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A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with clear chairs, and a television on a wooden stand.
A cozy room with a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, a sofa, two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a wooden floor.
Exterior
A narrow corridor with two beds on either side, wooden flooring, and a staircase leading to a room with a colorful abstract painting.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Olas Boulevard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Lauderdale

Located in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, this houseboat is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Riverwalk. Guestrooms at this houseboat include kitchens, patios, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Broward County Library - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Museum of Discovery and Science - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Station - 19 min walk
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Kreme Doughnuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Snappers Fish & Chicken - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Adorable Houseboat on the river

Come stay at this two bedroom one bath house boat located on the main river of Fort Lauderdale! Enjoy all the comforts of home but be in the unique surrounding of being on the water in a rare houseboat! Full kitchen, bath, WiFi, full cable, 2 full beds in one room, other full bed in another room. Book not an ordinary night but truly an experience loved by many!! There’s also a coin washer and dryer on land.
Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children that cannot swim not recommended

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Adorable On The River
Adorable Houseboat on the river Fort Lauderdale
Adorable Houseboat on the river Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this houseboat?

This houseboat is situated in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, close to Las Olas Boulevard, Las Olas Beach, and Port Everglades. You'll also find Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bahia Mar Marina within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Adorable Houseboat on the river?

No, there isn't parking available at the houseboat.

Is this houseboat next to a casino?

No, this houseboat is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this houseboat?

No, there is no indoor pool at this houseboat.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Adorable Houseboat on the river?

At this riverfront houseboat, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Adorable Houseboat on the river?

No, this houseboat doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this houseboat offer breakfast?

No, this houseboat doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this houseboat allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this houseboat.

Are there connecting rooms at Adorable Houseboat on the river?

No, this houseboat doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this houseboat?

The closest major airport to this houseboat is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL), which is 6.3 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Miami, FL (OPF-Opa Locka Executive), which is located 21.9 mi away (32-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Adorable Houseboat on the river?

Yes, every accommodation at Adorable Houseboat on the river comes with a patio.

Adorable Houseboat on the river Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony. T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this stay on the canal, we were having coffee on the back deck and a mom and calf manatee swam by!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shakyra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Clean place, exactly as describe!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay on the houseboat, it was super clean and a fun experience.

So much fun, I hope I'm able to do it again someday. I didn't want to leave, wish I could stay forever. Place was super clean and close to down town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay. Sitting on the back deck watching the fish. It was very nice. Every hotel room looks the same - this was something completely different.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boathouse

Very cozy honestly and it fit all 6 of us. 3 couples and 1 single
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of a kind place

The boat was such a cool experience. Fishing in the river was very relaxing after a long day of volleyball for my son. It may have been a tight fit for our whole family, but it was perfect for the three of us that stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall it was fine

Being the fourth of July, we had a great view of fireworks from the front of the boat. We had a fun time fishing. The boat was roomy enough for the 4 of us. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

First time on a houseboat.

We enjoyed our stay overall. The location was very convenient for us as we were in for a wrestling event held at the Broward County Convention Center. My husband and son enjoyed fishing off of the boat in the evenings. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun experience

This was a unique experience in a quiet neighborhood. The boat was cleanly and spacious. The communication with the property manager was superb. Will book again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chris B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Not Sea Worthy

While the property served its purpose it is in no way a vacation destination.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place, great price!

The houseboat was super cute and an awesome deal for the price! The boat looked exactly like it does in the pictures, so I should have noticed there isn’t a lot of space to store luggage (although we did have 4 adults and some of us overpacked 🙋‍♀️). No big deal, we made it work and it was still a very fun experience. We really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely do it again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good But Not Great

We booked this location for a guys weekend fishing trip to Florida. The location was top notch and being able to stay on a house boat was amazing. The owner was great and super responsive. The main living room is great. However, the rest of the boat is in major need of repairs and updating. We didn’t expect 5-star accommodations, however we did expect more than we got. If updates are done, we’d definitely stay with this host and in this same property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andrew b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Short stay for a group of friends before a cruise

For the most part everything was clean and easy to work with property manager especially with an issue during booking and ease of access was good. Those were the good aspects to this place. The down sides we faced is the plumbing. The toilet is very limited on useage which isnt mentioned in the posting and we questioned the use of the shower. Another thing that isnt mentioned in the post is that this property isn’t meant for 6 adults even though it that was how it was searched. It best fits 2 adults and 4 children.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carol B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Large cockroach

On VRBO, check in was 3p. manager clarified check in was 4p not 3p. During the night, it was loud and noisy with 2 helicopters buzzing around, loud traffic- racing engines, loud mufflers , cars honking through out the night making it very difficult to sleep. I thought I saw either a cockroach or spider prior to going to bed. Very fast, couldn’t tell. In the morning, LARGE dead cockroach was noted to be face u dead by the shower. I will NEVER stay there again. It was terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Erica K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Do not go during spring break

I could not stay due to spring break kids partying like crazy. I took videos and sent to managers no one reached out until the next day by that time I had moved to a hotel. The wild spring break kids said they were staying there all weekend. No way was I going to allow my kids to stay somewhere where people are doing drugs and drinking feet away from us. The worst part is that I still have not received a refund and now have to jump through hoops just to get one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and Fun

What a fun and quirky place to stay. Two of my sons and I travelled to Ft. Lauderdale for a volleyball tournament. One of them is an avid fisherman so we thought this would be the perfect place to stay so he could fish when we weren't playing ball. We were not disappointed!. He fished multiple times off the deck of the houseboat and caught a variety of fish. The main bedroom is very spacious with lots of storage. The kitchen is fairly tiny but adequate for light cooking. I would not recommend this place for families with small children (toddlers) because the dock is not always level with the boat when the tide is low so there's a big step down onto the boat. Also, the walkway around the boat is very narrow. The family room is also very spacious - enough seating for at least 4. The owners were very quick to respond to any questions we had or needs that arose. We would definitely stay there again if we are ever in Ft. Lauderdale.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not for older women.

The walkway and the dock were uneven and hard to navigate. There are no railings on the outside so sitting on the "patio" was definitely out of the question. Nothing to do outside of the boat. Bathroom was not fit for 4 older women. Shower was dark and questionable if there would have been enough hot water. (We left the next morning and went to a Hotel). The toilet was difficult to manage. (Fill with water, turn on the pump until waste was gone. No TP down the toilet, put into the trash can). Concept is good if you just want to sleep there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication

Idea was better than our stay

In August we stayed in Jason's houseboat for two nights. I was really excited about the idea of staying at the houseboat, but is was a bit of a deception. We are a family of four from Holland (Europe) and we're making a trip around Florida for two weeks. The minute we had our 4 suitcases on board, there was actually no space left for us. I obviously misinterpreted the space in the houseboat. That was a pity. The houseboat is old (I think) and it was not as clean as other (VBRO) places we stayed in. Furthermore I wondered why there were only 3 towels for us, while I made the reservation for 4 people. Checking in was really easy because of the text Jason send us a few days before. Based on our experience I would say that the houseboat is not suiteble for a family of four (older kids). The double bed was ok, but the single beds are difficult to access and therefore most suiteble for little kids. I would not recommend the houseboat for elderly, or people with mobility difficulties. For younger couples with a limited amount of luggage, it could be a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super fun house boat

What a fun, one-of-a-kind experience! The owners were great and responded immediately to our questions and requests. We had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sergio M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great place!

Surprise little adventure that our kids absolutely loved. Cozy and efficient. Good area. Police dept two blocks away. Quarter mile down River from high end shopping area. A nice change up from The typical hotel stat. We’ll come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the reto boat

Nicely redone house boat. We all loved it. The stairs / docks could be difficult for elderly people, but fine for us. Safe neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ME B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What great fun!

What a unique experience! first time on a houseboat overnight. surprising amount of space but gotta watch those stairs! Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and will be back again soon. Wonder what it would be like to live aboard full time?!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dianne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We really enjoyed it, had a nice tranquil weekend. Accommodations were very comfortable and close to the beach and shopping. We’ll stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Made memories

Good price
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Emilee B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Fort Lauderdale House Boat

Everything was really great for us, the neighborhood wasn’t exactly what we were looking for but that’s no fault of the owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021