Blog from Your Houseboating Experts

So you've reserved your houseboat vacation...now what? We get lots of questions from first time houseboaters on what to do to prepare in the weeks leading up to your vacation. Mostly questions about how to plan for our favorite thing...FOOD!

Some of you have expressed concern about the lower water level at Lake Travis in the heart of Texas. Popular misconception is that it's almost or completely dried up. Good news is, that's not the case at all. In fact, even as the lake is only 37% full, parts of the lake are still over 100 feet deep ... Read More

We've expanded our houseboat inventory at Florida Keys by partnering with Gilbert's Resort at Key Largo! Key Largo is known as "the first of the Florida Keys" as it is the northernmost of the Florida Keys. Gilbert's Resort is a mere 45 minute drive from the lights of Miami, but it is worlds away ... Read More

If you found our Top Questions to Ask your Agent (Part 1) article helpful, don't miss the following suggested questions to ask your agent while in the process of planning your houseboat vacation.

It can seem overwhelming when you first start planning a houseboat vacation, but the task doesn't have to be so daunting. Ask your agent the following questions to clear up some uncertainties you have or give you extra information you may not have considered.

With gas prices the way they are these days, we're always looking for ways to save on fuel. Hey, we've been there. We know that every little bit helps. We'll let you in on a little secret: if you rent a houseboat departing from Wahweap or Bullfrog marinas at Lake Powell, you can ... Read More

We've been talking about it for a while…We've blogged about it, we've tweeted  it, we've facebooked it….and now IT'S HERE!!!!  The brand spanking new Houseboating.org website has finally arrived!

One of the most exciting changes you will see is the ... Read More

I'm sure you all know about social media…it's everywhere these days!  The big names, Facebook, Twitter and now Google + are the most well known.  But have you heard about Tumblr and Pinterest?  We are on all of these sites!

Many people think that Facebook and ... Read More

Lying on the border of British Columbia and the state of Montana resides the scenic Lake Koocanusa. Here you'll find calm blue waters surrounded by over 200 miles of accessible shoreline, offering plenty of secluded bays to ensure a more private houseboat experience. Pine lined beaches back ... Read More

You might have heard us say this a time or twenty, but a houseboat trip is one of the best vacations you will ever experience.

But maybe you haven't heard what we offer to top off this amazing adventure. What better way to take in the sites than with a speedboat or personal watercraft to ... Read More