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REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A wooden interior with a sofa, a recliner, a coffee table, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A docked houseboat with a covered deck, windows, and a small porch area.
A wooden kitchen with a stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.
A wooden dock with a boat moored at a pier, a building with a balcony, and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 2 guests, this houseboat features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It offers opportunities for motorboating, kayaking, and fishing at the nearby marina. Enjoy the patio for outdoor relaxation while it is pet-friendly in the vibrant city center, close to the Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa and Apalachicola Chocolate Company.

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Place, Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Apalachicola Chocalate Company
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Orman House Historic State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration

For an exotic and lifelong experience, come stay on The Reelaxation Houseboat, conveniently docked in Apalachicola Florida. Wake up to the sunrise peering through your bedroom window and step outside to see the shrimp boats coming in with their daily catch. Grab your morning coffee and sit on your screened porch to enjoy a wide variety of activity pass by. Watch the pair of dolphins swim by, a family of ducks sunning themselves and birds diving for their breakfast. It is a short walk to the Historic Downtown Apalachicola, featuring a bevy of shops, stores, and galleries.

The Reelaxation was built from native woods by a local fishing Captain. It features a wide open living area, equipped with free WIFI, cable television and a fully stocked kitchen. All towels, and sheets are provided onboard. The dock is just a short stroll away from the gem of the 'Forgotten Coast'. Plan your vacation today, and experience a memory not soon to be forgotten.

We honor our active duty and retired military with a 10% discount on the room rate. Payment with ID at check-in.

Please feel free to visit our other houseboats, all moored in downtown Apalachicola, FL
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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 430068vb
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 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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Apalachicola

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, a neighbourhood in Apalachicola. Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. With kayaking, scuba diving and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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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
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orman House Historic State Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪High Five Dive Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Bistro - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration located?

Located in Historic Downtown 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The houseboat was in a great location. We felt that there were some rules that made the experience limited. Overall, would do it again but know we would plan differently.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and afforded us a beautiful view of the water, birds and sea life. Overall, a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Best review I can give is I would stay there again!😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay. You were great guests. I hope to see you again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great rental. Loved our stay. Communication my have been better with the host. Noticed there was no smoke alarm also tv in bedroom didn't work.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another lovely stay on Reelaxation Houseboat

Our second visit. And being pet friendly is a great perk!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The boat hpuse was exactly what we expected in the best way. We had walked by these for years and are so glad we finally stayed in one of them
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely great

Great kocation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great View! Awesome Getaway!

Great little place for our Memorial Day/Honeymoon getaway! Everything was great!Brought our boat but were told that we weren't allowed to to tie up to the back once we had it in, we made the best of it and just took in and out each day, boat ramp is just down Water Street. Location is perfect, just a walk away from everything Apalachicola.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely houseboat on the tranquil and beautiful Apalachiacola river.

Another wonderful week on the Reelaxation. Fishing off the back deck was excellent! We highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
It was wonderful to see you both for another visit in Apalachicola aboard the Reelaxation. I appreciate it so very much. I hope to see you both again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houseboat Stay

This was our 3rd stay in this houseboat. There is nothing like staying on the water! Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

Awesome!!! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay aboard the Reelaxation. We hope to see you again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing

Very relaxing did not want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay aboard the Reelaxation. I hope that you had a wonderful time and will return. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic vacation!

Great accommodations with fantastic views overlooking the Apalachicola River having gorgeous sunrises and fishing from the front porch! Enjoyable walks to restaurants and shopping. The host is very accommodating. We will be back again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review. Hope to see you both again. Karen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

We loved our houseboat stay in Apalachicola, the accommodations were quaint, comfortable, well-equipped and well-maintained! Karen was a wonderful host and we could walk to all of our favorite destinations in Apalachicola! Couldn't ask for a more pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I am so glad that you choose to stay aboard the Reelaxation. I hope to see you both again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couple's Vacation

We were looking for a quiet, peaceful vacation somewhere pretty on or near the beach with minimal tourist traffic and we found exactly what we needed here. The boat was comfortable and clean, and the view was unbeatable. Would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Houseboat is my kind of place this

This houseboat is within walking distance of all the restaurants and places of interest in Apalachicola, and sitting on the deck watching the pelicans and other wildlife was a favorite pastime.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay aboard the Reelaxation. I hope to see you both again. Thank you for choosing to stay at FloridaHouseboatRentals.com
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brief Visitors

Place was clean and fun once we were aboard. Stairs could be challenging depending on the tide.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
We were so glad that you could enjoy our houseboat for a short time. Hopefully, you will make it back when you can stay a bit longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great

Houseboat was great. Karen was so nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I hope that you and your family had a wonderful time this weekend for the annual Florida Seafood Festival. I hope to see you both again next year or maybe you will find a quieter time to stay here. It is very relaxing at any time during the year. Thank you. Karen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place to stay. The experience is unique and the accommodations are comfortable

Appalachicola is a historical and incredible piece of Florida history. The houseboat experience was more than we thought it would be. Watching the boats come and go is so relaxing. Karen is a great host. This a must for anyone who wants to experience old Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I want to thank you for choosing to stay aboard the Reelaxation. I am also glad that you enjoyed Apalachicola. I hope to see you again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CSC

Great location you can walk all over town. We enjoy staying here the only drawback is the cost staying 3 nights is more than staying in a condo on the beach for a week.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2023
Cheryl, Yes, the fees to book on this website are extremely high. Of note, we do not get even close to the amount that you paid. This website charges us as well as you. There may be less expensive ways to book this property. Please go to FloridaHouseboatRentals. Thank you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A unique vacation rental!

Staying on a houseboat to experience Apalachicola is a truly unique experience. The boat has everything you need and the location on the water can't be beat. We caught at least thirty fish off the back deck - so fun! The restaurants and shops are all within walking distance - we loved the Owl City Taproom & The Oyster City Brewery is great! We would definitely come back again - thanks!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I am so glad that you had a wonderful stay and hope to see you again. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific location and service

Staying on the houseboat was a unique and beautiful experience. Really need to call out Karen, the owner, who was terrific. Everything was smooth, she took care to make sure the unit was cleaned thoroughly, and was kind even when as guests we made mistakes. Cannot say enough and hope to see her again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2020
We are glad that you and your boys had a great time! We hope to see you again. Karen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wanted To See If I Liked Staying Literally On The Water

I did and will do it again. I even have begun to look at houseboats for sale. Property was as nice and clean as it was pictured
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you for your review. I hope to see you both again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed!

quiet. Comfortable, close to resturants and entertainment. Plenty of cat fish if you like to fish! Nice quaint town, people friendly. No problems! Couldn't hook up a ps5 on day it rained because we only had remote for dish and not tv so unable to change source. We just found something else to do! The wood work on houseboat is beautiful. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Unique 30th Anniversary Trip

My husband and I spent the weekend of our 30th anniversary on this houseboat. The houseboat is in a great location. We enjoyed being able to walk to the restaurants and shops in downtown Apalachicola. Watching the boats come and go from the nearby marina as well as the wildlife in the area was very relaxing. The owners were a pleasure to work with and were willing and able to answer any questions we had. I have wanted to stay on a houseboat since seeing the movie Sleepless in Seattle. I can now mark one more thing off my bucket list. The decor is true to the pictures, I must admit the deer head in the bedroom was alittle unsettling to me but overall we could not have been happier with the experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your anniversary weekend on the Reelaxation. We hope to see you next year for your 31st.

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hoff

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Karen and Joe Hoff purchased this Houseboat in late 2012. After spending 20 years restoring an 1850s Italianate home, they full in love with Apalachicola and its unique historic architecture. These history buffs spent a weekend aboard the Reelaxation and are now committed to providing a relaxing and comfortable experience for you.

Why they chose this property

While Florida plays host to Disney World, Miami, and the Florida Keys, Apalachicola boast its own style and is laid back and unpretentious. Enjoy Oysters ten feet away at a local Raw Bar, or walk ten minutes to enjoy the local culture and restaurants. The real attraction to Apalachicola is a town that embodies Florida in the 50's.

What makes this property unique

Located on the Apalachicola River within close proximity to Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, the views from every window are breathtaking. The front screened porch offers close up constantly changing scenery including dolphins, turtles, birds and an occasional alligator! Let us know if we can arrange to have a fishing guide pick you up from your houseboat!

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