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This Boat Don't Float. Completely refinished and updated 50 foot Houseboat.

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Elberton, GA
  • Richard B. Russell Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bobby Brown State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Richard B. Russell State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elberton

Located in Elberton, this houseboat is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Richard B. Russell Lake and 7 minutes from Blue Hole. .This houseboat is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Calhoun Falls State Park and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Bobby Brown State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Richard B. Russell Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Hole - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Calhoun Falls State Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Bobby Brown State Park - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Richard B. Russell State Park - 29 min drive - 13.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Clifford's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Regina's Savannah Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Country Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chrisleys Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ain't It Guud! Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This Boat Don't Float. Completely refinished and updated 50 foot Houseboat.

Completely refurbished 50 foot houseboat that is now in permanent dry-dock. Sleeps 3 adults on twin beds or 2 adults and 2 small children. Great room has a loveseat couch and massage chair for our weary traveler. Completely furnished, including bed linens, towels, satellite TV, Internet, and all new furnishings. 1/2 mile from Lake Russell. Ideal for fishing trips or family getaways. Gem mines nearby. The upper decks of the boat are not accessible at this time. Walk way around boat. This is NOT a party destination. NO outside speakers allowed. We have 2 very old loveable dogs that like to greet our guest.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Roger and Connie Fredrickson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

This Boat Don't Float. Completely refinished and updated 50 foot Houseboat. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Sunrise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and unique indeed, I loved my stay at this boat!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Randy H.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This Boat Don't Float
Overall, it was great. Great location, the owner was very friendly, and the accommodations were perfect for what I wanted. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lets fish
2 of us , fished everyday . This property worked out well for us .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT LOCATION
Great location for fishing Rusell or Clarks hill
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the peace and solitude!
Country life at its best! We were so happy and relaxed the entire stay. Even got to share the dog! Homie was a good boy and drank coffee on the deck with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

John S.

Needs cleaning
Overall, my stay was OK. The shower squeaked terribly when standing in it and they had some type of a rubber liner in it that should be removed for sanitary reasons shower curtain liner should be replaced before the next renter. They should have a pest control for bugs I Seen a German cockroach in the bathroom and immediately removed all of my bathroom items from the sink area, second of all the musty linens in the bathroom should be replaced and/or bleached on a regular basis. Wasn’t sure what was clean and what was just washed it was not anything I would use. I had my girlfriend bring me my own towels and washcloths. Upon returning home by removed all of my clothing from my bags and washed everything in hot water immediately to make sure there was no German roaches in my clothing. Renters beware. In the rental description, they should stay. There is only one mini split system in the living area and not any air conditioning or condition space in the state room as they say in boating a fan was provided The fan provided needs to be disinfected and cleaned. It has a odor all of its own.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip
Great place near where we needed to be
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very friendly, Homie the dog was a great addition for our two year old son. Owners responded quick with questions we had about the area. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect layout and amenities were great.
Beds were comfortable and clean kitchen was well stocked. Wifi and tv worked well Shower had great hot water and water pressure. Very roomy and fun to hang out in.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Com-fee ‘n coz-ee
Met every expectation! A unique place, a fun departure from the conventional rental. Hosts were helpful, no need was left unmet. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mik D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique house boat!
Very nice house boat close to the lake. I would most definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHESTER K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Roger and Connie are wonderful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Very cozy an peaceful place to stay. Enjoyed my stay as I fished the nearby lake. Excellent place to stay the night or week. Look forward till my next trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful surprise
We came to spend time with family members in a nearby city and stayed at this property. So surprised and satisfied with everything! Didn't realize it was so close to a beautiful state park and so nice and quiet. Connie has outdone herself on the interior. It's gorgeous and truly had all the immenities that you could ask for. ( Even a back scratcher!) So sweet and polite. The beds slept great and she even has swag if you want a souvenir! Lovely, adorable and just an all around great trip. Wish we could have stayed longer with you guys! We definitely are planning on coming back. Looking forward to seeing you guys again, and thanks for everything. PS.. the dog enjoyed the property as well. One of the best properties we've been to for pets. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

georgia, asheville

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The boat was unique. Amenities were top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for going to Diamond Hill Mine.
No issues, it's like an RV but a boat!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felton H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Had a good time. Roger and Connie were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay with wonderful people
Roger and Connie went above and beyond. They made us feel so welcome and walked us through the functions of their land locked boat we were staying on. When they realized our original plans for the area fell through they made great suggestions for the area and resturants and offered to lend us equipment. The property itself was comfortable, relaxing and unique. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant safe area. Private and quiet. Owners exceptionally nice.
Stayed 3 nights with my retrievers. Will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Preston S., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for fishing!
Awesome property set up well for fishing. Plenty of room for boat parking. Roger makes sure you have everything you need. The house boat is very nice. We will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P., Turbeville,SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience
The ‘boat’ was an awesome experience. It is in a nice country setting and close to a boat landing. The owners were friendly and filled us in with any information that we needed. The boat had everything we needed. The couch was comfy, the fridge was cold, the a/c worked great, the bedding was comfy and high end, the beds were awesomely comfortable. While my husband fished on Sat - I spent most of the day on the porch - reading, relaxing and bird watching. We would definitely come back to stay again. We almost hate leaving a review, as we’d like to keep it our secret. Lol
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scotty J.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderfull
Took my son and one of his friends on there first out of state fishing trip and had a blast. The house boat was just what we needed and Roger and Connie went above and beyond for me, forgot my laptop and bag when we left and they went out of there way to get it shipped out the next day, saved me big time. Plenty of parking and easy in and out, three minutes from boat ramp and very quite and peacefull. Very thankfull and will without doubt stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

kenneth f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect for a guys fishing weekend.