
50' Houseboat With Wet Bar
Scuba diving off a houseboat with bass boat in tow on Bull Shoals Lake in
a quiet cove.
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Houseboat
Rentals - No Experience Needed!
There's no better way to enjoy a lake vacation.
Combine the comforts of a large hotel room with being mobile on the water, and you'll
enjoy the lake like you never have before! If you've never piloted a houseboat, no worry.
The folks at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock will take you out for a half-hour lesson. They'll
show you all you need to know on driving the boat, using all the features, and safety
issues. You can fish, swim, scuba dive, sunbathe, and have cook-outs anywhere you desire
along the 1,000 miles of Bull Shoals Lake shoreline. There's hundreds of coves you can
privately experience. Enjoy hot and cold running water, flushing toilets, showers,
refrigerators, ranges, microwaves, color TV and VCR, air conditioning, wet bars, and
comfortable furniture. There's room for as many as 14 people on some of our boats. Many
people also rent a fishing or ski boat to tow along for extra fun. Our houseboating
packages are popular with fishing & scuba groups, families, or couples seeking a
romantic get-away.
Take Your Choice Of A Deluxe 50', or
60' Houseboat
No experience what-so-ever is necessary to
fully enjoy your 50', or 60' houseboat. Our custom designed boats are equipped to be
commanded by even the most landlocked of "landlubbers". However, we provide at
no extra charge a shakedown cruise and full instructions on the simple operative
procedures and the use of the many on-board conveniences.
We strongly urge you to bring another family with
you on your houseboat trip. Not only will you save by sharing expenses, but it's just more
fun! Now, compare the cost of houseboating and the fun of houseboating with just about any
other type of vacation, and you will see that you can enjoy the vacation of your life in a
truly economical way! Clean water, clear air, and no mosquito problem!
60'
Rent Me 60'
Destination Yatchs
Deluxe Custom Built House Boat New in 2004
Sleeps 10 to 14 People, 4 Private Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Custom Built Just For Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock
New Deluxe 60' House Boats !
The pride of our houseboat fleet are these two beauties
that arrived in late spring of 2004. They are 60' Deluxe houseboats custom designed and
custom built according to our specifications. Each boat is 60 feet long and 16 feet wide.
They sleep 10 to 14 people in 4 private bedrooms (2 queens and 2 full beds) plus 2 full
size sofas and small upper cuddy. Each boat also has 2 full bathrooms, a water slide, a
gas grill, fully equipped kitchen, microwave, 2 refrigerators, dinette, counter, driving
bridge, sundeck, party top, central heat and AC, TV/VCR/DVD, stereo, 2 outboard engines,
and swim deck. These are pontoon style boats with reverse floor plans with kitchen/living
room combos. Please note we DO NOT allow pets on these boats!
rates | charter policy
| floorplan | photos
50'
Rent Me 50'
Refurbished & Maintained
Great American Houseboat - Your Home On The Water!
"Bunk Bed
Boat"
50' that can sleep up to 14 people
5 double beds - 4 single beds |
"Wet Bar Boat"
50' that can sleep up to 10 people
5 double beds |
Additional Equipment on 50'
Houseboat - 7-1/2 KW Kohler generator, a microwave oven, two 13,500 BTU air
conditioners with heat strip, color TV and antenna, and a VCR. Bring your video tapes if
you wish to use the VCR as we do not provide video tapes.
Standard Equipment Included - moveable cabin table for kitchen area, 60
gallon fresh water tank, CB radio, Swivel captain's chair, bathroom - hot and cold running
water, shower, navigation lights, 12-gauge 10 compartment pontoons, all-steel decks and
rails with six gates, insulation in walls and ceiling, sliding glass doors front and rear,
dual pressure water systems, fluorescent interior lights, 55 gallon stainless steel fuel
tank, 6,000 BTU cabin heater, color-coordinated drapes, deck cleats and engine guard, 125
gallon holding tank, gas full-size refrigerator with upper freezer, stainless steel double
sinks, 4-burner gas stove with glass oven door, safety group (bell, running lights, horn,
spotlight, and rear view mirrors), 140 Mercruiser stern drive with power steering, radius
windows, gas barbecue on back deck - LP, four bumper pads and push bars, bow boarding
ramp, 8 foot by 9 foot penthouse with cushions - sleeps from two to four, AM-FM radio
cassette, sundeck, rear swim platform - scuba diving, two swim ladders, 14 life preservers
and throwable ring buoy, side bumpers for towing boats, flushing toilet, three fire
extinguishers, two 5-gallon propane tanks with regulator, twin batteries with isolator,
and quick recovery gas water heater.
We Furnish: |
You Furnish: |
| Dishes, toaster, silverware, coffee pot, glassware, cooking utensils,
pillows, ice chest, swimming ladder, stereo tape deck, waterways map chart, propane gas,
fire extinguisher, deck chairs, garbage can and liners, toilet paper, gas grill on 50
foot, life jackets, mop, broom, boat hook, dock lines, 40 channel CB, and an AM-FM radio |
Sheets, pillowcases, towels, blankets or sleeping bags,
groceries, soaps, light sweaters or jackets, fishing gear, first aid kit, binoculars,
dishwashing soap, cassettes, cameras, books, magazines, cards, games, portable radio,
flashlight, gasoline, ice (available at dock), inflatable mattresses, belts etc. for
swimming, matches, paper towels, and cell phone. |
rates | charter
policy | floorplan for Bunk Bed boat | floorplan for Wet Bar boat | photos
Charter
Policies For Houseboat Rentals
1. Reservations |
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A reservation deposit of $500 per charter period is
required to reserve a 50' houseboat, and a $1000 deposit is required for a 60' Deluxe
houseboat. You will receive confirmation upon receipt of deposit. |
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Deposit must be received within 7 days of booking.
Unless other arrangements have
been made, your reservation will be removed without notification after 7 days. |
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VISA/MASTERCARD/AMEX, personal checks, travelers
checks will be accepted for deposit. |
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CANCELLATION POLICY - Deposits are not
refundable under any circumstances. |
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Deposit is promptly refundable if reservations
cannot be honored due to filled schedule or condition beyond our control. |
| 2. Payment of
Charter Fee - Damage Deposit |
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The total charter fee is payable in full prior to
boarding the houseboat. |
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$100 of your reservation deposit ($250 for 60'
Deluxe boats) will be held as a damage deposit until the end of your trip at which time,
it will be refunded to you in full, minus the gas used, providing the houseboat is
returned on time, undamaged, in a clean state, and with complete
inventory. |
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Prior to departure you will be required to sign a
house boat charter agreement making you
responsible for loss or damage to the boat while under your operation. |
| 3. Departure |
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You will be given a check-out cruise prior to your
departure to acquaint you with the
operation of the boat. |
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Your houseboat will be ready for boarding SOMETIME
between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00/6:00 p.m. or as soon as our staff and maids have completed
their work. You can arrive as early as you want on departure day but BE PREPARED
TO WAIT until your boat is ready. If you get on it earlier than expected then
think of it as a bonus. Most of the houseboats are returning the same morning you are
scheduled to depart. It takes some time to clean and check these boats. You and your party
may have to wait for your houseboat to be ready. The best thing to do is call us and see
when your boat might be available. THANK YOU. |
| 4. Late Departure
After 5:00 p.m. |
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All houseboats must be out of the harbor at least
one hour before dark to give you sufficient time to find a cove and tie up for the night.
Late arrivals will spend the night on a sea anchor at the marina for your safety. |
| Things You Should
Know |
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Gasoline for operation of engines is NOT included in
quoted rates. All tanks are full at departure time and refilled on return. You pay only
for fuel used. |
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A charge of $50 per hour is assessed for late return
of houseboat. |
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Call for departure time - First
party ready to load gets first boat ready to go - some boats may be ready early. |
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There is a $35 extra charge per pet on 50'
boats. NO PETS ALLOWED ON 60' BOATS |
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You must provide your own life jacket for children
under 12. |
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Refunds will not be made on boats returned
early. |
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To avoid misunderstanding concerning breakdowns,
accidents, or inclement weather, or loss of cruising time, we call your attention to the
following policy: We check all mechanical equipment prior to your departure. You need not
accept your boat until you are satisfied with your boat and equipment. However, once upon
the lake, you alone are responsible for its operation. Under these circumstances
we cannot be responsible for any loss of cruising time due to: mechanical failure,
weather, collision, or other physical mishaps, illness or personal accidents. |
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One more night option - subject to
availability. Our schedule still allows us to permit some of our guests to board the
houseboat the evening prior to their departure. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF HOUSEBOATS AND WILL COST AN ADDITIONAL $75. |
Insurance - Our insurance covers
us! Your insurance covers you!
| This means you are responsible for damages to the houseboat due to
negligence, such as damaged props - lower units, out-drives due to hitting the bottom. You
are also responsible for broken rails, etc. However, we will not hold you responsible for
damages due to normal wear. In addition, mechanical items can and do break due to extended
use, and you will not be charged for such occurrences. |
| WE NOW HAVE FREE WI-FI AT THE MARINA OFFICE |
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2008 Houseboat Rates
Rental
Schedule
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Depart
Sometime Between |
Return Any Time
Before |
60' Houseboat
14 Persons Or Less |
Bunk Bed
50' Houseboat
14 Persons
or less |
Wet Bar
50' Houseboat
10 Persons
or less |
Additional
Information |
In Season
Jun 13 to Aug 17
Exceptions
Memorial - Labor Day Weekend RATES
60' boats in season
50' boats mid season |
Weekend
3 nights |
12pm -6pm Friday |
9:30 am
Monday |
$2,900 |
$1,275 |
$1,075 |
50
Foot Boat Only.
Each additional person over 10
$50 per person |
Mid-Week
4 nights |
12pm-6pm
Monday |
9:30 am
Friday |
$3,000 |
$1,325 |
$1,225 |
Weekly
7 Nights |
12 pm-6 pm
Fri or Mon |
9:30 am
Fri or Mon |
$3,900 |
$1,775 |
$1,575 |
Mid-Season
May 16 to Jun 13
Aug 18 to Sept 29
Exceptions
Memorial - Labor Day Weekend RATES
60' boats in season
50' boats mid season |
Weekend
3 nights |
12 pm-5pm
Friday |
9:30 am
Monday |
$1,800 |
$925 |
$725 |
All
Rentals Subject to
7-10% tax Visa/MasterCard/
American Express accepted |
Mid-week
4 nights |
12 pm-5pm
Monday |
9:30 am Friday |
$1,900 |
$975 |
$775 |
Weekly
7 nights |
12 pm-5pm
Fri or Mon |
9:30 am
Fri or Mon |
$2,600 |
$1,175 |
$975 |
Off Season
Prior to May 16
or After Sept 29 |
Weekend
3 nights |
12 pm-5pm Friday |
9:30 am Monday |
$1,000 |
$495 |
$495 |
Departure
and return times flexible for off-season |
Mid-week
4 nights |
12 pm-5pm
Monday |
9:30 am Friday |
$1,000 |
$495 |
$495 |
Weekly
7 nights |
12 pm-5pm Fri or Mon |
9:30 am
Fri or Mon |
$1,500 |
$695 |
$695 |
| Single Day |
Subject to availability |
8:00 am |
One hour before dark |
N/A |
$295 |
$295 |
$25 Dirty Boat
Charge |
| 24-hour period |
Subject to availability |
Flexible |
Flexible |
N/A |
$375 |
$375 |
$35 Per Pet Charge |
| We Furnish Dishes, silverware, coffee pot, glassware, cooking
utensils, pillows, ice chest, swimming ladder, stereo tape deck, waterways map chart,
propane gas, fire extinguisher, deck chairs, garbage can and liners, toilet paper, gas
grill on 50 foot, life jackets, mop, broom, boat hook, dock lines, 40 channel CB, and an
AM-FM radio. |
| You Furnish Sheets, pillowcases, towels, blankets or sleeping
bags, groceries, soaps, light sweaters or jackets, fishing gear, first aid kit,
binoculars, dishwashing soap, cassettes, cameras, books, magazines, cards, games, portable
radio, flashlight, gasoline, ice (available at dock), inflatable mattresses, belts etc.
for swimming, matches, paper towels, and cell phone. |
We also have a wide range of bass and fishing boat rentals.
You'll find everything from 16' fiberglass fishing boats,a fully equipped 90 h.p. Ranger
Fisherman, and other bass boats. We offer a full line of accessories including trolling
motors, fish-finders, lights for night-fishing, life jackets, rods and reels, or any other
item you may need. We have outboards ranging from 9.9 h.p. to 150 h.p. You may rent a boat
for five hours, or twelve hours. All of our fishing boats and outboards are new, clean,
and in excellent condition.
Prices - Year 2007 Only (Subject to change any time) ALL PRICES PLUS SALES AND RENTAL TAX OF 7 to
10% & Fuel - Oil - Boat - Motor Sales and Repair Shop. Complete fishing, fuel, Marina
service and tackle shop
Year 2007 Fishing Boat Rental Schedule & Rates
Fishing
Boats, No Motor |
Max. No.
passengers |
6 a.m. to
dark |
Any 10
hours |
**5 hrs
or less |
| 16' boat |
4 |
$10 |
$8 |
$5 |
| 9.9 hp & boat |
4 |
$25 |
$20 |
$15 |
| *25 hp Jubilee |
3 |
$45 |
$35 |
$25 |
Bass
Fishing
Boats |
Max. No.
Passengers |
6 a.m. to
dark |
Any 10
hours |
**5 hrs
or less |
90 hp Ranger |
4 |
$160 |
$125 |
$100 |
135 hp Ranger |
4 |
$195 |
$170 |
$140 |
All reservation deposits
are non-refundable.
No exceptions due to weather!
*(Includes lights, trolling motor, & battery)
**5 hours or less rentals are limited to morning or afternoon only. |
| Fishing
Rental Accessories |
| Battery rental - $10 per day |
| Trolling motor - $10 per day |
| Fishing rod and reel - $7.50 per day |
| Ski jackets - $15.00 |
Life jackets - cushions - $3.50
per day |
Battery charge - $3.50 |
| Boat Storage - Reservations not accepted |
| Per night - 10 ft. wide |
$10 |
Connelly |
Wakeboards - Skis - Kneeboards - Tubes
$25 per day or $10 per hour |
ARKANSAS LAW
requires children 12 and under to have their own life jackets.
You are responsible for them - we do not provide life jackets.
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Deck, Ski, &
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Wave Runners Too!
Deck boats have become very popular because they are so versatile.
They combine the comfort of a pontoon boat with the speed and maneuverability of a
run-about. Deck boats are great for water-skiing, fishing, and group fun. All of our deck
and smaller pontoon boats are new each year. They are clean, well maintained, and easy to
operate. There are a number of private coves and inlets not far from the marina where you
can picnic, swim, fish, water-ski, and just plain relax. Rates are shown in the tables
below |
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