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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 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.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sanford

This houseboat places you next to Lake Monroe and St. Johns Rivership. Guestrooms at this houseboat include kitchens, balconies, and sofa beds.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Monroe - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Princess Theater - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Historic Downtown Sanford - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fort Mellon Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sanford Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buster's Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Station Bar & Grub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Johns River Steak & Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The West End Trading Company - ‬10 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.
Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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

Rules

No swimming in the marina. Boat does not leave dock. No smoking anywhere on boat.
Check in is 2PM. Any late arrival request must be made during the initial reservation process.
CHECK-INs are not permitted on these dates: 12/31-1/1, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, 8/21, 10/19, Thanksgiving, December 10, 12/24-25.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children under 10 are 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 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this houseboat?

This houseboat is located in Sanford, just steps from Lake Monroe and St. Johns Rivership, and within a short walk of Fort Mellon Park. You'll also find Sanford Museum and Art Affair Gallery less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!?

No, there isn't parking at this 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 do couples enjoy most about NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic houseboat include a smart TV and a kitchen in each accommodation, and some feature lake view.

Does NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this houseboat.

Does this houseboat offer breakfast?

No, this houseboat doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this houseboat allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this houseboat.

Does NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! have connecting rooms available?

No, this houseboat doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this houseboat?

The closest major airport to this houseboat is Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB), which is 5.2 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO), which is around 26.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!?

Yes, every accommodation at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! comes with a balcony and some offer lake views.

NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time on the boat and in the town of Sanford. Truly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

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

8/10 Good

Marc B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Princess S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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

Once in a lifetime

Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

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

Great location.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Great Experience

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

10/10 Excellent

Haylee F.

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

So cool!

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Sanford

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee L.

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

Love the Town of Sanford, FL

We are both in our 80's and this lovely houseboat allowed us to enjoy being on a houseboat in the Lake Monroe Marina and being able to just walk 3 blocks to the downtown Sanford. Last night was a magnificent sunset and rise of the full moon. Beautiful. . . Lee & Warren
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Beautiful and Peaceful

We rented this houseboat while in town for a baseball tournament. We were tired of hotel rooms and thought this would be a nice change of pace. This boat is beautiful! It housed me, my husband and two 17 year old baseball players very comfortably. The lower deck had plenty of space, and we were able to buy groceries and prepare meals, which was a welcome change from eating out constantly. The upper deck was delightful. We spent each morning relaxing and reading or watching TV up there before the heat ramped up. We also grilled and ate lunch or dinner up there. We could not have asked for any better accommodations for our trip. And the hosts were delightful people who met us when we got to the boat, gave us a tour, and were very responsive to any questions we had throughout. We would certainly rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Pamela K.

An adventure on the water!

First, let me comment on the warm welcome we received from Rebecca and Michael. They are the very gracious owners of the houseboat. The houseboat is fully equipped with all you will need for a stay. We love cooking and found the stove, grill and toaster oven all very handy. Florida's weather was not cooperating with my vision of laying in the sun on the spacious, upper deck. Instead, the lake was white-capped and we were rocking and rolling. As long as folks are very aware that this is a boat, you'll be fine. Those who are prone to motion sickness might want to avoid this adventure. Thanks for a lovely stay and very gracious welcome! We appreciated how attuned you were to things we might like to do and enjoyed a couple of terrific hikes while in the area. Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely and unique weekend away

"Why Not" is everything you want in a getaway spot on the water. Great views, great restaurants, Sanford Riverwalk, local parks, boat rentals at the marina, and absolutely great hosts (Michael and Rebecca). The cabin area is comfortable and has every amenity you could want in a vacation home including Dish TV, smart TV, fast WiFi connection, plenty of dishes and cookware, a Kcup w/ lots of coffee and tea selections, and a screened in front porch with dining area. The top deck is absolutely amazing with even more amenities and vacation decor that welcomes you from every angle. You feel like you're on your own private floating condo (well actually, you are!) Ample, covered comfortable seating, firepit, bar, upstairs kitchen (grill, sink, fridge) covered dining table, and open sky sun deck lounge chairs facing west on the very back. There's also a big screen TV. Adaptable from a tranquil paradise to watch the sunset, to a lively atmosphere to enjoy w/ family (especially to watch "the big game" of whatever sport you like!) Great place for a romantic birthday weekend for two, especially during COVID. Looking forward to coming back again! The technical skinny: BUGS: We did not have ANY issues inside or outside Why Not. There is plenty of Off and bug deterrent thoughtfully provided (but we didn't need it) MOTION: You are on a floating boat, but the marina waters were very calm with very little perceptible motion. You will feel slight movement at times, especially on a windy day. BEDS: Master bedroom mattress is extremely comfortable. Fancy pillow top type. Assume the guest bedroom has the same. BATHROOMS: Plenty of clean towels and shower amenities. Shower pressure and temperature were great. If you've never been on a houseboat or RV, the toilet operates differently. Brief tutorial from Michael and you'll be all set. KITCHEN: Outfitted with more than you could ever need. (We only used the grill upstairs one night and the toaster oven, and took advantage of the local restaurants-- plentiful in number and variety.)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020