Husbåd

The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James

Billedgalleri for The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James

Overnatningsstedets område
Diverse
Overnatningsstedets område
Udendørsområde
Interiør

Anmeldelser

10 ud af 10.
Enestående
1 badeværelsePlads til 3 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Køkken
  • Grillfaciliteter
  • Aircondition

Udforsk området

Map
Nebo, NC
  • Lake James State Park
    ‪16 min. gang‬
  • Lake James
    ‪1 min. kørsel‬
  • Boat beach
    ‪15 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

0 soveværelser (3 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 enkeltseng og 1 sovesofa (dobbeltseng)

1 badeværelse

Badeværelse 1

Områder

Køkken
Altan

Om overnatningsstedet

The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James

Escape to North Carolina's most beautiful lake with a unique stay that immerses you in nature and fun, the Mermaid Boat. A fully operating houseboat, the Gigi Mermaid boat was built and launched in 2021. See our great reviews on the Narai & Gigi. Enjoy the lake, glamping with modern conveniences.
- Kitchenette with coffee maker and dishware
- Propane grill
- Air conditioning & heat
- Generator
- Marine toilet
- Sofa converts into a double bed
- Table converts into a single bed
- Bed linens

The Gigi Mermaid boat is decked out in Mermaid decor to create a memorable stay on Lake James. The sofa converts into a double bed and the kitchen table converts into a single bed. Linens and pillows are provided. There is a small marine toilet on board and a stocked kitchenette, which includes a Keurig coffee maker, toaster, dishware, and some cookware. This is not like staying at a hotel or in a house but is more of a glamping experience, so please set expectations accordingly.

- Linens (sheets, pillows, blankets, towels)
- Kitchen items (utensils, dishes, cookware, Keurig with k-cups, some spices, grill, paper goods, cleaning supplies)
- Trash bags, toilet paper, and paper towels are available on board
- Some goodies like cards, flashlights, books, and games are available as well

The boat has air conditioning and heat powered by a generator and electricity (and outlets). There is a propane grill on the front and a roof deck accessible ONLY when the boat is not in motion.

The boat is not docked, but there are several options for your overnight stay:

1. Reserve a boat-in campsite at Lake James State Park. You will have access to restroom facilities, a private campsite, and be able to have a fire or set up a tent. We recommend this for any longer stays

2. Stay on a public beach - these are usually the best beaches on the lake with premiere views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There is no cost to use these beaches, but they can get crowded and noisy on holidays and weekends during prime summer months. If they are full upon arrival, you can expect space to begin to open up at sundown as boaters go home. There is no camping or fires allowed on these beaches.

3. Tie up to the old state park dock (meager traffic) or anchor in a cove overnight.

There is a generator that runs the air conditioner/heat and electricity. The kitchen consists of countertops, a coffee maker, and a pump sink. There is NO shower on the boat.

Guests will drive around Lake James, there are public beach areas they can pull the boat up on or anchor in a cove and swim. Lake James State Park has many boat-in camping sites that offer great amenities if you are staying overnight. You will have access to restroom facilities as well as beaches to play on if you book these sites (usually about $10/night).

I pick guests up at Canal Bridge public access, give them a tutorial on how to drive and use the boat, and then they drop me off and head out. I am available 24/7 and provide my personal cell to all my guests should they run into any issue or have any questions.

Park at Canal Bridge on James Ave - this public boat site is 24/7 and overnight parking is permitted. Canal Bridge is managed by Lake James State Park.

The houseboat feels more like a camping experience than a full-service hotel. There will be access to a grill, but no stove, oven, microwave, or refrigerator. Guests should plan to bring a cooler and plan food accordingly. There are no showers on the boat and only a pump sink with freshwater and marine toilet. We advise guests to use the toilet sparingly, as it has limited flushes, and use public restrooms as much as possible. We recommend guests reserve a boat-in campsite for stays longer than 2 days. It is required by NC law that all guests under 13 wear a life vest while the boat is in motion.

Must be 21 or older, show a valid driver's license, and have a valid boating license if you were born in 1988 or later. Search for NC Boating License online course, complete it online, and print and bring the license with you (Approximately $30).

Overnatningsstedets manager

John Hamel

Sprog

Engelsk og fransk
Lock

Beskyt din betaling — book altid på Vrbo

Hvis nogen beder dig om at booke eller betale direkte hos dem, inden du booker gennem Vrbo, bedes du anmelde det.

Tilføj datoer for priser

Faciliteter

Køkken
Aircondition
Grillfaciliteter

Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 12.00
Minimumsalder for lejere: 18
Udtjekning inden kl. 10.00
default

Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
default

Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
default

Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt
default

Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Dette overnatningssted udlejes af en professionel vært, der udlejer som en virksomhed eller et erhverv.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker og førstehjælpskasse
Hvis du afbestiller din reservation, er dette underlagt værtens afbestillingspolitik. I overensstemmelse med EU's regler om forbrugerrettigheder er reservation af overnatning ikke omfattet af fortrydelsesretten.

Om området

Nebo

Denne husbåd befinder sig ved strandpromenaden i Nebo. Historic Carson House og Museum of North Carolina Minerals er nogle af de kulturelle seværdigheder. Rejsende, som er interesseret i shopping, kan med fordel besøge Jamestown Flea Market og Morganton Heights. The Outpost og Bouncin' Kids er også et besøg værd.
Kort
Nebo, NC

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Lake James State Park - 16 min. gang - 1.4 km
  • Lake James - 1 min. kørsel - 0.7 km
  • McDowell County Courthouse - 12 min. kørsel - 12.9 km
  • Boat beach - 15 min. kørsel - 11.6 km
  • Linville Caverns - 47 min. kørsel - 53.1 km

Restauranter

  • ‪Waffle House - ‬12 min. kørsel
  • ‪Roma Restaurant Pizza Pasta - ‬3 min. kørsel
  • ‪Titan Pizza Plus - ‬10 min. kørsel
  • ‪Countryside BBQ - C-Side - ‬13 min. kørsel
  • ‪Mica Town Brewing - ‬11 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvad koster det at overnatte hos The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James?

Priserne for 1 nat for 2 voksne hos The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James den 25. jul. 2025 starter fra 3.009,62 kr., inkl. skatter og gebyrer, fra og med den 24. jul. 2025. Denne pris er baseret på den laveste pris pr. nat fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer for ophold i de næste 30 dage. Priser kan til enhver tid ændres. Vælg dine datoer for mere præcise priser.

Hvornår er indtjekning på The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James?

Indtjekning starter kl. 12.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James?

Denne husbåd ligger ved vandet, kun 2 km fra Lake James og Lake James State Park. Derudover ligger Catawba River og Pisgah-nationalskoven ca. 10 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

10

Enestående

Anmeldelser vises i kronologisk rækkefølge og har gennemgået en modificerings- og verificeringsproces, medmindre andet er angivet.
Få mere at videÅbner i et nyt vindue
Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 4 af i alt 4 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 0 af i alt 4 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 4 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 4 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 4 anmeldelser

10/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Området

10/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

10/10 Fremragende

Andrew H.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Had a great time on the lake!

My wife and I are local to the area and wanted to get out and enjoy the lake on a kid free weekend. We enjoyed our time on the houseboat and hope to do it again. John and his team were great hosts and made the outing extremely easy for us. Thank you for a great experience!
Overnattede 1 nat i juli 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Charles P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Review

An Awesome Adventure on a unique boat! Everything controllable by the host worked flawlessly. I’m looking forward to renting it again.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Gail K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Magical Time

We rented Gigi late mid-March. This was our first experience on a house boat and we absolutely loved it! The lake is just beautiful, and the boat was very responsive and comfortable with no issues whatsoever. It’s well stocked with every little thing you might need. Once moored, we grilled some salmon on the small grill and also heated up other food we brought with us (also brought sheets of foil), and made coffee in the morning. John was always a phone call away, and we don’t have a single negative thing to say! Absolutely a magical trip!!!
Overnattede 1 nat i december 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Howard C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Outstanding customer service

The house boat is well cared for. The advise for lake locations or any assistance we’d is only a phone call away. I’ve stayed at many vrbo rentals but this one was definitely first class for customer service. I highly recommend the boathouse lake James experience.
Overnattede 2 nætter i august 2022

Om værten

Vært: John Hamel

Værtens profilbillede
John has lived on Lake James for more than 20 years, exploring its beautiful waters, beaches, and mountains. He believes it's the most beautiful place in the world and loves sharing the opportunity to enjoy the lake with people from all over the region via his Mermaid Boats and other boat rentals.

John is the owner of Noah's Landing - Boat/RV Storage and Boat rental location. He also owns and operates the local Lake James Urgent Care.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

See our SuperHost status on AirBnB - with 4.96 stars across 57 glowing reviews on our Mermaid Boats!

The Gigi Mermaid Boat is was just built in 2021 with lots of modern conveniences, comfort, and fun details. There aren't many options for staying on Lake James as it's primarily a residential lake with 2 state parks that offer camping. The Mermaid boats give visitors the ability to stay on the lake and have a boat at their disposal to explore, so they aren't tied to a single location. Being on a Mermaid Boat is a little bit of a glamping experience - as boaters don't have access to a shower, refrigerator, microwave, or other amenities you might expect in a house on board.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

Glamping with the best views in North Carolina. If tent camping isn't for you - the Mermaid Boat might be exactly what you're looking for - we don't have all the amenities of a house - but we do have a toilet, pump sink in the Kitchenette, air conditioning, generator, propane grill, and more supplies to make your trip enjoyable.

Our Mermaid theme boat offers a hand-painted mural on both sides of the boat, with festive decor and touches throughout.

Sprog:

engelsk, fransk