Houseboat vacation rentals in Southern United States

10/10 would recommend. Will be booking again for future fishing trips!

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.

This is was truly a very nice experience , you won’t forget it. What a beautiful spot. Gia is such an amazing host and extremely responsive .

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!

Nice Place. Great place to stay and they picked us up right on the back porch. Ice machine was nice too.

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.

My husband and I recently had the absolute pleasure of staying at Lauren's boathouse to celebrate our honeymoon, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment we stepped inside, we were captivated by how beautiful the house was. The scenic view was simply breathtaking. Waking up to the gentle sounds of the water and the picturesque landscape right outside our window was a dream come true. We spent many peaceful hours just sitting and enjoying the tranquility of the water, which was exactly what we were hoping for in a relaxing honeymoon retreat. Lauren and her team were exceptional hosts. Whenever we needed to reach out, Lauren was incredibly quick to respond and always helpful and friendly. Her attentiveness truly made us feel well taken care of. If you're looking for a charming and intimate house right on the water where you can simply unwind and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings, then look no further! We wholeheartedly recommend the boathouse!

Loved the experience, sleeping on a boat is definitely a time. The aesthetics of the boat was also super cute!!

Joseph is an excellent host! Very responsive, proactive, and provides great local tips. We thoroughly enjoyed this unique stay with great fishing and close proximity to restaurants. The houseboat had everything we needed including beautiful sunset views.

The stay was great. The owners are close by and available for assistance. Requesting gas everyday day was a little annoying and the tank ran out of water on our last stay. Overall was a good experience.

Perfect location for a quiet getaway. Love to wake up and walk across to public beach for sunrise and sit on the dock for sunset!

We so much enjoyed our stay on the Splashing Pelican. It was peaceful and comfortable - a unique experience on our first visit to this beautiful part of Florida. Not much wildlife to report, but the super athletic fish were amazing and did their best to put on a show for us. And we so enjoyed the sunsets. We also enjoyed kayaking and visits to Vero Beach. Natalie was helpful at all times. Thank you.

I surprised my wife and 3 year old daughter with this place for their birthday's, and they were blown away! The elk hung out right outside the living room windows! It was also great having morning coffee on the porch and watching all of the animals get their breakfast! We would definitely recommend this stay

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.

Wonderful clean fabulous location-however trying to get into the marina was very difficult instructions were unclear. Once my issue was communicated properly, the staff of the cove went above and beyond to make sure my stay was lovely. I would recommend with a small morning that this is a houseboat, and therefore during storms it rocks just like a boat! Overall wonderful trip I would stay again.

A Truly Stunning Boat House – Even Better the Second Time! This was our second stay at this incredible boat house, and it somehow managed to be even more amazing than we remembered! From the moment we arrived, we were reminded why we fell in love with this place the first time. It’s not just a beautiful property—it’s an experience. The boat house itself is absolutely stunning: immaculate, stylish, and perfectly situated with breathtaking views of the water. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, and it shows. Whether we were sipping coffee on the deck in the morning or watching the sunset in the evening, it felt like pure peace. Peter, the owner, is just as wonderful as the home he shares. Warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind, he makes everything seamless and stress-free. You can tell he truly cares about his guests having a great experience!!

A wonderful space and a great and responsive host! Would highly recommended a stay with Angie! The house boat is immaculate and perfect for a weekend getaway!

We had a fun time at Robert and Donna’s houseboat. It was a different experience for us and we loved it. We felt very comfortable and at home. We loved the screened in back porch. There was a pretty strong storm that had the boat rocking but that added to the experience especially for our grandson. I would stay again and recommend to our friends.

peaceful atmosphere, stunning views, and thoughtful touches throughout the space. The house was clean, well-equipped, and surprisingly spacious. Everything we needed was provided, and the host was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay. It truly felt like a hidden getaway—peaceful, relaxing, and totally unique.

Easy to get to Jane's boat, the people were very friendly. The boat was amazing, very cozy, love the desk especially with the weather being great. I strongly recommend to stay there, easy access to and from the boat to downtown. The area is family owned with live music, painting sessions and even guess the songs night. We shall return to Pittsburgh and book at Jane's boat again. That is a guarantee. Thank you

My girlfriend and I just spent 4 of the most amazing days here. Andrew and his team were the most attentive hosts I've ever had on vacation. The boathouse was so cute and the view while sitting on the back patio was so peaceful and serene. We went jetskiing which was located only a few feet away from all the units and Remy, our tour guide, was fantastic. I can't say enough about the way he assisted my girlfriend while she rode by herself for the first time. It was so much fun. We also went parasailing and the guides there, Zack and Jessie, were also awesome. They took our pictures using the photo package which came great. They gave us great recommendations about the things to do nearby, and played such good music on the boat. The view while up in the air was breathtaking, and also took pictures while riding and their photo package gave us great memories from the boat view. Andrew had beach chairs, towels, and golf cart that we used to get around the island. The main strip, where we

My best friend and I stayed at Beth’s, the CUTEST house boat you ever did see! Everything inside was nicely decorated, it did NOT feel like we were on a boat. Not even with the water heat & pressure in the shower—which was just as good as a hotel! Beth was an amazing hostess and gave us all the information we needed for our stay. We will DEFINITELY be back!

I loved Julia’s Arc. First time I Airbnb’d in a houseboat; won’t be my last. I loved this experience! Julia’s was inviting, comfortable, well appointed. I enjoyed sitting on the upper deck but even sitting inside with the blinds up and the windows open afforded the sounds of the water while enjoying the view of the marina and boats. I wish I had more time here to explore more. This was exactly what I needed for some time alone.