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Emerald Coast Houseboat

3.0 star property

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View from property - Emerald Coast Houseboat (Fort Walton Beach)
Close to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, Emerald Coast Houseboat has plenty to offer.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Harbor view

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About this property

Emerald Coast Houseboat

  • Houseboat near Okaloosa Island Beach
  • Close to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, Emerald Coast Houseboat has plenty to offer.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Emerald Coast Houseboat feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like separate dining areas.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 30 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 2 units

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

About the neighborhood

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, a neighborhood in Fort Walton Beach, is home to this houseboat. 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 Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Fort Walton Beach travel guide
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Map
32 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

What's nearby

  • Miracle Strip
    Miracle Strip
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound
    Santa Rosa Sound
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fort Walton Beach Landing Park
    Fort Walton Beach Landing Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indian Temple Mound Museum
    Indian Temple Mound Museum
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Timpoochee Trail
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    2 min walk
  • Sura Korean Steakhouse
    13 min walk
  • Slim Chickens
    9 min walk
  • Gi Jade
    5 min walk
  • Coffee Ave
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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.

How much is parking?

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.

What time is check-out at Emerald Coast Houseboat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Emerald Coast Houseboat located?

Located in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, this houseboat is steps from Miracle Strip, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Timpoochee Trail and Santa Rosa Sound are just steps away.

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Emerald Coast Houseboat Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 83 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claire

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnna

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.
Sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Best vacation ever. Can’t beat the price for the experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel K

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
Verified

8/10 Good

PeacefulVacay

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Christi

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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