Huck's Houseboats is a rental service on the upper Mississippi River. The upper Mississippi was the childhood home of Mark Twain, author of "Huckleberry Finn" and "Tom Sawyer." Huck's boats sleep 10 to 12 people. Each boat has an operating flying bridge, one and a half baths, two refrigerators, color TV, hot tub and water slide. The flying bridge lets you drive the houseboat from the sundeck. Huck's Houseboats guarantees against lost cruising time due to mechanical failure. It offers customers who arrive by air the free use of a vehicle for shopping before embarking. You can choose between three-, four- and seven-day cruises. Huck's Dockside Houseboat Rental service lets guests enjoy a houseboat without having to operate it; the price for a dockside rental is about $500 less than the regular price. Regular prices start at $1,295 for a three-day weekend. Senior discounts are available.
Huck's Houseboat Vacations
P.O. Box 73
Neosho, WI 53059
920-625-3142
hucks.com
Holly Bluff Marina rents houseboats on the St. Johns River in Florida. Trees draped with Spanish moss line the riverbanks and boaters can see abundant wildlife including alligators, turtles, otters and manatees. Houseboats rent for three, four or seven days. Off-season prices start at $750 for a three-day rental. Fuel and taxes are not included. A $500 security deposit is required. (See Reference #2.) The marina supplies everything except hand soap, beach towels, binoculars, fishing equipment, paper plates (if you do not want to wash dishes) and extra lounge chairs (if you need more than two). (See Reference #2, FAQ #21.)
State Dock houseboats let you explore waterfalls, secret coves and 1,200 miles of shoreline on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky. The boats feature private staterooms, central air-conditioning, refrigerators, microwaves, TVs, water slides and GPS navigation devices. Most models have hot tubs. State Dock houseboats are powered by diesel fuel for improved fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness. Besides giving you complete instructions on how to operate your boat, State Dock captains will drive your boat out of the marina, if you wish. The economy boat, "The Admiral," has four private staterooms, one and a half baths, central air-conditioning and a television; rates start at $990 for "The Admiral." (See Reference #3.)
Lake Cumberland State Dock
6365 State Park Road
Jamestown, KY 42629
888-782-8336
statedock.com
