House Boat Rentals

House Boat Rentals
By Max Bellamy

If you love the water and are looking for a unique way to spend some time on it, renting a houseboat is a great way to spend your next vacation. Youll be sailing down a river or on the briny sea without a care in the world and all the comforts of home.

A standard houseboat comes complete with a fully equipped kitchen stove, refrigerator, pots, pans, etc. They also usually have a gas grill so that you can cook on the deck if you choose. Theres a bathroom and one or two (sometimes more) bedrooms. Everything is compact and built in, giving you plenty of room to relax and enjoy travel time. When you dock, you just start unfolding and couches turn to beds, etc.

Some may thing that renting a houseboat is inexpensive. Unfortunately, it can be quite costly especially with the price of gas today. Depending on the size of the houseboat, a weekend trip usually runs around 90 gallons for the weekend and 150 for the week. The rental fee for a houseboat is usually a minimum weekend or weekly rate ranging from $300 for a weekend up. There is also a security deposit required before renting the boat.

Some rental agencies allow pets on the houseboats, others dont. Some will let pets travel free of charge, others will add an additional security deposit or a small fee.

Most houseboats travel during the day and anchor during the nighttime hours. You also need to keep a close eye on the weather to make sure you dont get caught in a storm.

It is suggested to operate the boats only during daylight hours. The vacationers can check with the marina for guidance regarding the approved boating areas and weather forecasts. It is advised to board the houseboat at least one to two hours before departure and receive a complete orientation.

To guarantee rental, you should reserve your houseboat several months in advance. They are usually sold out by springtime.

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