[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat Houseboat in Elberton ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113790000/113789700/113789622/23f4ea89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113790000/113789700/113789622/89cd8877.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113790000/113789700/113789622/w1079h1067x0y2-f4b499af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113790000/113789700/113789622/be8a5680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113790000/113789700/113789622/e15ddd6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat provides amenities like a garden and a playground. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat Welcome Aboard to our completely refurbished 50 foot houseboat! It has been retired from sailing the seas and is now a permanent dry-docked boat house! . The boat house has a great location. It's just 5 minutes from Jodi's Bait shop. Bring your boat, water toys and all your fishing gear and choose which lake to visit each day. There are 5 boat ramps less than 10 minutes away that serve Lake Russell and Clarks Hill (Strom Thurmond Lake). If fishing isn't your favorite, visit the Elbert County Wildlife Management Areas to hunt for deer, turkey & other small game. Check out their site (https://georgiawildlife.com/elbert-county-wma) for all hunting information on the numerous wildlife management areas that are within a reasonable driving distance for a great hunt. Not a hunter or fisherman? That's fine too! Whatever the reason you are in the area, we would love to have you stay in our boat. The boat is fully furnished, has TV and wifi and Sleeps 3-4 people. There are 2 twin beds in the main bedroom and one hallway nook bed. A child could sleep in the hallway nook bed and/or on the couch. There is also space in the living room for a blow up twin size mattress. Bed linens are provided. A full bathroom is also stocked with towels. The living room has a loveseat couch and massage chair for our weary travelers to relax to the fullest. A stocked kitchenette allows for light meal preps while you relax. There is not a full stove but we provide an electric double burner & hot plate to cook with while you are here. Microwave, coffee pot and utensils are all stocked and ready for use. This is NOT a party destination. NO outside speakers allowed. If you have more than 3-4 people who need a vacation, consider booking our other 2 bed/1 bath property located on the same grounds. The property ID is 4477805. Lake Russell is approximately 26,500 acres in size with 540 miles of shoreline and is one of the few lakes in the Southeast that remains undeveloped, pristine and naturally picturesque. The area provides a wide variety of recreational activities including water sports, boating, hunting, fishing and hiking. Largemouth base and Striper fishing on Lake Russell is so popular that numerous fishing tournaments are held throughout the year. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113790000/113786900/113786856/6c38cf79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Life is Better at Angler's Retreat at Lakes Russell and Strom Thurmond! 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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 ## About the area ![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%7C34.05774%2C-82.65116&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oferrHysFl7Ki1koxLGB-64qLvI=) Elberton, GA #### What's nearby - Richard B. Russell Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Blue Hole - 8 min drive - 9.0 km - Calhoun Falls State Park - 12 min drive - 11.0 km - Bobby Brown State Park - 14 min drive - 11.6 km - Richard B. Russell State Park - 35 min drive - 26.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪Cliffords At Beaverdam - ‬6 min drive - ‪China Buffet - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hudson's Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬6 min drive - ‪Smiths Tavern - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat? > As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat on Oct 12, 2025 start from CA $112.16, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Elberton-Hotels-This-Boat-Dont-Float-A-Refurbished-50-Ft-House-Boat.h113789622.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat located? > Situated in Elberton, this houseboat is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Richard B. Russell Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Blue Hole and Bobby Brown State Park. Calhoun Falls State Park and Clarks Hill Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## This Boat Don't Float! A Refurbished 50 ft House boat Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tripp T. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Stayed her for the high school national fishing tournament , Place was really clean and in a good location ##### Tripp T. 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