Unique Private newly renovated Houseboat on Bayou - Destin/Ft. Walton Beach - Ocean City

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New cedar ceilings and new lighting throughout unit

Upper loft removed to allow more room on upper deck an unobstucted view of bayou

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Okaloosa Island Pier
‪10 min drive‬
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
‪10 min drive‬
Okaloosa Island Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Only Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Unique Private newly renovated Houseboat on Bayou - Destin/Ft. Walton Beach

This floating home offers sweeping waterfront views of Don’s Bayou .Seas The Day Houseboat is located in the center of Fort Walton Beach, Florida on a quiet bayou on private land. Avoid the crowds of condos and still be 4 miles from the beach! There are paddle boards, kayaks, fishing poles and a fire pit. The houseboat must stay docked at all times

Newly renovated kitchen. Large AC unit. Unit is to stay docked. Can fish off dock or boat. Sit in your own private area enjoying dolphins, birds and jumping fish. Houseboat has 2 TVs with Netflix ,Cable (only in main area )and Roku TV.

There is an air fryer, microwave and toaster oven for cooking. An electric grill for outside cooking. Upper deck with seating area and sunning. Houseboat equipped with all necessary items for cooking. There is an ice maker in full size fridge. There is a Cooler with spring water for you to re-hydrate from the fun in the sun. Sofa in living room folds down for a queen/full size bed. The boat has A/C and heat if needed. Also a couple beach chairs , umbrella and cooler for those flying in without necessary beach equipment.

Property manager

Paula Piazza

Languages

Italian

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Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this houseboat is near theme parks and on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Eglin Air Force Base - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
Okaloosa Island Beach - 11 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
‪Good Things Donuts - ‬3 min drive
‪Stewby's Seafood Shanty - ‬2 min drive
‪Denny's - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Town - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Private newly renovated Houseboat on Bayou - Destin/Ft. Walton Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Private newly renovated Houseboat on Bayou - Destin/Ft. Walton Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Private newly renovated Houseboat on Bayou - Destin/Ft. Walton Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Private newly renovated Houseboat on Bayou - Destin/Ft. Walton Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center. Apalachicola National Forest and Goofy Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John U.

27 Apr, 2025

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

Great getaway

This was our second time staying on the house boat and we absolutely love it. Just a fantastic experience. We will be back soon for another weekend adventure. The host let us use the kayaks and we spend half the day exploring the waterways . Woke up to dolphins just outside the door.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Great Boathouse!

We loved our stay at the boathouse. Great property and great hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Awesome alternative get away to your standard Vrbo.

I hadn't considered the possibility of staying in a house boat for a Vrbo vacation, but it was such an awesome time. Host was great and very accommodating. Perfect little romantic get away.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilah M.

11 Jul, 2022

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

Great Place

Nice quiet place on the water. Great hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John U.

12 Feb, 2023

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

Awesome getaway

Great place and amazing view. Such a cool and different experience. Absolutely loved it. We will be back

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

30 Jun, 2023

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

Unique and relaxing vacation experience

Our family of four really enjoyed our stay! The atmosphere is relaxing and there was plenty of room, inside and outside, for us to spread out. The location is minutes away from outstanding restaurants and grocery stores, as well as the beach. Having the use of kayaks and paddleboards was a wonderful activity that we took advantage of daily, and one day we enjoyed being just yards away from a pod of dolphins that came into the inlet! The hosts were very friendly and attentive to our needs. I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

17 Aug, 2023

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

Affordable getaway

If your looking for an affordable way to go to the beech this is it. Hosts are very accomidating. We brought our boat with us and they allowed us to park our trailer in their yard and dock our boat in their slip space. We saw dolphins, went to Crab Island, fished, enjoyed the quiet islands and went boat watching in The Destin Harbor.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

randall c.

15 Jun, 2020

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

Amazing

Seas The Day Houseboat was the perfect getaway for my girlfiend and I. The private dock is picturesque and has everything you need to enjoy your stay- paddleboats, gorgeous view, and the tale of an alligator in the bay. The location was convenient to stores, restaurants,and beaches. The hosts were kind and friendly. The boat itself is perfect for two and we had no trouble at all with any of the facilities, undoubtedly if we, did the hosts would have attended quickly. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Karen F.

3 May, 2023

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

Boat House

Overall the place was Nice & it was cute & Cozy. The View & Atmosphere was Good. The shower water got Hot which was a Plus for me. Thanks for having the primo water machine. On the Downside Some of the light fixtures didn't work and i couldn't get the coffee pot to come on. Thanks for Sharing your Boat house for a Vrbo listing choice. It was A new and different experience hopefully one day I can visit again😊

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

10 Apr, 2023

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

Amazing Sunrise

The owners were very accommodating, friendly, easy to contact through the listing and respond quickly. We enjoyed sitting on the decks and enjoying the quite inlet. We were fortunate to have comfortable temperatures that even allowed us to keep the doors open and enjoy the breeze. There were no mosquitos in April (maybe they spray, maybe just perfect timing). No additional attractions besides the water within walking distance. However, beaches and a variety of other things are within a short drive. Be aware that there is a steep walk from the parking spot to the boat. The owner was kind enough to leave a cart to help transport our things down the hill. Thanks for a lovely, peaceful stay on your boat!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracy M.

25 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Guys retreat

Polite owners. Owning an off shore charter boat with sleeping quarters, safety on a boat is priority. Exposed wiring outside, ceiling water damage in main bedroom, which most likely if left unchecked will have black mold issues, boat also needs to be dry docked and under go some major maintenance. Furniture in helm area with kitchen was uncomfortable and the recliner was broken. Outdoor patio furniture, as a business owner, was absolutely disgraceful. I hope this information helps anyone looking to stay. If these issues are corrected it will be an ok place to stay for a few days.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

19 Nov, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rooms

Should not say two bedrooms. Older people like us could not climb up in that little space. Thank god there was a slide out couch. All around it was good.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie S.

12 Nov, 2022

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

Beautiful scenery!! Lovely people

Beautiful beaches!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

3 Aug, 2022

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

If you want to be one the water, in a safe and comfortable location, this is it!

Beautiful location. Quick drive to the beach. Nice paddling from the houseboat. The cove is calm so the boat did not rock. Very comfortable! Nice linens and towels. All the items you need in the kitchen even though no stove top. Houseboats are not for everyone, but I would defn go again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia G.

1 Aug, 2022

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

Delightful

Looked like the bare minimum of cleaning was done. All the linens were clean, but it was dusty, and the toilet didn't work right the whole time. The owners were very informative and sweet. I would definitely stay there again. It was just out of the hustle and bustle but close enough to travel to the places we wanted to go to within just a few minutes.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

25 Jul, 2022

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

Relaxing get away

Paula is great and very accommodating. Location is perfect to be close to everything yet away from the crazy Destin traffic!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Carol M.

13 Jul, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Sadly the listed photos do not portray the actual condition of the houseboat. Upon entering we walked thru cobwebs the first few steps inside. Food crumbs on the futon sofa, and on the dining table as well as underneath the table. Sign on bathroom wall that states toilet paper cannot be put into the marine toilet. The washer/dryer unit was out of order. Cable TV currently turned off. Mini air unit running with bucket behind it to catch dripping water. Water was pooled in the floor beside it along with dirt and other debris that had not been cleaned up. A lot of dust and lint on top of main air unit causing it to go into an error code regularly. Blinds torn up, moldings hanging off the wall along with other damages. Strong odor from marine toilet. Fortunately there was a small vacuum and mop so we were able to clean it before we decided to stay. The hosts were out of town at their sons wedding the first couple of days so we didn’t want to bother them with our dissatisfaction. The houseboat needs repairs and a thorough deep cleaning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rex R.

13 May, 2022

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

Paradise

Most welcoming couple went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our fun, enjoyable family time together.Thank You we look forward to returning for a longer vacation ASAP

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

donna t.

23 Mar, 2022

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

Really enjoyed our stay!

The houseboat is perfect for boating and relaxing. This is our 2nd time to rent this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

20 Mar, 2022

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

Spring break on the boat.

Our stay was excellent. Quiet area and the boat was so peaceful. Stocked with literally everything you need for cooking, getting in the water, or going to the beach. We would love to come back soon! 💙

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

27 Feb, 2022

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

Amazing stay

Beautiful location with excellent hosts!! Boat was clean and well decorated I would highly recommend stay there!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael J., carmel

6 Feb, 2022

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

Stayed in February

We stayed for a few days to avoid the snow back home. We had not stayed on a boat before this trip. We had a great time. Boat had all the things you would have at a condo. We ate out all meals and the restaurant options were all close. Hosts were super easy To book with. Thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

5 Feb, 2022

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

Awesome

Excellent views. Perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

27 Dec, 2021

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

Perfect for 2 get away

Best sleep 😴 ive had in a long time!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

VIKAS K.

27 Dec, 2021

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

Enjoyed our stay

The stay was comfortable and we were able to witness few dolphins near our boat which was awesome.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paula Piazza

We bought this boat from another person that did rental from a marina. We live on an acre on the water in a quiet bayou. My husband (Fil) is retired air force of almost 30 years . I am a retired cardiac nurse. We love the outdoors and are fairly active with running and working on construction projects.

Why they chose this property

My husband wanted a house boat and I agreed if I could rent it out. Now during a time of a pandemic we offer a safer alternative to high volume high rises and still enjoy the water and beaches that this area has to offer

What makes this property unique

You can swim in our water or a 10 min trip to the most beautiful beaches in the world! We are 7 miles from Destin, 20 miles from the famed 30A. There is fishing here, at the beach or the pier just a few miles away.