If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway for you and your family, one with the backdrop of a beautiful lake and a gorgeous destination, a houseboat rental is just the thing for you. Particularly for those who don’t normally take this kind of vacation, a houseboat rental can be an escape from daily life plus a unique new thing to try for everyone.
At American Houseboat Rentals, we offer high-quality rentals of a variety of houseboats and amenities to a huge range of wonderful destinations. We also have experts on hand to offer the kinds of basic expertise and advice many of our clients need, especially those who are doing this for the first time or returning after a long absence. This includes assisting you during the selection process – we have several different rental options available, all with various features and amenities attached. Let’s go over a few of the important areas you should consider as you’re making your choice here.
Maximum Persons
One of the first things you should consider, for both comfort and safety reasons, is the maximum number of people allowed on a given houseboat. This isn’t likely a concern if you’re just going on a couple’s weekend with your significant other, but it can become one in a hurry if you’re bringing part of the extended family along.
In most cases, average houseboats can sleep between six and 12 people – but it’s important to note that the sleeping capacity isn’t the only factor to consider here. You have to also consider things like personal comfort and privacy on the houseboat, and there’s also one external factor to think about: The lake itself. Some lakes won’t allow houseboats over a given size, while others have virtually no limits here. If you’re going somewhere that fits the former category, you’ll have to read up on size guidelines.
Features
Each houseboat is a little different, with various amenities and features available. All our houseboats naturally include the basics, such as bathrooms and basic kitchen utensils. But many also have additional features, such as deck hot tubs or attached crafts like jet-skis or motor boats.
It may sound relatively simple, but you should take the time to consider all these features as you make your choice. If you’re with a larger group, are there enough forms of entertainment for everyone on board? If you’re just taking a relaxing couple’s weekend, on the other hand, do you really need that high-powered motor boat?
Cost Considerations
All of the above, plus several other basic factors, will play a role in your final cost for your rental. One trend we’ve found over our years in the industry here is this: Clients tend to overestimate the size-related costs of their rentals and underestimate the costs of their amenities and features. Getting a larger size houseboat often doesn’t run up the bill as much as you might think, but attaching high-value amenities to the equation can do so a bit quicker.
For more on the important areas to consider while choosing a houseboat, or to learn about any of our houseboat rentals or destinations served, speak to the pros at American Houseboat Rentals today.
