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Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers....

Houseboat in Sanford, near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

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On the famous St Johns River, your 30 ft Carver Yacht awaits with a main area featuring a sleeper couch, table, and TV. Two steps down forward reveals your kitchenette and private V Birth sleeping area for two while the rear offers a full-size bed in your own private bedroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers....

Come and experience your stay on our beautiful 30 ft Carver Yacht. This yacht boasts a beautiful main area featuring a sleeper couch table and TV. Take two steps down forward into your kitchenette, bathroom, and V Birth sleeping area for two. At the rear of the boat and other two steps down enter your private bedroom featuring a full size bed, a twin bed, and a cabinet with a built-in sink. The private Marina offers a deli, restaurant / Tiki Bar, and a beautiful swimming pool for you enjoyment. The boat is located on the world famous St Johns River that offers great fishing as well as many activities. We are located centrally near all local beaches theme parks and airports. This boat is ideal for those short and long getaways from everyday life. Come and experience the difference from staying in your everyday motel or hotel this is definitely something that you will remember and cherish for years to come.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Sanford, FL

What's nearby

  • Black Bear Wilderness Area - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Monroe - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 35 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • DeBary Station - 6 min drive
  • Sanford Station - 8 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... located?

Situated in Sanford, this houseboat is within 2 miles (3 km) of Black Bear Wilderness Area, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Lake Monroe. Lake Monroe Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin on "The Rose" was very comfortable. The lay out of the cabin with the rear main stateroom, worked very well for us. Mark was very helpful and attentive to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marina experience

Property was exactly as advertised Mark was very attentive and responsive Very pleasant stay on a well maintained and appointed vessel Interesting people in marina as well as a great little Diner all on the wonderful St.Johns River
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024