Travel Tips from a Houseboat Rentals Expert

In mid November, we find ourselves days away from a time filled with family, football, and fantastic meals. Through daydreams of buttered mashed potatoes and tasty pumpkin pie, thoughts of thanks shine through.Here at Houseboating.org, we find it hard to be anything but grateful for our amazing customers that we are able to talk to and help every ...

Is Georgia on your mind? Well it should be! Georgia is home to the vast and diverse Lake Lanier. Forty five minutes from Atlanta, this reservoir was created by Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956. Covering 1,040 square miles of green rolling hills, Lake Lanier was born an island paradise prime for a houseboat vacation.We are proud to anno ...

If you are sitting at home, kicking yourself for not planning your Labor Day Weekend on the Lake...turn that frown upside down! Although availability is limited, it's not too late to book your houseboat getaway!Early September is a fantastic time to be on a houseboat trip. Most of our destinations are still warm enough to swim while at others the ...

It's been a while since we've posted and we are sorry! We hope you've missed us as much as we've missed you! Summer is well underway and it is a hot one! The Lakes are all bustling with happy house-boaters...why don't you join us?We've got some great specials going on right now that you won't want to miss!If you will be traveling to Kentucky or ...

Undoubtedly, if you’ve been houseboating on any lake, you notice that the water level changes on a regular basis. On Shasta Lake, the water level is determined by the Bureau of Relclamation via the Central Valley Water Project, a waterway that stretches four hundred miles and includes twenty dams and reservoirs between Redding and Bakersfield. Sh ...

The Illinois River Valley, rich in history and abundant in nature, is a natural escape from today's hectic world. A mere 90 miles from Chicago, you will be transported to a different world when you catch your first glimpse of the 2360 acres of tree lined waters and hidden waterfalls.You will be enthralled by the old river towns dotting the shores ...

Lake Billy Chinook, located just 45 minutes North of Bend, Oregon has been described as the Grand Canyon of Oregon. Set in towering canyon walls, formed by lava rock, the scenery is breathtaking and a one of a kind experience. With big open sky, soaring eagles and an abundance of stars at night, you will feel as if you've left your life behind ...

When I was little I learned a folk song about a mule named Sal who helped build the Erie Canal. This was one of my favorite songs as a child and one that my sister and I still find ourselves singing on occasion as adults.Because of this memory, I was very excited when Houseboating.org started partnering with Mid Lakes Navigation on the Erie Canal. ...

Nestled between East Tennessee ridges, Norris Lake points the way to Cumberland Gap and the historic Wilderness Trail marked by Daniel Boone. This gorgeous clear water lake winds through 129 miles of tree lined shores. Fishing is abundant and the warm waters beckon to you to jump in and enjoy a leisurely swim. We are very excited to announce 2 br ...

As the saying goes, the early bird gets the worm. Planning your houseboat trip early has many benefits. The biggest benefit of course is that you can often take advantage of early booking discounts. We are currently offering specials for many of our lakes including Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Shasta, Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow, just to n ...