[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # The Happy Sailor Houseboat in Viana do Castelo ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96850000/96844900/96844802/be41538c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96850000/96844900/96844802/6228cdf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96850000/96844900/96844802/f82e42be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96850000/96844900/96844802/5888f7f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96850000/96844900/96844802/605941a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Happy Sailor provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire house boat 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Laundry ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ### The Happy Sailor Houseboat in Viana do Castelo This smoke-free houseboat features laundry facilities. Limited housekeeping is available. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117860000/117854600/117854547/35ca4a56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Happy Sailor - Sunny Viana do Castelo CA $170 CA $199 total includes taxes & fees Oct 10 - Oct 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=117854547&PinnedHotelID=117854547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39690000/39682200/39682161/c09d895e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River´s Rustic House Esposende - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 6.0 3 reviews CA $154 CA $183 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=39682161&PinnedHotelID=39682161&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36390000/36387900/36387860/1954e089.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic Villa T2 (whit pool) Viana do Castelo - Pool - Free WiFi - Tennis court - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=36387860&PinnedHotelID=36387860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa, Ocean View | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111827100/111827085/f052f446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quinta da Victória by venimar Viana do Castelo - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 11 reviews CA $101 CA $112 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=111827085&PinnedHotelID=111827085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33593700/33593617/7a7dd2c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Space dedicated to rest and leisure Viana do Castelo - Ocean view - Pool 7.4 Good 6 reviews CA $325 CA $366 total includes taxes & fees Oct 11 - Oct 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=33593617&PinnedHotelID=33593617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34429500/34429498/7bc203fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country house by the river, with pool and total privacy Viana do castelo - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=34429498&PinnedHotelID=34429498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23290000/23287600/23287524/13bef48d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment with terrace, sea and mountain views Viana do Castelo - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 21 reviews CA $244 CA $348 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=23287524&PinnedHotelID=23287524&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90340000/90335000/90334950/70d75cc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quinta da Ponte - Double Room Viana do Castelo - Pool - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $148 CA $177 total includes taxes & fees Oct 10 - Oct 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=90334950&PinnedHotelID=90334950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109754200/109754155/0e7ffaaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Viana Rooftop House - Historic Center River View ! Viana do Castelo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=109754155&PinnedHotelID=109754155&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33596900/33596819/a67162ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa with Pool - Beach, River and City Anha - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews CA $386 CA $438 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=33596819&PinnedHotelID=33596819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 This property accepts cash 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 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 Property Registration Number 00000 ## About the area Viana do Castelo is home to this houseboat. Museu do Traje and Gil Eannes are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shipyards of Viana do Castelo and Golfe de Ponte de Lima. 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This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Viana-Do-Castelo-Hotels-The-Happy-Sailor.h96844802.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Happy Sailor? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Happy Sailor? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Happy Sailor located? > Situated in Viana do Castelo, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Foreigners and Borders Service and Igreja Matriz. Republic Square and Museu do Traje are also within 15 minutes. Viana do Castelo Station is 16 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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