Rebel's Rest
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Overview
Bedroom: 1 Bathroom: 1 Sleeps: 2
Rebel’s Rest: A Unique Floating Home Stay in Historic Apalachicola, Florida
Welcome aboard Rebel’s Rest, a charming floating home permanently moored in the heart of downtown Apalachicola. Perfect for couples, or solo travelers, this one-of-a-kind waterfront retreat blends the comfort of a vacation rental with the romance and character of life on the water.
Whether you’re sipping coffee as the sun rises over the river or strolling to nearby shops and seafood restaurants, Rebel’s Rest offers a relaxing coastal escape with unbeatable access to everything Apalachicola has to offer.
The Experience
Rebel’s Rest is not a traditional boat, it’s a stationary floating home, securely moored and designed for comfort and stability. Guests enjoy the novelty of staying on the water while having all the conveniences of a land-based vacation rental.
Wake up to gentle water views, enjoy evenings with river breezes, and unwind in a peaceful setting just steps from downtown attractions.
Inside the Cozy Retreat (Sleeps 2)
+ Separate bedroom with comfortable queen bed and smart TV (all DISH channels)
+ Fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances: refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, blender, Keurig coffee maker (coffee provided), dishes, utensils, and dining table
+ Spacious living area with smart TV and free Wi-Fi
+ Large bathroom with hair dryer, towels, and basics
+ Air conditioning & heating, office desk area, books & games
+ All linens, towels, toiletries, and a brand-new water filtration system provided
Prime Location – Walk to Everything
Just a 5-minute stroll from vibrant downtown Apalachicola, with its charming shops, art galleries, museums, and world-famous seafood restaurants.
A quick 15-minute drive takes you to the sugar-white sands and secluded beaches of St. George Island State Park, complete with hiking trails and a historic lighthouse.
Ideal for anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, or simply escaping together.
+ Maximum 2 adults. No pets.
+ 10% Military Discounts available with ID. Please bring your Military ID and we will credit you.
+ Minimum stay: 2 nights (varies by season).
+ No monthly rates available.
+ Rates are subject to change prior to reservation.
+ Cancelled bookings will not receive a refund but may be rescheduled based upon availability. Rescheduling fee is $200.00.
Amenities
Heat & Air Conditioning
- Heat
- Air Conditioning
Bed & Bath
- Linens
- Hair Dryer
- Towels
- Toilet Pager
- Clothes Closet
Convenience
- Free Parking
- Free Internet
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Water Filtration System
Kitchen
- Toaster
- Pots & Pans
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Microwave
- Refrigerator - Full Size
- Dishes & Utensils
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Stove
- Paper Towels
- Ice Maker
Outdoors
- Grill
- Screened Porch
- Kayak
- Covered Waterfront Porch
Entertainment
- Board Games
- Books
- Television
Safety
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Extinguisher
- Exterior Lighting
- Smoke Detector
Location
- Location: Waterfront
Nearby Activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water Sports
- Sailing
- Jet Skiing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Paddle Boating
- Fishing
- Golf
- Marina
- Birdwatching
- Antiquing
Guest Reviews
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Tim R.
House Boat Heaven
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 4th of July weekend is definitely the time be there. Only issue was the sulfur smell of water. It’s Florida, what can you say. Food and shops can all be found within a short walk. Fishing was great. Just an awesome time!!
Connie S.
See you next time!
Wonderful get-away! Great location-can walk to restaurants and shops. Short, very scenic drive to St. George Island beach.
Diane M.
Truly Restful, much nicer than pictures show
We were pleasantly surprised with this gem on the water. The pictures make the interior look a little dated and dowdy. That is FAR from the actual experience. We thoroughly enjoyed this place with high ceilings, a lot of natural light, and a fantastic A/C system. While the bedroom was small, the mattress was very good and extra pillows were provided. There is a LOT of storage so you can tuck your suitcases out of site and ample room to cook in the kitchen. The ONLY downfall is the weird sulfer smell of the water - many the hot water, from the faucets. The water is clean and it didn't provide a bad showering experience but we did get bottled water for our coffee. Plus, if you like to fish - this is the place. My husband actually got tired of catching fish off the houseboat - mainly sail cats and other smaller catfish. But it seemed that every cast resulted in a catch.
Herbert H.
Great Stay on Apalacheecola Houseboat
Our stay on the houseboat was great - plenty of wildlife (birds - alligators- dolphins- fish) Easy walking distance to everything Great boat layout - tv in living room and bedroom - great AC - great sunsets from the porch in the water Great appliances and utensils Easy check in and check out
Susan5599
What a sweet comfy houseboat!
The houseboat was everything the listing said and more. We absolutely loved sitting on the deck in the morning watching the fishing boats go by and the sun come up over the water while enjoying our tea and coffee. This houseboat is located within walking distance of old town Apalachicola with all its restaurants and shopping. Walk across the street in the morning for the most delicious biscuits from The Biscuit Factory or walk next door to Up The Creek Seafood Restaurant for an amazing dinner. No fishing poles? No problem! The owner has provided two! We intend to return!!
Sharon B.
Relaxation week
We found the houseboat just as described in the listing. The photos were very accurate. We met Karen one day while walking the dock & had a very nice conversation with her. She gave us a little history of the town & her boat rentals. If you are looking for a small town to go & relax, then this is the place for you. We spent a lot of our time just relaxing on the back deck enjoying the water. This town is a no-frills, laid back, friendly , quite place. The stores / restaurants close pretty early & some places are closed on Sunday / Monday. It is worth the drive to take the bridge over to St. George. The beach at the State Park there was absolutely perfect. No crowds & the softest sand ever. We went into this vacation looking for relaxation in a non-tourist trap atmosphere and that is exactly what we got. Everything was GREAT! Thank you Karen for offering such an awesome rental.
Amy G.
Gorgeous setting
Highly recommend this as a stay to relax. Walking and shopping as well as amazing food all right out the front door.
Helen M., Marrietta, GA
3 day birthday weekend
We loved our stay at the houseboat and had so much fun. The water view is beautiful and the boat barely moved at all. I will say it was not very private and was odd to have some harmless patrons from the restaurant next door and the host board and come around to the back porch while we were still inside.
Michael R.
Great Stay
We really enjoyed our stay in the Rebel's Rest! It was very cute and clean and so much fun to be right on the water.
Bart S., Carrollton, Ga
Cool place
We really enjoyed our stay. First time staying in a houseboat. Very clean and in good repair. Nicely furnished. Bed was very comfortable. Parking was very close and it was easy to find the property. We were very close to downtown. Up the Creek Oyster Bar next door was fantastic good food and friendly service.
