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A Romantic Getaway houseboat moored on the Apalachicola R

A Romantic Getaway houseboat moored on the Apalachicola R

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Private kitchen
Property grounds
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Explore the area

Map
Apalachicola, FL
  • Popular LocationRiverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDixie Theatre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationRaney House4 min drive
  • AirportPanama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

A Romantic Getaway houseboat moored on the Apalachicola R

This floating home offers sweeping waterfront views of the river with spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The moon reflecting off the water provides a backdrop for a romantic dinner on your waterfront porch. You will enjoy a peaceful stay in this cozy one bedroom chalet while being entertained by a variety of wildlife including bald eagles and pelicans looking for their next meal. You will see dolphins swim by as they follow the commercial fishing boats hoping that they will capture some of their catch . The boating traffic in this low wake area includes both large pleasure yachts as well as the famous Apalachicola commercial fishing boats out for their oyster, shrimp and grouper. There are fishing rods available onboard for your afternoon relaxation. Parking is only a few steps from your vacation home.
The interior of this gem offers a fully stocked kitchen with all full size appliances, televisions with all DISH channels in both living room and bedroom, free WiFi, a large bathroom, an office area and a separate bedroom featuring a queen size bed. Coffee (Keurig) is provided and all linens are included. Just bring your suitcase to start your vacation aboard the Rebel's Rest. Your stay may include the use of a kayak to explore the waters around Apalachicola which can be launched from the side of your floating home.
Just a 5 minute walk to town as your floating home is moored just a couple of blocks from downtown Apalachicola. You may spend your time browsing the shops and art galleries in the area or dine at the many restaurants in town which specialize in the fresh seafood of the area. The famous Up the Creek Restaurant and Raw Bar is located right next door and serves the best oysters in town along with a variety of other fish, chicken or beef. For more upscale dining, there is the Owl Cafe and the Gibson Inn which serve a variety of dishes. The freshest fish and seafood in town is served at the Station. Downtown Apalachicola's shops, restaurants and bars are only a 2 or 3 block walk from your floating home.
For the beach lovers, a twilight stroll along with beaches of St. George Island is a short 15 minute drive away. The panhandle beaches with their white sandy beaches are rated some of the best in the United States. You can get a panoramic view of the surrounding area by walking to the top of the St. George Island lighthouse. For sunbathing, the State Park is the best kept secret with a very secluded beach for your enjoyment.
For romance, a fishing adventure or just a relaxing get away from your hectic life, you will find a wonderful and completely enjoyable vacation aboard the Rebel's Rest. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays or marriage proposals!

Property manager

Karen Hoff
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed
Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apalachicola

Located in Apalachicola, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Orman House Historic State Park and Raney House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 1 min walk
  • Dixie Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Orman House Historic State Park - 6 min walk
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 6 min walk
  • Raney House - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar 98 - 9 min drive
  • Half Shell Dockside - 8 min walk
  • El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • High Five Dive Bar - 2 min walk
  • Oyster City Brewing Company - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Romantic Getaway houseboat moored on the Apalachicola R pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Romantic Getaway houseboat moored on the Apalachicola R?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Romantic Getaway houseboat moored on the Apalachicola R?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Romantic Getaway houseboat moored on the Apalachicola R located?

Located in the heart of Apalachicola, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa, Dixie Theatre and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Orman House Historic State Park and Downtown Books & Purl are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheila W., Bainbridge GA

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Perfect Location
Rebel rest is a cute little house boat. It was very clean & comfortable! It’s location is perfect! You can walk anywhere around the town from its location. The view is beautiful and even on a hot summer day the breeze off the water makes it pleasant for sitting on the front patio & watching all the boats go by. Although we cooked nothing while there the kitchen is adequate for preparing a meal. We throughly enjoyed our stay and we give the place 5 stars all the way but, we were a little amused that we had to wait 30 minutes to get into the houseboat and communication was very slow. When you travel upon arrival you just want to get out of the car & relax. I notified Karan shortly after 4 that the houseboat was not open but did not hear back until the next day. Luckily someone showed up about 4:30 to open it because we were concerned that there had been a mix up. We would still highly recommend the Rebels Rest with its full view into a small fishing villages life style, off the beaten path of the touristy town but don’t by any means miss the cute shops & wonderful restaurants. Our favorite restaurant was The Station. It’s a short drive to Carrabelle, MX Beach, Pt St Joe and even Tyndall if you happen to be military which we are & we enjoyed visiting several friends along the Panhandle stretch. Book with confidence that you will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation week
We found the houseboat just as described in the listing. The photos were very accurate. We met Karen one day while walking the dock & had a very nice conversation with her. She gave us a little history of the town & her boat rentals. If you are looking for a small town to go & relax, then this is the place for you. We spent alot of our time just relaxing on the back deck enjoying the water. This town is a no-frills, laid back, friendly , quite place. The stores / restaurants close pretty early & some places are closed on Sunday / Monday. It is worth the drive to take the bridge over to St. George. The beach at the State Park there was absolutely perfect. No crowds & the softest sand ever. We went into this vacation looking for relaxation in a non-tourist trap atmosphere and that is exactly what we got. Everything was GREAT! Thank you Karen for offering such an awesome rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous setting
Highly recommend this as a stay to relax. Walking and shopping as well as amazing food all right out the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 day birthday weekend
We loved our stay at the houseboat and had so much fun. The water view is beautiful and the boat barely moved at all. I will say it was not very private and was odd to have some harmless patrons from the restaurant next door and the host board and come around to the back porch while we were still inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We really enjoyed our stay in the Rebel's Rest! It was very cute and clean and so much fun to be right on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hoff

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I purchased the houseboat marina in 2013 and moved to Apalachicola to manage the Houseboats at River Watch in 2014 after retiring from my career as a Commercial Lending Officer in New Jersey. Since then, I have added 3 floating homes along with the 2 floating homes which were moored in the marina already.

Why they chose this property

The location makes it easy to walk to all of the restaurants, bars, shops and historic homes in downtown Apalachicola.

Languages:

English

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