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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Place, Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Orman House Historic State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dixie Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬

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About this property

Spectacular Views from your 2 story porch New Water Filtration Installed

Experience the Charm of "Old Florida" Aboard the General Lee Houseboat


Escape to a unique floating retreat in the heart of Apalachicola, where the serene Apalachicola River meets the timeless allure of a laid-back fishing village. The General Lee is a spacious 950 sq. ft. houseboat that feels just like home, complete with modern comforts and breathtaking waterfront views.


Step inside to a fully equipped kitchen featuring brand-new full-size appliances, elegant Corian countertops, a wet bar, and a dedicated coffee station with Keurig. Enjoy meals at the indoor dining area for four or relax in the inviting living room with plush seating, a large flat-screen TV (complete with DISH satellite channels) and free Wi-Fi throughout.


The houseboat comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests across two bedrooms: a master suite with a queen bed, private en-suite bathroom, and its own TV, plus a second bedroom with a double bed and adjacent bathroom (1 full + 1 half). All linens, towels, and essentials are provided for your convenience.


Outdoor living is the highlight here, lounge on the waterfront screened porch with dining for four or ascend to the second-story observation deck for panoramic views of shrimp boats, dolphins, pelicans, osprey, and occasional alligators gliding by. A gas grill is just steps away for easy barbecues, and the gentle tidal sway rocks you to sleep each night.


Perfectly located on the riverfront, you're walking distance to charming downtown Apalachicola's shops, fresh seafood restaurants, and historic sites. Nearby beaches on St. George Island are a quick 30-minute drive away.


Key Amenities:


+ Central heating & air conditioning
+ Full kitchen with oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, dishes, and pantry items
+ Hair dryer, iron/ironing board
+ Ample free parking
+ Ideal for couples, small families, or a peaceful getaway


This one-of-a-kind floating home offers tranquility, wildlife watching, and authentic "Old Florida" vibes, perfect for unwinding in rhythm with nature.


Book your riverfront adventure on the General Lee today!


RATES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY


+ $25/guest per night for additional guests MAXIMUM OF 4 GUESTS.
+ 10% Military Discounts available with ID. Please bring your Military ID and we will credit you.
+ Minimum stay: 2 nights (varies by season).
+ No monthly rates available.
+ Rates are subject to change prior to reservation.
+ Cancelled bookings will not receive a refund but may be rescheduled based upon availability. Rescheduling fee is $200.00.
During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa and 5 minutes by foot from Orman House Historic State Park
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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

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

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Must be accompanied by their parents.

Events

No events allowed

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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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Spectacular Views from your 2 story porch New Water Filtration Installed Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Avon, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

It was exactly as described and sitting on the water made for the best views from inside!

Karen was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dottie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature Experience

The Houseboat was amazing, relaxing , walking distance to historical town. There is shopping , restaurants , bookstores and boating. The St George Island beach is 30 minutes away . Nature right out your screen porch or open dock with birds , fish , alligators and huge turtles. Marshlands right across from Houseboat . There are great views sunsets with Shrimp-boats going past . Abundance of fresh seafood from the Gulf . We will be back !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful get away!!

Boathouse was lovely… loved the little movement while watching boats pass, friendly neighborhood and town!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Melanie H.

Beautiful View

Great location. Close to downtown shops and restaurants. The houseboat had everything needed for the weekend. Took stars of rating for cleanliness and not as private as I had thought. But there is such a Beautiful view from porch
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

sylina s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing get away

We wanted somewhere quite and peaceful. We were not disappointed. Could walk anywhere we wanted to go . Food , beer , and people are all awesome. Watch Sunsets & Sunrises right off your own deck .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Great, relaxing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway!

We had a relaxing, long weekend on the General Lee! The weather was beautiful which allowed us to maximize our use of the screened in area and observation deck. The sunrises were breathtaking! We enjoy craft beer, and Oyster City Brewing was a short walk away. This was a nice plus for us! Overall, our stay was enjoyable and different than the normal accommodations we would stay in. If we’re ever back in Apalachicola, we would look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needed to get away

Only reason there are 4 stars for cleanliness is there are sugar ants and the screens on the back porch are buggy. I’m not sure you could do anything about that situation since you are on a boat in the water. This did not bother us. We loved every evening and morning sitting on the porch watching the manatees play. The shrimp boats go by which was really cool. There is also that upper deck which lets you see farther. We only used the bed in the master. It was clean and comfortable. You have to be prepared with the bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallway for the small house/camper type living. The kitchen was furnished very well. The grounds were secure. We took a day trip to St George Island and we spent a day walking downtown. Lots of nice stores. Would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for our honeymoon!

We had a great time, totally enjoyed the houseboat and Apalatchicola! Karen was great and very responsive when we called!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Birthday!

We really enjoyed staying on the General Lee! The houseboat was clean and very well appointed. Karen met us on arrival, walked us through the houseboat and offered some great recommendations for breakfast (Chowders) and dinner (The Station). We are planning a return visit in May!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heat did not work properly. Inadequate hot water for showers.

No problems

10/10 Excellent

kolin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Anniversary!

We truly enjoyed our stay on the General Lee and the surrounding area.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Serene

We rented the General Lee for a sisters long weekend. Karen met us at the boat and showed us around - she was very nice and made some great recommendations for food. It was a fun experience and we look forward to renting the General Lee again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Water Views

My husband and two daughters took a midweek trip to the Forgotten Coast. We were thrilled with the houseboat. Karen was a great host. The water was mesmerizing in every direction. Our daughters had fun fishing and walking all over the quaint town. We enjoyed relaxing on the decks and porches. Karen’s boat was perfect for our little vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We stayed in the cutest houseboat. It was clean and comfortable. Karen was great. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Audie M.

Review

We enjoyed the views and the town very much
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobie E.

Peaceful Retreat

We enjoyed our week at the General Lee. It is so peaceful being on the water with beautiful views all around. The wild life is wonderful entertainment from the upper and lower screened deck. Our host was courteous and respectful and on hand to help if needed. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location is wonderful as you can walk to some of the best seafood you will ever eat. We would love to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat R., Georgia

Wonderful experience! Conveniently located and well maintained.

Very relaxing time! The accommodations provided everything we needed: Nice linens, toiletries, kitchen appliances, etc. Karen was a dream to work with. We had some friends drive over for dinner and they were charmed by the houseboat. Everything was within walking distance....shopping, entertainment, food. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Lovely Host and View

Karen's houseboats are fabulous. They are the perfect spot for one or two couples to stay, watch the sunset, and then find a bite to eat in downtown Apalach. Karen is very pleasant and accommodating (so much so that I'm staying in her houseboats two more times). Thanks for a relaxed home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Beautiful views and very nice houseboat

My sisters and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay on the General Lee. The owner made sure we had everything we needed. The view was gorgeous. The location is within walking distance to both shopping and restaurants. If we are ever back in the area the General Lee will be our first choice of where to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

linda k.

Riverboat vacation!

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful houseboat and our Hostest was very kind and helpful. Our view from the boat was just beautiful. Just a walk to everything in town. Seafood was everything you could want! A very comfortable and restful weekend! We will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Wonderful vacation on Houseboats at River Watch

Our stay on the The General Lee was absolutely wonderful. The Houseboat was neat, clean, and perfect for a relaxing time. The sunset views front the top deck, simply amazing! Enjoyed watching all the wildlife from the screen porch and top deck. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It's a plus that we were within walking distance to town. We plan to stay here again and certainly recommend the Houseboats at River Watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol G., Forsyth, Georgia

Incredible stay on The General Lee houseboat!

My Fiancé and I just completed a 3 night stay aboard The General Lee and it was so amazing! The houseboat is beautiful and comfortable, and the views are out of this world incredible! I would highly recommend booking a stay here. And best of all no car is needed to get around as all of downtown Apalachicola is within walking distance from the houseboat!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

Excellent location, fabulous views and very peaceful!

Loved staying at General Lee in 2018. Coffee on the screened-in deck each morning is such a peaceful way to start your day. Watched bald eagles, ospreys, herons and gulls come awake and go about their business. Beds are comfy. Kitchen is well-equipped. The owner, Karen, is great to work with and responsive to questions on any topic. Internet service is good. While all the houseboats here are really nice, the General Lee has the best view of the marsh across and both upstream/downstream in Sipio Creek. Watched shrimp boats come and go, ate great food in Apalach and enjoyed our second stay (we stayed here in 2017 as well). Looking forward to coming back in 2019.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Charles G.

Beautiful clean houseboat

We really enjoyed our stay on the General Lee last week. The houseboat was very clean and the location was convenient to Apalachicola's restaurants and shops a few blocks away. From the front screened porch, it was easy to forget there was a town right behind us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018