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

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Marina
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Place, Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Reelaxation: Rustic Floating Cabin Houseboat Adventure in Apalachicola


Escape to "Old Florida" with this charming, hand-built floating cabin, a unique rustic retreat sleeping up to 2, ideal for fishing lovers, nature enthusiasts, or anyone seeking pure tranquility on the water.


Crafted from native woods by a local fishing captain, Reelaxation is a stable, spacious floating cabin docked right on the scenic Apalachicola River in historic downtown Apalachicola, the heart of Florida's Forgotten Coast.


Remarkably steady (no rocking, even in storms), it offers an exotic, unforgettable experience of living on the water. Wake to stunning sunrises from your bedroom window, then step onto the expansive screened porch for morning coffee as the river comes alive: playful dolphins, gentle manatees gliding by, pelicans diving for breakfast, families of ducks, osprey nests, and shrimp boats unloading their fresh catch.


Evenings bring moonlit serenity, frog symphonies, and incredible wildlife viewing – all from your private deck, where guests reel in redfish and trout by the dozens with ease.


Prime Waterfront Location


Just steps from vibrant historic downtown Apalachicola, with its charming shops, art galleries, fresh seafood eateries (world-famous oysters!), breweries, and maritime heritage. A short drive reaches sugar-white beaches at St. George Island State Park or St. Vincent Island Wildlife Refuge for hiking and exploration.


Why It's Special


One of the most special aspects of staying on The Reelaxation is the connection to the water, from your dockside porch you can:

+ Watch dolphins, pelicans, and other river wildlife
+ Fish directly from the back deck
+ Take in peaceful sunsets and river activity
+ Enjoy leisurely mornings with the changes in the tides and wildlife all around.
+ Located just a short walk from historic downtown Apalachicola, your stay offers easy access to:
+ Unique boutiques, galleries, and local stores
+ Excellent restaurants featuring fresh Gulf seafood especially the world famous Apalachicola oysters!
+ Museums and cultural attractions
+ Outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, or scenic river tours.
+ Free Parking: Available just steps from your floating home
+ Internet: Free wireless internet included
+ Extras: Iron & board, hair dryer, heating, and more provided
+Policies: Cleaning fee and tax applied; military discount offered.
During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa.
  • Steps from Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa and 4 minutes by foot from Dixie Theatre
This houseboat offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Apalachicola houseboat is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick P., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne & Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another lovely stay on Reelaxation Houseboat

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

10/10 Excellent

DENISE G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely great

Great kocation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay.

My husband and I chose this area because we love to kayak fish. We were in close proximity to St. George Island where we put in at tbe state park on the. Ay side. Fabulous fishing from this area. Caught several reds, trout, and even 2 sharks. When we returned in the evening, we were skeptical to fish off the house boat in the river due to other reviews of just cat fish. We actually caught reds from the house boat which we were happy about. Large fish kept surfacing in the evening. I joked with my husband stating that i think i keep seeing the lauchness monster. They turned out to be gars. Very large. We caught 2 but ended up losing them before ee could bring them in. What an adrenaline rush. Overall great stay. I would recommend a new set of pans for the house boat, and cleaning out the air conditioner...but other than that...very enjoyable stay!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Pensacola, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra w.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Robbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation houseboat was perfect. Clean and

Relaxation houseboat was perfect.clean and comfortable with easy walking access to town and a short drive to the beach and marinas for fishing. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Beautiful View

We enjoyed our stay so much! It’s a quiet place with a wonderful view. We enjoyed watching all the boats come in and out. We also had a front row seat to the amazing firework show!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great getaway location. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip D., Pittsfield, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing vacation rental.

We had such a wonderful time staying on the houseboat. Such a unique experience that we’ll never forget. Waking up every morning overlooking the Apalachicola river watching the sunrise, it was so beautiful. The houseboat had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Very convenient location and an easy walk to downtown. Karen, Norma and John were great and made sure we had a great vacation.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Celebration Weekend

Aside from the cold weather, we throughly enjoyed our stay on the Reelaxation house boat! We enjoy all that Apalachicola offers! Great food, Oyster Brewery, oysters and shopping!!! Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely going back

Had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alysa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend getaway.

Beautiful houseboat! Apalach was an amazing small town full of history! Definitely would recommend and plan on coming back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

Awesome!!! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Pensacola, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Houseboat Happiness

We had a wonderful and relaxing time on the Reelaxation in Apalachicola. Perfect for stress release and reconnecting with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

DOMINICK D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need is there

Just got back home from the houseboat and I miss it already. The houseboat comes equipped with a full kitchen and everything that is needed for a short or long stay. Catch fish and crabs right from the back deck. Great waterfront (watertop) location about15 minutes away from St George Island beaches. Apalachicola is very friendly to visitors and is full of small shops and places to eat just steps away. Private reserved gated parking area. Wifi worked great and next time we'll be sure to take the included kayaks out on the water. It was a pleasure to stay there and there was great communication with the owner and the check in process.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing accommodations, fresh seafood all around, and friendly community.

Enjoyed have a gas stove, comfortable king bed, and endless bird watching off back patio. Lazy boy chair may need an update, yet other than that I highly recommend this docked house boat. We had a fabulous stay, and enjoyed the local food & retail shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

gene s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Everything was great! Will probably come back later earlier in the year when there is more to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg F., Dade City, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

THE BEST STRESS FREE MINI VACATION EVER

My wife and I stayed on the Reelaxation. The second we stepped on this houseboat the daily stress disappeared. This boat was better than we could have dreamed. It was unique, it was very clean and the location was just perfect. The owner, a really happy lady, greeted us and that made our visit even more perfect. Security is not a problem at all with an electronic gate that required a passcode to keep the property safe. This boat had a screened in porch facing the waterway. You could fish, watch nature and enjoy the beauty of each and every day. There was an awesome waterfront seafood restaurant next door and the town of Apalachicola was a short walk with wonderful shops, bars/restaurants and history everywhere. We could right a book but why spoil the fun. This is something that you have to check out for yourself. It was really a dream come true that was much needed for us and it made 2020 look a whole lot better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Conner B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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