You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beached Houseboat-Free Park Pass
You'll love this unique and romantic escape. come aboard our awesome Houseboat on land- This perfectly restored rustic yet modern space will be a joy for you and your guest while you travel the area-With all the comfort of home you will be rested and ready for a day on Lake Jocassee or Keowee or to hike or fish the local preserves...Kids will love climbing into their "quarters" and standing at the helm- We cant wait to get you aboard and share our space with you any questions feel free to ask- Sorry No Pets. inside the Houseboat you will find a free Park Pass for Devils Fork State Park. Please place the pass back inside the boat.
During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Boones Creek Oconee Bell Preserve.
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 4-minute drive from Lake Keowee and 6 minutes from Lake Jocassee
Beached Houseboat-Free Park Pass offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Salem houseboat is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
0.5 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23
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
Rules
please no smoking inside
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Beached Houseboat-Free Park Pass Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Megan L.
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place . My kids enjoyed the house boat. Close to lake Jocassee
Megan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
shanna w., Florence, Sc
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
3 women Kayaking Jocassee
Was as described, clean and had everything we needed for 2 night stay. Grill area for boathouse and cabin is shared and covered from rain. Each rental has its on firepit.We slept 3 adults, 2 in bed one in bunkbed. 2nd night I slept on couch. We only slept there and spent our days at the lake so it was a good stay for us. It was rainy/cloudy evenings so we grilled under covered grill area one evening and enjoyed that. Boathouse has porch with furniture but it stayed pretty wet due to weather while we were there so didnt get to enjoy that much. It is a small stay but what I excepted and over all good price for accommodations. Big parking area for boats, trailers, etc. Owner responded to any questions I had promptly. A/C worked great! Minutes away from lake. Park pass was provided that we did take advantage of. Park gets very busy on weekends and i suggest going in as early as possible. Friday we went in about 730 with no isuues, saturady we went into park around 830 and there was a long line to get in.
shanna w.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy W.
7 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect
There was a musty smell inside when we arrived, like it had been closed up all winter but after a trip to the store and a purchase of some air freshener every thing was wonderful. The only other thing was the can opener didn't work so you might want to invest in a new hand held one. I would schedule another stay! Was exactly as advertised and the host was very accessible. Well worth the cost!
Nancy W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ricky L.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ricky L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
John P.
22 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House boat on land
Our stay was okay, and comfy. The only problems we had was getting the bedroom to be the right temperature, and hitting my head on the entrance and in our bedroom. The pillows were a bit firm. We have MyPillows, so maybe we are a bit picky. One more thing, the driveway into the place as a bit bad at the beginning.
Very cute and unique property. Loved the layout and fire pit out front. Very convenient to the state park. All good.
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leah J.
13 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Fun and Memorable!
My husband, myself, and our seven year old daughter stayed in this boathouse for a couple nights and we loved it! My daughter had so much fun pretending to drive the boat, and there was just enough space for us to feel like we weren't on top of each other. The outdoor space was perfect and large enough to lounge and drop all of our shoes and wet towels off before heading inside. The owner was so accommodating and reachable! It met all of our needs while being cute and quirky enough to live in my daughter's memory forever! Hope to stay again!
Leah J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenda V.
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun!
We needed somewhere to stay near Devils Fork State Park and this popped up! The host provided a free park pass as well! The houseboat was very clean, well stocked with necessities, including WiFi. 3 adults were comfortable lounging about the inside living room area, and outside was entertaining too!
Brenda V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
1 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip for fishing
Staying on a beached houseboat was a cool experience for family
Steve M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexander A.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a Fun place to stay!
If you don’t enjoy this place you’re just no fun. Such a neat idea that was executed great. Perfect spot for a lake weekend with friends. Brightly lit property with chill vibes. Slept 3 adults just fine. Plenty of room, large porch right off the front of boat to hangout and relax. Modern tv with all streaming services! Clean fridge. Covered grill area that was clean and ready to go. Spend your day at the lakes only 5 minutes from Jocassee and 10 min from Keowee. Plenty of room for boat parking. Would stay again!
Alexander A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
zac b.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique VRBO
The beached houseboat was a unique stay. Big enough for 3-4 people if you travel light. Incredibly close to Devil's Fork State Park and Keowee Toxaway. Restaurants in the area are few but good. Might plan on bringing food to prepare. Great experience!
zac b.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
red89shelbyjc
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Ok
Kids had enjoyed the house boat but we kept hitting our head on the small door leading into the boat, the shower never really had hot water and the trash was never picked up the whole time we stayed so we used the neighbors trash cans to help prevent trash overflow on the ground but overall we liked staying here very convenient between the lakes and plenty of parking for boats.
red89shelbyjc
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky little property
I absolutely loved staying here! It was clean and well maintained and who wouldn't want to stay in a house boat! The neighborhood was quiet and the location is extremely convenient to Devil's Fork State Park/Lake Jocassee. The property managers even have a free state park pass for use while you are there. The AC in the boat is so cold! A definite perk when returning from hiking and kayaking!
Michelle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
KRISTINE M.
18 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
What a fun place!
So fun to stay in a boat! My husband and I stayed during Clemson Family Weekend. About a half hour from campus but a lovely place to rest after a busy few days.
KRISTINE M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany B.
6 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
Great property and location. Very clean and exactly what we were looking for. Our second time here and the kids love it.
Tiffany B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bettina G.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Kids loved it!
Such a cute place! Great location close to lakes. Very clean! The kids loved that we stayed in a houseboat!
Bettina G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ashley T., Ninety Six
13 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Paradise on land
This vacation rental was perfect for our family! The kids loved that we were in a boat house but could still have wifi and land.
Perfect location for what we wanted we come to Devil's fork every year! We booked this little gem last minute since we were already taking our son to Clemson Baseball Camp Sunday so we decided to just make a weekend out of it and bring our boat and enjoy the lake as well. Can't wait to come back next year and enjoy the place, Mary left us with a goodie bag and Chilled bottle of wine to enjoy with our stay. She was easily accessible to answer any of my questions.
Ashley T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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