythe Marina. The Isle of Wight is approximately 30 minutes away by Hydrofoil or a 60 minute Car Ferry trip (ferries depart hourly from Southampton key which is adjacent to the Hythe Ferry landing jetty). But why travel? Just relax and watch the birds on the shore and the ships passing by in the ever changing vista from the Boat House. . Floor 1: Hallway leads into the dining room with bifold doors opening onto a balcony with coffee table and chairs, steps lead down onto the private foreshore and pontoon (accessed at your own risk). The dining room leads onto a small galley kitchen from which the wet room with shower, basin and WC can be accessed. The ground floor double bedroom has garden doors opening onto the walled garden with patio furniture. Floor 2: From the first floor sitting room the far reaching views of Southampton Water can be really appreciated, ample seating for 6\. Bedroom 2 (2 singles) overlooks the rear garden and has an ensuite with bath, basin and WC. Floor 3: Steep stairs (not suitable for young children) lead to bedroom 3 (double bed) in the apex of the house. En suite with small shower, basin and WC. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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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 Unique Waterside Home in Stunning Location Unique waterside home in stunning location. Southampton ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.86974%2C-1.39681&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P9G5KW226XXF4EwyOMsSQLvlAIo=) Hythe, England #### What's nearby - New Forest National Park \- 5 min drive \- 3.3 km - Holbury Manor Ponds Country Park \- 6 min drive \- 4.8 km - Beaulieu Abbey \- 10 min drive \- 8.3 km - New Forest Wildlife Park \- 12 min drive \- 11.1 km - Calshot Beach \- 12 min drive \- 10.9 km #### Getting around - Totton Station - 13 min drive - Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬25 min drive - ‪HarBar On 6th - ‬21 min drive - ‪The Boathouse Restaurant - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Jetty - ‬21 min drive - ‪Seashells Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unique waterside home in stunning location. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Unique waterside home in stunning location.? ### What time is check-out at Unique waterside home in stunning location.? ### Where is Unique waterside home in stunning location. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unique waterside home in stunning location. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 87 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Emma P. Mar 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hythe Hideaway We had a super stay at The Boat House in Hythe. The location is wonderful, right on the water for fabulous views and right next to the town for shopping and eating. ##### Emma P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian P. Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay again Great property, fantastic view over the comings and goings into Southampton. Good place to use as a base for exploring. 3rd time we've stayed, I'm sure we'll be back. ##### Ian P. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BARRY T. Nov 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great location and unique property Difficult to improve on - great views across the water and of passing shipping and ideally located for other attractions / places in the area ##### BARRY T. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meridith B. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home in Hythe This home is in walking distance of shopping but very quiet and peacefull. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching the birds and seeing various ships leaving Southampton. ##### Meridith B. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas D. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely house with a great view A nice comfortable house with a great view of Southampton Water. Well furnished and kitted out. There are a range of shops and restaurants (literally) across the road in Hythe, and the whole New Forest on your doorstep. ##### Nicholas D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue R. Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing week We loved watching the traffic on Southampton Water. The house is in an ideal location for the Hythe ferry and the New Forest and we loved the close proximity of Waitrose and local restaurants ##### Sue R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin A. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Unique Waterfront Property A really unique location in a converted boathouse right on the waterfront. When not out and about we spent a happy time just sitting watching the tide come in and out with loads of bird-life and passing cruise linsers. Right by Waitrose for emergency shopping and very short walk to restaurants ##### Martin A. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim J. Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best location This was our third stay, it's slightly quirky but all the better for it. The view is simply fantastic, always something to look at. Only the two of us so lots of room to spread out. Hythe is not your typical tourist trap and we find the locals, particularly in the pub and chippy, to be very friendly. Hope to be back! ##### Tim J. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher A. Dec 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The boathouse We had another great stay at the boathouse..love this place .The views and activity right outside with all the cruise ships ,cargo ships ,ferries and also the train on the pier there’s never a dull moment . It’s great to sit in the lounge and watch the world go by .. ##### Christopher A. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas D. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely house in a good position The house is great, spread over three floors - two with bifold doors opening on to a balcony and the estuary beyond. Well stocked for kitchen and other equipment. Very clean and in good repair. A really enjoyable stay. ##### Nicholas D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sheila A. Sep 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### enjoyable lovely location for watching cruise ships and others entering and leaving Southampton. Shops only short walk. The property exceeded our expectations. All in all a lovely holiday with the New forest and coast close at hand. ##### Sheila A. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan T. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer 2024 This was our second stay at the Boat House. The location is unbeatable for us. It is a short from family has beautiful views over the water and is a stones throw from all the amenities Hythe offers. On the doorstep are a church, Lidl, Waitrose, Superdrug, pub, post office, restaurants and coffee shops. The house is on three levels with three bathrooms, very convenient for families, and parking is a bonus. We would highly recommend for anyone visiting the area. ##### Jonathan T. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### heather T. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The house with a view The Boathouse was an excellent stay. The views of the cruise ships going by was so interesting. Hythe is on your doorstep and we picked up a few things from the local shops. My husband fished from the jetty at front of property and my daughter sat on the balcony and crafted all day. We visited Southamption using the Hythe ferry which was great as we didn’t always need the car. We hope to visit again in the future. The weather was excellent as well. ##### heather T. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan T. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Boat House, Hythe We had a wonderful stay in the Boat House visiting family in the area. The location cannot be beaten. It was delightful watching sunsets and sunrises over the water and seeing the tide come in and go out. The house is steps away from all the shops and amenities in Hythe. No need to drive anywhere if you don’t want to. The house was very comfortable for our family of four. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. One of the best VRBO homes I have stayed in. ##### Jonathan T. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill E. Oct 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it We really loved this property, it was great accommodation, set in an absolutely lovely location. Set right next to the estuary, I was able to paddle board directly off the properties jetty. Fabulous views of estuary, passing cruise liners and the IOW ferries, we were lucky with the weather and eat outside on the balcony most nights. Five minute from the town with it’s restaurants, takeaways, chippy and pubs, local ferry to Southampton too. At risk of making it more difficult to book because of it’s popularity, we would highly recommend this lovely property. ##### Jill E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard O. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Easter This was our second holiday here and it was just as good as the first. We spent a lot of time reading in the lounge, watching the tide come in and out, and the shipping on the Southampton Water. The house is as described, but much better than the pictures can show. It is very comfortable with plenty of seating for six people, both in the lounge and the dining area. The galley kitchen is narrow, but perfectly functional. The stairs to the top bedroom are a bit steep, but there are sturdy handrails on either side. There is the Waitrose store on the other side of the road, along with a small shopping centre and the pier, with its miniature electric railway, and the ferry to Southampton. The New Forest is about a five minute drive away. The owner was very helpful and booking the property was quick and efficient. We hope to return before too long. ##### Richard O. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cheryl D. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Well appointed property.level if lighting in the bedrooms too low for nightly reading. ##### cheryl D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim J. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent again Our annual trip, the property has had a few upgrades since last year. We had great weather, but even if it's raining the view over Southampton Water is all you really need! ##### Tim J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BARRY T. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent as always Perfect location for a short break just sitting and watching everything going by on the water ##### BARRY T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Paula H. Nov 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay with thanks x Lovely stay ##### Paula H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim B. Mar 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Boathouse A great place to stay. Suited us perfectly and we hope to stay there again in the summer. ##### Jim B. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BARRY T. Mar 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As good as ever - a perfect short break Right next to the sea, ships and waitrose - what could be better? ##### BARRY T. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malcolm K., Tenterden UK Sep 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique position on the waterfront Very clean, well maintained property in great location. Well worth a visit. ##### Malcolm K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jo b. Mar 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property , beautiful views Property was amazing and got a bit addicted to watching ships coming and going. Great location with plenty of shops and eateries within 2 mins walk. ##### jo b. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BARRY T. Jan 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location for a winter break Our second visit - and just as good in winter as in May. Always something to see moving on Southampton Water, and also a good base for visits to other attractions. Waitrose is just across the road too! ##### BARRY T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022