Does the houseboat come with a separate boat?

Yes, a small rowing boat is included and can be sailed away from the houseboat independently of the main build.

How much interior detail does the set include?

Quite a lot for its size — 319 of the 737 pieces are unique parts, many of them furniture and small props for the living area.

How many minifigures come with the set?

Four minifigures are included, suited to everyday Heartlake City scenes such as cooking on board or rowing out on the canal.

Friends

Canal Houseboat

The Canal Houseboat is one of the more detailed sets in the Friends range: 737 pieces build a two-level houseboat with a living area, deck and a small rowing boat, plus four minifigures for everyday Heartlake City scenes. Its 319 unique parts are an unusually high count for a set this size.

Set number: 41702
Year: 2022
Pieces: 737
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Friends
Different parts: 319

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 319

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (59)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Mia - Dark Purple Top, Olive Green Skirt, Sand Blue Hat fig-0121344 pieces × 1
Layla - Magenta Top, Bright Light Blue Skirt, Dark Brown Hair fig-0121354 pieces × 1
Sebastian - Blue Jacket, Sand Blue Pants, Tan Hair fig-0121364 pieces × 1
Elijah - White/Orange Shirt, Bright Light Orange Pants, Dark Brown Hair fig-0121374 pieces × 1

Description

A high ratio of unique parts

What stands out here is the ratio of 319 unique parts to 737 pieces overall, noticeably more variety than most sets this size carry. That points to a lot of interior detail: furniture, crockery, plants and other small props that make the living space feel lived-in rather than just an empty shell. Working through the parts list on this page shows how many pieces go towards furnishing rather than the boat's structure itself. That level of furnishing detail is a large part of what pushes the set above other builds of similar size.

Living area, deck and a separate rowing boat

The build splits into distinct walkable zones: a living and kitchen area inside the hull, an open deck on top, and a small rowing boat that can be launched away from the houseboat entirely. That layout mirrors a real houseboat's separate indoor and outdoor spaces, giving play scenes more than one setting to work with. White, orange, dark azure and bright light yellow combine into the warm, summery palette typical of Heartlake City sets. Small extras such as a sun deck feature or a mooring point round out the impression of a genuine houseboat beyond the main structure.

Four minifigures for everyday scenes

Four minifigures come with the set, enough to act out typical Friends scenarios, from cooking on board to rowing off in the small boat. The theme has always leaned on everyday situations rather than combat or fantasy, and the Canal Houseboat keeps to that approach. Having both a fixed houseboat and a movable boat gives two independent play locations in a single set. A few smaller accessories, from crockery to fishing gear, give play scenes something to do beyond simply steering the boat around.

Where it fits in a collection

At 737 pieces, this counts as a mid-to-large Friends set and takes a reasonable amount of time to assemble and detail properly. Anyone already collecting Heartlake City sets should find the minifigures and much of the colour palette easy to combine, since the range shares a consistent look. For builders who care about interior detail and small props, the high share of unique parts makes this one of the more rewarding sets in the catalogue. For anyone who values a fully furnished feel over a stripped-down structure, this is one of the stronger picks in its size class.

FAQ

Does the houseboat come with a separate boat?: Yes, a small rowing boat is included and can be sailed away from the houseboat independently of the main build.
How much interior detail does the set include?: Quite a lot for its size — 319 of the 737 pieces are unique parts, many of them furniture and small props for the living area.
How many minifigures come with the set?: Four minifigures are included, suited to everyday Heartlake City scenes such as cooking on board or rowing out on the canal.