Blog from Your Houseboating Experts

Plan Your Houseboat

  • By: Stacy
  • Posted On: 07/17/15
Did your family gatherings dominate your summer and now you want to plan your own vacation? Or were you too busy this summer with camps and sports and work? With lower rates in the fall, now is a great time for your houseboat vacation! Click to learn more

Noteworthy Sightseeing on Lake Cumberland

  • By: Heather
  • Posted On: 07/10/15
Lake Cumberland and its surrounding area has much to offer its visitors and locals alike. From water parks to historic mills, waterfalls and caves to vineyards, there's something for everyone at Lake Cumberland on AND off the lake. Click to learn more

Secrets to Standup Paddleboarding Like a Pro

  • Posted On: 06/26/15
Stand up paddleboarding has become an increasingly popular watersport over the past few years...and for good reason! With limited gear required - just you, the board and the paddle - and no experience necessary, you can take to the lake at a relaxing pace with no expense to fun. Click to learn more

Bucket List Worthy Houseboat Destinations

  • Posted On: 05/29/15
If houseboating is not on your bucket list, it should be! Relaxing on the top of a houseboat, soaking up the sun and feeling the wind in your hair is one of the best vacations you will ever have. A choose-your-own adventure type of get a way, you can make your trip as busy or as lazy as you want...it's up to you! Click to learn more

Top 5 Reasons You Should Book Your Houseboat Vacation with Us

  • By: Heather
  • Posted On: 05/22/15
We work directly with about 100 marinas nationwide, there's no difference in price or availability, so why book with us instead of the marina directly? There are several reasons to reserve your vacation with us, but we've included five of our most noteworthy attributes below. You'll see how easy it is to plan the vacation of your dreams after working with us. Click to learn more

Top 5 Houseboating Safety Tips

  • Posted On: 04/03/15
To help keep your houseboat vacation stress and worry free, read up on these houseboating safety tips before your departure. Click to learn more

Common Mistakes to Avoid while Planning

  • By: Heather
  • Posted On: 03/06/15
All too often we have good intentions of getting ahead of the pack and reserving the houseboat vacation early enough to get the desired dates and houseboat at the best rate, and all too often the desired dates and specials are sold out by the time we get to it. In this article, we outline some of the most common mistakes we make while planning, and some do's and don'ts to consider while you're planning for your vacation, as well as after you've ... Click to learn more

Top 10 Games for Kids to Play with a Deck of Cards

  • Posted On: 02/27/15
Whether winding down after dinner or taking a break from the sun inside your home away from home, chances are you'll want to have a game or two on hand to entertain the kids. Rather than fill up the cupboards on your houseboat with multiple board games, simply bring a few decks of cards - and endless fun - along! Click to learn more

Something for Everyone!

  • By: Houseboating.org Team
  • Posted On: 12/12/14
Do you love the Alpine Mountains of Northern California? How about Napa Valley wine country? Maybe the Sierra Nevada foothills? The Las Vegas desert? Spectacular Lake Powell? Click to learn more

New friends on Dale Hollow Lake!!

  • By: Stacy
  • Posted On: 11/21/14
As if Dale Hollow Lake wasn't awesome enough, with it's gorgeous tree lined shores and sparkling waters, we can now offer you a third houseboat partner! Join us for a big WELCOME ABOARD to our newest marina, Sunset Resort and Marina! Click to learn more