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1 Br House Boat Vacation Rental In Apalachicola, Florida

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Floating Houseboat - A Fisherman's Retreat!

Type House boat
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
House Rules
  • No pets allowed
  • Children allowed: ages 3-17 ;Not recommended for small children.
  • Smoking is not permitted;A Hazard and Liability - Fines will be charged
  • No events allowed
Max Occupancy 4
Host Language English
Property Id 2124777
Fishermans Retreat is a large Houseboat on the water on Scipio Creek. Capt. Jr. Holland hand built this floating vacation home to take his bride Rhonda up river for weekend get-aways and fishing trips. Now it is docked next to the Water Street Hotel, ready for you to come and "Set a Spell". Enjoy the sunrise from the screened waterfront porch or toast the sunset from the top deck. This floating home can sleep up to 5 - 1 King Bed in the bedroom with a Queen Sleeper Sofa in the main living area. An additional Twin Rollaway bed is available. A full kitchen, large screen TV with cable, Wi-fi, and full bath with shower complete the set-up of this roomy houseboat. 2 night minimum, weekly and monthly rates are available. 10% tax plus cleaning fee will apply. NO pets allowed.

Amenities

King bed, Queen Sleeper, Full size refrigerator, Full size Stove/Oven, Flat Screen Cable TV, Comfy Recliners, WiFi, Bed Linens and Towels provided. Extra Twin Roll-Away.
Located in Apalachicola, this houseboat is in the city center and on the waterfront. Orman House Historic State Park and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve. Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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    Policy

    Pet policy

    • Pets not allowed

    Check out time

    • 10:00 AM

    Check in policy

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
    • Minimum check-in age: 25

    Payment policy

    • Localcurrency: USD

    Check out policy

    • Check-out before 10:00 am

    Check in start time

    • 4:00 PM

    Check in instructions

    • You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Special instructions

    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
    • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

    Children and extra bed policy

      • Children are welcome.
      • Note from host: Not recommended for small children.
    Amenities

    Popular amenities

    • Ac
    • Barbecue
    • Free parking
    • Heater
    • Internet
    • Kitchen
    • Living area
    • Microwave
    • No smoking
    • Patio
    • Tv

    Property amenities

    • Pets:
      • No pets allowed
    • Dining:
      • Dining table
    • Safety:
      • Fire extinguisher
      • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
      • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • Bedroom:
      • 1 bedroom
      • Bed sheets provided
    • General:
      • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)
    • Kitchen:
      • Cookware/dishes/utensils
      • Ice maker
      • Lobster/crab pot
      • Microwave
      • Oven
      • Refrigerator
      • Spices
      • Stovetop
      • Toaster
    • Laundry:
      • Near laundromat
    • Parking:
      • Onsite parking
    • Internet:
      • WiFi available
    • Outdoors:
      • Barbecue grill
      • Outdoor furniture
      • Patio
    • Bathrooms:
      • 1 bathroom
      • Hair dryer
      • Shampoo
      • Shower
      • Soap
      • Toilet paper
      • Towels provided
    • Langs Spoken:
      • English
    • Things To Do:
      • Birdwatching nearby
      • Cycling nearby
      • Ecotours nearby
      • Fitness facilities nearby
      • Golf nearby
      • Marina nearby
      • Scuba diving nearby
      • Snorkeling nearby
      • Swimming nearby
      • Water skiing nearby
    • Entertainment:
      • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
    • Living Spaces:
      • Living room
    • Climate Control:
      • Air conditioning
      • Heating
    • Location Highlights:
      • In the city center
      • Near a hospital
      • Near the bay
      • On the river
      • On the waterfront
    • Services And Conveniences:
      • Iron/ironing board
    • Suitability/accessibility:
      • Note from host: A Hazard and Liability - Fines will be charged
      • Smoke-free property
 

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