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The Float House at Jack Creek

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Exterior
Dining
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Astoria, OR
  • Place, Hanthorn Cannery Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Astoria Aquatic Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbia River Maritime Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Astoria

This houseboat places you within a 10-minute drive of Hanthorn Cannery Museum and Uppertown Firefighters Museum and The Children's Museum. Guestrooms at this houseboat include kitchens, fireplaces, and balconies.
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What's nearby

  • Hanthorn Cannery Museum - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Columbia Memorial Hospital - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Astoria Aquatic Center - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Columbia River Maritime Museum - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Liberty Theater - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Growler Guys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fort George Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Astoria Brewing Company Taproom - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bow Picker - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Float House at Jack Creek

A delightful float house on the John Day River, minutes from charming Astoria, Oregon, this home offers a perfect place to enjoy river recreation and relaxation. Originally a floating store, guests now enjoy all the modern conveniences mixed with old-world charm. Sitting adjacent to 16 acres of farmland, enjoy the peace and serenity of country life or use it as a jumping-off point for your adventure on the coast.

The Float House at Jack Creek features a full kitchen, laundry room with washer and dryer, 3 bedrooms, and office, 2 bathrooms, high-speed WiFi, and smart TVs. Guests are also welcome to use the kayaks and rowboat at the float house to explore the John Day River.

Guests will have access to the whole house during the stay and are welcome to explore the property, as well.

If you find that you need something while staying at The Float House at Jack Creek, we are just a phone call or text away.

The Float House at Jack Creek sits on the John Day River where Jack Creek empties in. Sixteen acres of private land offer plenty of space for walking and day-time adventures. The large dock offers a place to tie up personal watercraft and embark on kayaking or paddle boarding adventures.

About 5 miles east of historic Astoria, Oregon, The Float House at Jack Creek is located within easy distance of many outdoor activities, including clam digging, fishing, beaches, museums, shopping, hiking and fine dining.

Being so close to the Pacific Ocean, the float house is affected by its tides. Since the house is actually floating, it will go up and down with the level of the river and guests will experience the changes the natural beauty that accompanied the change of tides.

Clatsop County charges a 10.5% Transient Room tax that Airbnb does not automatically collect. That will be calculated on your nightly rate and will be collected through the Airbnb app when you check in.
Guests 10 and under and non-swimmers must wear life jackets (provided by the owner) at all times when on the deck outside.

There is a 10.5% Transient Room tax imposed by Clatsop County that will be collected upon check-in.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy TVs. Other standard amenities include kitchens, washing machines, and 2 bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 and a first aid kit
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • 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 can I see within easy reach of this houseboat?

This houseboat is located in Astoria, close to Astoria Column, Columbia River Maritime Museum, and Astoria Riverfront Trolley. You'll also find Astoria Aquatic Center and Hanthorn Cannery Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Float House at Jack Creek?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available.

Is this houseboat adjacent to a casino?

No, this houseboat is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this houseboat?

No, there is no indoor pool at this houseboat.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Float House at Jack Creek?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront houseboat include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.

Does The Float House at Jack Creek have a hot tub?

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

Does this houseboat include breakfast service?

No, this houseboat doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this houseboat allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this houseboat.

Does The Float House at Jack Creek have connecting rooms available?

No, this houseboat doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this houseboat?

The closest major airport to this houseboat is Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional), which is 11.4 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Float House at Jack Creek?

Yes, every accommodation at The Float House at Jack Creek comes with a balcony.

The Float House at Jack Creek Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful and a refreshingly unique stay at the Float House. It felt very private on the river and perfectly located for lots of activities in Astoria and along the coastline. Joy met us at the site to give s a friendly walk through and address any questions that we had. She was very responsive when we had one more question later in our stay. The kitchen was well supplied for our needs. The spice rack was very impressive. The bedroom arrangements worked perfectly for us and we were very comfortable. We enjoyed the ever changing weather and ebb and flow of the river. Though we didn't venture out in the kayaks, (horrid weather) we look forward to coming back and discovering the river in better weather. It was fun to watch the dragon boat practice too. We saw Jack, the blue heron, several times. I don't know the eagle's name, but he/she made a flyover a few times. Keep those binos close by. There is also a very interesting large book upstairs that is a primer to the estuary. This place is truly an undiscovered gem. The only note I could make is let people know that as the river changes the ramp leading to the float house can be quite steep. It wasn't a problem for us but it would be worth mentioning for those who aren't as mobile.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay. All the rooms were clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. And the host was friendly and available when we had questions. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay in February at the float house. The host is great and the house is very clean and as-advertised. We liked being close to Astoria, but appreciated the quiet and privacy of being on the river (the house is maybe an 8 minute drive to town, but at the end of a long driveway so very quiet and peaceful). Also, if you have to stay connected the wifi was great. The only thing I'd mention is on the main floor there are two sleeping areas (one room with a king or queen bed and one smaller room with a twin-ish sized bed) but to get to the smaller room you have to walk through the larger room (this was fine with the group we were with but is good to know). All in all, this is a great place to stay and unwind or explore astoria and rhe coast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Constance H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We didn't want to leave. The Float House was amazing; comfortable, very quiet, very clean, snug, cozy, well-equipped, soothing. We absolutely loved it! Everything was well thought out and very well supplied. Liz was there to greet us and show us about. Lots of nature to watch, including a grouchy Great Blue Heron and a river otter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Bellevue

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place! I could have stayed here my entire visit and never gone into Astoria ... just sitting on the dock and watching the wildlife and dipping my toes in the creek. Lots of room for everyone (we had 7 adults and we had space to be by ourselves or as a group). Astoria is about 15 minutes away and is such a great place to visit with lots of things to do and see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic little spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations

All I can say is we were very sad to leave. Such a beautiful place, exceedingly clean, cozy, peaceful, private and relaxing. Lots of space in the house, well stocked and super close to town (but we hardly left!) Sitting on the deck and watching so many birds at dusk was a highlight. Looking forward to coming back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025