Reviews: The Boathouse Marina

Reviewed by: Eric Ringwall on Oct 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

We had a nice stay at The Boathouse Marina. We' were greeted by three dockhands despite our arrival right at closing time. Approach in channel is well marked and we carried 6-7 feet all the way in. Current can be moving at entrance to Monroe Bay. Captain's Lounge, baths and showers are all clean and well maintained. Use of golf cart to roam around Colonial Beach was included with slip fees and a lot of fun. A great way to explore Marina Way and the town! October is really quiet here. Much more going on in Summer months, but still a great stop on a cruise up/down the Potomac. Watch for the many crab traps as you get closer to shore on your approach to Monroe Bay!

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Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

6-22-24 Well marked approach, we had 6-7 feet of water but failed to check the tide on our arrival. Very friendly staff and use of the golf cart. We stayed several days, exploring the town. Several restaurant options. A grocery and other food options are available with bikes or scooters.

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Reviewed by: Tommy Samuel on Jun 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Bill and Patti could not have been nicer. Clean bathrooms and close to many restaurants free golf cart to go to the store. Nice floating docs, would definitely recommend this marina. Thank you for a great stay.

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Reviewed by: Richard on Sep 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Great people. Great service. Check website for current prices. 1.50/ft plus power. Golf cart is great around town.

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Reviewed by: Richard on Sep 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Great spot. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, golf cart use and close to everything you will need. Only downside is the lack of a pool!

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Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on Aug 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Very friendly staff work hard to meet all your needs. Nice clean captains lounge available 24 hours. Very clean restrooms and showers. A boaters supply store handles many items that you may need. Located in a town that takes you back in time. Many good places to eat. Use the marina's golf cart if you would like. Protected waters. Some fixed and some floating docks. The owner is a boater as well and lives on site so he is aware of how conditions impact other boaters. Great stop.

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Reviewed by: Oscar del Alcazar on Jun 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina! We were met by 2 line handlers who did a great job. Everyone from the owner Bill to his staff were very friendly and helpful. Very clean restrooms and you can even use their loaner golf cart. I would definitely stop there again.

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Reviewed by: James Mccreery on Jul 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

I'd give more starts, but can't. Bill and his staff are fantastic. They have a golf cart available for trips around town and to the Food Lion.

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Reviewed by: Tom Hedge , Manifest, on Jun 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina and town! The staff is friendly & accommodating. Reasonable rates on marine services & supplies. Located closer to town center and beaches on the Potomac (both are great!), and the provide use of golf cart for exploring area and going to Food Lion for provisions. Well-appointed Captains Lounge, including some grocery items for sale ( e.g., eggs & milk), and individual bathrooms with toilet, sink, and shower. Bill and his team are great! We loved our stay! It's a perfect stop 1/2 way up the Potomac to DC (or when going back downriver). And Colonial Beach is a gem of a town.

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Reviewed by: Jeffrey Skoda on May 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 65'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

What a nice stop and enchanting town. Bill and his team have put a ton of effort in improving the facilities and their customer service is excellent. They have nice dock, excellent showers, a marine supply store, repair facilities all located in a protected cove. They also have a golf cart to use to go visit the grocery store or one of the many restaurants in town.

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Reviewed by: Andy on Aug 18, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 33'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Bill and his staff are most helpful and accommodating. We love the floating dock and captains lounge. Highly recommend this marina.

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Reviewed by: Susan Patrick on Jun 26, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

After reading the above comments we decided to stay here. What a great marina. Fabulous marina, super helpful owner and staff. They helped us with all problems big and small. Complimentary golf cart was wonderful. We will only stay here when we return.

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Reviewed by: Pier Pressure , Pier Pressure, on Sep 19, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great service and friendly. Good location to town. Owner offered to shuttle us when needed. We will be back.

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Reviewed by: Eddy Johnsen , Spiritus, on Jun 3, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Navigation charts make this look like a questionable endeavor. However, the channel is well marked and deep all the way to this particular marina. If you need repairs performed or need to have your boat hauled, experienced mechanics and a 25-ton travel lift are on site. Floating docks and clean private bathrooms are always a bonus, but a golf cart that you can use for a run to the grocery store or a meal at one of several restaurants is exceptional.
The marina owner is a "collector", and has a plethora of boating treasures, wooden boats, cars, photos, and memorabilia of all sorts on the property for you to peruse.

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Reviewed by: Larry Goven on Oct 9, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

New floating docks, clean bathrooms. nice captains lounge. On site repair. Bill is exceptional owner.

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