How to Prepare for your Upcoming Houseboat Vacation
Summer is here! We know many of you are getting ready to head out on the water soon, and we hope you're getting excited! Planning can be overwhelming, but never fear, we are here to help you with the...
View ArticleLake Powell Sightseeing
Lake Powell is a natural wonder with over 1900 miles of shoreline north of the Arizona/Utah border. The lake is notorious for its breathtaking red rock canyon views and natural arches. Its remarkable...
View ArticleO Canadian Houseboat Vacations!
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 ArticleLake Shuswap Scuba Diving
Lake Shuswap in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, has a lot to offer houseboat visitors: hiking, waterfalls, fishing, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and horseback riding (among other things.) However,...
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 ArticleWelcoming Doctors Lake Marina at the St. John's River!
We are glad to welcome Doctors Lake Marina at the St. John's River in Florida to our houseboating family! Doctors Lake Marina is located at the northern end of St John's River in Fleming Island, just...
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
Well, it may be nearing the end of summer, but it's still not too late for a houseboat vacation! Whether you're looking to make one last trip to the water, or you're searching for warmer areas, you...
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 ArticleTime to Book! Poker Run at Lake Cumberland
Poker run is known as THE event of the year in the heart of Kentucky at Lake Cumberland. This particular Poker Run is ranked as one of the top 10 in the country! Always held the first weekend in...
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 ArticleTop Things to do at Lake Berryessa!
Lake Berryessa, only 45 minutes away from beautiful Napa Valley wine country, is nestled between the Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs and a popular spot for houseboat getaways in California. Stop and smell...
View ArticleHow to Plan Your Houseboat Vacation in 10 Easy Steps
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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