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Charming 2-bedroom house boat on St John’s River in peaceful DeLand “Exeter”

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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DeLand, FL
  • Place, Lower Wekiva River State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Stetson Mansion
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Stetson University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

DeLand

Located in DeLand, this houseboat is within a 15-minute drive of Ocala National Forest and Stetson Mansion. .This houseboat is 22.4 mi (36 km) from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Barkley Square Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lower Wekiva River State Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Stetson Mansion - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Lake Beresford Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • African American Museum of Arts - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Stetson University - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 9 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬15 min drive

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.

Charming 2-bedroom house boat on St John’s River in peaceful DeLand “Exeter”

Escape to serenity aboard Exeter, our charming houseboat, nestled on the tranquil St. John's River at St. John’s River Marina (2999 FL-44 Deland, FL). This cozy 2-bed, 1-bath retreat offers the perfect getaway for family and friends. Whether you're seeking time on the water or a place to relax after a fun filled day, Exeter is the ideal spot to unwind and recharge your spirit in beautiful surroundings. Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place.
You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at our place.

Our boat has a full size bed in each bedrooms and a full size futon in the living room, and sleeps 4 people comfortably. 2 additional people can stay free when bringing own sleeping bags for the futon.
Need more space?
Our houseboat next door (Kingfisher) is also available. Amenities at the Marina
Heated Pool
Bath House
laundry Facilities
Community Fire Pit
Available for rent-
Boats, Kayaks , Canoe Rentals, and boat slips.(for a fee). *OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE* It is mandatory under the marina's policy to register at check in and check out with the office to confirm that you are an authorized guest on our houseboat and at the marina.
The marina is asking our guests to fill out a pre check in form so they know in advance who will be visiting the marina. A link will be sent a few minutes after the booking. Please fill out the form, so they will have the information before your arrival.

We provide a starter pack of essentials to get you started.( toilet paper, paper towel, garbage bags, dish soap)

**Very Important!!**

This is a boat, so it has different plumbing than regular houses. Do not throw away anything in the toilet and please only use toilet paper provided by us.

**Our boat does not move and stays docked at all times.**

If you’re planning to bring your own boat to the Marina and need a slip, you need to make arrangements with the Marina office prior to your arrival. They have nightly rates for slip rentals.
Another option(Free) is Ed Stone Park (public park/boat ramp) which is right next to the marina. You can park your trailer and launch your boats for free here.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please supervise your children at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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