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The Float House at Jack Creek

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Exterior
A modern kitchen with a black refrigerator, a wood-burning stove, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
Interior
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a round dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window providing natural light.
A waterfront property with a wooden dock extending into a calm body of water, surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Astoria, OR
  • Place, Hanthorn Cannery Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbia River Maritime Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty Theater
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Room

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room

1 Single Bed

Trundle Room

1 Single Bed

Twin Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Float House at Jack Creek

Enjoy a tranquil stay on this delightful float house on the John Day River, minutes from charming Astoria, Oregon. This 4-bedroom retreat offers a perfect place to enjoy river recreation and relaxation. Featuring a king bed, a queen bed, and five twin beds (in two separate rooms), a well-stocked kitchen, two living areas, two full bathrooms and a laundry room, you'll have everything you need and plenty of space to spread out. Originally a floating store, guests now enjoy all the modern conveniences mixed with old-world charm. Sitting adjacent to 16 acres of farmland, enjoy the peace and serenity of country life or use it as a jumping-off point for your adventure on the coast.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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 # 4510208vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Astoria

Located in Astoria, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Notable landmarks in the area include Astoria Riverfront Trolley and Fort Stevens State Park. Uppertown Firefighters Museum and The Children's Museum and Astoria Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Map
Astoria, OR

What's nearby

  • Hanthorn Cannery Museum - 4 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Astoria Aquatic Center - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Columbia River Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Heritage Museum - 7 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Liberty Theater - 8 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Astoria, OR (AST-Astoria Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Growler Guys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fort George Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bridge & Tunnel Bottleshop & Taproom - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mo's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Float House at Jack Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Float House at Jack Creek?

As of 18 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Float House at Jack Creek on 19 Nov 2026 start from £684, 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 at The Float House at Jack Creek?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Float House at Jack Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Float House at Jack Creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Float House at Jack Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hanthorn Cannery Museum, Uppertown Firefighters Museum and The Children's Museum and Columbia Memorial Hospital. Astoria Aquatic Center and Columbia River Maritime Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay here. So peaceful, private, beautiful, quiet, and really close to Astoria proper. I wish we stayed longer but it gets booked up so fast! Host is really friendly and available. We love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. All the rooms were clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. And the host was friendly and available when we had questions. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in February at the float house. The host is great and the house is very clean and as-advertised. We liked being close to Astoria, but appreciated the quiet and privacy of being on the river (the house is maybe an 8 minute drive to town, but at the end of a long driveway so very quiet and peaceful). Also, if you have to stay connected the wifi was great. The only thing I'd mention is on the main floor there are two sleeping areas (one room with a king or queen bed and one smaller room with a twin-ish sized bed) but to get to the smaller room you have to walk through the larger room (this was fine with the group we were with but is good to know). All in all, this is a great place to stay and unwind or explore astoria and rhe coast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Constance H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn't want to leave. The Float House was amazing; comfortable, very quiet, very clean, snug, cozy, well-equipped, soothing. We absolutely loved it! Everything was well thought out and very well supplied. Liz was there to greet us and show us about. Lots of nature to watch, including a grouchy Great Blue Heron and a river otter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place! I could have stayed here my entire visit and never gone into Astoria ... just sitting on the dock and watching the wildlife and dipping my toes in the creek. Lots of room for everyone (we had 7 adults and we had space to be by ourselves or as a group). Astoria is about 15 minutes away and is such a great place to visit with lots of things to do and see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

Exceeded expectations

All I can say is we were very sad to leave. Such a beautiful place, exceedingly clean, cozy, peaceful, private and relaxing. Lots of space in the house, well stocked and super close to town (but we hardly left!) Sitting on the deck and watching so many birds at dusk was a highlight. Looking forward to coming back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful and a refreshingly unique stay at the Float House. It felt very private on the river and perfectly located for lots of activities in Astoria and along the coastline. Joy met us at the site to give s a friendly walk through and address any questions that we had. She was very responsive when we had one more question later in our stay. The kitchen was well supplied for our needs. The spice rack was very impressive. The bedroom arrangements worked perfectly for us and we were very comfortable. We enjoyed the ever changing weather and ebb and flow of the river. Though we didn't venture out in the kayaks, (horrid weather) we look forward to coming back and discovering the river in better weather. It was fun to watch the dragon boat practice too. We saw Jack, the blue heron, several times. I don't know the eagle's name, but he/she made a flyover a few times. Keep those binos close by. There is also a very interesting large book upstairs that is a primer to the estuary. This place is truly an undiscovered gem. The only note I could make is let people know that as the river changes the ramp leading to the float house can be quite steep. It wasn't a problem for us but it would be worth mentioning for those who aren't as mobile.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The float house was incredible. I had a hard time pulling my family away to explore Astoria and the surrounding areas. It was serene and rejuvenating. We spent time on the watercraft, watching birds, playing games, and just enjoying the ambience of the John Day River. Liz has really put a lot of thought into this rental. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. My wife says this stay will be a new core memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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