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Emerald Coast Houseboat

Fort Walton Beach houseboat in Downtown Fort Walton Beach with free parking

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Harbour view

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.

Emerald Coast Houseboat

Fort Walton Beach houseboat in Downtown Fort Walton Beach with free parking
This smoke-free houseboat features free self parking. Housekeeping is not available.
This houseboat offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star houseboat have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Languages

English

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

  • Smoke-free property

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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Reception

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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1149)
The price is CA $73
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Village Inn Destin

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
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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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About the area

Map
32 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

What's nearby

  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Block - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bistro - ‬14 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 does it cost to stay at Emerald Coast Houseboat?

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Coast Houseboat on Jan 1, 2025 start from CA $178.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Emerald Coast Houseboat?

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, Timpoochee Trail, and Santa Rosa Sound. Fort Walton Beach Landing Park and Garnier Post Office Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Emerald Coast Houseboat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Julio R.

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Johnna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Daniel K

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

PeacefulVacay, Helena

Travelled with partner
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