High-quality houseboat with an established rental business on Jungfernsee in Berlin
Company Description
The GmbH owns and operates a high-quality houseboat built in Berlin in 2012. The company is being sold as a fully established and ready-to-operate business, including all equipment, existing contracts, and the ongoing rental business. Its location within Berlin’s UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape combines an attractive waterfront setting with easy access to the surrounding urban centers. The established business is well-oiled and offers the buyer a platform that can be continued immediately, with further potential for growth.
Industry sector
Leisure / Entertainment / Fitness / SportsThe company offers a well-appointed houseboat as floating vacation accommodations for up to four people. The interior, measuring approximately 45 m², includes a living area with a kitchenette and a sofa bed, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom; the space is complemented by a sun deck of about 60 m² featuring lounge, dining, and lounging areas. The scope of services includes full furnishings, professional rental photos, a proven pricing structure, and the operational handling of bookings and cleaning services. Rentals are facilitated both through an established Airbnb listing and via the company’s own website with a direct booking feature.
The GmbH primarily serves B2C customers in the leisure and short-getaway segment, particularly couples, families, and small travel groups of up to four people. Guests book the houseboat through the company’s own website as well as its established Airbnb listing and are looking for high-quality, nature-oriented accommodations in an attractive location. Customers benefit from the unique location on the water, the high-quality amenities, and the straightforward booking process; this is reflected in consistent demand and excellent guest reviews.
The market for high-quality vacation rentals and experience-oriented short getaways in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region benefits from the high tourist appeal of Berlin and the Havel Lakes. There is particularly high demand for unique lodging options in natural settings that combine cultural, recreational, and water-based experiences. The proximity to UNESCO World Heritage sites generates broad demand among both domestic and international guests. In this context, the GmbH benefits from the limited availability of exceptional accommodations directly on the water and the easy accessibility of an established travel destination.
The company competes primarily with hotels, vacation apartments, and other vacation homes in Berlin, as well as with other houseboats and floating vacation accommodations on the Havel River and the surrounding lakes. Direct comparability is limited, as the combination of an exclusive waterfront location, a private sun deck, high-quality amenities, and proximity to cultural attractions offers a distinctly unique lodging experience. The established rental structure—featuring professional presentation, existing direct and Airbnb booking channels, positive guest reviews, and well-established cleaning processes—provides an operational advantage over new entrants.