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Spectacular Views from your 2 story porch on the water to enjoy the scenery.

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The end to another wonderful day in Apalachicola
A new kitchen with full size appliances.
The beginning of your vacation aboard the General Lee.
Private kitchen
Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dixie Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Spectacular Views from your 2 story porch on the water to enjoy the scenery.

This spacious 950 sq. ft. floating home has a fully stocked kitchen including new full size appliances,, corian counter tops, indoor seating for 4 and a second wet bar area. The living room has ample seating to view the large flat screen TV with all DISH satellite programs. Free WiFi is available throughout the houseboat. The master bedroom has a comfortable queen size bed, an ensuite bathroom and a second TV. The second bedroom has a double bed which can accommodate either 1 or 2 additional people and has its own bathroom. Each bedroom has a spacious closet as well. All linens and towels are provided. The waterfront screened porch has additional dining for 4. There is also a second story observation deck for viewing the multitude of waterfront activity. A gas grill is located just a few steps from the houseboat.

Property manager

Karen Hoff
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Must be accompanied by their parents.
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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

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required 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. Orman House Historic State Park and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dixie Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grady Market - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Station Raw Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Apalachicola Chocolate Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar 98 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Views from your 2 story porch on the water to enjoy the scenery. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Views from your 2 story porch on the water to enjoy the scenery.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Views from your 2 story porch on the water to enjoy the scenery.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Views from your 2 story porch on the water to enjoy the scenery. located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Avon, IN

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

It was exactly as described and sitting on the water made for the best views from inside!

Karen was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dottie B.

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

Nature Experience

The Houseboat was amazing, relaxing , walking distance to historical town. There is shopping , restaurants , bookstores and boating. The St George Island beach is 30 minutes away . Nature right out your screen porch or open dock with birds , fish , alligators and huge turtles. Marshlands right across from Houseboat . There are great views sunsets with Shrimp-boats going past . Abundance of fresh seafood from the Gulf . We will be back !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Wonderful get away!!

Boathouse was lovely… loved the little movement while watching boats pass, friendly neighborhood and town!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Melanie H.

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

Beautiful View

Great location. Close to downtown shops and restaurants. The houseboat had everything needed for the weekend. Took stars of rating for cleanliness and not as private as I had thought. But there is such a Beautiful view from porch
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

sylina s.

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

Relaxing get away

We wanted somewhere quite and peaceful. We were not disappointed. Could walk anywhere we wanted to go . Food , beer , and people are all awesome. Watch Sunsets & Sunrises right off your own deck .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Loved it

Great, relaxing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Q.

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

Relaxing getaway!

We had a relaxing, long weekend on the General Lee! The weather was beautiful which allowed us to maximize our use of the screened in area and observation deck. The sunrises were breathtaking! We enjoy craft beer, and Oyster City Brewing was a short walk away. This was a nice plus for us! Overall, our stay was enjoyable and different than the normal accommodations we would stay in. If we’re ever back in Apalachicola, we would look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Needed to get away

Only reason there are 4 stars for cleanliness is there are sugar ants and the screens on the back porch are buggy. I’m not sure you could do anything about that situation since you are on a boat in the water. This did not bother us. We loved every evening and morning sitting on the porch watching the manatees play. The shrimp boats go by which was really cool. There is also that upper deck which lets you see farther. We only used the bed in the master. It was clean and comfortable. You have to be prepared with the bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallway for the small house/camper type living. The kitchen was furnished very well. The grounds were secure. We took a day trip to St George Island and we spent a day walking downtown. Lots of nice stores. Would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Great stay for our honeymoon!

We had a great time, totally enjoyed the houseboat and Apalatchicola! Karen was great and very responsive when we called!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judie P.

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

Wonderful Birthday!

We really enjoyed staying on the General Lee! The houseboat was clean and very well appointed. Karen met us on arrival, walked us through the houseboat and offered some great recommendations for breakfast (Chowders) and dinner (The Station). We are planning a return visit in May!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Paul R.

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

Heat did not work properly. Inadequate hot water for showers.

No problems

10/10 Excellent

kolin G.

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

Fun Anniversary!

We truly enjoyed our stay on the General Lee and the surrounding area.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Beautiful and Serene

We rented the General Lee for a sisters long weekend. Karen met us at the boat and showed us around - she was very nice and made some great recommendations for food. It was a fun experience and we look forward to renting the General Lee again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Relaxing Water Views

My husband and two daughters took a midweek trip to the Forgotten Coast. We were thrilled with the houseboat. Karen was a great host. The water was mesmerizing in every direction. Our daughters had fun fishing and walking all over the quaint town. We enjoyed relaxing on the decks and porches. Karen’s boat was perfect for our little vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Great place

We stayed in the cutest houseboat. It was clean and comfortable. Karen was great. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Audie M.

Review

We enjoyed the views and the town very much
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobie E.

Peaceful Retreat

We enjoyed our week at the General Lee. It is so peaceful being on the water with beautiful views all around. The wild life is wonderful entertainment from the upper and lower screened deck. Our host was courteous and respectful and on hand to help if needed. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location is wonderful as you can walk to some of the best seafood you will ever eat. We would love to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat R., Georgia

Wonderful experience! Conveniently located and well maintained.

Very relaxing time! The accommodations provided everything we needed: Nice linens, toiletries, kitchen appliances, etc. Karen was a dream to work with. We had some friends drive over for dinner and they were charmed by the houseboat. Everything was within walking distance....shopping, entertainment, food. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Lovely Host and View

Karen's houseboats are fabulous. They are the perfect spot for one or two couples to stay, watch the sunset, and then find a bite to eat in downtown Apalach. Karen is very pleasant and accommodating (so much so that I'm staying in her houseboats two more times). Thanks for a relaxed home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Beautiful views and very nice houseboat

My sisters and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay on the General Lee. The owner made sure we had everything we needed. The view was gorgeous. The location is within walking distance to both shopping and restaurants. If we are ever back in the area the General Lee will be our first choice of where to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

linda k.

Riverboat vacation!

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful houseboat and our Hostest was very kind and helpful. Our view from the boat was just beautiful. Just a walk to everything in town. Seafood was everything you could want! A very comfortable and restful weekend! We will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Wonderful vacation on Houseboats at River Watch

Our stay on the The General Lee was absolutely wonderful. The Houseboat was neat, clean, and perfect for a relaxing time. The sunset views front the top deck, simply amazing! Enjoyed watching all the wildlife from the screen porch and top deck. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It's a plus that we were within walking distance to town. We plan to stay here again and certainly recommend the Houseboats at River Watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol G., Forsyth, Georgia

Incredible stay on The General Lee houseboat!

My Fiancé and I just completed a 3 night stay aboard The General Lee and it was so amazing! The houseboat is beautiful and comfortable, and the views are out of this world incredible! I would highly recommend booking a stay here. And best of all no car is needed to get around as all of downtown Apalachicola is within walking distance from the houseboat!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

Excellent location, fabulous views and very peaceful!

Loved staying at General Lee in 2018. Coffee on the screened-in deck each morning is such a peaceful way to start your day. Watched bald eagles, ospreys, herons and gulls come awake and go about their business. Beds are comfy. Kitchen is well-equipped. The owner, Karen, is great to work with and responsive to questions on any topic. Internet service is good. While all the houseboats here are really nice, the General Lee has the best view of the marsh across and both upstream/downstream in Sipio Creek. Watched shrimp boats come and go, ate great food in Apalach and enjoyed our second stay (we stayed here in 2017 as well). Looking forward to coming back in 2019.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Charles G.

Beautiful clean houseboat

We really enjoyed our stay on the General Lee last week. The houseboat was very clean and the location was convenient to Apalachicola's restaurants and shops a few blocks away. From the front screened porch, it was easy to forget there was a town right behind us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hoff

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Although a native of Michigan, I spent the last 30 years in New Jersey where I have restored an 1850s Victorian and raised 2 sons who currently reside in Atlanta and Austin, TX. After retiring from a 30 year banking career as a Commercial Lending Officer, I came to Apalachicola for a vacation and fell in love with the quaint unpretentious aura of the town. As a history buff, the area presents opportunities to explore museums and historic homes. My favorite is the Historic Homes Tour which is sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church during the first weekend in May. Although I have spent years enjoying the Atlantic Ocean in New Jersey, the beaches on St. George Island are ranked #3 in the country and only a 15 minute drive away. On St George Island, I have experienced the white sandy beaches of the Florida panhandle and taken a tour of the St George lighthouse with spectacular views from the top. On the island, the State Park offers an opportunity to enjoy either the Apalachicola Bay or the Gulf of Mexico and has limited crowds, plenty of parking and very clean facilities.

Why they chose this property

The interior living/dining area is fully surrounded by windows to allow viewing the sights from the comfort of your home. Downtown Apalachicola with its shops, art galleries and restaurants are just a short walk away so there is no need to use your car to enjoy the town's charm.

What makes this property unique

Being directly on the water and moored at the end of the dock, the General Lee is in a prime location to enjoy panoramic views of both sunrises and sunsets, the full moon reflecting off the water and an unobstructed view of a wide variety of water activity.

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English

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