Rentable houseboats near Lisbon (task 0.2a)

Survey date: 2026-07-29.

The strategic winner

The Homeboat Company — actual mini floating houses moored at Marina Parque das Nações. Equipped like the real thing: AC + heating, induction hob, fridge, queen bed, wifi, terrace. Bookable via Airbnb, Booking or Odisseias.

Why this one first: it’s not just a bed — it’s DEC-004 option B’s marina, experienced from the inside. A 2–3 night stay yields:

• First real data for SCN-002 (comfort/noise/motion at berth), SCN-003 (work a real workday aboard — take the laptop), SCN-004 (check pet policy; if Marley can come, even better)
• Walk the pontoons, see who actually lives there, strike up the first informal liveaboard conversations (Phase 1.1 warm-up)
• Assess the marina itself: shelter, facilities, noise, surroundings at night — before SPK-1 is ever sent

Alternatives

• Tagus Marina houseboat — converted British river barges, also Parque das Nações area; different hull type, useful contrast
• Barco Lusitano — 2-bedroom houseboat at the same marina; the guests-scenario (SCN-005) size class
• Casa Barco Lisboa — Airbnb listing, location TBC

Next actions

• Price a midweek 2–3 night stay (cheaper + more representative of normal life than a weekend)
• Ask The Homeboat Company about pets aboard (Marley data point)
• Book with a work day included, sensors in the bag (ESP32: humidity/temp logging even in 2 days)