Title: The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=84137585&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat Houseboat in Sabula, 3-minute walk to Mississippi River ## Photo gallery for The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat ![TV - The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat (Sabula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137600/84137585/e696d2c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat (Sabula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137600/84137585/42d957be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat (Sabula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137600/84137585/b3345e6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat (Sabula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137600/84137585/1ce1f62b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat (Sabula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137600/84137585/bc745a8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Boatel Yacht Lily Pad, a cozy retreat in the heart of the harbor. With beautiful views of the hillside and marina, this 2-bedroom haven sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably. Enjoy free kayak rentals, stroll along the beach within walking distance or try your hand at fishing. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat This cozy Boatel Yacht called the Lily Pad is a beautiful getaway. This spacious 2 Bedroom sleeps 4 comfortably and up to 6\. The Lily Pad sits right in the harbor. The beautiful views of the hillside and marina is sure to bring you a relaxing getaway. There are free kayak rentals included, a beach within walking distance, and plenty of fish to be caught. It has accommodations for 4 people comfortably. Full Kitchen Galley, living area, dining room, queen size bed and 2 single beds. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Motor boating nearby ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96500000/96499900/96499820/e275b9de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage "Minnow for 2" Houseboat Sabula - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=96499820&PinnedHotelID=96499820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84137600/84137583/d9ba0fc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Warm Winter "Nantucket" Cottage Getaway Sabula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=84137583&PinnedHotelID=84137583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71080000/71075400/71075310/d6344da3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Driftwood" Cozy Houseboat on the Water for 2 Sabula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=71075310&PinnedHotelID=71075310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112490000/112485400/112485310/ff76e51e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The LeClaire Driftwood Retreat on the Mississippi 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 ### Property is also known as 91922 ## About the area Sabula is home to this houseboat. Savanna Museum and Cultural Center and Iron Horse Motorcycle Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Savanna Train Car Museum and Thomson Causeway Recreation Area. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating. [Visit our Sabula travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sabula.dx6051407) [View more Houseboats in Sabula](https://www.expedia.ca/Sabula-Houseboats.d6051407-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%7C42.06290%2C-90.17010&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6gYBPlPqcRldGcu-V5qKd1_f9a8=) Sabula, IA ### What's nearby - Sabula Access 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - South Sabula Lake Park 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Sabula Public Library 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - Upper Sabula Lake 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Driscoll's Island 2 min drive \- 2.1 km ### Restaurants - Poopy's 12 min drive - McDonald's 10 min drive - Casey's General Store 11 min drive - Filling Station 8 min drive - Sippi-Side Pub & Grill 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat? ### What time is check-out at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat? ### Where is The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The owners of this Boatel have clearly taken great pains to think of everything you might need for your stay. They are very helpful and communicative which was very appreciated. My girls had never been on this type of boat before and had a blast. There is plenty to do in the area and we found this to be a great landing spot for hiking in the state park or shopping in Bellevue or Savannah. ![Sunrise looking southeast](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e936db21-b82d-4f14-a943-15c35ce0d940-1759108593909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The harbor](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/57947adc-8c71-41d6-a717-9c97ae142e13-1759108593375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Main cabin ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/19a23340-7525-4e37-b165-0549812c7e30-1759108595219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Main cabin](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/94ed97f0-687b-4196-b225-09ec3a7b2e31-1759108595818.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Yvonne Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda T. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect friend vacation This was just perfect! Celebrated 40 years of friendship making the best new memories. Everyone was super nice. Relaxed and fished. Had a blast, even left we more friends! ##### Brenda T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cathy C. Oct 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Houseboat adventure Staying in the houseboat was an adventure. We had a few hiccups in the check-in process but the hosts were very responsive and everything was sorted out very quickly. The houseboat was made in the 60s so some things were as I expected and some things such as the heating was not. The first night of the stay the temps dropped down into the 30s and the boat was COLD! The next day we did find the extra lap blankets and spreads so we were prepared the next night. With all that said the rest of our stay was very relaxing and comfortable. ##### Cathy C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeri J. Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Trip Cozy accommodations, had a great time, used shower facilities. They were new very clean, and perfect for a group of women. The outdoor seating was amazing for all outdoor activities. Used kayaks free qith rental and enjoyed paddling around little lake. Had a wonderful time. Wandered into town VFW and Home Port were fun drinking spots. ##### Jeri J. 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