Entire house boat

Floating Cottage Summer and Fall Rates Reduced

Riverside houseboat with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sanford, FL
  • Place, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Johns Rivership
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Sanford

At this houseboat you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Black Bear Wilderness Area. Highlights at this houseboat include a kitchen, free WiFi and a balcony. .For a drink, you can stop by the houseboat's own poolside bar. Enjoy access to kayaking and motor boating. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Sanford houseboat, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Lake Monroe and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Lake Monroe Park.

What's nearby

  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lake Monroe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Historic Downtown Sanford - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • St. Johns Rivership - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • DeBary Station - 6 min drive
  • Sanford Station - 8 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

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.

Floating Cottage Summer and Fall Rates Reduced

Poised to delight, Floating Cottage provides a magical space to relax, replenish and explore. The sweet yellow cottage defines social distancing, afloat on the river. It is thoroughly cleaned and refreshed between guests, including being sanitized and disinfected.

Relax on the front porch, enjoy the warm breeze while watching turtles swim to the porch to beg for a treat. Refresh in the peaceful comfort of the fully equipped small home.

The cathedral ceilinged living room is bathed in natural light, has hardwood floors, and embraces the outside. Its French doors expand the living area to include the protected front porch. A full size sofa bed, electric potbelly stove, TV and versatile work/dining table grace the homey Floating Cottage.

No ordinary boat galley, the fully equipped kitchen meets the needs of the casual to the gourmet chef with an electric stove, full size side by side refrigerator with door ice dispenser, dishwasher, granite counter tops and tile back splashes. Microwave, toaster, utensils and dinnerware are included.

Walk up the stairs to the carpeted loft bedroom with queen size bed, walk-in closet and be surprised by the stained glass window. The loft is air-conditioned. Open the shades and screened windows to enjoy the gentle river breeze.

The cleverly outfitted bath has a full size shower, flush comfort toilet and stocked closet for linens and toiletries, plus a view-catching window.

The cottage is approached from the dock through the back porch.

The French doors to the front porch open the cottage to a full view of the marina surrounded by local forests. With four comfortable chairs, guests of the cottage may choose to sit for hours simply enjoying the quiet peace of the marina. Watch boaters come and go from trips up the lazy St. Johns River or to Lake Monroe to visit Sanford. Turtles swim to the cottage to greet the guests An occasional manatee can be seen from the porch. Herons and egrets are common sights as guests share the lovely outdoors with feathered friends.

Floating Cottage is designed with comfort and efficiency built into the 550 square feet of living space. The movement of the water beneath the hull is barely perceptible while relaxing those who experience a stay in the cottage.

Floating Cottage is berthed in the rural Boat Tree Marina, just north of Lake Monroe on the scenic St. Johns River, a river of abundant wildlife and scenic vistas. The marina offers a casual deli and restaurant, bait shop, laundry and pool. The restaurant, Cabana Live, offers a significant discount to cottage guests. There is a pool-side bar associated with the restaurant. Cottage guests may use the pool from morning until the restaurant closes! Stroll to the deli for breakfast and lunch served by the friendly staff. Yes, beer is available for thirsty patrons. Guests of Floating Cottage enjoy a 15% discount on boat rentals for half and full days. The friendly staff at the office will assist with boat reservations as well as with local information on fishing.

Don't miss visiting quaint Old-town Sanford, home to cobblestone streets and brick-lined store fronts, restored nineteenth-century Victorian homes, lovely towering oaks draped with Spanish moss, numerous art galleries, unique shops, pubs and great restaurants. Catch the open market with crafts and produce at the square.

Follow Sanford365.com to explore local events and discover what is happening in the Sanford area.

The Riverwalk on Lake Monroe, over a mile long, has shady places aplenty to watch lake activity or beautiful sunsets and sunrises.

This magical cottage will delight!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2014
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 550 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Host will email simple check-out hints the day before guest departure.
Please leave overhead fan in living room on at high speed.
Please leave AC on "cool" setting at 70 degrees.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Floating Cottage is a smoke free environment.
Minimum two day stay required.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.
  • Note from host: Please contact owner to discuss toddler safety

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Welcome Floating Cottage . . . Florida's Scenic St. Johns River
Floating Gently On The River
Welcome Floating Cottage . . . Florida's Scenic St. Johns River
Floating Cottage . . . Gently on the River Sanford
Floating Cottage . . . Gently on the River Houseboat
Floating Cottage . . . Gently on the River Houseboat Sanford

Frequently asked questions

Does Floating Cottage Summer and Fall Rates Reduced have a pool?

Floating Cottage Summer and Fall Rates Reduced has a pool and a communal pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Floating Cottage Summer and Fall Rates Reduced?

No, Floating Cottage Summer and Fall Rates Reduced does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Floating Cottage Summer and Fall Rates Reduced?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Floating Cottage Summer and Fall Rates Reduced?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Floating Cottage Summer and Fall Rates Reduced?

No, pets are not allowed.