Lake Shasta: Presidential Houseboat

The Presidential Houseboat is more affordable and compact than some of the other houseboats on the lake, but can still accommodate 16 people. This compromise between luxury and price ends in excellent results on both sides. As a party boat, the Presidential is glorious, but not too rough on the wallet - which is probably why it's the most popular boat in the fleet.

The penthouse sleeps four to six people and the lower deck has two double gaucho beds as well as double bunks and single bunks. Two full bathrooms and a large kitchen add to the comfort - and there are no less than two refrigerator/freezers in the kitchen. A command bridge up top and a gas barbecue on the foredeck give a more outdoor flavor to your experience.

Not that there isn't an outdoor flavor to begin with - you'll enjoy the water slide for getting into the water and the swim ladder for getting out. A sun deck is an excellent place to dry off after a long day of paddling. When you're ready to really settle down, a TV/VCR and a CD stereo lets you relax to either movies or music.

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