Blog from Your Houseboating Experts

So what is it that you DO on a houseboat vacation? Well...that's a loaded question, because there is SO MUCH possibility. Here are a few ideas of must-do things to do on your houseboat vacation. Click to learn more

Next up in our regional blog series is...Florida! We rent on the St Johns River and the Everglades National Park - both incredible and unique experiences. Learn more about each location in this article. Click to learn more

Second in our regional blog series is Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas and Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia! See what makes each of these locations special in this article. Click to learn more

Now more than ever, reconnecting with the natural world is of the highest importance. In this day and age, we have everything we could ever want at our fingertips, why should we prioritize natural vacations? We've outlined 5 top reasons to take some time water-side in this article. Click to learn more

Help us give a hearty "Ahoy" to H2O Getaways on the Trent-Severn Waterway and welcome them to the Houseboating.org family! Learn more about them and see their boutique houseboats in this article. Click to learn more

First in our regional series, Houseboating in the PNW, featuring Lake Roosevelt WA and Lake Billy Chinook OR. Learn about what each have to offer in this article. Click to learn more

Every holiday season we are asked for ways to give a houseboat vacation. Since we don't have formal gift cards, we've come up with some fun ways to present the gift of a lifetime. Click to learn more

Nature, adventure, sights, relaxation? Shasta Lake checks all the boxes. Located in Redding, CA, Shasta Lake is part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. With a mountainous backdrop, and a tree lined shoreline surrounding crystal clear water, there's no limit to the fun to be had here. Click to learn more

This Utah based team traveled to Kentucky for a weekend on the lake to check out the newest additions to our website: the Floathouzzes on Lake Cumberland. Find out why these are different from your run-of-the-mill houseboat experience. Click to learn more

Reservations are officially open for all three marinas on Lake Powell for 2025! Though the 2024 season isn't quite over yet, it's never too early to start planning your next Lake Powell adventure. Click to learn more