| Vacationing in a houseboat can be a wonderful way | | | | $300 as well as a security deposit has to be paid in |
| to escape the pressures of everyday life for a few | | | | advance before renting the houseboat.Some rental |
| days or an entire week. Houseboats, as the name | | | | agencies allow pets on the houseboats without any |
| suggests, provide the comfort of home.Houseboats | | | | additional cost. However, most of the agencies |
| come with fully equipped kitchens that have a | | | | charge for the same. Also, a refundable deposit |
| stovetop range, refrigerator, propane grill, pots, | | | | needs to be made in the event the agency does not |
| dishes, utensils and even dishwashing soap. There will | | | | charge for the pets on board.It is suggested to |
| be a bathroom with heater, fresh water and shower | | | | operate the boats only during daylight hours. The |
| or tub. A dinette, comfortable built in bunks, chairs, | | | | vacationers can check with the marina for guidance |
| ice chest, cassette radio, and a gas barbecue will also | | | | regarding the approved boating areas and weather |
| be provided in most of these houseboats. Most | | | | forecasts. It is advised to board the houseboat at |
| models also include generator and air | | | | least one to two hours before departure and receive |
| conditioning.However, the person has to pay for the | | | | a complete orientation.Another popular, though |
| fuel used during the trip. This could be an average of | | | | expensive, kind of houseboat is the luxury houseboat. |
| 90 gallons for the weekend and about 150 gallons is | | | | They come equipped with 3-4 bedrooms and 2 full |
| needed for a week. But this also depends on the size | | | | bathrooms, along with bathtubs and linens. Luxury |
| of the houseboat being rented. All the other | | | | houseboats provide full sized kitchen appliances and |
| accessories can be rented at the agency | | | | other kitchen basics. Some of these provide a |
| itself.Houseboats should be rented for a minimum of | | | | waterslide on the deck also. Luxury houseboats are |
| three days and two nights. A booking deposit of | | | | usually provided with a TV, A VCR and a stereo. |