Rental Rates
🕐 Weekend (Friday-Sunday): $2700
🕐 Midweek (Monday-Thursday): $3000
🕐 Full Week (Monday-Sunday or Friday-Thursday): $3800
Taxes and fees not included. Boats leave the dock with a full tank of fuel, and guests are responsible for the fuel used during their trip at check-out.
The main salon features the helm, large living room with flat screen TV, dining table with bench seating and 2 chairs, plus well equipped galley. The boat has four private staterooms, a spacious master stateroom with queen size bed, two lower staterooms with queen size beds and one mid-stateroom with full size bed. Add the full size futon in the main salon and this boat comfortably sleeps ten people. The boat has one full bath with shower and one half bath. This boat is equipped with central air and heat. The large front deck features a ceiling fan, propane gas grill, ice chest, table and four chairs. The large back deck has plenty of space for stowing kayaks and water toys. Stairs are located on the front and back decks for easy access to the top deck. There is a flybridge on the top deck so the boat can be driven from inside the boat or from up top. The top deck also has loungers for sunbathing. A canopy top provides partial coverage for those who prefer shade. As of 8/17/2021, this boat no longer includes a water slide.
On-Board Inventory
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Captain’s chair
Full size futon
Dining table with bench style seating
Storage Closets
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Master Stateroom: 1 Queen bed
3 Guest Staterooms: 2 Queens / 1 Full
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1 full bath with shower
1 half bath
Each bathroom has one small trash bin
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4-top ceramic stove with oven
Full size refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Electric hand mixer
Blender
Coffee Pot (12-cup)
Toaster
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Dining service for 12 (dinner plates, side plates, soup bowls, coffee cups, 8 oz glasses, 4 oz glasses, wine glasses, forks, dinner knives, steak knives, teaspoons, tablespoons)
Pots & Pans (sauce pan w/lid, 3 qt w/lid, 8 qt w/lid, 4” omelet pan, 12” skillet, glass baking dish, glass casserole dish with lid, baking pan)
Mixing Bowls
Measuring cup and measuring spoons
Serving spoons & spatulas, grill spatula and tongs
Colander
Butcher’s Block with large kitchen knives & scissors
Can opener (manual)
Vegetable peeler
Cheese grater
Wine Opener
Dish rack / drainer
Tea Kettle
Ice Trays (2)
Ash tray
Matches
Kitchen includes one medium size trash bin
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Bath towels: 20
Hand towels: 10
Wash clothes: 12
Blankets: 5
Sheets: One set per bed
Pillows & pillowcases: Two per bed
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One small 3oz bottle of Palmolive
One Sponge
One new roll of paper towels
One Toilet brush
Broom and dust pan
Trash bags
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Front Deck includes one outdoor dining table with 4 chairs, one 32 gallon trash can and one 20 gallon recycle bin, one cooler and a propane gas grill with grill brush, ceiling fan
Top Deck includes partial canopy, fly bridge and 4 lounge chairs
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Flat Screen TV with DVD Player
VHF Marine Radio
AM/FM Radio with CD Player and aux input
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Central Air/Heat
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Life jackets for up to 12 guests (Coast Guard maximum for rental boats in Florida)
One throwable PFD IV
CO Detector
Minimum of 2 fire extinguishers
Engine compartment Halon system
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Two Danforth style 22 lbs. anchors
Four dock lines
One 50 amp power cord
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12.5K Westerbeke Marine Generators
Volvo Penta Inboard/Outboard Twin Engines with composite propellers
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Potable Water Tank: 150
Waste Holding Tank: 150
Fuel Tank: 140
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South Limit: Lake Monroe Bridge (approximately 20 miles)
North Limit: Silver Glen Springs in Lake George (approximately 30 miles)
Boats are not allowed to travel at night
Just outside Orlando, cruise the St. Johns River aboard our fully equipped houseboat rentals and discover a side of Florida that feels light years away from the bustle of theme parks. Out here, time slows down and nature takes center stage — just as it did when Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings journeyed these waters nearly a century ago. Our slice of riverfront paradise puts you close to some of Central Florida’s most stunning natural gems like Hontoon Island, Blue Spring State Park, and more!
Not ready to drive a houseboat yet? Our friendly staff can help you navigate to your destination and tie up, or staying at the docks is always an option too! For the best houseboat experience, bring your kayaks and paddle boards, or tow a boat 18’ or under. Fishing boats, kayaks, and paddle boards are available to add-on to your rental.
Houseboat Rentals: How It Works
Explore Destination Spots & Choose Your Houseboat
Plan your St. Johns River adventure with our new interactive destinations map! Pick from cozy 6-sleeper houseboats to spacious 10-sleepers. Every boat comes fully equipped with the essentials.Book Online
Reserve your dates instantly at hollybluff.com. Weekend (Friday-Sunday), mid-week (Monday-Thursday), or full-week (Monday–Sunday or Friday–Thursday) houseboat trips are available. Need help booking? Call our office at (386) 822-9992.Check-in & Training
Guests receive an inside orientation and a on the water lesson at check-in: driving, docking, navigation, maps, safety — everything you need to feel confident.🕚 Check-in is always at 1 PM and check-out at 4 PM. Guest who arrive late may have to receive their orientation the following day.
Cruise the St. Johns River (or Stay Docked!)
Explore up to 50 miles of the St. Johns River, anchor at sandbars, or spend your getaway right at our peaceful marina. Our marina is just outside downtown DeLand — check out their weekly Friday night market!Relax. Recharge. Float.
Wake up with manatees, spot bald eagles, grill on deck, watch sunset from the rooftop — welcome to the St. Johns River in Central Florida.
Explore Our Houseboat Fleet
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![River Time houseboat]()
River Time
FULLY RENOVATED: 46’ 6 Sleeper Houseboat
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![River Runner]()
River Runner
NEW UPGRADES! 44' 8 Sleeper Houseboat
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![Silver Glen Houseboat]()
Silver Glen
60' 10 Sleeper Executive Houseboat
Flybridge — drive from up top!
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![Marlin Houseboat]()
Marlin
46' 6 Sleeper Houseboat
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![Feelin' Nauti Houseboat]()
Feelin' Nauti
52' 6 Sleeper Houseboat
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![Catfish Bend]()
Catfish Bend
38' 4 Sleeper Houseboat
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![Song of the South]()
Song of the South
53' 10 Sleeper Houseboat
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![Serenity Houseboat]()
Serenity
53' 8 Sleeper Houseboat
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![Southern Belle]()
Southern Belle
55' 8 Sleeper Executive Houseboat
Flybridge — drive from up top!
Houseboat Rentals Policies
Guests may either pay in full at the time of booking or secure their reservation with a deposit. Any remaining balance is due at check-in. Prices do not include taxes, gas, fees, and holiday surcharges.
The main operator is at least 25 years of age with a valid government issued photo ID. Anyone operating this vessel who was born on or after January 1, 1988 must provide proof of a Boating Safety Certification. The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety course developed specifically for your state. Course information can be found online at: https://courses.boatus.org/
Holly Bluff Resort Marina provides a 1 year BoatUS membership to the main operator of the houseboat if they do not already have one.
Cancellations: If you must cancel your reservation, call us at least 30 days before your arrival date and your deposit will be refunded less a $300.00 cancellation fee. Guests who cancel within 30 days of arrival receive no refund. If you must reschedule your reservation, there is a $300.00 reschedule fee if the original arrival date is less than 30 days in advance of notification. There will be no reschedules allowed within 7 days of arrival date.
Boat Rental Insurance Requirements
All boat rentals at Holly Bluff Resort Marina require liability coverage. This coverage protects against damages or injuries caused to a third party while operating a rental vessel.
Houseboats & Aluminum Fishing Boats
$50,000 Liability Coverage – This coverage protects the renter should they be found liable to damage or injury to another person or their property, up to $50k.
Damage Responsibility – This coverage does not apply to your rental boat. Unless you choose to purchase a damage waiver or additional protection, you are personally responsible for any damage to the vessel or its equipment during your rental.
Pontoons
$50,000 Liability Coverage – This coverage protects the renter should they be found liable to damage or injury to another person or their property, up to $50k.
$1,000 Damage Waiver - This coverage is for damage caused by the renter to your prop. The renter will have coverage up to $1k and anything additional they will remain responsible for.
This description is specific to the minimum liability insurance coverages that are required at booking. Guests have the option to add a damage waiver if there is not one, or buy up to higher limits if they would like.