How to Save Money on Fuel at Lake Powell
With gas prices the way they are these days, we're always looking for ways to save on fuel. Hey, we've been there. We know that every little bit helps. We'll let you in on a little secret: if you rent...
View ArticleWater Levels on Lake Travis
Some of you have expressed concern about the lower water level at Lake Travis in the heart of Texas. Popular misconception is that it's almost or completely dried up. Good news is, that's not the case...
View ArticleMeal Planning For Your Houseboat Vacation
So you've reserved your houseboat vacation. The hard part is over: you've gotten commitments from your group and you've put a deposit down for your trip...now what? We get lots of questions from first...
View ArticleAn Expert's First Houseboating Experience on Lake Mead
Never having been on a houseboat vacation, there's virtually no way to truly prepare for the experience other than to, well...go. Even the experts benefit enormously from first hand experience so we...
View ArticleWhat to Do on a Houseboat Vacation
A question we are asked often is: "What is there to do once we're out on the lake?" One of our favorite things about a houseboat vacation, is that you can be as lazy or as crazy as you like! Be...
View ArticleWhat to Bring for your Upcoming Houseboat Vacation
Planning can be overwhelming, but never fear, we are here to help you with the final details as you count down the days. After you've finalized your plans and made the necessary payments, there are...
View ArticleCrossing the Boarder - Preparing for your Canadian Houseboat Vacation
Canada is the second largest country in the world, and home to some of the most breathtaking scenery and friendliest of locals. Canada is a wonderful vacation destination for Americans who are looking...
View ArticleHappy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July to our wonderful clients and partners who make our jobs so enjoyable as well as successful. We'd like to take a moment and express how proud we are to be Americans. Thank you to our...
View ArticleNew Floating Restaurant on Lake Powell
Oftentimes, we are asked by our clients about restaurants and attractions to visit while out on the lake. Generally, the lake is the attraction in and of itself. However, there are exceptions:...
View ArticlePet Friendly Houseboat Vacations
Can't imagine a houseboat vacation without man's best friend by your side? We're animal lovers too, so we understand how hard it is to leave your pets at home while you go on vacation. In this post,...
View ArticleErie Canal Houseboat Itineraries
The Erie Canal stretches 524 miles along upstate New York and is known as one of the United States' greatest feats in engineering. Stone locks, lift bridges and guard gates used in the 1800's are still...
View ArticleHouseboating with Children
As with any vacation, houseboating with young children requires extra packing and special consideration for their safety and happiness. Houseboating is safe for the whole family when the necessary...
View ArticleAdvantages of Off-Season Houseboating
Whether you're looking to make one last trip to the water, or you're searching for warmer areas, you may find that going on a houseboat vacation outside of the summer season is preferred. If you have...
View ArticleHappy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day from the team here at Houseboating.org! We hope you are all enjoying the water in this last breath of summer. If you're not on the water, hopefully you've gotten a chance to enjoy it...
View ArticleGetting to Know Your Houseboating Agents
A Utah based company, Houseboating.org is the premier internet source to discover and schedule your houseboat vacation. We represent every major houseboating destination in North America, including...
View ArticleReasons to Rent An Extra Watercraft
If there's one thing that we strongly recommend having while on a houseboat vacation, it's to bring or rent an extra watercraft like a powerboat or a couple of jet skis. There are several reasons why...
View ArticleTop 10 Fishing Locations
We rent houseboat vacations at over 30 locations in North America. So which location is the best for some serious fishing? Well...take your pick! Fishing is great at each of our locations, but we've...
View Article10 Steps to Plan Your Houseboat Vacation
Planning your houseboat vacation involves lots of preparation, but it doesn't have to be so daunting. We're here to help make it as easy and go as smoothly as possible. In this post, we've given you a...
View ArticleNow Booking for 2014!
It's that time of year again, the kids are back in school and the daily grind begins to set in for winter. It doesn't take long to begin day dreaming about your next great vacation. The good news is...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Best Houseboat for You
It can be difficult deciding on a houseboat, since there are often several houseboats to choose from at most waterway locations across North America. And sometimes there are only minor details between...
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