The Famous FloatHouse
- House130 m²
- Sleeps: 14
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Separate WCs: 1
- Min Stay: 2–3 nights
House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 1.5 Baths, (Sleeps 8-14)
Bedrooms
Facilities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- Washer & Dryer
- No Smoking
- Heater
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Parking
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2, Separate WCs: 1
Location Type
- Lake viewYou are right there, on the lake, so yes, you have a view of the lake.
- LakefrontIn this case 'lakefront' is literal.
- Ski-inYeah, you could just about 'ski-in'.
- WaterfrontActually, we are ON the waterfront.
General
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- FireplaceLarge fire pit outside, on deck.
- ParkingPlenty of parking right by the house.
- Internet
- Towels providedMore towels than you will ever need.
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee makerA vintage percolator, and a drip style.
- ToasterToaster Oven
- Ice maker
- Pantry itemsThere is usually the common stuff like salt/pepper, spices, and almost always extra stuff like mustard. There is also a spice rack of less common spices.
- Dishes & utensilsEverything you will need.
- KitchenComplete Kitchen. Toaster oven, coffee makers, blender, microwave, etc, etc, etc
Dining
- Dining area
- DiningWe've seated 14 people for a Thanksgiving Dinner
Entertainment
- TelevisionSmallish, you're supposed to be enjoying the lake.
- StereoSmart phone to speakers.
- DVD playerIn the TV.
- Bookssome
- Games roomOh yeah.
- Pool table
- Toyssome
- Video libraryNot huge, about 20 movies
Outside
- BalconyA beautiful place to sit & watch the scene.
- Deck / PatioThis is one of the best things about the house.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleWe have had two wheelchair guests, but it requires a carry.
- Long-term renters welcome
Notes
- The Ultimate Lake House, Open Floor Plan, Cozy but Spacious Dining Nook (10ish), Indoor Shuffle Board, Poker Table & Chips, binoculars, fishing poles, pontoon boat possibly available for rent.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - $50 cleaning fee for dogs.$50 cleaning fee for dogs.
Parties/events allowed - $150 fee for all male groups such as bach parties$150 fee for all male groups such as bach parties
No smoking - Outside is OK.Outside is OK.
Max guests: 14
- Basic rate is for 8 adults. If you have more than 8 adults, it is an additional $50 per person per night.
- Groups of all males such as bachelor parties are subject to an additional $150 "bachelor party fee".
46 Reviews
Best Lake House Ever
Best 2 night vacation ever!!
Amazing!
Great response time to my messages before the trip dates. Had a quick tour of the swing and equipment at check in. The owners were responsive and available when needed & even scuba dived for our lost phone in the lake.
Amazing & COLD air conditioning!!! Nice breeze for windows open during day.
Hammock was perfect. Lily pad perfect.
Good fishing.
All the adults and teenagers loved it.
Oh and they have everything needed for your stay. All towels, linens, seasonings, utensils.
Have I said how great it was that you don’t need anything else. Rent a boat and it drives up to you.
So fun
Enjoyed our stay and had the BEST time with our family. Sun, water, games and chill.
Spring Break Fun
Enjoyed everything about this vacation home! We swam, we fished, we boated, we hiked, we cooked out! Ann and Rick were flexible and accommodating to our changes in dates etc. We would recommend this spot to all families it was AWESOME!
Thanks! Glad you had a good time! We aim to please!
Fun, Fun, Fun!!!
Great place for a good time.
Location
Since we are a house on the water, with so much to do, most people never leave. Indoor Shuffleboard, Pool Table, the Amazing Rope Swing, Underwater Fishing Light, Plus all the Usual Lake Activities
Owner
Rick DuRapau
- Languages:
- english
About Rick DuRapau
Ann & Rick DuRapau. Mid 60's, married 40+ years, two kids, 6 grand kids (best thing ever). Rick's an inventor type, and new product designer (i.e. he invented the original, black & yellow, plastic folding sawhorse). Inventors tend to see things different than most. The house reflects that. The amazing Ann stays busy, mostly just having fun.
Rick DuRapau purchased this House in 2003
Why Rick DuRapau chose Leander
We had a place just around the bend in the late 90's. We wanted something closer to the water that didn't face west. Rick went into his realtor friend's office, and pointed to a spot on the big map on the wall. "If I could have any place on the lake it would be right ...here." Realtor said "funny you should mention that, we just got the listing today". Beautiful cove, first property towards the lake, natural area across cove, great breezes, it's perfect.
What makes this House unique
It's a floating house, and that would be enough. But, the rope swing, the pool table, the shuffleboard table, the layout, the overhang for shade, etc, all make it even better.