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

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Step onto The Reelaxation Houseboat, nestled in Apalachicola Florida, and immerse yourself in an exotic experience. Start your day with a sunrise view from your bedroom window or sip coffee on the screened porch while watching dolphins swim by.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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.

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

For an exotic and lifelong experience, come stay on The Reelaxation Houseboat, conveniently docked in Apalachicola Florida. Wake up to the sunrise peering through your bedroom window and step outside to see the shrimp boats coming in with their daily catch. Grab your morning coffee and sit on your screened porch to enjoy a wide variety of activity pass by. Watch the pair of dolphins swim by, a family of ducks sunning themselves and birds diving for their breakfast. It is a short walk to the Historic Downtown Apalachicola, featuring a bevy of shops, stores, and galleries.

The Reelaxation was built from native woods by a local fishing Captain. It features a wide open living area, equipped with free WIFI, cable television and a fully stocked kitchen. All towels, and sheets are provided onboard. The dock is just a short stroll away from the gem of the 'Forgotten Coast'. Plan your vacation today, and experience a memory not soon to be forgotten.

We honor our active duty and retired military with a 10% discount on the room rate. Payment with ID at check-in.

Please feel free to visit our other houseboats, all moored in downtown Apalachicola, FL
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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 a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

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

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, a neighbourhood in Apalachicola. Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Apalachicola travel guide
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Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dixie Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Downtown Books & Purl
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orman House Historic State Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    109 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Gibson Inn
    8 min walk
  • Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company
    3 min walk
  • Oyster City Brewing Company
    5 min walk
  • Up The Creek Raw Bar
    1 min walk
  • Subway
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' New Water Filtration located?

Located in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa, Dixie Theatre and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Orman House Historic State Park and Downtown Books & Purl are also within 10 minutes.

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

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

Caroline D.

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

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

Debra w.

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

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

Julia C.

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

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

Marianne & Jim M.

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

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

deb d., Cleveland Tennessee

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

Great stay

Best review I can give is I would stay there again!😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

DENISE G.

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

Absolutely great

Great kocation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Lovely houseboat on the tranquil and beautiful Apalachiacola river.

Another wonderful week on the Reelaxation. Fishing off the back deck was excellent! We highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Relaxing

Very relaxing did not want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise C., Edgewater, MD

Very relaxing...

...we loved our time aboard the Reelaxation. It was a beautiful spot to just hang out and enjoy the scenery. Already wishing we could go back.

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Everything was perfect. Will be back!

Everything was great! Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robbie R.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Perfect!

We loved our houseboat stay in Apalachicola, the accommodations were quaint, comfortable, well-equipped and well-maintained! Karen was a wonderful host and we could walk to all of our favorite destinations in Apalachicola! Couldn't ask for a more pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adelle W.

Houseboat is my kind of place this

This houseboat is within walking distance of all the restaurants and places of interest in Apalachicola, and sitting on the deck watching the pelicans and other wildlife was a favorite pastime.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather N., Tifton, GA

Perfect Getaway

The houseboat is perfect, the town is great, the food is divine, and the views are amazing. What else can you ask for? We will certainly be back! Thanks for making this great property available on VRBO!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Brief Visitors

Place was clean and fun once we were aboard. Stairs could be challenging depending on the tide.

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Great

Houseboat was great. Karen was so nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rick E., Fayetteville, GA

Fantastic place to stay. The experience is unique and the accommodations are comfortable

Appalachicola is a historical and incredible piece of Florida history. The houseboat experience was more than we thought it would be. Watching the boats come and go is so relaxing. Karen is a great host. This a must for anyone who wants to experience old Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen H., United States

Awesome!

We have stayed in this houseboat three times now. Karen keeps her houseboats in excellent condition. Apalachicola is a beautiful fishing village with great restaurants and lots of other surrounding attractions. We went to Apalachicola on our Anniversary and will be back next year. Love this area!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

A unique vacation rental!

Staying on a houseboat to experience Apalachicola is a truly unique experience. The boat has everything you need and the location on the water can't be beat. We caught at least thirty fish off the back deck - so fun! The restaurants and shops are all within walking distance - we loved the Owl City Taproom & The Oyster City Brewery is great! We would definitely come back again - thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Conner B.

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

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