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New Floating Luxury: Unique Houseboat Retreat

Houseboat in Fleming Island

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Marina
Interior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, bestbet Orange Park
  • Place, Orange Park Mall
  • Place, Jacksonville Naval Air Station
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Floating Luxury: Unique Houseboat Retreat

Escape to the enchanting world of waterfront living with Home A Wave! This fully furnished houseboat offers a spacious top deck bedroom, 1.5 baths, and a range of modern amenities. Prepare delicious meals in the well-equipped galley complete with a fridge, dishwasher, and microwave. Indulge in breathtaking sunsets from the deck while grilling your favorite dishes. Inside, unwind with Smart Roku TVs and take advantage of the convenient washer/dryer. Rest assured, this home is non-smoking. Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience - book your stay now and embark on a memorable adventure!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- SHOES: Kindly avoid wearing shoes inside the houseboat to keep the interior clean and comfortable. Shoes are allowed on the decks, especially dur...

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Fleming Island

Located in Fleming Island, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Clay County Fairgrounds and Augusta Savage Friendship Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Orange Park Mall and Paxon Shopping Center. Vera Francis Hall Park and Latitude 30 are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Orange Park, FL

What's nearby

  • bestbet Orange Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Orange Park Medical Center - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Orange Park Mall - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • St. Johns Town Center - 28 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville Station - 26 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grumpy's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cultured Collective - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Floating Luxury: Unique Houseboat Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this houseboat allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at New Floating Luxury: Unique Houseboat Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Floating Luxury: Unique Houseboat Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Floating Luxury: Unique Houseboat Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from bestbet Orange Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Jacksonville Naval Air Station and Orange Park Medical Center. Eagle Harbor Golf Club and Orange Park Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

The Lumpia Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly enjoyed the stay. Very relaxing and beautifully set up. I would certainly recommend this for any couple that wants to get away for a nice relaxing vacay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a houseboat with great views and secluded at end of a dock.The upper level would be challenging for older folks, dogs!and overweight folks. But it was great for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

4th of July

We had a wonderful time. Enjoyed watching the boats and fireworks. Everything we needed was there. Two cautions though, we are 76 years old and the bedroom is upstairs via a spiral staircase and the boat does rock when there is active on the water but that being said the stay was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda E.

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

Beautiful!

Very relaxing and peaceful! Everything was clean and neat. Such a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this to everyone. I’m happy I decided to stay here as opposed to a hotel. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Fantastic stay!

This was a first (house boat) for us and it was fantastic! The responsiveness to questions, the amenities, the view, and the stay in general was perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Superb

First time using VRBO and it will NOT be my last. Customer Service and support were excellent and responsive. Boat itself was fabulous - clean, decorated very nicely and all basic ammenities were there! Beautiful sunsets, quiet evenings and peaceful mornings. Will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Nice Houseboat

Extremely nice houseboat with a good layout. The location was great & convenient to shopping & restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

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

Lovely Romantic Getaway

My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary & had a great time. The boat is amazingly spacious, and the views (particularly the gorgeous sunsets) are lovely. Having the tiki bar nearby was a nice plus. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

House hunting

Great place with great views. Will come again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Christmas Literally On The Water!

Tony & I and CoCo Chanel enjoyed looking out over the lake.....and the birds! Location was nice and easy to get to Great restaurants and shops and stores. Went to St. Augustine and enjoyed all day there! Went to Jacksonville Beach and had lunch! Nice realxing Christmas celebration for just the three of us! I want to go back in the Summer and rent a jet ski!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Cozy

Wonderful houseboat, very well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Five Star Accommodations

This house boat may be small but it has all the comforts of a high end hotel. We were extremely impressed. My husband said we would definitely book this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ernest h.

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

Luxury on Water

We spent a relaxing, comfortable and peaceful time during our stay. Perfect location for day trips to Jacksonville and St. Augustine. The owner/management company was quick to respond with any questions or concerns. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We where on the water I could park my boat next to house boat and fish all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Lovely houseboat

We had a great experience aboard this lovely floating houseboat. The decks provide space and vistas of sunsets and sunrises. The tiki bar In the marina was a great addition that provided live music and cocktails. I would definitely stay aboard again. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Nice Get Away on the water!

Loved the views and the decor! Even with the rain we felt cozy and comfortable. *Might suggest adding a full length mirror. The games were nice, as we actually played battleship for the first time in years! Loved the recliner and the choice of coffees & teas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

NOT HANDICAP FRIENDLY

PROS…..Houseboat was cute, well furnished, kitchen was outfitted w/what you would need. Beautiful view, quite peaceful. Perfect for young couple…CONS…..NOT for anyone with any physical handicaps and I wouldn’t recommend for families with children. Bedroom upstairs and can ONLY access through the outside spiral staircase. There is no fishing from the pier or the boat, entrance to the boat is by ramp w/a 45 degree angle during our stay. The sofa is very uncomfortable for sleeping. Barbecue pit upstairs so food, dishes, everything must be brought up on spiral staircase. We stayed one nite and had to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt D.

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

Double check your reservation!

I booked this property June 1 of 2023. My wife and I called the day we were supposed to check in (Friday April 19) we hadn’t received any arrival instructions. VRBO was confirmed with reservation ID and Property ID. 4 hrs on the phone with VRBO and the property management company. And long story short the property management company didn’t have our reservation and double booked over us. VRBO and the proper management company left us high and dry. Definitely don’t recommend. Instead stay at the house boat next door. Far better set up and owner Kim couldn’t have been nicer and more accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bill D.

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

A home that floats

Whenever we travel, we always look for unique options and our stay at this houseboat did not disappoint. The boat offers fantastic views of Doctor's lake from the living area as well as the bedroom. The houseboat's amenities lacked nothing for our stay, we are very appreciative of the fact that the Houseboat was pet friendly.We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen C.

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

Houseboat Stay

We have never been on a houseboat before and was really looking forward to our 3 night stay. The houseboat is really nice with all amenities. The lay out is a bit funky. Bedroom is upstairs with an outside entrance. Couch downstairs is second bed, didn’t sleep on it so don’t know how comfy that would be. We lost all water, through no fault of the owners and only got to stay one night. Owners graciously refunded 2 nights money. I would book again, very close to family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

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

A taste of paradise

This was such a cool experience. Being right on the water with magnificent sunsets was priceless. We didn’t realize the bedroom had to be accessed from the outside, but it was worth it. Would highly recommend and we are looking forward to future stays. The boat does bob in the water sometimes, so if you’re affected by sea sickness, bring some Dramamine. It was awesome, and they accepted our well behaved fur babies.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Korey Shaffer

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What makes this property unique

During your stay at Home A Wave, you will have 100% full access to the entire houseboat. This means you can make yourself at home and enjoy all the amenities and spaces available.

Here's what you can look forward to:

1. Spacious Top Deck Bedroom: Wake up to stunning marina views and relax in the comfort of the top deck bedroom. This private space is exclusively yours to unwind and enjoy a restful night's sleep.

2. Fully Equipped Galley: The galley is equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, and ice-maker. Feel free to prepare meals and snacks using these modern appliances, making it convenient for you to dine in whenever you desire.

3. Outdoor Grilling Area: Take advantage of the full-sized grill on the top deck. Grill up your favorite meats, vegetables, or seafood while basking in the beauty of the surroundings. It's the perfect spot for an al fresco dining experience.

4. Utility Room: The houseboat includes a utility room with a washer and dryer for your convenience. You'll have access to these facilities to take care of any laundry needs during your stay.

5. Entertainment Options: Enjoy your favorite shows or movies on the two Smart Roku TVs provided. Stay connected and entertained with access to basic local channels, ensuring you have plenty of entertainment options at your fingertips.

6. Breathtaking Sunsets: Home A Wave is situated on T-Dock, offering captivating sunset views. Spend your evenings on the deck, soaking in the picturesque scenery as the sun paints the sky with vibrant hues.

Please note that the houseboat is non-smoking, ensuring a clean and fresh environment for all guests.

Your stay at Home A Wave promises to be a truly immersive and enjoyable experience. Take full advantage of all the amenities and make lasting memories during your time here.

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English, Spanish

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