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The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat

Houseboat in Sabula, 3-minute walk to Mississippi River

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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 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 neighborhood

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
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What's nearby

  • Sabula Access
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lower Sabula Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Sabula Lake Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sabula Public Library
    10 min walk - 0.8 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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat located?

Situated in Sabula, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Sabula Access and Mississippi River. Lower Sabula Lake and South Sabula Lake Park are also within 10 minutes.

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The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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
The harbor
Main cabin
Main cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri J.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025