Title: Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System Houseboat in Apalachicola ## Photo gallery for Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System ![Smart TV, books, offices - Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System (Apalachicola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34327700/34327693/fec7ab63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, offices - Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System (Apalachicola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34327700/34327693/c5aca0b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System (Apalachicola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34327700/34327693/dc30d22c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, offices - Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System (Apalachicola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34327700/34327693/9f427f6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System (Apalachicola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34327700/34327693/6c0b9045.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Rebel's Rest, a cozy floating home nestled in the heart of Apalachicola. With sweeping waterfront views and romantic sunsets, you'll enjoy a peaceful stay while being entertained by wildlife such as dolphins and eagles. Relax on your porch with fishing rods available onboard or explore the waters via kayak. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ### Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System This floating home offers sweeping waterfront views of the river with spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The moon reflecting off the water provides a backdrop for a romantic dinner on your waterfront porch. You will enjoy a peaceful stay in this cozy one bedroom chalet while being entertained by a variety of wildlife including bald eagles and pelicans looking for their next meal. You will see dolphins swim by as they follow the commercial fishing boats hoping that they will capture some of their catch . The boating traffic in this low wake area includes both large pleasure yachts as well as the famous Apalachicola commercial fishing boats out for their oyster, shrimp and grouper. There are fishing rods available onboard for your afternoon relaxation. Parking is only a few steps from your vacation houseboat. The interior of this gem offers a fully stocked kitchen with all full size appliances, televisions with all DISH channels in both living room and bedroom, free WiFi, a large bathroom, an office area and a separate bedroom featuring a queen size bed. Coffee (Keurig) is provided and all linens are included. Just bring your suitcase to start your vacation aboard the Rebel's Rest. Just a 5 minute walk to town as your floating home is moored just a couple of blocks from downtown Apalachicola. You may spend your time browsing the shops and art galleries in the area or dine at the many restaurants in town which specialize in the fresh seafood of the area. The famous Up the Creek Restaurant and Raw Bar is located right next door and serves the best oysters in town along with a variety of other fish, chicken or beef. For more upscale dining, there is the Owl Cafe and the Gibson Inn which serve a variety of dishes. The freshest fish and seafood in town is served at the Station. Downtown Apalachicola's shops, restaurants and bars are only a 2 or 3 block walk from your floating home. For the beach lovers, a twilight stroll along with beaches of St. George Island is a short 15 minute drive away. The panhandle beaches with their white sandy beaches are rated some of the best in the United States. You can get a panoramic view of the surrounding area by walking to the top of the St. George Island lighthouse. For sunbathing, the State Park is the best kept secret with a very secluded beach for your enjoyment. For romance, a fishing adventure or just a relaxing get away from your hectic life, you will find a wonderful and completely enjoyable vacation aboard the Rebel's Rest. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays or marriage proposals! Please feel free to visit our other houseboats, all moored in downtown Apalachicola, FL General Lee - 764612 Southern Comfort - 586285 Reelaxation - 430065 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 650 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33499600/33499548/823452c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### REELAXATION 'A comfortable Cabin on Apalachicola River.' 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as A Romantic Getaway Houseboat Moored on the Apalachicola R ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, a neighborhood in Apalachicola. Orman House Historic State Park and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Apalachicola travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Apalachicola.dx74220) [View more Houseboats in Apalachicola](https://www.expedia.ca/Apalachicola-Houseboats.d74220-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.73033%2C-84.98549&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2Q4Tfj_-EQrV-H721ipOYUm-k0w=) Apalachicola, FL ### What's nearby - Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Dixie Theatre 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Apalachicola Chocalate Company 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Downtown Books & Purl 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Orman House Historic State Park 6 min walk \- 0.5 km ### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) 109 min drive ### Restaurants - Red Pirate 9 min drive - El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 9 min drive - The Gibson Inn 8 min walk - Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company 3 min walk - Oyster City Brewing Company 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System? ### What time is check-out at Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System? ### Where is Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rebel's Rest - A Romantic Getaway houseboat New Water Filtration System Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 44 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie S. Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### See you next time! Wonderful get-away! Great location-can walk to restaurants and shops.Short, very scenic drive to St. George Island beach. ##### Connie S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Herbert H. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay on Apalacheecola Houseboat Our stay on the houseboat was great - plenty of wildlife (birds - alligators- dolphins- fish) Easy walking distance to everything Great boat layout - tv in living room and bedroom - great AC - great sunsets from the porch in the water Great appliances and utensils Easy check in and check out ##### Herbert H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DIANE M. May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Truly Restful, much nicer than pictures show We were pleasantly surprised with this gem on the water. The pictures make the interior look a little dated and dowdy. That is FAR from the actual experience. We thoroughly enjoyed this place with high ceilings, a lot of natural light, and a fantastic A/C system. While the bedroom was small, the mattress was very good and extra pillows were provided. There is a LOT of storage so you can tuck your suitcases out of site and ample room to cook in the kitchen. The ONLY downfall is the weird sulfer smell of the water - many the hot water, from the faucets. The water is clean and it didn't provide a bad showering experience but we did get bottled water for our coffee. Plus, if you like to fish - this is the place. My husband actually got tired of catching fish off the houseboat - mainly sail cats and other smaller catfish. But it seemed that every cast resulted in a catch. ##### DIANE M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan5599 Jun 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a sweet comfy houseboat! The houseboat was everything the listing said and more. We absolutely loved sitting on the deck in the morning watching the fishing boats go by and the sun come up over the water while enjoying our tea and coffee. This houseboat is located within walking distance of old town Apalachicola with all its restaurants and shopping. Walk across the street in the morning for the most delicious biscuits from The Biscuit Factory or walk next door to Up The Creek Seafood Restaurant for an amazing dinner. No fishing poles? No problem! The owner has provided two! We intend to return!! ##### Susan5599 Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken W. Oct 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had a great stay only complaint was that we couldn’t stay long enough will definetly return again ##### Ken W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim R. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House Boat Heaven Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 4th of July weekend is definitely the time be there. Only issue was the sulfur smell of water. It’s Florida, what can you say. Food and shops can all be found within a short walk. Fishing was great. Just an awesome time!! ##### Tim R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Paula D. Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Communication Disliked: Listing accuracy It was very clean and well appointed but we were not prepared for the terrible smelling water in the houseboat. I couldn’t bring myself to bathe in it. I thought it had a new water filtration system but the water had a disgusting smell. ##### Paula D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy G. Oct 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous setting Highly recommend this as a stay to relax. Walking and shopping as well as amazing food all right out the front door. ##### Amy G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry Q., Monroe Sep 1, 2017 #### Have a great weekend caught lots of fish very cool place to stay You have a great time every night restaurant right next-door fishing was great sitting out on the water all day all night was awesome ! ##### Jerry Q. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S. Jan 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic Houseboat! Second time staying with Karen and we would highly recommend it for a relaxing time on the river, in walking distance to all the fun restaurants and bars of Apalachicola! ##### Heather S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine S. May 7, 2018 #### Relaxing Great relaxing property. Property was clean and had everything we needed. Everything was in walking distance (shops, restaurants, bars, etc.). Karen was very welcoming and helpful with suggestions. Highly recommend this for a get-away! ##### Katharine S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory M. Jun 6, 2018 #### A wonderful place to relax Spent our anniversary at Rebel's Rest. This was our second trip to Apalachicola. The houseboat is easy walking distance to downtown and a wonderful getaway. Enjoyed seeing dolphin, alligators, turtles and pelicans from the deck. Check-in is super easy and Karen provided a great overview of the town. ##### Gregory M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya C., Ellijay, Georgia Sep 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming waterfront accommodation We truly enjoyed our stay. The house has everything you need and Karen was super friendly and available for any questions. Don’t worry about staying on the water because even the biggest boats passing by caused very little movement. We will definitely be back and plan to tell our friends and family about this little jewel. ##### Tanya C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate H. Dec 21, 2017 #### Perfect respite! My husband and I recently stayed in this beautiful home. It was a perfect slice of paradise - even in December - to get away from the craziness of day-to-day. All of the shops and restaurants were within a short walking distance, the sunrises were breathtaking every morning, the house was the perfect size for just the two of us, and there were even dolphins right outside the back patio! We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet, gorgeous getaway. ##### Kate H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathy h. Mar 21, 2018 #### Comfy stay on this houseboat! I enjoyed a March week vacationing on Rebel's Rest. Despite several days of cool and windy weather, the houseboat proved to be comfy and cozy. I felt comfortable there immediately as everything you might need is available and the layout is excellent. I will consider staying here again when visiting the area because I loved waking up to sunrises on the water and being so close to the shops and restaurants in Apalachicola. ##### kathy h. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chill laxing Sitting on the porch or just inside sliding doors really enjoyed just chillin and relaxing and watching all the boats going slowly by. Great spot to relax and recharge during this crazy time. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### debbie w. Jul 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience! We loved staying on your houseboat. It was so magical sitting on the deck watching the fish jump, the lily pads float by and the shrimp boats coming in surrounded by birds. The location was great, was able to walk right out the door and listen to some good music right around the corner, browse through the local shops and eat some great restaurants. Also, a quick drive to Cape San Blas, spent the day at the beach swimming in the Gulf. I can't wait to come back and share this experience with other friends. ##### debbie w. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin B. Mar 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Away from it all, but still close to everything Staying on a houseboat is unlike anywhere else I've stayed--in a good way. Sitting on the deck or looking out the windows, you feel like you are off on a river adventure. Boats and birds are your only companions. All the pleasure of boating, without any of the work! Sometimes a larger boat going by may make a wake big enough to gently rock your floating home; just enough to remind you that you are on a boat. The houseboat was clean, thoughtfully equipped with all the necessities, and convenient to exploring Apalachicola. Karen is an exceptional host! ##### Erin B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon B. Apr 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation week We found the houseboat just as described in the listing. The photos were very accurate. We met Karen one day while walking the dock & had a very nice conversation with her. She gave us a little history of the town & her boat rentals. If you are looking for a small town to go & relax, then this is the place for you. We spent alot of our time just relaxing on the back deck enjoying the water. This town is a no-frills, laid back, friendly , quite place. The stores / restaurants close pretty early & some places are closed on Sunday / Monday. It is worth the drive to take the bridge over to St. George. The beach at the State Park there was absolutely perfect. No crowds & the softest sand ever. We went into this vacation looking for relaxation in a non-tourist trap atmosphere and that is exactly what we got. Everything was GREAT! Thank you Karen for offering such an awesome rental. ##### Sharon B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Janet H. May 4, 2018 #### Kickin' Back What a truly relaxing, fun, walking, eating time. Did I mention eating? Wow. This most comfortable houseboat is in a perfect location (right next door to a great seafood restaurant) to do anything you would like. Apalachicola is a great little village to knock around in and the Rebel Rest is a great place to stay while you do that. Plenty of room, very comfortable and everything works. If it doesn't, Karen will fix it for you. What a wonderful host! (The wi-fi, which we need due to work is quite sufficient). The Rebel Rest is right on Scipio Creek which runs off of the Apalachicola River and you have a beautiful view of the bay on your back porch. It's so much fun to watch all the boats as they go by and to enjoy the pelicans as they dive for their food right in front of you. There's also a flock of white herons that come to roost every evening in the marsh reeds right across from the houseboat. If you have binoculars, bring them. There is much to see. Karen will make great recommendations depending on what you are hoping to experience. If you are looking for a great place to stay with out the noisy attractions and traffic, then the Rebel Rest is for you. We will be back. ##### Janet H. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Sheila W., Bainbridge GA Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Perfect Location Rebel rest is a cute little house boat. It was very clean & comfortable! It’s location is perfect! You can walk anywhere around the town from its location. The view is beautiful and even on a hot summer day the breeze off the water makes it pleasant for sitting on the front patio & watching all the boats go by. Although we cooked nothing while there the kitchen is adequate for preparing a meal. We throughly enjoyed our stay and we give the place 5 stars all the way but, we were a little amused that we had to wait 30 minutes to get into the houseboat and communication was very slow. When you travel upon arrival you just want to get out of the car & relax. I notified Karan shortly after 4 that the houseboat was not open but did not hear back until the next day. Luckily someone showed up about 4:30 to open it because we were concerned that there had been a mix up. We would still highly recommend the Rebels Rest with its full view into a small fishing villages life style, off the beaten path of the touristy town but don’t by any means miss the cute shops & wonderful restaurants. Our favorite restaurant was The Station. It’s a short drive to Carrabelle, MX Beach, Pt St Joe and even Tyndall if you happen to be military which we are & we enjoyed visiting several friends along the Panhandle stretch. Book with confidence that you will enjoy your stay. ##### Sheila W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen M., Marietta, GA Sep 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 day birthday weekend We loved our stay at the houseboat and had so much fun. The water view is beautiful and the boat barely moved at all. I will say it was not very private and was odd to have some harmless patrons from the restaurant next door and the host board and come around to the back porch while we were still inside. ##### Helen M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. May 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We really enjoyed our stay in the Rebel's Rest! It was very cute and clean and so much fun to be right on the water. ##### Michael R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bart S., Carrollton Ga Apr 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool place We really enjoyed our stay. First time staying in a houseboat. Very clean and in good repair. Nicely furnished. Bed was very comfortable. Parking was very close and it was easy to find the property. We were very close to downtown. Up the Creek Oyster Bar next door was fantastic good food and friendly service. ##### Bart S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine L. Aug 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing First time staying in a houseboat and it was a great experience. We loved the peacefulness and beautiful views…. We also got remarried on the boat ! Everything fell into place and Ms. Judi did an excellent job with short notice of vows and while exchanging vows… fish started flapping and a boat went by and cheered. We love Apalatchacola, and so did my parents… We left a huge house in St. George ti come back though Apalatchacola one last night. We missed staying on the boat again , but enjoyed touring around and having a fabulous lunch at the Owl cafe . We are very interested in coming back to the boathouses. Thank you , Karen . ##### Catherine L. 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