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NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, music library, stereo
Marina
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sanford, FL
  • Place, Lake Monroe
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Downtown Sanford
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanford Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Sanford

A stay at this houseboat places you in the heart of Sanford, steps from Lake Monroe and St. Johns Rivership. .This houseboat is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Art Affair Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Jeanine Taylor Folk Art.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Monroe - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Historic Downtown Sanford - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort Mellon Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sanford Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 10 min drive
  • DeBary Station - 11 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station Bar & Grub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buster's Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Celery City Craft - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Johns River Steak & Seafood - ‬3 min walk

About this property

NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!


Luxurious 60-foot, 2-story moored houseboat. Brand new mini split a/c system just installed. Accommodates up to 4 people. Flat screen TVs throughout, WiFi, comfy queen-sized beds, and a kitchen with residential appliances and all the tools you need. Permanently docked in a safe, secure marina on scenic Lake Monroe, part of the St. John's River system. Just a short walk to funky art galleries, retail/antique/resale shops, microbreweries, a Belgium beer bar, wine bar, and great restaurants. Take a 5-minute car ride to the Central Florida Zoo and zip line. In 15 minutes you can be at the crystal-clear Blue Springs State Park. You are 45 minutes from Disney and the theme parks. Or just relax up top! PLEASE NOTE: The boat is permanently docked. Guests are NOT permitted to drive the boat. Think of it as a floating/water-top condo. Under no circumstances may guests drive the boat. Garbage must be removed at checkout.

CHECK-IN IS 2PM, CHECK-OUT IS 11AM.
ANY LATE ARRIVAL REQUESTS MUST BE MADE DURING THE INITIAL BOOKING REQUEST, SO THAT PROPER ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free houseboat features a stereo, books, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a music library, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children under 10 are not recommended.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful time on the boat and in the town of Sanford. Truly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time aboard the Why Knot! It was exactly as described and such a fun way to celebrate our 49th anniversary! The views from the top deck are amazing and we were able to see a SpaceX rocket as it flew by. Downtown Sanford is beautiful and very welcoming. We especially enjoyed the food and drinks at The Bayou- definitely check them out. We hope to come back again next year and highly recommend this beautiful houseboat and the gracious hosts.Rose and Wayne WilliamsPS- and be sure to plan a visit to the Central Florida Zoo while you’re there and a riverboat dinner cruise.
The sunsets are gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The boat is a great place to stay. The beds are soft and comfy. It has all the amenities you could need while being gently rocked to sleep every night. It really is a neat place to stay while being comfortable. The hosts met us and showed us the gate and all the details of what we would need to be comfortable on the boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Will definitely attempt to book here again when I'm in the area. Michael was great and informative with the check in. Place is located in walking distance to places to eat, shop, drink, music, etc. Great place and even got to see some gators and turtles in the water! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely a great time.

Everything is close enough to walk to, good night life and restaurants just a few blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

The boat was large, plenty of space. Had everything on board. The marina was amazing! Close to downtown and the zoo. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Princess S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique place to stay

It was a great experience. Definitely a need to do at least once. Boat is beautiful and very roomy. Hosts are pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic break from the norm

Traveled to Orlando for a soccer tournament. Tired of the Orlando tourist trap and wanted to relax so a house boat in Sanford seemed perfect. Helped that the soccer fields they were playing at were there as well.Boat was exactly as described. Beds were comfortable. Full kitchen. The upstairs deck was phenomenal. It was chilly for our trip but had one awesome morning where I could sit in the sun and enjoy the views, sounds and peacefulness that comes on a boat. Sanford is a cool little town. The german restaurant was absolutely worth going to. Open air market was great as well. We bought some delicious dips from a seller and actually packed them into a bag so we could bring them home to VA. Not sure I will be back this way again since soccer child is graduating HS, but the consensus from Eldest daughter and her best friend was the boat was awesome and conducive to some tremendous sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyed our stay

Great location with easy access to town. The houseboat was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique option

The boat was a fun alternative to a house or hotel. The Marina was very peaceful. The boat had lots of room to cook, sleep, hang out. The top deck is large and the perfect place to grill, eat, sunbathe or chill. You can walk all over Sanford from this location. Lots of supplies provided on the boat plus things like humidifier, air purifier, counter ice maker, coffee pot, etc. we really enjoyed the variety of staycation this property offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!!

The was such a relaxing place to stay, beautiful sunsets and city skyline from the top deck!! The houseboat has everything you could possibly need. Walking to distant to Downtown Sanford for shopping and night life, it was perfect!! We will definitely book again ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Weekend

Beautiful home, wonderful sunsets, great little city within walking distance. Two wonderful bedrooms, a nice kitchen and eating area, wonderful family room plenty of televisions and strong wifi. . . then the upper deck is a whole additional experience. Sitting on the deck with a cold glass of wine watching the sunset, beautiful stocked grill to use and wonderful seating area. It was the culmination of a wonderful, restful and peaceful weekend - thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Once in a lifetime

Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haylee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

So cool!

We tried something new and it didn’t disappoint! Great host and super cool location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and fun boathouse.

The boathouse was well equipped and plenty of games to keep busy. Wood and satellite worked great. A little musty smell but upper deck was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

Beautiful view and great location - a quick walk to downtown Sanford. We loved the experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Right at the downtown area. Easy to get to and walk to places.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location in Sanford

Doing business with Michael was a pleasure, and you couldn't ask for a better location for ease of access to bars and restaurants in Sanford. Some noise and some lake smells are to be expected. Toilets are pretty wonky too, but the boat house bathroom is close by. Shower was great - spacious and plenty of hot water for 4 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houseboating

First time on a houseboat, very interesting and enjoyable. Had gale winds and could feel the boat moving at times, would have been tolerable with proper buoy. All and all it was a nice time, town was just blocks away, and very quaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite unique adventure

Stayed over Christmas to visit family and wanted something fun and different for times when not visiting. This fit the bill. Had a very enjoyable time. Hopefully next time mother nature doesn't send a freeze that way so we can enjoy the awesome top deck. Side note, the bike trail is great and an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Conway SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific experience

My husband has always wanted to stay on a houseboat. We found this one and booked it. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the houseboat. It had everything you could possibly need for your stay. Michael met us at the dock and showed us around and how things operate. The rooftop deck is awesome for relaxing and catching a beautiful sunrise and sunset. Loved the experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Stay in a Great Area

Awesome experience with the boat, beautiful sunset views at night. Right in downtown area walking distance to restaurants and shops. Had a great time, Michael was very informative and helped us with any questions we had. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022