Aqua Star

✨ Aqua Star — the Iconic Floating Home on the Columbia River ✨
🎬 As seen on HGTV’s Extreme Homes, Portlandia & the 1993 film Hear No Evil

A one-of-a-kind 1984 sculptural floating home — curved aluminum lines, vaulted ceilings, and panoramic water views — and one of the very few floating homes in Portland you can actually book by the night.

🌊 Waterfront sanctuary with panoramic river views
🛏️ 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sleeps 5
🍳 Full kitchen with coffee maker
🛋️ Cable TV, fast WiFi & workspace
🌅 Private deck
❄️ AC & ceiling fans for comfort
🔒 Entire floating home — all yours
📍 Northeast Marine Drive waterfront. Free parking on-site.

Welcome to The Aqua Star — not just a place to stay, but a piece of Portland design history. Finished in 1984 and instantly recognizable for its sculptural curved-aluminum form, the Aqua Star has been featured on HGTV’s Extreme Homes, in the 1993 film Hear No Evil, and on Portlandia. This remarkable 2-bed, 2.5-bath floating home combines artistic architecture with modern comfort on the serene waters of the Columbia River. Vaulted interiors, curved walls, and abundant natural light give this space a design-forward feel that’s both inspiring and relaxing. Enjoy riverfront lounging on your private deck, take in sweeping views from nearly every room, and savor the peaceful rhythm of life on the water. Perfect for couples, design lovers, and anyone seeking a one-of-a-kind getaway.

🚶 Walking — Located near the Columbia River, this property is close to the airport and offers easy access to NE Portland's dining and attractions via a short drive.

🚌 Bus — Tri-Met bus service is available along nearby Marine Drive and Columbia Blvd.

🚗 Driving — Free parking available in the gated marina lot. Easy freeway access via I-5 and I-205. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) typically arrives in under 5 minutes.

✈️ Airport — PDX is just 10 minutes away by car — one of the closest locations to the airport.

• Adults-only home: For safety reasons (open water + dock access), we do not allow children or infants at this property.
• This is a floating home and will move slightly with wind, water activity, or passing boats — most guests find it relaxing, but those sensitive to motion should keep this in mind.
• Access requires walking down a ramp and along a dock for 0.13 miles, about 3 minutes from parking lot to front door; it may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
•. February & March months means there will be sea lions on the dock at any given time.
• Please be aware the location brings outside, audible noises indoors such as water craft, air craft and more that can be heard at all times.
• Dock surfaces can be slick in rain or cold weather; please wear appropriate footwear and use caution.
• No parties, events, or large gatherings.
• No deliveries are allowed - please coordinate Amazon delivery to a local pick-up locker & meet Door Dash/Uber Eats in parking lot.
•Fishing from the doc is permitted (smallmouth bass, need a fishing license)
• Aqua Star has an electric dock. Therefore swimming to/from the dock is not allowed. No jumping, diving or swimming off the dock allowed due to possible risk of shock.
• The listing is located in a NO WAKE ZONE of the marina - any and all watercraft must observe signs and be at slow speeds in this area at all times.
• No overnight docking. There is a public dock a half a mile east of the property, all boats or jet skis need to be overnighted at that dock. Overnight of any watercraft attached to Aqua Star is not allowed.
• Food/drink/wine is NOT allowed in the main living room on the white rug or while sitting on any white couches - please eat at one of the multiple bar counters or dining room table. Please try to consume all stainable liquids away from light colored fabric surfaces.

⏰ Quiet Hours
10 PM - 7 AM (building + city ordinance)

🚭 Non-Smoking
Smoking prohibited indoors. Outdoor smoking permitted 10+ ft from the building

We're available by message anytime and typically respond within minutes. We're local to Portland and happy to help with anything - from restaurant recommendations to a quick answer at midnight when you can't find something. We keep a hands-off approach unless you need us, and when you do, we're right there.