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The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat

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A cozy interior with a green sofa, striped pillows, a small white table, and a bar area with stools.
A storefront with a sign reading "Island City Harbor Store" and a "Lawson" sign above.
A compact room with two beds, each with a blue mattress and matching pillows. A small, colorful rug is placed at the foot of the beds.
A marina with several boats docked, surrounded by trees and hills in the background.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and a small window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 4 guests, this houseboat features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Enjoy motorboating adventures on the water. Explore attractions like Sabula Access and South Sabula Lake Park during your stay.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mississippi River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Non smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Sabula, IA
  • Place, Sabula Access
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Sabula Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Driscoll's Island
    ‪2 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat

This cozy Boatel Yacht called the Lily Pad is a beautiful getaway. This spacious 2 Bedroom sleeps 4 comfortably and up to 6. The Lily Pad sits right in the harbor. The beautiful views of the hillside and marina is sure to bring you a relaxing getaway. There are free kayak rentals included, a beach within walking distance, and plenty of fish to be caught. It has accommodations for 4 people comfortably. Full Kitchen Galley, living area, dining room, queen size bed and 2 single beds.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2988821
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Sabula

Sabula is home to this houseboat. Savanna Museum and Cultural Center and Iron Horse Motorcycle Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Savanna Train Car Museum and Thomson Causeway Recreation Area. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.
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Sabula, IA

What's nearby

  • Sabula Access - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lower Sabula Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sabula Public Library - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Town Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Driscoll's Island - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sippi-Side Pub & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Manny's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tailored Brews - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Papa Chubby's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat on Oct 6, 2026 start from $255, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat located?

Situated in Sabula, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Sabula Access and Mississippi River. Lower Sabula Lake and South Sabula Lake Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Really enjoyed the stay and the areaLook forward to coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed our stay. It’s a great alternative for a getaway and there’s plenty in the area to enjoy. We ran into a few unexpected constraints. Cooking is not really an option which wasn’t totally clear to us. To be expected really given the age of the vessel. Electrical power is limited. The toilet wasn’t working. It was determined that we had a battery issue and it was quickly resolved and everyone we spoke with were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

Cozy accommodations, had a great time, used shower facilities. They were new very clean, and perfect for a group of women. The outdoor seating was amazing for all outdoor activities. Used kayaks free qith rental and enjoyed paddling around little lake. Had a wonderful time. Wandered into town VFW and Home Port were fun drinking spots.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect friend vacation

This was just perfect! Celebrated 40 years of friendship making the best new memories. Everyone was super nice. Relaxed and fished. Had a blast, even left we more friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners of this Boatel have clearly taken great pains to think of everything you might need for your stay. They are very helpful and communicative which was very appreciated. My girls had never been on this type of boat before and had a blast. There is plenty to do in the area and we found this to be a great landing spot for hiking in the state park or shopping in Bellevue or Savannah.
Sunrise looking southeast
The harbor
Main cabin
Main cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Houseboat adventure

Staying in the houseboat was an adventure. We had a few hiccups in the check-in process but the hosts were very responsive and everything was sorted out very quickly. The houseboat was made in the 60s so some things were as I expected and some things such as the heating was not. The first night of the stay the temps dropped down into the 30s and the boat was COLD! The next day we did find the extra lap blankets and spreads so we were prepared the next night. With all that said the rest of our stay was very relaxing and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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