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Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway Houseboat w/ New Water Filtration System

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a ceiling fan. There is a dining area with a brown leather couch and a small table.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the water through the windows.
A compact RV interior with a kitchenette, dining area, and living space.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A pink building with a dock extending into calm water, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near John Gorrie State Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Place, Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

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About the area

Apalachicola

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, a neighbourhood in Apalachicola. Orman House Historic State Park and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dixie Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • John Gorrie State Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Izzy's Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway Houseboat w/ New Water Filtration System pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway Houseboat w/ New Water Filtration System?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway Houseboat w/ New Water Filtration System?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway Houseboat w/ New Water Filtration System?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway Houseboat w/ New Water Filtration System located?

Located in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, this houseboat is steps away from Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Dixie Theatre and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best vacation I’ve ever had! Right on the water of Cipio Creek, best sleep I’ve had in a long time, and everybody was so friendly. Fishing off the deck was divine and the town is amazing with lots to do. Already planning our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2026
We am so glad that you had a wonderful time! We hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay only complaint was that we couldn’t stay long enough will definetly return again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unit was so great, well suited for 2 people. It was great to fish off the deck and watch the boats go by. Sunrises were gorgeous!The owner was very accommodating, unit was well stocked and we would go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your review. I am glad that you had a wonderful stay. Please visit again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and well stocked. The view was terrific. It was a quiet venue. The air conditioning was perfect. Although we did not fish, we did see many fish jumping. Every evening an alligator swam by, and we saw several turtle heads (they didn’t surface to show their shell). We brought our own binoculars, which helped in spotting the wildlife. The mattress was a bit more firm than I was used to, but I got used to it after the 2nd night. The only thing I didn’t like was, the top railing on the deck was at my eye level (I’m short), so to see some of the wildlife I had to stand up or slump down in the chair. The only way to fix this would be for the owner to install a different railing (which I’m sure would be pretty expensive) or maybe provide a bar height table and chairs. Regardless, I would stay here again. The location was great for walking around town, driving to the outer Island, or exploring the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

See you next time!

Wonderful get-away! Great location-can walk to restaurants and shops.Short, very scenic drive to St. George Island beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Have a great weekend caught lots of fish very cool place to stay

You have a great time every night restaurant right next-door fishing was great sitting out on the water all day all night was awesome !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay aboard the Rebel's Rest. I would love to see you again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic Houseboat!

Second time staying with Karen and we would highly recommend it for a relaxing time on the river, in walking distance to all the fun restaurants and bars of Apalachicola!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay on Apalacheecola Houseboat

Our stay on the houseboat was great - plenty of wildlife (birds - alligators- dolphins- fish) Easy walking distance to everything Great boat layout - tv in living room and bedroom - great AC - great sunsets from the porch in the water Great appliances and utensils Easy check in and check out
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing

Great relaxing property. Property was clean and had everything we needed. Everything was in walking distance (shops, restaurants, bars, etc.). Karen was very welcoming and helpful with suggestions. Highly recommend this for a get-away!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
I am so glad that you had an enjoyable stay aboard the Rebel's Rest. Thank you for choosing to stay at Houseboats at River Watch. I hope to see you again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House Boat Heaven

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 4th of July weekend is definitely the time be there. Only issue was the sulfur smell of water. It’s Florida, what can you say. Food and shops can all be found within a short walk. Fishing was great. Just an awesome time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming waterfront accommodation

We truly enjoyed our stay. The house has everything you need and Karen was super friendly and available for any questions. Don’t worry about staying on the water because even the biggest boats passing by caused very little movement. We will definitely be back and plan to tell our friends and family about this little jewel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you both again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect respite!

My husband and I recently stayed in this beautiful home. It was a perfect slice of paradise - even in December - to get away from the craziness of day-to-day. All of the shops and restaurants were within a short walking distance, the sunrises were breathtaking every morning, the house was the perfect size for just the two of us, and there were even dolphins right outside the back patio! We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet, gorgeous getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
I am so glad that you both had a relaxing stay aboard the Rebel's Rest. Thank you for choosing to stay here. I hope to see you both again when you have time for a weekend away. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfy stay on this houseboat!

I enjoyed a March week vacationing on Rebel's Rest. Despite several days of cool and windy weather, the houseboat proved to be comfy and cozy. I felt comfortable there immediately as everything you might need is available and the layout is excellent. I will consider staying here again when visiting the area because I loved waking up to sunrises on the water and being so close to the shops and restaurants in Apalachicola.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay aboard the Rebel's Rest. It was nice to have you as a guest. I hope that you return. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chill laxing

Sitting on the porch or just inside sliding doors really enjoyed just chillin and relaxing and watching all the boats going slowly by. Great spot to relax and recharge during this crazy time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience!

We loved staying on your houseboat. It was so magical sitting on the deck watching the fish jump, the lily pads float by and the shrimp boats coming in surrounded by birds. The location was great, was able to walk right out the door and listen to some good music right around the corner, browse through the local shops and eat some great restaurants. Also, a quick drive to Cape San Blas, spent the day at the beach swimming in the Gulf. I can't wait to come back and share this experience with other friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It was very clean and well appointed but we were not prepared for the terrible smelling water in the houseboat. I couldn’t bring myself to bathe in it. I thought it had a new water filtration system but the water had a disgusting smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
Thank you very much for the feedback. We strive to offer the best amenities available. We've looked at our process for the new filtration system and engaged with our service provider. We have made adjustments to ensure your experience with the water does not happen again. Again, thank you for your honest feedback and we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fresh and in good condition. I brought bottled water because others had complained about the water smelling and tasting like sulfur. But that is no longer the case. I was able to drink from the tap and it tasted just fine and no sulfur smell at all!!We had everything we needed for a lovely stay. Karen greeted us upon check in and Norma checked in later to see if everything was to our liking. We got up early each morning to watch the sun rise from our porch. We walked everywhere. The car stayed parked. The weather was a little chilly but we were super comfy sitting on the porch and watching the boats and the pelicans and reading. We ate at many of the local places, but found the best food right next door at Up the Creek!It was all so wonderful, we look foreword to the next time.Will recommend the houseboats to anyone who is going to Apalachicola for a quiet, restful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. I hope that you will return many times and choose to stay aboard!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a sweet comfy houseboat!

The houseboat was everything the listing said and more. We absolutely loved sitting on the deck in the morning watching the fishing boats go by and the sun come up over the water while enjoying our tea and coffee. This houseboat is located within walking distance of old town Apalachicola with all its restaurants and shopping. Walk across the street in the morning for the most delicious biscuits from The Biscuit Factory or walk next door to Up The Creek Seafood Restaurant for an amazing dinner. No fishing poles? No problem! The owner has provided two! We intend to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2023
I am so glad that you enjoyed your week's vacation. I hope to see you again when you decide to escape the Michigan winters!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Restful, much nicer than pictures show

We were pleasantly surprised with this gem on the water. The pictures make the interior look a little dated and dowdy. That is FAR from the actual experience. We thoroughly enjoyed this place with high ceilings, a lot of natural light, and a fantastic A/C system. While the bedroom was small, the mattress was very good and extra pillows were provided. There is a LOT of storage so you can tuck your suitcases out of site and ample room to cook in the kitchen. The ONLY downfall is the weird sulfer smell of the water - many the hot water, from the faucets. The water is clean and it didn't provide a bad showering experience but we did get bottled water for our coffee. Plus, if you like to fish - this is the place. My husband actually got tired of catching fish off the houseboat - mainly sail cats and other smaller catfish. But it seemed that every cast resulted in a catch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and very enjoyable. Close to everything. Even though we had to leave because of the hurricane we were called as soon as it was safe so that we could return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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