Is Emerald Coast Houseboat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Coast Houseboat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Emerald Coast Houseboat located?

Located in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, this houseboat is steps from Miracle Strip, Timpoochee Trail, and Santa Rosa Sound. Fort Walton Beach Landing Park and Garnier Post Office Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Emerald Coast Houseboat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2 May 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Experience

This was the best ever vacation we had on the houseboat. It was new, cozy and very comfortable. The location was super quiet and very safe. The view of the harbor was magnificent and the sunset on upper deck was unbelievable . Everything was perfect. And we were greeted by the cheerful lady living next to the houseboat and showed us everything we need with the houseboat. We hooked our kayaks next to the houseboat and did kayaking on Destin harbor. At sunset, we spent it mostly on the upper deck sipping white wine and just watched the best sunset. And yes, we got the best spot for the fireworks on Thursday night. This is absolutely more than we expected!!! We will be back soon . Owen , Georgia

6/10 Okay

Claire

22 September 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

We get that this is a houseboat and the idea of it was fun, but this place needs a full clean down….lots of mold around the windows and on the deck, had a very musty odor!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

12 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent.

Awesome place! Such a cool way to book a hotel. The only thing I would change is just that when someone reserved the houseboat…whoever is texting the tenant could let them know which dock spot it’s in at the time. I accidentally stepped onto a similar boat and the people staying there were like HEY WHAT ARE YOU DOING and I said IM SO SORRY I GOT THE WRONG BOAT WHERE IS THE EMERALD COAST 😂 Other than that…everything is great! Will definitely be renting this houseboat or other houseboats again!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

22 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was a unique place to stay. The houseboat was clean, there were sufficient amenities (we didn't do any cooking and didn't turn on the TV), the AC kept us cool, and the bed was comfortable. As expected on a houseboat, space was more of a premium than in a condo. A restaurant, bar and donut shop are in close walking distance. Parking is free, but you should be sensitive that the marina is part of a working boat yard and don't park to obstruct traffic in and out. The toilet got numerous mentions in other reviews. Just follow the instructions on the wall. Fill the pitcher from the shower, pour in some water, close the lid and push the button. No paper or other items allowed in the toilet. The shower was a bit cool, and the plumbing needs some attention since there were small leaks from the valves. Overall we had a good and unique experience with our stay on the houseboat. Recommended for the adventuresome.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

19 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

U liked that everything needed was therr. Coffee],linens soap, shampoo. Plus it was f Decorated nicely. Disliked a little cluttered at the beginning of the pier. Other than that it was perfect. We slept very well.. even overslept. Very restful stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

4 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Book this houseboat

We literally didn’t leave the boat . Great place to getaway . You can just walk to the tiki bar that serves great food. Enjoy the sun on upper deck and don’t miss the sunset. Clean, comfy , quiet and very safe. It was very memorable experience on the boat. It rocks!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

23 May 2021

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Amenities

The only thing we enjoyed about this property was that it was on the water. We definitely didn’t feel like it was worth the price per night that it is listed for. The situation with the bathroom should be disclosed in the description of the property. We had to leave the boat every time we needed to use the bathroom and we definitely weren’t interested in standing in backed up gray water while taking a shower. The “bunk beds / 2 single bed are suitable for toddlers, not adults. I feel strongly that this property is overpriced and a full description of the bathroom and sleeping areas should be given in the listing. I felt very deceived and disappointed.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

24 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was unique, a houseboat. It is an old houseboat. It was clean and comfortable. I have been on boats before so I knew what to expect. However, someone who has not been on a small boat before might find the experience somewhat disappointing. A light should be placed where they have the entry lock. If you go out at night or arrive at night it is kind of challenging trying to get the lock open, where you stand on the deck is very narrow the railing is low. The window covering need to be replaced, they are old and in some cases have holes in them. More instructions are needed regarding the no paper in toilet but in the basket as to disposal of the basket waste. The air conditioning/heating unit was noisy and not practical. Overall, I was a happy camper. Joe Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 March 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Was an awesome unique stay. The kids loved staying on the boat & the kids room underneath is a very cool little hideaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

17 February 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

The whole ambience was comforting - quiet and safe. This was last minute one night stay booking- wish could have been longer. It was good.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johnna

14 December 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Bucket List

Thanks for giving me the chance to help my boyfriend check off a bucket list item, to stay on a houseboat. It was a lot of fun and romantic. And the sunrise was one of the most beautiful ones we have ever seen. My only complaint was that we couldn't stay longer, haha.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

4 December 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Best vacation ever. Can’t beat the price for the experience!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

15 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Easy communication and instructions to get to the boat. We arrived almost right before sunset and we had the chance to enjoy it on top of the boat with our wine. This was a secret gateaway everyone should try. We LOVED every moment of it.

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The whole family loved spending the Memorial weekend on the boat. Although we can not grill on the boat, we still enjoyed every moment of it. It was the best vacation we had for a long time. We will surely be back .

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

22 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

If you want something different, this is the place to be. Just get ready to "rock". We all loved it

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

1 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing place to stay .!the water was calm at night but gets busy in the morning due to some boat rentals next to it. Great location as walkable to downtown fort Walton. Best sunset view in the afternoon.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

10 March 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was not as advetised. The boat is in much more disrepair than pictured. The shower was disgustingly filthy.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 February 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Owner was very accommodating & we loved the Houseboat! Very clean, plenty of room. We will definitely book with them again!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

6 February 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect gateway

We loved our stay at the houseboat.The location was great and well secured. It was amazing. We will definitely come back

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Daniel K

21 January 2020

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not hot on the water!

I was disappointed in my stay. I knew that I was staying on a boat but this boat had a god awful smell to it. I sprayed air freshener in it and turned on the AC and left for three hours. I came back and it was a little better. Then I tried the TV, it worked but only had a couple channels so it was more or less worthless so I tried the WIFI and it was terribly slow. I just switched it off and used my phone’s tower instead. The shower would just dribble out and once you got all suds up it started to run out of hot water. The sink was so small that when I’d wash my face water was all over the floor and the toilet was the size for a child. It sat about a foot off the floor and you had to put the soiled TP in the garbage. It would have been fine but it wasn’t cleaned out daily. If I would have known what I was in store for I would have gotten a hotel room for less or the same money. Definitely not worth what I paid.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

PeacefulVacay, Helena

14 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My husband and I enjoyed our first houseboat experience Houseboats are not like hotels so don't expect that. We loved being able to have privacy and fishing. Only thing is don't go #2 in toilet, go to the office bathroom. Everything else was amazing. We had both ACs going ON LOW and no breakers went out. The rocking of the boat was soothing. Will def.book this again. Cheaper than hotels and more peaceful and quietness. Thank You!!! Highly suggest this as a couples get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Christi, New Orleans

23 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was super fun to stay somewhere a little different than the usual condo or hotel! Falling asleep amd waking up to the movement of the water was super relaxing and calming it reminded me of camping but on the water It was a great place to bring our dogs as well! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Stephanie, Mississippi

12 September 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was dirty and smelled. The refrigerator did not cool and there was roaches.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

1 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you.. the whole family had a great time. Everything was perfect!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very interesting and enjoyable stay. it was something unique and we all loved it. It was not your typical hotel or condo stay but this was not boring. We were not picky and we enjoyed anything out of the ordinary. This one really exceeded our expectation!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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