REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.'

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

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Pet-friendly
Parking available
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

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Apalachicola, FL

Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
‪1 min walk‬
Dixie Theatre
‪4 min walk‬
Downtown Books & Purl
‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

For an exotic and lifelong experience, come stay on The Reelaxation Houseboat, conveniently docked in Apalachicola Florida. Wake up to the sunrise peering through your bedroom window and step outside to see the shrimp boats coming in with their daily catch. Grab your morning coffee and sit on your screened porch to enjoy a wide variety of activity pass by. Watch the pair of dolphins swim by, a family of ducks sunning themselves and birds diving for their breakfast. It is a short walk to the Historic Downtown Apalachicola, featuring a bevy of shops, stores, and galleries.

The Reelaxation was built from native woods by a local fishing Captain. It features a wide open living area, equipped with free WIFI, cable television and a fully stocked kitchen. All towels, and sheets are provided onboard. The dock is just a short stroll away from the gem of the 'Forgotten Coast'. Plan your vacation today, and experience a memory not soon to be forgotten.

We honor our active duty and retired military with a 10% discount on the room rate. Payment with ID at check-in.

Property manager

Karen Hoff

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Note from host: Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apalachicola

Located in Apalachicola, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Dixie Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Downtown Books & Purl - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Grady Market - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬8 min walk
‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪The Station Raw Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Apalachicola Chocolate Company - ‬3 min walk
‪Bar 98 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.' located?

Located in the heart of Apalachicola, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa, Dixie Theatre and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Orman House Historic State Park and Downtown Books & Purl are also within 10 minutes.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

DENISE G.

28 March 2025

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

Absolutely great

Great kocation

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

26 September 2024

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

Couple's Vacation

We were looking for a quiet, peaceful vacation somewhere pretty on or near the beach with minimal tourist traffic and we found exactly what we needed here. The boat was comfortable and clean, and the view was unbeatable. Would happily return.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

deb d., Cleveland Tennessee

30 January 2020

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

Great stay

Best review I can give is I would stay there again!😊

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

23 May 2024

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

Houseboat Stay

This was our 3rd stay in this houseboat. There is nothing like staying on the water! Had a wonderful time!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

30 November 2017

Lovely houseboat on the tranquil and beautiful Apalachiacola river.

Another wonderful week on the Reelaxation. Fishing off the back deck was excellent! We highly recommend this place!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

6 June 2021

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

Relaxing Getaway

Awesome!!! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

24 August 2018

Relaxing

Very relaxing did not want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise C., Edgewater, MD

21 April 2014

Very relaxing...

...we loved our time aboard the Reelaxation. It was a beautiful spot to just hang out and enjoy the scenery. Already wishing we could go back.

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

28 May 2018

Everything was perfect. Will be back!

Everything was great! Will be back

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robbie R.

4 August 2022

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

Fantastic vacation!

Great accommodations with fantastic views overlooking the Apalachicola River having gorgeous sunrises and fishing from the front porch! Enjoyable walks to restaurants and shopping. The host is very accommodating. We will be back again for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

8 April 2017

Perfect!

We loved our houseboat stay in Apalachicola, the accommodations were quaint, comfortable, well-equipped and well-maintained! Karen was a wonderful host and we could walk to all of our favorite destinations in Apalachicola! Couldn't ask for a more pleasant stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather N., Tifton, GA

3 April 2013

Perfect Getaway

The houseboat is perfect, the town is great, the food is divine, and the views are amazing. What else can you ask for? We will certainly be back! Thanks for making this great property available on VRBO!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William O.

26 June 2013

Brief Visitors

Place was clean and fun once we were aboard. Stairs could be challenging depending on the tide.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

17 January 2023

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

CSC

Great location you can walk all over town. We enjoy staying here the only drawback is the cost staying 3 nights is more than staying in a condo on the beach for a week.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

5 November 2018

Great

Houseboat was great. Karen was so nice and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rick E., Fayetteville, GA

10 September 2017

Fantastic place to stay. The experience is unique and the accommodations are comfortable

Appalachicola is a historical and incredible piece of Florida history. The houseboat experience was more than we thought it would be. Watching the boats come and go is so relaxing. Karen is a great host. This a must for anyone who wants to experience old Florida.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen H., United States

10 December 2017

Awesome!

We have stayed in this houseboat three times now. Karen keeps her houseboats in excellent condition. Apalachicola is a beautiful fishing village with great restaurants and lots of other surrounding attractions. We went to Apalachicola on our Anniversary and will be back next year. Love this area!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

5 July 2015

A unique vacation rental!

Staying on a houseboat to experience Apalachicola is a truly unique experience. The boat has everything you need and the location on the water can't be beat. We caught at least thirty fish off the back deck - so fun! The restaurants and shops are all within walking distance - we loved the Owl City Taproom & The Oyster City Brewery is great! We would definitely come back again - thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Conner B.

7 August 2020

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

Terrific location and service

Staying on the houseboat was a unique and beautiful experience. Really need to call out Karen, the owner, who was terrific. Everything was smooth, she took care to make sure the unit was cleaned thoroughly, and was kind even when as guests we made mistakes. Cannot say enough and hope to see her again soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Nancy Y.

14 March 2013

Perfect Waterfront Setting

Just spent 5 days/4 nights at this little gem of a place on the water. The houseboat was very well stocked, sparkling clean and an overall lovely experience. The views in all directions were great. We could walk to town to a number of great restaurants. Our favorite oyster place turned out to be right next door. Don't miss it. Would definitely return to this location again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ayers p.

30 November 2013

Wanted To See If I Liked Staying Literally On The Water

I did and will do it again. I even have begun to look at houseboats for sale. Property was as nice and clean as it was pictured

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

21 June 2013

Priceless!

This was the best, most memorable trip I could have surprised my 2 older sisters with. The 3 of us only get together once a year. We arrived in this charming town and the 2-night stay on this beautiful house boat could not have been better. We had coffee each morning and watched the miraculous Sun-Rise. Very clean, comfortable and you will wish you were staying longer. Plan to go again next year!

10/10 Excellent

Debra w.

7 August 2023

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

Relaxed!

quiet. Comfortable, close to resturants and entertainment. Plenty of cat fish if you like to fish! Nice quaint town, people friendly. No problems! Couldn't hook up a ps5 on day it rained because we only had remote for dish and not tv so unable to change source. We just found something else to do! The wood work on houseboat is beautiful. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 June 2013

Unique 30th Anniversary Trip

My husband and I spent the weekend of our 30th anniversary on this houseboat. The houseboat is in a great location. We enjoyed being able to walk to the restaurants and shops in downtown Apalachicola. Watching the boats come and go from the nearby marina as well as the wildlife in the area was very relaxing. The owners were a pleasure to work with and were willing and able to answer any questions we had. I have wanted to stay on a houseboat since seeing the movie Sleepless in Seattle. I can now mark one more thing off my bucket list. The decor is true to the pictures, I must admit the deer head in the bedroom was alittle unsettling to me but overall we could not have been happier with the experience.

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

29 May 2024

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

Pleasant stay.

My husband and I chose this area because we love to kayak fish. We were in close proximity to St. George Island where we put in at tbe state park on the. Ay side. Fabulous fishing from this area. Caught several reds, trout, and even 2 sharks. When we returned in the evening, we were skeptical to fish off the house boat in the river due to other reviews of just cat fish. We actually caught reds from the house boat which we were happy about. Large fish kept surfacing in the evening. I joked with my husband stating that i think i keep seeing the lauchness monster. They turned out to be gars. Very large. We caught 2 but ended up losing them before ee could bring them in. What an adrenaline rush. Overall great stay. I would recommend a new set of pans for the house boat, and cleaning out the air conditioner...but other than that...very enjoyable stay!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hoff

Karen and Joe Hoff purchased this Houseboat in late 2012. After spending 20 years restoring an 1850s Italianate home, they full in love with Apalachicola and its unique historic architecture. These history buffs spent a weekend aboard the Reelaxation and are now committed to providing a relaxing and comfortable experience for you.

Why they chose this property

While Florida plays host to Disney World, Miami, and the Florida Keys, Apalachicola boast its own style and is laid back and unpretentious. Enjoy Oysters ten feet away at a local Raw Bar, or walk ten minutes to enjoy the local culture and restaurants. The real attraction to Apalachicola is a town that embodies Florida in the 50's.

What makes this property unique

Located on the Apalachicola River within close proximity to Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, the views from every window are breathtaking. The front screened porch offers close up constantly changing scenery including dolphins, turtles, birds and an occasional alligator! Let us know if we can arrange to have a fishing guide pick you up from your houseboat!

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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