Lake Roosevelt is situated in the northeast corner of Washington state. Visitors will enjoy the waters of the Columbia River and the fishing it offers. The lake is the main flood control reservoir on the river. Lake Roosevelt Houseboat Vacations rents houseboats for vacations on the lake. As for things to do on your vacation, if you fancy hunting, Lake Roosevelt is one of few national recreation areas to permit hunting, subject to state and federal regulations. Or you could explore the lake along its 650 miles of shoreline. There are a number of beaches along the shoreline where you could stop off for a swim and then relax on the sands. And fishing is another attraction at the lake. Fishing for walleye has become a popular pastime at the lake. If you're in luck you have a chance of espying some of the variety of wildlife present in the Lake Roosevelt area while on your Washington houseboat vacation. These include the bald eagle, the wild turkey and the mule deer.
Lake Roosevelt Vacations
P.O. Box 340
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
509-738-6121
lakeroosevelt.com
House Boats for Two offers a houseboat vacation experience at about an hour-and-a-half's drive from Seattle. The houseboat itself, on Pleasant Harbor Marina, is part of the attraction. Houseboats offer a heated spa, a captain's berth, a living area with fireplace and a covered deck. You don't need to spend the whole time on the houseboat and the nearby area offers some attractions too. Mount Walker Viewpoint is about four miles away. From there, you will have views of Seattle across the Puget Sound, as well as views of Mount Baker, Mount Olympic and Mount Rainier. You could also check out nearby waterfalls, including Rockybrook Falls. You can also take a boat or airplane ride at the marina.
House Boats for Two
308913 U.S. Hwy. 101
Brinnon, WA 98320
360-796-3440
houseboatsfortwo.com
Lake Roosevelt houseboats usually accommodate about 10 to 13 people. Some of the boats offer add-on amenities such as hot tubs. Prime season for houseboat vacations at Lake Roosevelt is from July 2 through August 22. Prices during this period for a three-day and two-night super cruiser rental are at around $3,000 for the 2010 season. During the off season, which runs from May 1 through July 1 and also August 23 to October 31, the rates for a super cruiser rental for the same three-day and two-night period drop to $2,295, as of 2010. As for House Boats for Two, they are suitable for a couple of people, as the name suggests. Rates range from $195 to $240 per night as of 2010, based on double occupancy. For the period December 1 through March 31, winter rates of $165 to $210 per night apply.
