We get that this is a houseboat and the idea of it was fun, but this place needs a full clean downâŠ.lots of mold around the windows and on the deck, had a very musty odor!
Awesome place! Such a cool way to book a hotel. The only thing I would change is just that when someone reserved the houseboatâŠwhoever is texting the tenant could let them know which dock spot itâs in at the time. I accidentally stepped onto a similar boat and the people staying there were like HEY WHAT ARE YOU DOING and I said IM SO SORRY I GOT THE WRONG BOAT WHERE IS THE EMERALD COAST đ
Other than thatâŠeverything is great! Will definitely be renting this houseboat or other houseboats again!
This was a unique place to stay. The houseboat was clean, there were sufficient amenities (we didn't do any cooking and didn't turn on the TV), the AC kept us cool, and the bed was comfortable. As expected on a houseboat, space was more of a premium than in a condo. A restaurant, bar and donut shop are in close walking distance. Parking is free, but you should be sensitive that the marina is part of a working boat yard and don't park to obstruct traffic in and out.
The toilet got numerous mentions in other reviews. Just follow the instructions on the wall. Fill the pitcher from the shower, pour in some water, close the lid and push the button. No paper or other items allowed in the toilet. The shower was a bit cool, and the plumbing needs some attention since there were small leaks from the valves.
Overall we had a good and unique experience with our stay on the houseboat. Recommended for the adventuresome.
U liked that everything needed was therr. Coffee],linens soap, shampoo. Plus it was f
Decorated nicely. Disliked a little cluttered at the beginning of the pier. Other than that it was perfect. We slept very well.. even overslept. Very restful stay.
We literally didnât leave the boat . Great place to getaway . You can just walk to the tiki bar that serves great food. Enjoy the sun on upper deck and donât miss the sunset. Clean, comfy , quiet and very safe. It was very memorable experience on the boat. It rocks!!
The property was unique, a houseboat. It is an old houseboat. It was clean and comfortable. I have been on boats before so I knew what to expect. However, someone who has not been on a small boat before might find the experience somewhat disappointing. A light should be placed where they have the entry lock. If you go out at night or arrive at night it is kind of challenging trying to get the lock open, where you stand on the deck is very narrow the railing is low. The window covering need to be replaced, they are old and in some cases have holes in them. More instructions are needed regarding the no paper in toilet but in the basket as to disposal of the basket waste. The air conditioning/heating unit was noisy and not practical.
Overall, I was a happy camper.
Joe Thomas
Thanks for giving me the chance to help my boyfriend check off a bucket list item, to stay on a houseboat. It was a lot of fun and romantic. And the sunrise was one of the most beautiful ones we have ever seen. My only complaint was that we couldn't stay longer, haha.
Easy communication and instructions to get to the boat. We arrived almost right before sunset and we had the chance to enjoy it on top of the boat with our wine. This was a secret gateaway everyone should try. We LOVED every moment of it.
The whole family loved spending the Memorial weekend on the boat. Although we can not grill on the boat, we still enjoyed every moment of it. It was the best vacation we had for a long time. We will surely be back .
Amazing place to stay .!the water was calm at night but gets busy in the morning due to some boat rentals next to it. Great location as walkable to downtown fort Walton. Best sunset view in the afternoon.
I was disappointed in my stay. I knew that I was staying on a boat but this boat had a god awful smell to it. I sprayed air freshener in it and turned on the AC and left for three hours. I came back and it was a little better.
Then I tried the TV, it worked but only had a couple channels so it was more or less worthless so I tried the WIFI and it was terribly slow. I just switched it off and used my phoneâs tower instead.
The shower would just dribble out and once you got all suds up it started to run out of hot water. The sink was so small that when Iâd wash my face water was all over the floor and the toilet was the size for a child. It sat about a foot off the floor and you had to put the soiled TP in the garbage. It would have been fine but it wasnât cleaned out daily.
If I would have known what I was in store for I would have gotten a hotel room for less or the same money. Definitely not worth what I paid.
My husband and I enjoyed our first houseboat experience
Houseboats are not like hotels so don't expect that.
We loved being able to have privacy and fishing.
Only thing is don't go #2 in toilet, go to the office bathroom.
Everything else was amazing. We had both ACs going ON LOW and no breakers went out. The rocking of the boat was soothing.
Will def.book this again. Cheaper than hotels and more peaceful and quietness.
Thank You!!!
Highly suggest this as a couples get away.
It was super fun to stay somewhere a little different than the usual condo or hotel! Falling asleep amd waking up to the movement of the water was super relaxing and calming it reminded me of camping but on the water It was a great place to bring our dogs as well! Thank you!