Houseboat vacation rentals in Florida

Great location with an awesome view! Clean and the owner responds quickly to questions.

Great spot, well worth the scenery with all the wild life ! Great communication from the host’s.

Thanks, Carrie & Rick, for our wonderful experience on The Hobo! From the moment we arrived at the marina, you made us feel like long-time friends. Your little "home" on the river became our home for 2 chilly but starlit nights on the scenic St. John's River. You anticipated everything we might need when equipping and stocking the houseboat and even included a hospitality bag. We'll be back! We recommend Tiny Houseboat Adventures without reservation.

Had an amazing stay at this airbnb! Extremely comfortable for 6 people and looks even better than the pictures. We loved having a pool table and plenty of kayaks for everyone. Lisa is an awesome host and went out of her way to make sure our stay was perfect, including restaurant recommendations, a welcoming check in and out and was very communicative throughout the process. P.s.: Don’t skip the Piri Piri restaurant! They have delicious food.

Great host; very attentive! Great experience, clean, and ad is accurate.

We stayed at this wonderful houseboat as we began our trip to the Florida Keys and it was perfect! We saw manatees, enjoyed dinner at the outdoor bar with locals, and had a beautiful view of the sunset. Great location with a wonderful host!

While the place isn't fancy, it is an actual houseboat after all, it was awesome. Comfortable bed but views to die for and you are literally having you morning coffee, watching the sunrise and are literally 1 foot from the water. The river is a very active one...we saw manatee, gators, gar and hundred of mullet jumping out of the water. the best was the shrimp boats at dusk...you really have to experience this place. and ps. walking distance to downtown Apalachicola is a real bonus

Very unique and quaint. Great location with views of water, shoreline and birds. Enjoyed sunrises and sunsets from deck.

Great place on the canal! Close to restaurants and it was great watching the boats going out to sea. Johnny and his contacts were very responsive to any questions! Will stay again!

This was the first time staying on a houseboat and it was well worth it! We were only able to stay the one night to fit it into our schedule. Toni was very responsive. She even moved our stay before we checked in to another house boat because the a/c was not working in the one we booked. There were 3 of us staying and we had plenty of room. The beds were comfy. There is a deck from which you can view beautiful sky colors around sunset. We would recommend staying at this resort if you would like to switch things up from a typical hotel stay.

We had a lovely time for the brief stay at Doctors Lake in the absolutely exceptional Home-a-Wave! we arrived in time to watch the beautiful sunset from the living room and grab a few drinks at the Sunset Tiki Bar where we met some very cool regulars and waiting for our Uber Eats order from Five Star Pizza (omg..BEST Pizza I've had in a very long time!). We had some winds and rain the 2nd night (hello first week of Hurricane Season) but we could not feel much movement at all the entire stay, including when was stormy! Upstairs did not disappoint, The bed was very comfortable, perfectly positioned across from the awesome windows providing a peaceful night waterfront view. We were greeted with a fabulous sunrise view from the deck! Highly recommend this floating dream!!

My husband and I really enjoyed it! Chip was very attentive and responded quickly. It was very beautiful around, we had a great rest!!

A wonderful experience! We enjoyed our week on the Yacht, "Comfortably Numb". The Host was exceptional. Keliy, was very clear and attentive. She recommended bike rentals, local attractions, beach location, and views from the deck. The place smelled fresh and clean. The indoor temperature was cool. The humidity was controlled. We loved the bean bag seats to watch the sunrise and sunsets from the deck. The indoor accommodations was very large, roomy, and comfortable. We plan to reserve this place again in the future. We learned alot since we are are planning to purchase a yacht for full time living and charter boat fishing. Keliy was a sweetheart with engaging communication as we asked lots about boating questions. Our first visit to The Keys was amazing. Thank you! Janice Correa & Captain Bernie Kohler

We are glad to have stayed on a house boat. It was surprisingly roomy, with all ameneties of a regular home. Waterfront sunrises and sunsets from the top deck were so delightful! We also enjoyed walking the boardwalk, strolling Historic downtown Sanford and driving through the neighborhood and viewing the remarkable homesites. We hope to return.

This was a great place to stay, and a unique experience being a houseboat. Safe and clean. And a great view to start your day, or end it. Great place.

This place was a dream come true. Greta way to detach from the everyday stress and chaos. We loved everything from the tranquility to the scenery. We enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding as well as some fishing. Saw some bonet head sharks and some barracuda. Caught some snapper. Can’t say it enough this place was amazing and will for sure be coming back. Thank you!!

Tony was an excellent host! We are locals and did this as a staycation. Beautiful views, and really comfortable space. Highly recommend this spot! The kayak was an awesome addition, there’s a little sandbar and island close by. Would definitely do this again.

This place is STUNNING! Words can’t describe how much we loved the location and experience of the houseboat. There is so much wildlife on the island and in the bay. We saw dolphins every morning and evening. The island is a wildlife reserve, and not close to the city, so definitely be prepared to bring all the food and items you need at check in if you don’t have your own boat. People do boat in during the day, but mornings and nights you have the island all to yourself. Expect that people often will drive by very close to look at the house boat or ask you about it. We experienced a thunderstorm during our stay, and wasn’t a problem. It was loud on the water, but the houseboat is sturdy. It could use a little bit more upkeep, but understandably a houseboat is probably hard to keep clean and repair items. Regardless, we wished our stay was longer and can’t wait to go back!!!

Our stay in Jupiter was great. Location on the water gave us opportunity to fish off the rental and soak up some sun. Walking distance to waterfront restaurants and close to the beach/inlet. Our fishing charter even picked us up at the houseboat. Overall, we had a great experience.

We stayed from Sunday to Friday and had an incredible time! The location was perfect—just a short drive to all the excitement of Key West, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and relaxing. The houseboat was spotless, cozy, and a perfect fit for our family of four. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The resort itself was stunning, and the pool was the perfect way to unwind after a full day of exploring. The neighbors were so friendly, and the entire community had such a welcoming vibe. We would absolutely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a unique and relaxing getaway—and we’re already planning our next visit!

Amazing visit. The houseboat is roomy, well-appointed, quiet, clean. Didn’t need to run the air conditioning unit with the cool breeze running through the boat. Great bed. Kitchen was fine for breakfast and lunch items. Adequate supply of utensils and condiments, although we brought aboard our own preferred brand of coffee. We took our evening meals ashore. Kelly was the perfect host, making sure that we, a couple in our 80s, not only understood the intricacies of houseboat living, but were confident in using the dinghy to and from the boat. During our stay he was readily available for any problems or needs, even anticipating them. He was a source of information, including island activities and restaurants. We did take the 2-person kayak out. Other water toys available. Thanks Kelly for making our stay a relaxing adventure. As a Navy veteran, it was “good to be at sea again,” although firmly anchored. We already miss waking to the view of the mangroves through the bedroom windows.

Since I was a child I’ve wanted to see the inside of a real houseboat and this was the perfect opportunity. I booked for my family to stay here a few days before our cruise began and it definitely added to the wonderment of the vacation. Taylor even had a couple paddle boards brought to us. It may be a slightly older houseboat but I loved the charm of it. It’s really really fun. My family is still talking about “the boat before the cruise”, and I know they’ll remember it long after.

It was really fun to stay at Deanna's place and have our first stay on a houseboat! It was more than a place to sleep but a fun experience too! Deanna was super flexible with check in and checkout times which was so nice! My husband and I only had 1 night for a quick 24 hour getaway before we had to get back to our kids and usually it's hard to relax if the trip is so short since you often can't check in until 4ish and have to checkout the next morning by 10ish. So staying at a place with flexibility was a huge benefit! Deanna also knew it was an anniversary getaway for us so she included some very thoughtful extra touches which was very sweet. Thanks, Deanna!

Jays place was pretty good! Love the houseboat idea !