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Yes, you can sleep overnight on the water with a houseboat rental. Houseboats are great options for people who love being on the water - because you can combine your love for boating with your accommodation on a vacation. Houseboat sizes and amenities range drastically, but you can find many modest houseboats with one or two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen onboard.
If you can drive a car safely, you can definitely learn how to drive a houseboat. If you are renting a houseboat for the first time, make sure you get an orientation from the owner or rental company before you cruise out from the docks. The main difference is that there are no brakes on a houseboat, so the only way to slow the boat is to release the throttle slowly and always be looking far ahead to avoid any obstacles when navigating. Make sure you bring a valid driver’s license when renting a houseboat.
There are many lakes across the country that offer incredible houseboating opportunities. Some of the best lakes for a houseboat rental include Lake Lanier in Georgia, Lake Vermillion in Minnesota, Lake Powell in Arizona, and Lake Cumberland in Kentucky.
Pricing for houseboat rentals starts around $200/night, but can range anywhere from $200 to over $1000 per night, depending on the location and the size of the vessel. If you are renting a large houseboat to accommodate many people, the cost will be more but it could be cheaper once you split with everyone onboard. Houseboats are a fun way to combine an activity like boating with your accommodation, which is sometimes a cheaper way to experience both instead of booking a vacation rental AND a boat rental. Plus, who doesn’t love to sleep on the water? Browse thousands of houseboat rentals on GetMyBoat and book one right on your phone with the mobile app.
Renting a houseboat is easy with GetMyBoat. Browse your desired location for your houseboat rental and select the “Houseboats & Sleepaboards” option from the Trip Type menu. This will show you all the boats available with sleeping quarters that you can rent in that location. Find the best houseboat to rent with GetMyBoat, on the desktop site or on the mobile app.
We love renting from Stas! Every time we have used him, we’ve had the best day. Reserving it was seamless and all staff were professional and courteous.
Stas was easy to work with and communicated with me well throughout the process. The jet ski is new and in perfect condition. It even has Bluetooth to play music (waterproof hatch for your phone, keys, etc). Very fun ride!
Gary is the man great baits great times
The communication was great, boat was exactly as described. Mark was there in person to welcome us and give us all the information needed. Those guys are real professional, and they are a must. We will definitely come back. Our day was perfect. We strongly recommend them.
Had a wonderful experience with Brandon and Mark. All communications were immediate and all questions were answered timely. Brandon was very responsive and great to work with. Our family had a wonderful day out on the boat and we look forward to working with Brandon again in the future.
Gary was amazing. We were running a bit late this morning and he was able to accommodate us with no additional charge. We booked very last minute and he communicated very well with us and helped ensure we had a great time! Definitely would book with them again!