NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!
About this docked boat rental
Luxurious 60-foot, 2-story moored houseboat. Brand new mini split a/c system just installed. Accommodates up to 4 people. Flat screen TVs throughout, WiFi, comfy queen-sized beds, and a kitchen with residential appliances and all the tools you need. Permanently docked in a safe, secure marina on scenic Lake Monroe, part of the St. John's River system. Just a short walk to funky art galleries, retail/antique/resale shops, microbreweries, a Belgium beer bar, wine bar, and great restaurants. Take a 5-minute car ride to the Central Florida Zoo and zip line. In 15 minutes you can be at the crystal-clear Blue Springs State Park. You are 45 minutes from Disney and the theme parks. Or just relax up top! PLEASE NOTE: The boat is permanently docked. Guests are NOT permitted to drive the boat. Think of it as a floating/water-top condo. Under no circumstances may guests drive the boat. Garbage must be removed at checkout. CHECK-IN IS 2PM, CHECK-OUT IS 11AM. ANY LATE ARRIVAL REQUESTS MUST BE MADE DURING THE INITIAL BOOKING REQUEST, SO THAT PROPER ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Sanford, FL
Docked boat in Sanford, FL
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
££££
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(87 Reviews)
10.0
We tried something new and it didn’t disappoint! Great host and super cool location.
5.0
The boathouse was well equipped and plenty of games to keep busy. Wood and satellite worked great. A little musty smell but upper deck was wonderful.
5.0
Beautiful view and great location - a quick walk to downtown Sanford. We loved the experience!
5.0
Right at the downtown area. Easy to get to and walk to places.
5.0
Doing business with Michael was a pleasure, and you couldn't ask for a better location for ease of access to bars and restaurants in Sanford. Some noise and some lake smells are to be expected. Toilets are pretty wonky too, but the boat house bathroom is close by. Shower was great - spacious and plenty of hot water for 4 of us.
5.0
First time on a houseboat, very interesting and enjoyable. Had gale winds and could feel the boat moving at times, would have been tolerable with proper buoy. All and all it was a nice time, town was just blocks away, and very quaint.
5.0
Stayed over Christmas to visit family and wanted something fun and different for times when not visiting. This fit the bill. Had a very enjoyable time. Hopefully next time mother nature doesn't send a freeze that way so we can enjoy the awesome top deck. Side note, the bike trail is great and an added bonus.
5.0
My husband has always wanted to stay on a houseboat. We found this one and booked it. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the houseboat. It had everything you could possibly need for your stay. Michael met us at the dock and showed us around and how things operate. The rooftop deck is awesome for relaxing and catching a beautiful sunrise and sunset. Loved the experience!
5.0
Awesome experience with the boat, beautiful sunset views at night. Right in downtown area walking distance to restaurants and shops. Had a great time, Michael was very informative and helped us with any questions we had. Thank you!
10.0
Awesome experience with the boat, beautiful sunset views at night. Right in downtown area walking distance to restaurants and shops. Had a great time, Michael was very informative and helped us with any questions we had. Thank you!
5.0
Unique Stay in a Great Area
Awesome experience with the boat, beautiful sunset views at night. Right in downtown area walking distance to restaurants and shops. Had a great time, Michael was very informative and helped us with any questions we had. Thank you!
5.0
It's was a new and fun experience. Great location and close to town that had something going on all week. Great restaurants and friendly people.
The Riverboat luncheon cruise down the river was one of the highlights!
10.0
It's was a new and fun experience. Great location and close to town that had something going on all week. Great restaurants and friendly people.
The Riverboat luncheon cruise down the river was one of the highlights!
5.0
Bucket list priority
It's was a new and fun experience. Great location and close to town that had something going on all week. Great restaurants and friendly people.
The Riverboat luncheon cruise down the river was one of the highlights!
4.0
My friend and I had a very relaxing time on the boat. However there is a lot to do around the area. It's a small downtown and a few bars and good dinning places. New Smyrna beach is about 45 min ride. Wish the marina was more active with people and had a pool. But all in, it was a good stay. The Boat had very good beds. It was very roomy and the fly bridge was awesome. Great sunsets from the top.
Cindy & friend from Grand Haven, MI
4.0
relaxing boat time
My friend and I had a very relaxing time on the boat. However there is a lot to do around the area. It's a small downtown and a few bars and good dinning places. New Smyrna beach is about 45 min ride. Wish the marina was more active with people and had a pool. But all in, it was a good stay. The Boat had very good beds. It was very roomy and the fly bridge was awesome. Great sunsets from the top.
Cindy & friend from Grand Haven, MI
4.0
We are both in our 80's and this lovely houseboat allowed us to enjoy being on a houseboat in the Lake Monroe Marina and being able to just walk 3 blocks to the downtown Sanford. Last night was a magnificent sunset and rise of the full moon. Beautiful. . . Lee & Warren
4.0
Love the Town of Sanford, FL
We are both in our 80's and this lovely houseboat allowed us to enjoy being on a houseboat in the Lake Monroe Marina and being able to just walk 3 blocks to the downtown Sanford. Last night was a magnificent sunset and rise of the full moon. Beautiful. . . Lee & Warren
5.0
First time staying on a houseboat. It was great. Location was awesome quiet place to sleep really enjoyed the experience I will definitely come back
5.0
Super cool experience. Unique, but with comforts of home.
5.0
Sanford Stay on the Water
First time staying on a houseboat. It was great. Location was awesome quiet place to sleep really enjoyed the experience I will definitely come back
5.0
Mid Week Retreat
Super cool experience. Unique, but with comforts of home.
5.0
We are 4 ladies over 80. Met in first yr high. We get together every year. The houseboat and town of Sanford was fun. Great places to eat and drink!!!
Mike met us at the gate and helped with luggage; showed us the "ropes" and and how to climb the ladder to the deck and how to "flush"!
Definitely recommend.
5.0
My husband and I really enjoyed the flow of the floor plan of the boat
5.0
Fun town and accommodations
We are 4 ladies over 80. Met in first yr high. We get together every year. The houseboat and town of Sanford was fun. Great places to eat and drink!!!
Mike met us at the gate and helped with luggage; showed us the "ropes" and and how to climb the ladder to the deck and how to "flush"!
Definitely recommend.
5.0
It was great, will do again
My husband and I really enjoyed the flow of the floor plan of the boat
5.0
Boat is everything promised and a great value. You can spend a relaxing evening on deck or enjoy the short walk to all the downtown Sanford attractions.
5.0
Houseboat Heaven
Boat is everything promised and a great value. You can spend a relaxing evening on deck or enjoy the short walk to all the downtown Sanford attractions.
5.0
This was a great place for our family to stay during a family event. There is a great walking path along the water front and a very good restaurant within a few minutes walk from the boat. The decktop set up is a fantastic place to relax and talk.
5.0
We enjoyed a wonderful weekend on this lovely houseboat. Michael was very helpful and attentive. The place was well equipped and an easy walk into town. In fact we parked our truck at the start of our stay and didn't need it until we left. Our favorite place on the boat was sitting on the top deck enjoying the fire. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Paradise on the Water
We enjoyed a wonderful weekend on this lovely houseboat. Michael was very helpful and attentive. The place was well equipped and an easy walk into town. In fact we parked our truck at the start of our stay and didn't need it until we left. Our favorite place on the boat was sitting on the top deck enjoying the fire. We will definitely be back!
5.0
We had a wonderful time Michael was a great host
5.0
We had a great time! Staying on this houseboat was more than we expected It was fully stocked with everything you might need and spacious for four adults The owner Michael is great- met us at the marina and shared everything we needed to know Location is just a short walk to downtown Will definitely be returning
5.0
Birthday celebration
We had a wonderful time Michael was a great host
5.0
Great experience
We had a great time! Staying on this houseboat was more than we expected It was fully stocked with everything you might need and spacious for four adults The owner Michael is great- met us at the marina and shared everything we needed to know Location is just a short walk to downtown Will definitely be returning
5.0
We spent the weekend at this lovely houseboat with our son and daughter-in-law. The downtown is in walking distance. We all had a great time.
5.0
Weekend Getaway
We spent the weekend at this lovely houseboat with our son and daughter-in-law. The downtown is in walking distance. We all had a great time.
5.0
What a great stay ! Plenty of room for 4 adults , awesome outdoor space , very nice marina and excellent restaurants within walking distance ;)
5.0
This place was amazing. Very serene and quiet. The host explained everything on the boat. Which helped a lot. This boat was equipped with everything, i mean everything! Perfect for grilling in the top deck in the shade. The AC was perfect inside the boat. Oh how I wish we stayed longer. We will be back.
5.0
Great weekend getaway
What a great stay ! Plenty of room for 4 adults , awesome outdoor space , very nice marina and excellent restaurants within walking distance ;)
FAQs
How much does this docked boat cost compared to others in Sanford?
The average price for a rental in Sanford is £95 per night. This rental is £59 above the average.
Is parking included with this docked boat?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this docked boat?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!. Enjoy the water!
Is NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this docked boat is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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