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The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat

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A cozy interior with a green sofa, striped pillows, a small white table, and a bar area with stools.
Two people building a sandcastle on a beach.
A marina with several boats docked, surrounded by trees and hills in the background.
A storefront with a sign reading "Island City Harbor Store" and a "Lawson" sign above.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and a small window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sabula, IA
  • Place, Sabula Access
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Sabula Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Driscoll's Island
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sabula

This houseboat places you next to Sabula Access and Lower Sabula Lake. This houseboat welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Sabula Access - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Sabula Lake Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sabula Public Library - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Upper Sabula Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Driscoll's Island - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Poopy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Manny's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat

This cozy Boatel Yacht called the Lily Pad is a beautiful getaway. This spacious 2 Bedroom sleeps 4 comfortably and up to 6. The Lily Pad sits right in the harbor. The beautiful views of the hillside and marina is sure to bring you a relaxing getaway. There are free kayak rentals included, a beach within walking distance, and plenty of fish to be caught. It has accommodations for 4 people comfortably. Full Kitchen Galley, living area, dining room, queen size bed and 2 single beds.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find TVs. Washing machines, hair dryers, and ironing boards are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

91922

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this houseboat?

This houseboat is located in Sabula, just steps from Mississippi River and Sabula Access, and within a short walk of Lower Sabula Lake. You'll also find Upper Sabula Lake and South Sabula Lake Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

No, there isn't parking at this houseboat.

Is this houseboat adjacent 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.

Are there hot tubs at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

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

Does this houseboat provide breakfast?

No, this houseboat doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this houseboat allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this houseboat.

Are there connecting rooms at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this houseboat.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat.

The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri J.

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

Girls Trip

Cozy accommodations, had a great time, used shower facilities. They were new very clean, and perfect for a group of women. The outdoor seating was amazing for all outdoor activities. Used kayaks free qith rental and enjoyed paddling around little lake. Had a wonderful time. Wandered into town VFW and Home Port were fun drinking spots.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

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

Perfect friend vacation

This was just perfect! Celebrated 40 years of friendship making the best new memories. Everyone was super nice. Relaxed and fished. Had a blast, even left we more friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners of this Boatel have clearly taken great pains to think of everything you might need for your stay. They are very helpful and communicative which was very appreciated. My girls had never been on this type of boat before and had a blast. There is plenty to do in the area and we found this to be a great landing spot for hiking in the state park or shopping in Bellevue or Savannah.
Sunrise looking southeast
The harbor
Main cabin
Main cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

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

Houseboat adventure

Staying in the houseboat was an adventure. We had a few hiccups in the check-in process but the hosts were very responsive and everything was sorted out very quickly. The houseboat was made in the 60s so some things were as I expected and some things such as the heating was not. The first night of the stay the temps dropped down into the 30s and the boat was COLD! The next day we did find the extra lap blankets and spreads so we were prepared the next night. With all that said the rest of our stay was very relaxing and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024