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Island Houseboat

Waterfront houseboat in Fort Walton Beach

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(Butterfly Goddess) Docked Houseboat | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire house boat

1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lounge area
  • Free parking
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Boat tours
Feel at home
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Washer/dryer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking

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(Butterfly Goddess) Docked Houseboat

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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1201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Angler's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al's Beach Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap - ‬13 min walk

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.

Island Houseboat

When you stay at this houseboat, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of HarborWalk Village and Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, parasailing, and snorkeling. A kitchen, a washer/dryer, and a balcony are other features.

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
  • Please be advised that this property is a boat and not a standard hotel.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (10 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • USD 30 per pet per day

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat tours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Property does not allow children

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 300.00

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Cleaning fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at this houseboat?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at this houseboat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this houseboat?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Island Houseboat and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
Does Island Houseboat have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Does Island Houseboat have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this houseboat features a balcony.
What's the area around Island Houseboat like?
Island Houseboat is located near Okaloosa Island Beach, just a short 9-minute walk from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center and 11 minutes' walk from Okaloosa Island Pier.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Had the best weekend accommodations here. Quiet and safe . Best location in the bay. If you stay here, enjoy the water and sunset view.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not worth it
I've already contacted your agent to discuss the issues. Not very clean, smelled terrible at times due to the toilet. Anytime the lid was up it had a very strong odor. I've stayed on multiple houseboats and none of them were like this. Scalding water in a shower that wouldn't get colder so we couldn't use it. Water in sinks had black pieves. Looked like areas hadn't been wiped down.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One of the unique accommodations I had . Really enjoyed it . It was amazing and loved the whole experience. I will definitely come back and book this houseboat again .
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay!
The owner was very pleasant and the houseboat was amazing. Such a different and cool experience. The place was clean and the bed was comfortable. We will definitely be back
Herb, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had the best time
Had the best time on the floating house. Great weekend getaway. Hanging out on the upper deck with drinks , and the best view of the bay and sunset. Highly recommended. We will definitely book this again this summer . Thank you
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Uninhabitable. Do not book this houseboat. Found heavy mold in a kitchen cabinet. We didn’t stay and booked a hotel instead. Was very musty smelling and furniture/shades badly need replacing. Bathroom is IN the bedroom with no door or curtain. Nice idea to try but was not executed right.
Richard, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Valentines Date
I surprised my girlfriend for this unique houseboat and she just loved it. Was so romantic and perfect for the two of us. She does not stop talking about it while driving home. She cant wait to be back in the area and book this again.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

CANCEL POLICY
older and very compact as one might expect, but in windy conditions hard to maintain your balance. stairs to upper deck was dangerous in the windy (normal) conditions. pics looked much better than "the real deal"
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Property was old and dingy. We had good communication with the property owners/management until we had a problem. When we arrived to the boathouse around 5:00 pm there was no running water. We called to let the owner/management know and they said there was pipe bust, it was being worked on, and they would call me to let me know when it was fixed. I did NOT receive a phone call, I had to call them back and was told it was fixed. It was not fixed. At this time it was late and we just needed a place to stay. I requested a refund, the owner/manager hung up and was unable to be reached the rest of the night. I then received a text stating they would not issue a refund until their cleaning lady verified the place did not need to be cleaned. Not a single apology about our inconvenience, just making sure they were taken care of. The ONLY positive thing that came out of this was we did receive a refund.
Suk, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time and enjoyed staying on the houseboat!
Robin, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and unique house. Great for short term accommodation. Quiet and safe and comfortable .Definitely will book this again
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a great cute stay . We. enjoyed the uniqueness of this place. We shall come back again in summer .
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This boathouse was such a unique and cool stay; it was our first time ever vacationing in one. It was within close access to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We especially loved the all around bay views on the top deck. The views are beautiful and peaceful. The inside of the boathouse was homey and comfortable. The only thing I would say is when the toilet is flushed, it does have a bit of a funky smell to it. But other than that, the experience was very enjoyable. The owner was very friendly and helpful whenever I had questions. If a make another Fort Walton trip, I'd definitely stay at this boathouse again :)
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful stay! Wish could have been longer for us . Definitely will book again. I highly recommend
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was great one night stay . Everything as expected. Best spot in town
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anwar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love the idea of this floating boat. Everything was so wonderful . Clean and comfortable . Amazing view
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The top deck of the boat was GREAT. Inside was terrible. No A/C in the bedroom, no water in the bathroom, no lights in the bathroom, holding tank smell was terrible. Dought it is ever treated. NEVER again. No temp control of shower water. Either scalding hot or cold when the 5 minutes of hot ran out.
RHONDA, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anwar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice stay
Enjoyed the novelty of staying on a houseboat. As stated in other reviews, it isn't new/updated.
Theresa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great shorty accommodation. Comfortable and quiet and safe .
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Loved the idea of a houseboat. Just a few things needed fixing. Bathroom had no light and apparently needed chemicals in toilet. Smelled bad. No extra toilet tissue. Several lights didn’t work. Had to turn off a/c to use microwave.
Dawn, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

scott, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasing
Check in process was effortless. Stay was comfortable. Needs a minor facelift. Some modern or updated furniture. Needs minor handyman services, all in all very satisfied
Alenn, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kristen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review