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There is nothing that can beat a vacation on a house-boat. The rates you would pay for house boat rentals are not even a fraction of what you would have to pay if you went on a cruise. Actually, you could one of two ways by either hiring a house-boat with just the bare necessities or go for an experience that would be befitting for a millionaire. House boats are also called floating condos, so the facilities that you will get will vary just like they vary from hotel to hotel and from suit to room and to dormitory.

The cost of what you would have to pay for house boat rentals depends on many things. The first and most obvious thing would be the size of the boat. Most house-boats are in the size range of 38 feet to 62 feet. House boats are meant to accommodate anything from a couple of two to as big as a family of twelve. The number of cabins, or sleeping quarters as they are called, varies from one to four. For that very reason people go in for house boat rentals for any purpose ranging from a honey-moon (first or that second one on the 20th anniversary), to the family vacation. Another great thing about house boat rentals is many of them will allow pets, while others will for a small charge.

Many house boats come with basic facilities like a kitchenette, television set, and a bathroom. Now if you decide to go with slightly higher more expensive house boat rentals you can live that week of luxury in the lap of nature. These high-end house boats come equipped with queen size beds, CD/DVD players, sophisticated music systems, luxury baths, microwave, barbecue, full-size refrigerators, cooling-heating, washing machines, dishwashers and water slides.

How, the cost of house boat rentals obviously depends mostly on the size of the boat. When you have a jumbo size triple story house boat, the cost is bound to be high.

These costs of house boat rentals range anywhere from $1,375 per week for a 38 house boat to anywhere from $2,350 to $4,750 for larger boats.

Another factor that plays a role in the cost of house boat rentals is the location. A house boat in a private resort is going to cost you more as well as scenic beauty, beaches etc.

There are a few other things that you have to take into account. For example, the payment for house boat rentals does not include the cost of fuel. It also does not include fees for fishing license, as required by most States. These are all extra and you should always try to consider these things when trying to plan your budget.

Another factor that could cause your house boat rental to cost more or less would be the season. For example, in upper Mississippi, Season is May 1 through October 31. While in Florida discounts are offered between December and February. In California, the house boat rental for summer is the costliest, while in fall it is the lowest. If you are a senior citizen, many companies offer discounts on house boat rentals. You will also find that the rental cost is also higher on the weekends.

It is always best to make sure you carefully plan your vacation after comparing the rentals that available for the various types of boats as well as facilities offered to accommodate your family and your budget.

Brent has a site all about boating at House Boat Rentals. There you will find useful articles, news, links and other resources on all your boating needs