Spending some time away from your usual day-to-day grind does not have to be boring or expensive. You can actually get away in Florida for a weekend without spending an arm and a leg, and we promise the adventure will be worth it. Ditch the traditional hotels and opt for a new kind of overnight excursion—a houseboat! Renting a houseboat in Florida is a fun way to enjoy everything about the ocean while having all of the accommodations you would from a normal hotel. Check out these 9 houseboats in Florida you can rent this summer.
1. DeLand, Florida
Holly Bluff Marina in DeLand, Florida offers guests a chance to rent a houseboat and cruise the crystal blue spring river. Watch for manatees during the winter, plus tons of other wildlife in their natural habitat. Choose from any one of their eight houseboat options, with some that fit up to 10 people!
For more information about renting, click here.
2. Key Largo, Florida
This houseboat near John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is adults-only, so if you want a relaxing getaway sans the kids, this is it. With unique amenities like a BBQ grill, kitchen, patio, and more, you’ll be front row and center to some of the best sunsets around.
For more information about renting, click here.
3. Port Saint Lucie, Florida
This rental in Port St. Lucie is extremely unique, not just because of the giant houseboat that sleeps six people AND has a jacuzzi onboard, but because it also comes with 3 acres of accompanying land. You’ll be close to downtown but still have the seclusion and privacy you want.
For more information about renting, click here.
4. Palmetto, Florida
You can’t really find a more unique houseboat than an old restored wedding chapel, right? One of the most unique rental houses in Florida, this historic wedding chapel is only one of two built in the world. Enjoy all the perks of this houseboat rental from the 19-foot ceilings, the stained glass windows, and the spiral staircase to the sleeping loft.
For more information about renting, click here.
5. Key West, Florida
Feel like you’ve disappeared into Fiji with this Tiki Suite houseboat in the Keys. As the ultimate glamping experience right on the water, you’ll have all the basic amenities you’ll need, plus the hammock, stand-up paddle-board, snorkel gear, and more. It’s an adventure within an adventure.
For more information about renting, click here.
6. Key Largo, Florida
What has been dubbed The Shark Pup is a small floating retreat perfect for two people. You can fish and swim right from your very own deck, all while you enjoy the simple life. Enjoy some stellar sunsets as you sip a cold one from your floating patio.
For more information about renting, click here.
7. Key Largo, Florida
If you’re an adventure-lover who typically enjoys camping in Florida then we have a different experience for you. Rent The Salty Seahorse floating barrel boat for the ultimate getaway. You’ll enjoy a tandem kayak to and from the shore, plus swim, fish, and snorkel right off the patio.
For more information about renting, click here.
8. Marathon, Florida
A houseboat with your very own private island…sounds pretty dreamy, right? Well, this houseboat rental offers it all. This houseboat is docked right on your very own tropical island and can sleep up to 6 people. You’ll be chartered to and from the island, where you can pretend to be Swiss Family Robinson all weekend long.
For more information about renting, click here.
9. Sanford, Florida
Maybe you’re interested in a houseboat but don’t want to be responsible for driving it around. This one might just be the answer. This houseboat stays moored at the dock, but still offers some pretty incredible amenities. At over 1,000 square feet of space, this 60-foot luxury houseboat accommodates up to four people and is the ultimate water-top condo.
For more information about renting, click here.
Have you ever rented a houseboat in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you have a houseboat that you would like to recommend for another list, make sure to leave it at our Nomination Page.
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