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Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System

Houseboat perfectly located for exploring Apalachicola

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Interior
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Smart TV, books, offices
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Place, Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dixie Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Apalachicola Chocalate Company
    ‪4 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Apalachicola

Seaside stay .A stay at this Historic Downtown Apalachicola houseboat places you steps from Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa and within a 5-minute walk of Dixie Theatre. Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Orman House Historic State Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dixie Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • John Gorrie State Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Oyster City Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Gibson Inn - ‬8 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.

Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System

This floating home offers sweeping waterfront views of the river with spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The moon reflecting off the water provides a backdrop for a romantic dinner on your waterfront porch. You will enjoy a peaceful stay in this cozy one bedroom chalet while being entertained by a variety of wildlife including bald eagles and pelicans looking for their next meal. You will see dolphins swim by as they follow the commercial fishing boats hoping that they will capture some of their catch . The boating traffic in this low wake area includes both large pleasure yachts as well as the famous Apalachicola commercial fishing boats out for their oyster, shrimp and grouper. There are fishing rods available onboard for your afternoon relaxation. Parking is only a few steps from your vacation houseboat.
The interior of this gem offers a fully stocked kitchen with all full size appliances, televisions with all DISH channels in both living room and bedroom, free WiFi, a large bathroom, an office area and a separate bedroom featuring a queen size bed. Coffee (Keurig) is provided and all linens are included. Just bring your suitcase to start your vacation aboard the Rebel's Rest.
Just a 5 minute walk to town as your floating home is moored just a couple of blocks from downtown Apalachicola. You may spend your time browsing the shops and art galleries in the area or dine at the many restaurants in town which specialize in the fresh seafood of the area. The famous Up the Creek Restaurant and Raw Bar is located right next door and serves the best oysters in town along with a variety of other fish, chicken or beef. For more upscale dining, there is the Owl Cafe and the Gibson Inn which serve a variety of dishes. The freshest fish and seafood in town is served at the Station. Downtown Apalachicola's shops, restaurants and bars are only a 2 or 3 block walk from your floating home.
For the beach lovers, a twilight stroll along with beaches of St. George Island is a short 15 minute drive away. The panhandle beaches with their white sandy beaches are rated some of the best in the United States. You can get a panoramic view of the surrounding area by walking to the top of the St. George Island lighthouse. For sunbathing, the State Park is the best kept secret with a very secluded beach for your enjoyment.
For romance, a fishing adventure or just a relaxing get away from your hectic life, you will find a wonderful and completely enjoyable vacation aboard the Rebel's Rest. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays or marriage proposals!
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 650 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

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed
Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System to the airport?

This houseboat is 82.2 mi (109-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System to the beach?

This houseboat is 16.9 mi (31-min drive) from St. George Island Beach and 19.1 mi (24-min drive) from Port St. Joe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat.

What time is check-in at Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat.

Does Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System to downtown Apalachicola?

This houseboat is 0.3 mi away from Apalachicola.

Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay only complaint was that we couldn’t stay long enough will definetly return again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula D.

It was very clean and well appointed but we were not prepared for the terrible smelling water in the houseboat. I couldn’t bring myself to bathe in it. I thought it had a new water filtration system but the water had a disgusting smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

House Boat Heaven

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 4th of July weekend is definitely the time be there. Only issue was the sulfur smell of water. It’s Florida, what can you say. Food and shops can all be found within a short walk. Fishing was great. Just an awesome time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

See you next time!

Wonderful get-away! Great location-can walk to restaurants and shops.Short, very scenic drive to St. George Island beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE M., SENOIA, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Restful, much nicer than pictures show

We were pleasantly surprised with this gem on the water. The pictures make the interior look a little dated and dowdy. That is FAR from the actual experience. We thoroughly enjoyed this place with high ceilings, a lot of natural light, and a fantastic A/C system. While the bedroom was small, the mattress was very good and extra pillows were provided. There is a LOT of storage so you can tuck your suitcases out of site and ample room to cook in the kitchen. The ONLY downfall is the weird sulfer smell of the water - many the hot water, from the faucets. The water is clean and it didn't provide a bad showering experience but we did get bottled water for our coffee. Plus, if you like to fish - this is the place. My husband actually got tired of catching fish off the houseboat - mainly sail cats and other smaller catfish. But it seemed that every cast resulted in a catch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay on Apalacheecola Houseboat

Our stay on the houseboat was great - plenty of wildlife (birds - alligators- dolphins- fish) Easy walking distance to everything Great boat layout - tv in living room and bedroom - great AC - great sunsets from the porch in the water Great appliances and utensils Easy check in and check out
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan5599

Liked: Cleanliness

What a sweet comfy houseboat!

The houseboat was everything the listing said and more. We absolutely loved sitting on the deck in the morning watching the fishing boats go by and the sun come up over the water while enjoying our tea and coffee. This houseboat is located within walking distance of old town Apalachicola with all its restaurants and shopping. Walk across the street in the morning for the most delicious biscuits from The Biscuit Factory or walk next door to Up The Creek Seafood Restaurant for an amazing dinner. No fishing poles? No problem! The owner has provided two! We intend to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila W., Bainbridge GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Rebel rest is a cute little house boat. It was very clean & comfortable! It’s location is perfect! You can walk anywhere around the town from its location. The view is beautiful and even on a hot summer day the breeze off the water makes it pleasant for sitting on the front patio & watching all the boats go by. Although we cooked nothing while there the kitchen is adequate for preparing a meal. We throughly enjoyed our stay and we give the place 5 stars all the way but, we were a little amused that we had to wait 30 minutes to get into the houseboat and communication was very slow. When you travel upon arrival you just want to get out of the car & relax. I notified Karan shortly after 4 that the houseboat was not open but did not hear back until the next day. Luckily someone showed up about 4:30 to open it because we were concerned that there had been a mix up. We would still highly recommend the Rebels Rest with its full view into a small fishing villages life style, off the beaten path of the touristy town but don’t by any means miss the cute shops & wonderful restaurants. Our favorite restaurant was The Station. It’s a short drive to Carrabelle, MX Beach, Pt St Joe and even Tyndall if you happen to be military which we are & we enjoyed visiting several friends along the Panhandle stretch. Book with confidence that you will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation week

We found the houseboat just as described in the listing. The photos were very accurate. We met Karen one day while walking the dock & had a very nice conversation with her. She gave us a little history of the town & her boat rentals. If you are looking for a small town to go & relax, then this is the place for you. We spent alot of our time just relaxing on the back deck enjoying the water. This town is a no-frills, laid back, friendly , quite place. The stores / restaurants close pretty early & some places are closed on Sunday / Monday. It is worth the drive to take the bridge over to St. George. The beach at the State Park there was absolutely perfect. No crowds & the softest sand ever. We went into this vacation looking for relaxation in a non-tourist trap atmosphere and that is exactly what we got. Everything was GREAT! Thank you Karen for offering such an awesome rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous setting

Highly recommend this as a stay to relax. Walking and shopping as well as amazing food all right out the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

3 day birthday weekend

We loved our stay at the houseboat and had so much fun. The water view is beautiful and the boat barely moved at all. I will say it was not very private and was odd to have some harmless patrons from the restaurant next door and the host board and come around to the back porch while we were still inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We really enjoyed our stay in the Rebel's Rest! It was very cute and clean and so much fun to be right on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bart S., Carrollton Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool place

We really enjoyed our stay. First time staying in a houseboat. Very clean and in good repair. Nicely furnished. Bed was very comfortable. Parking was very close and it was easy to find the property. We were very close to downtown. Up the Creek Oyster Bar next door was fantastic good food and friendly service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C., Ellijay, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming waterfront accommodation

We truly enjoyed our stay. The house has everything you need and Karen was super friendly and available for any questions. Don’t worry about staying on the water because even the biggest boats passing by caused very little movement. We will definitely be back and plan to tell our friends and family about this little jewel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

First time staying in a houseboat and it was a great experience. We loved the peacefulness and beautiful views…. We also got remarried on the boat ! Everything fell into place and Ms. Judi did an excellent job with short notice of vows and while exchanging vows… fish started flapping and a boat went by and cheered. We love Apalatchacola, and so did my parents… We left a huge house in St. George ti come back though Apalatchacola one last night. We missed staying on the boat again , but enjoyed touring around and having a fabulous lunch at the Owl cafe . We are very interested in coming back to the boathouses. Thank you , Karen .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

debbie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

We loved staying on your houseboat. It was so magical sitting on the deck watching the fish jump, the lily pads float by and the shrimp boats coming in surrounded by birds. The location was great, was able to walk right out the door and listen to some good music right around the corner, browse through the local shops and eat some great restaurants. Also, a quick drive to Cape San Blas, spent the day at the beach swimming in the Gulf. I can't wait to come back and share this experience with other friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience, cool area

Loved the secluded little area on the nice houseboat. Great views and relation area on the rear deck, houseboat has, or has access to anything you'd need for a relaxing stay. Great shops and restaurants in Apalachicola and a short drive to St.George Island with public access areas and a state park on the east end!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work-cation

My husband and I were in the area working for a few days and this little getaway was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

michelle a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Husband enjoyed his time sitting on deck watching boats and relaxing

We are glad we had opportunity to stay on a houseboat
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Chill laxing

Sitting on the porch or just inside sliding doors really enjoyed just chillin and relaxing and watching all the boats going slowly by. Great spot to relax and recharge during this crazy time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Away from it all, but still close to everything

Staying on a houseboat is unlike anywhere else I've stayed--in a good way. Sitting on the deck or looking out the windows, you feel like you are off on a river adventure. Boats and birds are your only companions. All the pleasure of boating, without any of the work! Sometimes a larger boat going by may make a wake big enough to gently rock your floating home; just enough to remind you that you are on a boat. The houseboat was clean, thoughtfully equipped with all the necessities, and convenient to exploring Apalachicola. Karen is an exceptional host!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

sharon j.

Liked: Cleanliness

6 days on the Appalachicola River

Online description of the houseboat is accurate. Houseboat is well equipped. Bed comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shopping for a Tiki

We loved our stay at the Rebel's Rest! Opening the door to watch the sunrise was spectacular! Staying on the water may not be for everyone, but we will do it again. It's walking distance from everything in town. Watched a manatee play in the water right outside our door. Very cool!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Nice houseboat. It had all we needed, and was convenient to many shops and restaurants. The coffee was appreciated, and the owner even went out of her way to leave hand sanitizer and masks for us. Communication was good. We loved the view off the back of the houseboat - very peaceful and much appreciated after crazy work schedules and lock downs due to COVID these past several months. Lots to see and do in the nearby area, including St. George Island. And the seafood was outstanding! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Authentic Houseboat!

Second time staying with Karen and we would highly recommend it for a relaxing time on the river, in walking distance to all the fun restaurants and bars of Apalachicola!