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Island Houseboat

Waterfront houseboat in Fort Walton Beach with free parking

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Exterior
Front of property
Exterior
(Butterfly Goddess) Docked Houseboat | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire house boat

1 bathroomSleeps 438 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Parking included

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Island Houseboat

Waterfront houseboat in Fort Walton Beach with free parking
This houseboat features free self parking. Housekeeping is not available.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this houseboat offer washers/dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star houseboat have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • USD 30 per pet per day

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat tours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
Please be advised that this property is a boat and not a standard hotel.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 300.00
  • Cleaning fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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About the neighborhood

Map
1201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 9 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 11 min walk
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Angler's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al's Beach Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Houseboat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Island Houseboat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Houseboat?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Island Houseboat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Island Houseboat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Ross Marler Park and Fort Walton Beaches are also within 10 minutes.

Island Houseboat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 243 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Had the best weekend accommodations here. Quiet and safe . Best location in the bay. If you stay here, enjoy the water and sunset view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth it
I've already contacted your agent to discuss the issues. Not very clean, smelled terrible at times due to the toilet. Anytime the lid was up it had a very strong odor. I've stayed on multiple houseboats and none of them were like this. Scalding water in a shower that wouldn't get colder so we couldn't use it. Water in sinks had black pieves. Looked like areas hadn't been wiped down.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
One of the unique accommodations I had . Really enjoyed it . It was amazing and loved the whole experience. I will definitely come back and book this houseboat again .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herb

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing stay!
The owner was very pleasant and the houseboat was amazing. Such a different and cool experience. The place was clean and the bed was comfortable. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Had the best time
Had the best time on the floating house. Great weekend getaway. Hanging out on the upper deck with drinks , and the best view of the bay and sunset. Highly recommended. We will definitely book this again this summer . Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard, Maple Grove

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uninhabitable. Do not book this houseboat. Found heavy mold in a kitchen cabinet. We didn’t stay and booked a hotel instead. Was very musty smelling and furniture/shades badly need replacing. Bathroom is IN the bedroom with no door or curtain. Nice idea to try but was not executed right.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect Valentines Date
I surprised my girlfriend for this unique houseboat and she just loved it. Was so romantic and perfect for the two of us. She does not stop talking about it while driving home. She cant wait to be back in the area and book this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
CANCEL POLICY
older and very compact as one might expect, but in windy conditions hard to maintain your balance. stairs to upper deck was dangerous in the windy (normal) conditions. pics looked much better than "the real deal"
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suk

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was old and dingy. We had good communication with the property owners/management until we had a problem. When we arrived to the boathouse around 5:00 pm there was no running water. We called to let the owner/management know and they said there was pipe bust, it was being worked on, and they would call me to let me know when it was fixed. I did NOT receive a phone call, I had to call them back and was told it was fixed. It was not fixed. At this time it was late and we just needed a place to stay. I requested a refund, the owner/manager hung up and was unable to be reached the rest of the night. I then received a text stating they would not issue a refund until their cleaning lady verified the place did not need to be cleaned. Not a single apology about our inconvenience, just making sure they were taken care of. The ONLY positive thing that came out of this was we did receive a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time and enjoyed staying on the houseboat!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wonderful and unique house. Great for short term accommodation. Quiet and safe and comfortable .Definitely will book this again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
What a great cute stay . We. enjoyed the uniqueness of this place. We shall come back again in summer .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boathouse was such a unique and cool stay; it was our first time ever vacationing in one. It was within close access to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We especially loved the all around bay views on the top deck. The views are beautiful and peaceful. The inside of the boathouse was homey and comfortable. The only thing I would say is when the toilet is flushed, it does have a bit of a funky smell to it. But other than that, the experience was very enjoyable. The owner was very friendly and helpful whenever I had questions. If a make another Fort Walton trip, I'd definitely stay at this boathouse again :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
What a wonderful stay! Wish could have been longer for us . Definitely will book again. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was great one night stay . Everything as expected. Best spot in town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anwar

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Love the idea of this floating boat. Everything was so wonderful . Clean and comfortable . Amazing view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

RHONDA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The top deck of the boat was GREAT. Inside was terrible. No A/C in the bedroom, no water in the bathroom, no lights in the bathroom, holding tank smell was terrible. Dought it is ever treated. NEVER again. No temp control of shower water. Either scalding hot or cold when the 5 minutes of hot ran out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anwar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice stay
Enjoyed the novelty of staying on a houseboat. As stated in other reviews, it isn't new/updated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great shorty accommodation. Comfortable and quiet and safe .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Loved the idea of a houseboat. Just a few things needed fixing. Bathroom had no light and apparently needed chemicals in toilet. Smelled bad. No extra toilet tissue. Several lights didn’t work. Had to turn off a/c to use microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alenn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very pleasing
Check in process was effortless. Stay was comfortable. Needs a minor facelift. Some modern or updated furniture. Needs minor handyman services, all in all very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023