REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.'

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

Apalachicola, FL

Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa1 min walk
Dixie Theatre4 min walk
Raney House4 min drive
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

For an exotic and lifelong experience, come stay on The Reelaxation Houseboat, conveniently docked in Apalachicola Florida. Wake up to the sunrise peering through your bedroom window and step outside to see the shrimp boats coming in with their daily catch. Grab your morning coffee and sit on your screened porch to enjoy a wide variety of activity pass by. Watch the pair of dolphins swim by, a family of ducks sunning themselves and birds diving for their breakfast. It is a short walk to the Historic Downtown Apalachicola, featuring a bevy of shops, stores, and galleries.

The Reelaxation was built from native woods by a local fishing Captain. It features a wide open living area, equipped with free WIFI, cable television and a fully stocked kitchen. All towels, and sheets are provided onboard. The dock is just a short stroll away from the gem of the 'Forgotten Coast'. Plan your vacation today, and experience a memory not soon to be forgotten.

Property manager

Karen Hoff

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Quiet hours from 9PM to 9AM

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apalachicola

Located in Apalachicola, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 1 min walk
Dixie Theatre - 4 min walk
Orman House Historic State Park - 6 min walk
Raney House - 4 min drive
Grady Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

Bar 98 - 9 min drive
Half Shell Dockside - 8 min walk
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - 9 min drive
High Five Dive Bar - 2 min walk
Oyster City Brewing Company - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on the Apalachicola River.' located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa, Dixie Theatre and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Orman House Historic State Park and Downtown Books & Purl are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debra w.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed!

quiet. Comfortable, close to resturants and entertainment. Plenty of cat fish if you like to fish! Nice quaint town, people friendly. No problems! Couldn't hook up a ps5 on day it rained because we only had remote for dish and not tv so unable to change source. We just found something else to do! The wood work on houseboat is beautiful. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

17 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CSC

Great location you can walk all over town. We enjoy staying here the only drawback is the cost staying 3 nights is more than staying in a condo on the beach for a week.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie R.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic vacation!

Great accommodations with fantastic views overlooking the Apalachicola River having gorgeous sunrises and fishing from the front porch! Enjoyable walks to restaurants and shopping. The host is very accommodating. We will be back again for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

24 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation houseboat was perfect. Clean and

Relaxation houseboat was perfect.clean and comfortable with easy walking access to town and a short drive to the beach and marinas for fishing. Highly recommended

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

4 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Beautiful View

We enjoyed our stay so much! It’s a quiet place with a wonderful view. We enjoyed watching all the boats come in and out. We also had a front row seat to the amazing firework show!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hoff

Karen and Joe Hoff purchased this Houseboat in late 2012. After spending 20 years restoring an 1850s Italianate home, they full in love with Apalachicola and its unique historic architecture. These history buffs spent a weekend aboard the Reelaxation and are now committed to providing a relaxing and comfortable experience for you.

Why they chose this property

While Florida plays host to Disney World, Miami, and the Florida Keys, Apalachicola boast its own style and is laid back and unpretentious. Enjoy Oysters ten feet away at a local Raw Bar, or walk ten minutes to enjoy the local culture and restaurants. The real attraction to Apalachicola is a town that embodies Florida in the 50's.

What makes this property unique

Located on the Apalachicola River within close proximity to Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, the views from every window are breathtaking. The front screened porch offers close up constantly changing scenery including dolphins, turtles, birds and an occasional alligator! Let us know if we can arrange to have a fishing guide pick you up from your houseboat!