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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near John Gorrie State Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
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. 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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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
  • ‪High Five Dive Bar - ‬2 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 does it cost to stay at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration on 16 November 2026 start from NZ$1,365, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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
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