Blog from Your Houseboating Experts

Houseboat beaching or anchoring techniques will vary with each location, but generally, it's a mooring process in which you pull the houseboat up to the shoreline and secure it to shore with land anchors or stakes and ropes. We've outlined the basic procedure of mooring a houseboat in this post to better prepare you for your trip. Click to learn more

Did you know there are different levels, or classes, of houseboats? From small and inexpensive to massive and luxurious, there are many options so you can choose the best houseboat to fit you and your group. In this post, we'll tell you what makes a houseboat "economy class" and why they may be the perfect option for you and your group. Click to learn more

The houseboat you choose for your vacation will most likely depend on several factors, including: size, budget, and desired amenities. Consider the tips in this post when choosing a houseboat for you and your group. Click to learn more

As with any vacation, houseboating with young children requires extra packing and special consideration for their safety and happiness. Houseboating is safe for the whole family when the necessary precautions are taken. Let us suggest a few items to bring, as well as alleviate some common concerns. Click to learn more

There is so much to do and see on an Erie Canal houseboat vacation. Start planning your plan of attack before you arrive so as to make the most out of your time. There's so much to do (and all too often on vacation, so little time.) One of the many great things about houseboat vacations is that your vacation is tailor made to your preferences: you set the pace, and the route! The following post will give you some ideas on where to stop along the ... Click to learn more

Can't imagine a houseboat vacation without man's best friend by your side? We're animal lovers too, so we understand how hard it is to leave your pets at home while you go on vacation. In this post, we talk about what is involved in choosing a location or houseboat if you plan to bring your dog along. Click to learn more

Going to Canada, eh? We rent for several houseboat destinations across the border so you can experience Canada's spectacular untouched beauty first-hand. This article will walk you through the documentation and licensing requirements for Americans visiting the "Great White North." Click to learn more

Planning can be overwhelming, but never fear, we are here to help you with the final details as you count down the days. Click to learn more

A question we are asked often is: "What is there to do once we're out on the lake?" One of our favorite things about a houseboat vacation, is that you can be as lazy or as crazy as you like! Be inventive. Try something new, or do something you haven't done in a while. After all, it's your vacation! Click to learn more

Never having been on a houseboat vacation, there's virtually no way to truly prepare for the experience other than to, well...go. Even the experts benefit enormously from first hand experience so we can pass on our wisdom (and learning curves) to you for your vacations. Click to learn more