NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!

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Salon and kitchen area (shot from front door).

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Laundry

Explore the area

Sanford, FL

St. Johns Rivership
‪3 min walk‬
Historic Downtown Sanford
‪10 min walk‬
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
‪8 min drive‬
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Salon

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Luxurious 60-foot, 2-story moored houseboat. Brand new mini split a/c system just installed. Accommodates up to 4 people. Flat screen TVs throughout, WiFi, comfy queen-sized beds, and a kitchen with residential appliances and all the tools you need. Permanently docked in a safe, secure marina on scenic Lake Monroe, part of the St. John's River system. Just a short walk to funky art galleries, retail/antique/resale shops, microbreweries, a Belgium beer bar, wine bar, and great restaurants. Take a 5-minute car ride to the Central Florida Zoo and zip line. In 15 minutes you can be at the crystal-clear Blue Springs State Park. You are 45 minutes from Disney and the theme parks. Or just relax up top! PLEASE NOTE: The boat is permanently docked. Guests are NOT permitted to drive the boat. Think of it as a floating/water-top condo. Under no circumstances may guests drive the boat. Garbage must be removed at checkout.

CHECK-IN IS 2PM, CHECK-OUT IS 11AM.
ANY LATE ARRIVAL REQUESTS MUST BE MADE DURING THE INITIAL BOOKING REQUEST, SO THAT PROPER ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

Property manager

M Verrastro

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry

Outdoor space

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Children under 10 are not recommended.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No swimming in the marina. Boat does not leave dock. No smoking anywhere on boat.

Check in is 2PM. Any late arrival request must be made during the initial reservation process.

CHECK-INs are not permitted on these dates: 12/31-1/1, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, 8/21, 10/19, Thanksgiving, December 10, 12/24-25.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sanford

Located in Sanford, this houseboat is in the city centre and near theme parks. DeBary Hall Historic Site and Thursby House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Seminole Towne Center and Lake Mary Farmer's Market. Fort Mellon Park and Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sanford, FL

What's nearby

St. Johns Rivership - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Historic Downtown Sanford - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sanford Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Seminole County Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

Sanford Station - 10 min drive
DeBary Station - 11 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Henry S Depot - ‬12 min walk
‪Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - ‬9 min walk
‪St Johns River Steak & Seafood - ‬3 min walk
‪Celery City Craft - ‬9 min walk
‪West End Trading Company - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOUSEBOAT: 60 FEET OF FUN! located?

Located in the heart of Sanford, this houseboat is steps away from Lake Monroe and St. Johns Rivership. Art Affair Gallery and Fort Mellon Park are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Marc B.

3 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely a great time.

Everything is close enough to walk to, good night life and restaurants just a few blocks away.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

24 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

The boat was large, plenty of space. Had everything on board. The marina was amazing! Close to downtown and the zoo. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Princess S.

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique place to stay

It was a great experience. Definitely a need to do at least once. Boat is beautiful and very roomy. Hosts are pleasure to deal with.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

18 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really enjoyed our stay

Great location with easy access to town. The houseboat was fantastic!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!!

The was such a relaxing place to stay, beautiful sunsets and city skyline from the top deck!! The houseboat has everything you could possibly need. Walking to distant to Downtown Sanford for shopping and night life, it was perfect!! We will definitely book again ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

26 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Once in a lifetime

Excellent stay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

18 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Right at the downtown area. Easy to get to and walk to places.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

Beautiful view and great location - a quick walk to downtown Sanford. We loved the experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haylee F.

24 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cool!

We tried something new and it didn’t disappoint! Great host and super cool location.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique option

The boat was a fun alternative to a house or hotel. The Marina was very peaceful. The boat had lots of room to cook, sleep, hang out. The top deck is large and the perfect place to grill, eat, sunbathe or chill. You can walk all over Sanford from this location. Lots of supplies provided on the boat plus things like humidifier, air purifier, counter ice maker, coffee pot, etc. we really enjoyed the variety of staycation this property offered.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn W.

17 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend

Beautiful home, wonderful sunsets, great little city within walking distance. Two wonderful bedrooms, a nice kitchen and eating area, wonderful family room plenty of televisions and strong wifi. . . then the upper deck is a whole additional experience. Sitting on the deck with a cold glass of wine watching the sunset, beautiful stocked grill to use and wonderful seating area. It was the culmination of a wonderful, restful and peaceful weekend - thank you !

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

16 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic break from the norm

Traveled to Orlando for a soccer tournament. Tired of the Orlando tourist trap and wanted to relax so a house boat in Sanford seemed perfect. Helped that the soccer fields they were playing at were there as well.Boat was exactly as described. Beds were comfortable. Full kitchen. The upstairs deck was phenomenal. It was chilly for our trip but had one awesome morning where I could sit in the sun and enjoy the views, sounds and peacefulness that comes on a boat. Sanford is a cool little town. The german restaurant was absolutely worth going to. Open air market was great as well. We bought some delicious dips from a seller and actually packed them into a bag so we could bring them home to VA. Not sure I will be back this way again since soccer child is graduating HS, but the consensus from Eldest daughter and her best friend was the boat was awesome and conducive to some tremendous sleep.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and fun boathouse.

The boathouse was well equipped and plenty of games to keep busy. Wood and satellite worked great. A little musty smell but upper deck was wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

23 Apr 2018

Sanford

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

26 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houseboating

First time on a houseboat, very interesting and enjoyable. Had gale winds and could feel the boat moving at times, would have been tolerable with proper buoy. All and all it was a nice time, town was just blocks away, and very quaint.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac B.

26 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location in Sanford

Doing business with Michael was a pleasure, and you couldn't ask for a better location for ease of access to bars and restaurants in Sanford. Some noise and some lake smells are to be expected. Toilets are pretty wonky too, but the boat house bathroom is close by. Shower was great - spacious and plenty of hot water for 4 of us.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

7 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite unique adventure

Stayed over Christmas to visit family and wanted something fun and different for times when not visiting. This fit the bill. Had a very enjoyable time. Hopefully next time mother nature doesn't send a freeze that way so we can enjoy the awesome top deck. Side note, the bike trail is great and an added bonus.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

18 June 2018

Beautiful and Peaceful

We rented this houseboat while in town for a baseball tournament. We were tired of hotel rooms and thought this would be a nice change of pace. This boat is beautiful! It housed me, my husband and two 17 year old baseball players very comfortably. The lower deck had plenty of space, and we were able to buy groceries and prepare meals, which was a welcome change from eating out constantly. The upper deck was delightful. We spent each morning relaxing and reading or watching TV up there before the heat ramped up. We also grilled and ate lunch or dinner up there. We could not have asked for any better accommodations for our trip. And the hosts were delightful people who met us when we got to the boat, gave us a tour, and were very responsive to any questions we had throughout. We would certainly rent again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Conway SC

17 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific experience

My husband has always wanted to stay on a houseboat. We found this one and booked it. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the houseboat. It had everything you could possibly need for your stay. Michael met us at the dock and showed us around and how things operate. The rooftop deck is awesome for relaxing and catching a beautiful sunrise and sunset. Loved the experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey O.

9 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Stay in a Great Area

Awesome experience with the boat, beautiful sunset views at night. Right in downtown area walking distance to restaurants and shops. Had a great time, Michael was very informative and helped us with any questions we had. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucket list priority

It's was a new and fun experience. Great location and close to town that had something going on all week. Great restaurants and friendly people. The Riverboat luncheon cruise down the river was one of the highlights!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Cynthia Faye R.

7 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing boat time

My friend and I had a very relaxing time on the boat. However there is a lot to do around the area. It's a small downtown and a few bars and good dinning places. New Smyrna beach is about 45 min ride. Wish the marina was more active with people and had a pool. But all in, it was a good stay. The Boat had very good beds. It was very roomy and the fly bridge was awesome. Great sunsets from the top. Cindy & friend from Grand Haven, MI

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lee L., Milford, DE

18 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Town of Sanford, FL

We are both in our 80's and this lovely houseboat allowed us to enjoy being on a houseboat in the Lake Monroe Marina and being able to just walk 3 blocks to the downtown Sanford. Last night was a magnificent sunset and rise of the full moon. Beautiful. . . Lee & Warren

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid Week Retreat

Super cool experience. Unique, but with comforts of home.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by M Verrastro

Husband and wife team. We purchased this vessel to move to south Florida where we were living at the time. Before we could, we fell in love with the city of Sanford and central Florida and decided to keep the vessel at Monroe Harbour Marina as a weekend getaway. We sold our home in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and moved up to DeLand, FL. After many enjoyable stays with friends on the houseboat, we took their advice and starting renting the Why-Knot so that others could enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

Hotels are a dime a dozen. If you are looking for a vacation you won't soon forget, with lasting memories, stay with us. Our vessel offers everything you would find at home and then some.

What makes this property unique

Great View. Privacy and safety. You have the entire boat to yourself. No strangers roaming around like you have in a hotel. Gate to dock remains locked at all times. The kitchen contains full-size residential appliances, dishes, glasses, utensils, etc. There is a grill up top for cooking out. Two beach-cruisers are provided to tour the town. Walk or bike to Historic Sanford. Flatscreen TV in every room (3) and up top (1). Comfy queen-size beds (2) and 1 sofa bed. Iron, blow dryers, etc. Just bring your clothes.

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Salon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property