Located in Hamburg-Harburg within a short walk of Elbe, this houseboat is within 2 miles (3 km) of Phoenix Center. Guestrooms at this houseboat include kitchens and refrigerators.
Hamburg-Harburg District Court - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Hamburg Cruise Center - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
Miniatur Wunderland - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
Elbe Philharmonic Hall - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
Reeperbahn - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles
Getting around
Harburg Rathaus S-Bahn - 5 min drive
Hamburg Harburg Station - 6 min drive
Hamburg Airport (HAM) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Steakhammer - 5 min drive
Caspari - 5 min drive
Momento Di - 15 min walk
Silo 16 - 18 min walk
Oktober - 5 min drive
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.
Boat 'Besonders Ausgebautes Rettungsboot' with Wi-Fi
Are you looking for something completely different? Would you like to surprise someone with an unusual overnight stay? The high-quality conversion of this former lifeboat into a mini houseboat offers enough space to spend the night and relax on around 10 square meters of living space. The GORCH POTT is particularly suitable for a vacation for two. Here you can enjoy life on the water in the Diamantgraben, a short branch of the Elbe, and explore the Hanseatic city from here.
Personal words from the owners Joris and Steffen: "A second life as a Tiny Boat. The boat was decommissioned by the German navy and acquired by us in 2019. By upcycling the boat and using ecological and recycled materials, the conversion is sustainable and environmentally friendly.
It was renamed GORCH POTT in reference to its time in the navy and the boat's design. Unlike the Gorch Fock, however, the refurbishment did not cost 135 million euros ;)
The Tiny Boat is equipped with a small kitchenette, a double bed, a TV, a seating area and a small toilet. So everything you need for your next vacation on the GORCH POTT is there!"
Every now and then a duck swims by, which you can watch through the porthole from your bed... And in summer you can go swimming directly on board. The GORCH POTT doesn't have its own terrace, but it's next to our wooden raft, and if that's not underway, you're welcome to stay on it so that you have an outdoor area. The bed on board is 1.40 m wide at the top, but tapers slightly towards the bottom because it adapts to the shape of the boat.
There is no bathroom on board, but there is a separate dry toilet on board. There is also a toilet and shower ashore that you can use, approx. 40 m from the boat.
Additional information: The boat can be locked from the outside with a combination lock (so you can lock it when you leave); it cannot be locked from the inside due to the boat's original opening mechanism. Our jetty is secured with a numerical code at the front of the gate, i.e. only people we know and other houseboat guests have access; there are also two private boats in the immediate vicinity of your boat, whose owners often spend the night there and always keep an eye on the facility. (There are other people from our company on the site; we make sure that one of us is always there at night). In the three years we have been here, there has never been an unauthorized person on the site, and in the year the boat has been with us there have been no problems - but of course this is unusual and we want you to know this in advance.
In the yard that you walk across to the jetty with the boats, high-quality houseboats are built by hand from wood and according to ecological standards. You will often meet carpenters and people with an affinity for boats on the site. You don't have to talk to anyone, but if you want to, you can quickly strike up a conversation. Sometimes you can hear construction noise. The surroundings are very green, but it is still Hamburg; there is a railroad bridge nearby, which you can hear more or less strongly depending on the direction of the wind. (Most people don't mind the noise).
- Pet allowed Payment 30,00 € per pet License of the apartment is -.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a stovetop.
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)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Max: 1
30.0€ per pet
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 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
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number 4763401338, JSMO Platz und Bootsvermietung GbR, Neuländer Hauptdeich 11,Hamburg,21079,DE, +49 1590 6773238, -
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts cash.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
55414334
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this houseboat?
This houseboat is situated in Hamburg-Harburg within a short 10-minute walk of Elbe. You'll also find Phoenix Center and Harburger Mountains within a short drive.
How much does it cost to stay at Boat 'Besonders Ausgebautes Rettungsboot' with Wi-Fi?
As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boat 'Besonders Ausgebautes Rettungsboot' with Wi-Fi on Jun 4, 2025 start from $97.0, excluding taxes and fees. 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 for more accurate prices.
Will I be able to park at this houseboat?
No, there isn't parking available at the houseboat.
Is this houseboat next to a casino?
No, this houseboat is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this houseboat?
No, there is no indoor pool at this houseboat.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Boat 'Besonders Ausgebautes Rettungsboot' with Wi-Fi?
Couples staying at this riverfront houseboat will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.
Does Boat 'Besonders Ausgebautes Rettungsboot' with Wi-Fi have a hot tub?
No, this houseboat doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this houseboat provide breakfast?
No, this houseboat doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this houseboat allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this houseboat.
Does this houseboat have connecting rooms?
No, this houseboat doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this houseboat?
The closest major airport to this houseboat is Hamburg Airport (HAM), which is 22.8 mi away (52 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Boat 'Besonders Ausgebautes Rettungsboot' with Wi-Fi?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Boat 'Besonders Ausgebautes Rettungsboot' with Wi-Fi.
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