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65' Houseboat Motor Yacht on 165' Private Canal support InclusiveInc.org

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Marina
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

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.

65' Houseboat Motor Yacht on 165' Private Canal support InclusiveInc.org

Possibilities is on a 200' Private Dock in exclusive Yacht Club Colony between 2 miles of nature preserve just off the Intercoastal Waterway. This listing is to stay on board as our guests. Free bikes available. We have 2 kayaks and a 10' Dingy with or without outboard you can explore the nature preserve's mangrove water trails and islands in the river independently, fish, crab, and more. A hot tub with a commanding view of the sunset from the flybridge is available to set up upon request.

Contact us to optionally cruise or spend an evening or two literally away from it all peacefully off-grid, bobbing on anchor with solar power. Budget $800+/day off the dock for Captain, fuel, preparation and post cleanup. No, you cannot operate a boat this size safely yourself.

100% of your stay goes to support Inclusive Adventures a 501(c)3 Non-profit serving the disabled mobility impaired, wounded veterans, and families with children with special needs. Learn more: inclusiveinc.org

You have use of all spaces onboard including huge solar hardtop shaded fly-bridge. 2-3 guests in forward Captain's Cuddy Cabin with a private head (bathroom). 2 additional guests in midships bunk room, 2-3 guests in aft cabin with queen and huge desk great for working vacations. Great for families with not too small children.

Mark (44) and his wife Karla (40) will be your hosts and welcoming you aboard as our guests. We love meeting new people. We are both vaccinated. We will not be staying onboard.

After booking, I will call you to discuss all details and make sure it's a good mutual fit and ensure a stress-free exceptional experience. 100% immediately refundable if you decide it's not a good fit.

Wheelchair Accessibility:
Ricon hydraulic wheelchair lift through starboard Helm door.
Stern boarding through flat entry roll-a-ramp (if transom tie dock available)
Tracked ceiling lift in aft cabin
Roll-in shower with rainfall shower head in aft head and ability to transfer from wheelchair to toilet. Clear access for wheelchair under bathroom sink.
Galley is designed for complete wheelchair accessibility of sink, access to cook-top and convection oven microwave (in process as of 03-22)
Threshold ramps outside to aft deck.
Custom fold up wheelchair ramp between salon and galley.
Joystick control steering to take the helm when cruising can even be plugged into power wheelchair controls!

We are frequently asked how VBRO calculates cost. We ask $245 weekdays / $295 weekends / night for first four guests. $90 / night / additional guest up to a maximum of 6.
- $75 cleaning fee
- 7% FL Sales and 5% tourist tax
- 10% booking service fee charged by VBRO
- suggested $100 donation to support hot tub setup, cleaning, and tear-down
- suggested $25 donation to teach/help launch and set up kayak (2 available) Full day.
- $35 to teach / help launch and set up Dingy. Additional $45 with 10hp outboard. Full day.
- You clean up and put kayaks/dingy away.

If you would like to cruise or spend time off the dock such as stay out on anchor we will coordinate this during our phone call. Budget an additional $500 per day for fuel, insurance, professional captain, lots of pre and post cruising preparation work, depending on your goals. This requires planning and will be handled in the phone call after you book your stay.

We can only talk by VBRO chat until you book. Exchanging phone numbers and emails is blocked. After booking your phone number is shared and Capt. Mark will call you to discuss all details. Consider booking at least one night. Then after discussing details we can extend or custom tailor your experience as desired ( fully refundable if you decided its not a good fit)

Consider this an opportunity to support while learning and experiencing the unique opportunities Inclusive Adventures offers as a 501(c)3 non-profit to the most physically and mobility impaired persons often in wheelchairs including wounded veterans and families with children with special needs. If you or a
member of your family has a physical disability to whom boating or adventure in general otherwise seems a near impossibility, and are not able to afford to help cover the cost of their participation, they should contact us to apply for a grant. Through these experiences we are about changing perspective from programmed vulnerable dependency to confident self-determination. If you or your organization would consider sponsoring an event or disabled participants with a tax deductible donation, contact Inclusive Adventures so we can create a custom tailored experience as a thank you for your support!

Volunteer on one of Inclusive Adventures projects or Learn modern Navigation, and off-grid Solar Air Conditioning, how to design and build Lifepo4 Batteries from Captain Mark.

Motor Yacht with Houseboat Interior Layout. 2 large flat Decks, Sleeps 10 in 3 Private Berths, 2 Heads. Large Salon with sleeper-sofa 40" TV, powerful stereo can be played throughout vessel & outside or select areas only.

Photo & Video Virtual Tour: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hNAErSArQPZyXpfR6

Huge Galley with Two Refrigerators, Pantry, Convection Oven, Microwave, and two Induction Cooktops. Fully Air-conditioned 650 sqft Interior with Washer and Dryer.

Ricon Hydraulic Wheelchair Lift at Helm door - handicap accessible. Only Stairs to the upper deck and Cuddy Cabin.

48'x14' 670 sq ft Upper Party Deck with full-size Grill plus Flybridge with Bimini for Shade

13'x6.5' Unique, very Stable Wheelchair Accessible Floating Dock Dingy to Swim, Snorkel, Scuba, or Fishing. Inflatable Water Toys.

15'x6' Shaded Back Lower Exterior deck allows sitting outside even protected from rain. Swim Platform with Ladder.

Front Bow Deck seats offer best view when cruising with 2 sun mattresses for Sunbathing.

Newly Remodeled Roll-In wheelchair-Friendly Head with Luxurious Rainfall Shower.

You will stay in Front Cuddy Cabin is most private down 4 steps with private Head. Bed can either be a Queen or split into 2 Twin beds. Bonus High Single Bunk with 20" headroom is also available. Lots of drawers and crawl-in closet. Foldaway bed available for a 4th person

Up to 4 persons can utilize the Foldaway bed and two Sleeper sofa in Salon or crew can move around to accommodate guests as needed.

Two Ultra-Reliable Cummings 340 hp Diesel Main Engines
Ultra-Reliable 20 kW Northern Lights Diesel Generator
300aH House Bank Batteries with 100 Amp Charger
New Hydraulic Steering System with Wireless Remote with capability to switch back to Ultra-Reliable Mechanical Steering System

11" Color Touchscreen with GPS Navigation, Weather
New Onwa AIS 2 Channel Transponder Collision Avoidance system with Integrated Color GPS (Main Helm)
Raymarine Radar (Main Helm)
Depth Finder (both Main and Flybridge helm)

Cruises at 7-10 knots (8-12 mph). Capable of going on the outside of the ocean in good weather but you will likely be much more comfortable cruising the Inter-Coastal Waterways Any day you, the person(s) staying on the vessel would like to leave the dock, budget around an extra $500 a day to cover captain, crew, fuel, maintenance, etc

Crew typically Occupies aft portion of vessel when underway with some exceptions. Mid Bunk Crew Cabin features 2 Twin Beds, Closet, and Shelving.

Aft Captain's Cabin with Transforming Queen Bed that folds into a Full length Desk by day. Sleeper Sofa sleeps 2. Large Closet. Features Ceiling lift for handicap wheelchair to bed transfers.

Property manager

Mark and Karla Felling

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING INSIDE! Only on Flybridge or Bow

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Never on beds/furniture. Must be leashed in Marina

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Safety! No running! No jumping off top deck.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Family or group of close friends. NO LOUD PARTIES!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Fort Myers, FL

What's nearby

  • Manatee Park - 14 min drive
  • Centennial Park - 15 min drive
  • Edison and Ford Winter Estates - 16 min drive
  • Terry Park Ball Field - 18 min drive
  • Edison Mall - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Redbones's Steakhouse & BBQ - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 65' Houseboat Motor Yacht on 165' Private Canal support InclusiveInc.org pet-friendly?

Yes, this houseboat allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

Where is 65' Houseboat Motor Yacht on 165' Private Canal support InclusiveInc.org located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Walker Honey Farm and within 6 miles (10 km) of Revolution Cable Park and Pooch Park. Shell Factory and Nature Park and Pine Island Shopping Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

65' Houseboat Motor Yacht on 165' Private Canal support InclusiveInc.org Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Penny L., Stony Brook, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Eve on a Motor yacht
We stayed on a boat for New Years Eve. The boat was nice and we had a wonderful time. Our host, Mark, was very sweet. Being boat people, we understand that unexpected things happen. That being said, the listing advertised a hot tub which was never set up, and the water heater was not turned on. A few repairs were needed. Good thing my husband knows boats.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Very enjoyable, centrally located and close to restaurants, bars and walking trails. The marina was quiet and secure. Our host met us and gave us a thorough review of the area and all the workings of the vessel. Great experience and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Great location! Within walking distance to everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness
True SW Florida Hospitality
My girlfriend, her brother, and I stayed with Capt. Mark at this houseboat and were thoroughly impressed with the space and the experience they created for guests. We were greeted and given an orientation of the boat, as well as some homey touches added for our experience. The hot tub views on the top deck were amazing, and we slept comfortably both nights of our stay. You will not find a better place and experience to stay in Punta Gorda. Close to everything with wonderful hospitality. Our thanks to Capt. Mark and his wife for their excellent communication and a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
Great location for fresh air, exercise and good food. Hosts were very personable and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible change of pace!
Booked this wonderful houseboat, as a getaway from the norm. Zero regrets! The hosts went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable! The setting in the marina was picturesque at sunrise and sunset. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. I HIGHLY recommend people rent this houseboat! Incredible time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
New experience staying on a boat
We loved this experience of staying on a boat and the area was beautiful. Great places to eat nearby and views of water and boating activity there we liked watching. Walking and bicycle path right there to enjoy. The hosts we so friendly and welcoming and made this experience very enjoyable and comfortable. Definitely reccommend this for anyone else.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
My husband and I spent four nights on the yacht.we had a wonderful time,the host and hostess are the most wonderful people; so welcoming and inviting .the area is beautiful and I would highly recommend this as one of your greatest life experiences
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021