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