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NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

Map
Sanford, FL
  • Popular LocationSt. Johns Rivership3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanford Museum11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens8 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!


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.

Property manager

M Verrastro

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Golf on site
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under 10 are not recommended.

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

NOT Your Typical Houseboat 60 Feet Luxury Sanford
NOT Your Typical Houseboat 60 Feet Luxury
NOT Your Typical 60 Feet Luxury Sanford
NOT Your Typical 60 Feet Luxury
NOT Your Typical 60 Feet
NOT Your Typical Houseboat 60 Feet OF Luxury
NOT Your Typical Houseboat: 60 Feet OF Fun! Sanford
NOT Your Typical Houseboat: 60 Feet OF Fun! Houseboat
NOT Your Typical Houseboat: 60 Feet OF Fun! Houseboat Sanford

About the neighborhood

Sanford

Located in Sanford, this houseboat is in the city center and near theme parks. DeBary Hall Historic Site and Thursby House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Seminole Towne Center and Lake Mary Farmer's Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Fort Mellon Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Monroe - 1 min walk
  • St. Johns Rivership - 3 min walk
  • Sanford Museum - 11 min walk
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 8 min drive
  • DeBary Station - 11 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Henry S Depot - 12 min walk
  • Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - 9 min walk
  • St Johns River Steak & Seafood - 3 min walk
  • The Station Bar & Grub - 9 min walk
  • The Basin Sanford - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! located?

Located in the center of Sanford, this family-friendly houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Monroe and St. Johns Rivership. Fort Mellon Park and Art Affair Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Once in a lifetime
Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haylee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cool!
We tried something new and it didn’t disappoint! Great host and super cool location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and fun boathouse.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Beautiful view and great location - a quick walk to downtown Sanford. We loved the experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Right at the downtown area. Easy to get to and walk to places.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location in Sanford
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Houseboating
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite unique adventure
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Conway SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific experience
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Cynthia Faye R.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lee L., Milford, DE

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid Week Retreat
Super cool experience. Unique, but with comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat S., Fort Pierce, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great, will do again
My husband and I really enjoyed the flow of the floor plan of the boat
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

bob k.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration
We had a wonderful time Michael was a great host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrea c.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

carrie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aiimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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 ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021