Houseboating with Disabilities
Houseboats are not generally considered to be handicap-friendly. We're here to tell you, that's not the case. In fact, many houseboats have handicapped accessible features for disabled guests. Where...
View ArticleFlorida Keys Boatels and Why They're Hot
The Florida Keys attract visitors from all over the world all year round for a taste of sunshine and endless activities for all ages. Generally, people flock to beachside hotels for lodging while...
View ArticleTime to Book! Memorial Day at Lake Shasta
Memorial Day lands on Monday, May 26th this year, and we've already begun taking reservations for the weekend leading up to it. But hurry, Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest weekends of the...
View ArticleLuxury Class Houseboats
Are you looking for a way to enhance your houseboat vacation this year? Whether you're looking for a little luxury or want to go "all out," there are plenty of options and combinations to choose from....
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving!
Every year when the leaves turn, our thoughts also turn to focus on the blessings we have in our lives. We all have so much to be thankful for. First and foremost we are grateful to you, our clients,...
View ArticleWelcome Anchor South!
Welcome to the Houseboating.org family, Anchor South! We are very pleased to announce our new houseboat partner at Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow Lake, two of the most popular lakes in the...
View ArticleEconomy Class Houseboats
We recently posted about some of our Luxury Houseboats, but did you know there are different levels, or classes, of houseboats? From small and inexpensive to massive and luxurious, there are many...
View ArticleTop Things to do on the Mississippi River!
The Mississippi River is one of the world's longest rivers. It flows over 2300 miles and boarders and cuts through 10 states! It reaches from Lake Itasca in northcentral Minnesota all the way south...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings!
Happy Holidays from your favorite houseboating team! We'd like to thank you for a wonderful 2013, and we hope to see you on a houseboat vacation in 2014. If you haven't already begun making...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
Well, another year has come and gone, but there's one thing that never changes: how grateful we are to you, our clients and partners, who made 2013 (and every year) such a success. Coming up in 2014:...
View ArticleIntroducing the Axiom Star at Lake Powell!
The first of its kind, the all new Axiom Star Lake Yacht is redefining luxury on Lake Powell with its sleek design and premium amenities. Only available at Lake Powell, the Axiom Star offers the most...
View ArticleFrom the Waters of Lake Roosevelt: Kettle Falls Marina
Lake Roosevelt is a natural wonder in the Pacific Northwest. It's surrounded by pine forested mountains and dozens of trails for hiking, biking and exploring, so it's no wonder houseboating and...
View ArticleHouseboating Myths, Busted!
New to houseboating? Welcome, this type of vacation is unlike any other. And with that, there is so much unfamiliarity that comes with planning. That's where we come in. We have an abundance of...
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Water Levels on Lake Shasta
We've been getting lots of questions about the current lake levels at Lake Shasta (Redding, CA), and there have even been rumors circling around that it's completely empty! Good news, Lake Shasta...
View ArticleHow to Moor your Houseboat
Houseboat mooring, beaching, or anchoring techniques will vary with each location, but generally, it's a process in which you pull the houseboat up to the shoreline and secure it to shore with land...
View ArticleBoredom Busters!
"I'm booooored!!!!" 2 cringe-worthy words that no one wants to hear on a vacation, whether it's from your child or your travel companions. Lots of people ask us "Will I be bored on the water for...
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Don't Forget Your Camera!
In September of 2012, I was lucky enough to take part in a Lake Powell houseboating adventure with my husband and our closest friends. When packing, I wasn't certain if I was going to bring along my...
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Tips and Tricks to Make Mealtime Easier
Planning and preparing your meals for a houseboat vacation can be quite a task. Where simplicity is key, organization is necessary long before you head out on the water. Last year, we posted a blog...
View ArticleInsider Tricks to Houseboat Like a Pro
This blog post is chock-full of insider tips and tricks to have you houseboating like a pro in no time. That's right, we are finally revealing our secrets! (Okay, so they're not really that secret; we...
View ArticleThat's What Life's All About
**WARNING....this video may cause the sudden feeling of calmness and relaxation, and the hankering to run OUT of the office and ON to a houseboat. "Sitting at the steering wheel of this houseboat,...
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