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Downtown Floating Bungalow Historic Sanford Lake Monroe Marina

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Location
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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2480 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer
Dryer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sanford, FL

St. Johns Rivership
‪2 min walk‬
Historic Downtown Sanford
‪6 min walk‬
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
‪7 min drive‬
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Downtown Floating Bungalow Historic Sanford Lake Monroe Marina

You'll love this unique romantic escape located in historic downtown Sanford!
Top of the line Houseboat and you will be amazed at all the amenities that fit on this 12x40 floating tiny home.
Nicely suited for one couple. Just one step to get in.

Property manager

Jay Davidson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum capacity at anytime is 4 persons

Do not lose gate key! $200 lost key fee $200 lock out fee The marina will not help you. If late at night, you will be locked out until the next day!!

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

About the area

Sanford

Located in Sanford, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Fort Mellon Park and Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Seminole Towne Center and Lake Mary Farmer's Market. Pell's Citrus & Nursery and AMF Deltona Lanes are also worth visiting.

Sanford, FL

What's nearby

Lake Monroe - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
St. Johns Rivership - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Historic Downtown Sanford - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Central Florida Regional Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

Sanford Station - 8 min drive
DeBary Station - 13 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Henry S Depot - ‬8 min walk
‪Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪St Johns River Steak & Seafood - ‬3 min walk
‪Celery City Craft - ‬5 min walk
‪West End Trading Company - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Floating Bungalow Historic Sanford Lake Monroe Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Floating Bungalow Historic Sanford Lake Monroe Marina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Floating Bungalow Historic Sanford Lake Monroe Marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Floating Bungalow Historic Sanford Lake Monroe Marina located?

Located in the heart of Sanford, this houseboat is steps away from Lake Monroe and St. Johns Rivership. Art Affair Gallery and Jeanine Taylor Folk Art are also within 5 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William C.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Bomb 10 out of 10 Highly Recommend

Me and Husband celebrated our 15th Anniversary! We had an Awesome stay. The place is just like the pictures, very clean. Enjoyed the atmosphere, everyone was friendly enjoyed the turtles everyday. Mr. Jay was Awesome he walked me through the check-in very patiently and he responded very quickly and solved a small problem we had. Also try out the Riverboat Cruise it was awesome as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Howard B.

1 Feb, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Easy walk to town

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

13 Apr, 2025

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

Sanford Floating Bungalow

We had an amazing two nights on the boathouse at Sanford Marina. We look forward to coming back one day.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

13 Jan, 2025

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

Awesome place

It was everything it said it was. We loved it and will be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

6 Apr, 2025

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

Best Waterfront Getaway

This houseboat is the absolute best getaway!!!! So adorable, wonderful area, conveniently located!!! The houseboat was super clean & had everything we needed for our relaxing weekend. We loved hanging out on the porch with the amazing view & wonderful breezes! We were greeted each morning by turtles, fish, & birds. I can't say enough about our host, Jay! He was super resonator& went above & beyond!! We'll definitely be staying again!! Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

10 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Quiet everybody friendly will stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

7 Apr, 2025

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

Nicole Fleming

Beautiful little town with great eateries! The boat was very clean, it was nice and relaxing sitting out on the deck enjoying the turtles, birds, gators and fish. The only thing that I think needs to be looked at is the bed, It was very uncomfortable. We left a day early because we couldn't sleep in it any longer.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

WAYNE S.

21 Dec, 2024

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

Wish List

My wife has always wanted to stay in a Houseboat since we have been Full Time RVers. This was a great place to experience it. Very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

21 Feb, 2023

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

Nice place

Good location with walking distance to restaurants snd and shops

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck F.

4 Jan, 2025

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

Recommend staying

Me and my wife had a wonderful time staying on the houseboat. I would stay there again and recommend anyone to staying there. The steak and seafood and Italian restaurant are just a very short walk away. We met a few people that have boats in the marina. They were very nice to speak with. The owner was very nice and allowed us to check in early and check out a couple hours late.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

10 Nov, 2023

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

Wonderful place!

We had anamazing stay on this cute little houseboat. So relaxing sitting on the back deck on an evening after a busy day! Perfect location!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lexie B.

23 Feb, 2024

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

Relaxing

We absolutely loved our stay in the bungalow on the water!!! Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel N.

6 Jan, 2025

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

A fun floating bungalow

This was our first time staying in a floating bungalow, and my wife and I had such a good time. The bungalow is kept very clean and organized and is such a nice place to stay. A big thank you to Jay and Teresa for being such good hosts and for answering the questions we had about the bungalow and our stay there. They were very helpful and replied promptly to our questions. Definitely recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Weekend Trip

This was a fantastic little weekend getaway. If you are interested in bar hopping, and a short walk back this is the place for you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken A.

11 May, 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

Accommodations were exactly as described. Private but an easy walk to shopping and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole F., Windsor, Ontario, canada

15 Feb, 2024

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

Unique vacation

Nice accommodations exactly as advertised. Sleepy little town, not much goes on until the weekend. Lots of nice restaurants you can walk to

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin K.

11 Jul, 2024

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

Unique and relaxing stay

We were pleasantly pleased with the comfort and cleanliness that this houseboat provided. It had all comforts of home. The outside decks were a great place to relax and review our days events. The location made walking to downtown Sanford and all of it's shops and restaurants very easy. What a great stay we had and plan to come again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

2 May, 2023

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

Our stay April 10-16

We enjoyed our stay on the floating bungalow. It is the perfect location, a short walk to downtown and the many restaurants and breweries. We were also just steps from the river walk and near several beautiful parks.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

10 Dec, 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Everything was perfect!loved it a lot.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

22 May, 2024

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

First time vrbo

We wanted a place to stay in Sanford near to everything and this place was perfect. First time ever using vrbo. It was really easy and the place is lovely! Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

18 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a wonderful stay. The boat was equipped with everything we needed. It was clean, bright, and quiet. Sweet little town with great food. Don't miss Hollerbach's Deli, the sandwiches are amazing!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

14 Aug, 2023

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

Simply amazing!

This is basically a cool apartment on the water, normal bathroom, shower, and kitchen appliances. The best boat house we have ever stayed on and that has been a few. A must stay if you are in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanny V.

8 May, 2024

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

Floating Paradise

Beautifully decorated, modern, spic n span. This gem has all the necessities you would need to spend a relaxing time on the water. Close to town with restaurants to meet any desires from sandwiches to steaks. Take a walk along Lake Monroe enjoying the outdoors. Enjoyed our stay and will probably return.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice & Ann L.

5 May, 2024

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

Wonderful Sanford waterfront floating cabin

Owners are great folks. A/C works perfectly, clean, great bed, large fridge and the best location in Sanford. What else does a couple need. Don't pass this one up.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

16 May, 2023

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

Fun and relaxing

A visit with my mother in a nursing facility. The house boat provided a relaxing escape .

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jay Davidson

We are part time missionaries who have led medical and other mission teams all over the world; focusing for the last few years on the fight against the horrible crime of Human Trafficking. We work through our local church and Teresa has founded "Chains Interrupted" which works locally, nationally and world wide to increase awareness as well as real prevention, rehabilitation and even rescue.
We love to travel and have children in 5 states.

Why they chose this property

Walking distance to downtown. Amazing culture, restaurants, bars, theater within just a couple blocks as well as nice quiet evenings on the water. Note this bungalow is literally floating. It's super secure and steady. But you will feel it move, especially on windy days.