River Runner

44’ 8 Sleeper Houseboat

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Rental Rates

🕐 Weekend (Friday-Sunday): $1400

🕐 Midweek (Monday-Thursday): $1700

🕐 Full Week (Monday-Friday or Friday-Thursday): $2000

The main salon features the helm, living room with small flat screen TV, dining table and 4 chairs plus galley. The boat has one private stateroom with a full size bed and two full size bunk beds across from the galley. Add the full size futon in the main salon and this boat sleeps up to eight people. The boat has one full bath with a shower. This boat is equipped with air/heat ceiling units. The front deck features a propane gas grill, ice chest, table and four chairs. The back deck has space for stowing kayaks and water toys. A ladder on the back deck allows access to the top deck. The top deck has loungers for sunbathing. This boat has a walk-around deck.

Floor plan of a boat with labeled areas including a forward deck, main salon with a sofa and bed, galley kitchen, center cabin with two full-size beds, head, shower, aft deck, and ladder.

On-Board Inventory

    • Captain’s chair

    • Full size futon

    • Dining table with 4 chairs

    • Storage Closets

    • Master Stateroom: 1 full bed

    • Center Cabin:  2 full bunk beds

    • 1 full bath with shower

    • Bathroom includes one small trash bin

    • 4-top stove with small oven

    • Full size refrigerator/freezer

    • Microwave

    • Blender

    • Coffee Pot (12-cup)

    • Toaster

    • Dining service for 10 (dinner plates, side plates, soup bowls, coffee cups, 8 oz glasses, 4 oz glasses, wine glasses, forks, dinner knives, steak knives, teaspoons, tablespoons)

    • Pots & Pans (sauce pan w/lid, 3 qt w/lid, 8 qt w/lid, 8” omelet pan, 12” skillet, glass baking dish,  baking sheet)

    • Mixing Bowls

    • Measuring cup and measuring spoons

    • Serving spoons & spatulas, grill spatula and tongs

    • Colander

    • Butcher’s Block with large kitchen knives & scissors

    • Can opener (manual)

    • Vegetable peeler

    • Cheese grater

    • Wine Opener

    • Dish rack / drainer

    • Tea Kettle

    • Ice Trays (2)

    • Ash tray

    • Matches

    • Kitchen includes one medium size trash bin

    • Bath towels: 16

    • Hand towels: 8

    • Wash clothes: 10

    • Blankets: 4

    • Sheets: One set per stateroom

    • Pillows & pillowcases: Two per bed

    • One small 3oz bottle of Palmolive

    • One Sponge

    • One new roll of paper towels

    • One Toilet brush

    • Broom and dust pan

    • Trash bags

    • Front Deck includes one outdoor dining table with 4 chairs, one 32 gallon trash can and one 20 gallon recycle bin, one cooler and a propane gas grill with grill brush

    • Top Deck includes 2 lounge chairs

    • Flat Screen TV with DVD Player

    • VHF Marine Radio

    • AM/FM Radio with CD Player and aux input

    • Two ceiling units


    • Life jackets for up to 12 guests (Coast Guard maximum for rental boats in Florida)

    • One throwable PFD IV

    • CO Detector

    • Minimum of 2 fire extinguishers

    • Engine compartment Halon system

    • Two Danforth style 22 lbs. anchors

    • Four dock lines

    • One 50 amp power cord

    • 8K Westerbeke Marine Generators

    • Volvo Penta Inboard/Outboard Twin Engines with composite propellers

    • Potable Water Tank: 150

    • Waste Holding Tank: 150

    • Fuel Tank: 140

    • South Limit: Lake Monroe Bridge (approximately 20 miles)

    • North Limit: Silver Glen Springs in Lake George (approximately 30 miles)

    • Boats are not allowed to travel at night

Just outside Orlando, cruise the St. Johns River aboard one of our fully equipped houseboat rentals and discover a side of Florida that feels light years away from the bustle of theme parks. Out here, time slows down and nature takes center stage — just as it did when Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings journeyed these waters nearly a century ago. Our slice of riverfront paradise puts you close to some of Central Florida’s most stunning natural gems like Hontoon Island, Blue Spring State Park, and more!

Not ready to drive a houseboat yet? Our friendly staff can help you navigate to your destination and tie up, or staying at the docks is always an option too! For the best houseboat experience, bring your kayaks and paddle boards, or tow a boat 18’ or under. Fishing boats, kayaks, and paddle boards are available to add-on to your rental.

Florida Houseboat Rentals: How It Works

  • Explore Destination Spots & Choose Your Houseboat
    Plan your St. Johns River adventure with our new interactive destinations map! Pick from cozy 6-sleeper houseboats to spacious 10-sleepers. Every boat comes fully equipped with the essentials.

  • Book Online
    Reserve your dates instantly at hollybluff.com. Weekend (Friday-Sunday), mid-week (Monday-Thursday), or full-week (Monday–Sunday or Friday–Thursday) houseboat trips are available. Need help booking? Call our office at (386) 822-9992.

  • Check-in & Training
    Guests receive an inside orientation and a on the water lesson at check-in: driving, docking, navigation, maps, safety — everything you need to feel confident.

    🕚 Check-in is always at 1 PM and check-out at 4 PM. Guest who arrive late may have to receive their orientation the following day.

  • Cruise the St. Johns River (or Stay Docked!)
    Explore up to 50 miles of the St. Johns River, anchor at sandbars, or spend your getaway right at our peaceful marina. Our marina is just outside downtown DeLand — check out their weekly Friday night market!

  • Relax. Recharge. Float.
    Wake up with manatees, spot bald eagles, grill on deck, watch sunset from the rooftop — welcome to the St. Johns River in Central Florida.

FAQ's

Houseboat Rentals Policies

  • Guests may either pay in full at the time of booking or secure their reservation with a deposit. Any remaining balance is due at check-in. Prices do not include taxes, gas, fees, and holiday surcharges.

  • The main operator is at least 25 years of age with a valid government issued photo ID. Anyone operating this vessel who was born on or after January 1, 1988 must provide proof of a Boating Safety Certification. The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety course developed specifically for your state. Course information can be found online at: https://courses.boatus.org/ 

  • Holly Bluff Resort Marina provides a 1 year BoatUS membership to the main operator of the houseboat if they do not already have one. 

  • Cancellations: If you must cancel your reservation, notify us at least 30 days before your arrival date and your deposit will be refunded less a $300.00 cancellation fee. Guests who cancel within 30 days of arrival receive no refund. If you must reschedule your reservation, there is a $300.00 reschedule fee if the original arrival date is less than 30 days in advance of notification. There will be no reschedules allowed within 7 days of arrival date.

Boat Rental Insurance Requirements

All boat rentals at Holly Bluff Resort Marina require liability coverage. This coverage protects against damages or injuries caused to a third party while operating a rental vessel.

  • Houseboats & Aluminum Fishing Boats 

    • $50,000 Liability Coverage – This coverage protects the renter should they be found liable to damage or injury to another person or their property, up to $50k.

    • Damage Responsibility – This coverage does not apply to your rental boat. Unless you choose to purchase a damage waiver or additional protection, you are personally responsible for any damage to the vessel or its equipment during your rental.

  • Pontoons

    • $50,000 Liability Coverage – This coverage protects the renter should they be found liable to damage or injury to another person or their property, up to $50k.

    • $1,000 Damage Waiver - This coverage is for damage caused by the renter to your prop. The renter will have coverage up to $1k and anything additional they will remain responsible for.

This description is specific to the minimum liability insurance coverages that are required at booking. Guests have the option to add a damage waiver if there is not one, or buy up to higher limits if they would like.