Beached Houseboat-Free Park Pass

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2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Salem, SC

Devils Fork State Park
‪3 min drive‬
Devils Fork Lake Jocassee
‪4 min drive‬
Lake Jocassee
‪6 min drive‬
Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

You'll love this unique and romantic escape. come aboard our awesome Houseboat on land- This perfectly restored rustic yet modern space will be a joy for you and your guest while you travel the area-With all the comfort of home you will be rested and ready for a day on Lake Jocassee or Keowee or to hike or fish the local preserves...Kids will love climbing into their "quarters" and standing at the helm- We cant wait to get you aboard and share our space with you any questions feel free to ask- Sorry No Pets. inside the Houseboat you will find a free Park Pass for Devils Fork State Park. Please place the pass back inside the boat.

Property manager

Mary Burton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

please no smoking inside

Important information

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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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Salem

Located in Salem, this houseboat is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Salem, SC

What's nearby

Devils Fork State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Devils Fork Lake Jocassee - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Lake Keowee - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Lake Jocassee - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Keowee Key Golf Course - 22 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

Clemson Station - 39 min drive
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jocassee Valley Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Sister's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪The Lake House Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
‪Keowee Towne Market - ‬5 min drive
‪Pat's Cash & Carry - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beached Houseboat-Free Park Pass pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beached Houseboat-Free Park Pass?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beached Houseboat-Free Park Pass?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beached Houseboat-Free Park Pass located?

Situated in the mountains, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Boones Creek Oconee Bell Preserve, Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve, and McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve. Devils Fork State Park and Ultimate Action Sports are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Apr 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip for fishing

Staying on a beached houseboat was a cool experience for family

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Sep 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property!

Great property and location. Very clean and exactly what we were looking for. Our second time here and the kids love it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Sep 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very cute and unique property. Loved the layout and fire pit out front. Very convenient to the state park. All good.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John P.

Mar 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

House boat on land

Our stay was okay, and comfy. The only problems we had was getting the bedroom to be the right temperature, and hitting my head on the entrance and in our bedroom. The pillows were a bit firm. We have MyPillows, so maybe we are a bit picky. One more thing, the driveway into the place as a bit bad at the beginning.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha G.

Oct 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

It was fun

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda V.

Apr 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun!

We needed somewhere to stay near Devils Fork State Park and this popped up! The host provided a free park pass as well! The houseboat was very clean, well stocked with necessities, including WiFi. 3 adults were comfortable lounging about the inside living room area, and outside was entertaining too!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

zac b.

Sep 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique VRBO

The beached houseboat was a unique stay. Big enough for 3-4 people if you travel light. Incredibly close to Devil's Fork State Park and Keowee Toxaway. Restaurants in the area are few but good. Might plan on bringing food to prepare. Great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Jul 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky little property

I absolutely loved staying here! It was clean and well maintained and who wouldn't want to stay in a house boat! The neighborhood was quiet and the location is extremely convenient to Devil's Fork State Park/Lake Jocassee. The property managers even have a free state park pass for use while you are there. The AC in the boat is so cold! A definite perk when returning from hiking and kayaking!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah J.

Jun 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Fun and Memorable!

My husband, myself, and our seven year old daughter stayed in this boathouse for a couple nights and we loved it! My daughter had so much fun pretending to drive the boat, and there was just enough space for us to feel like we weren't on top of each other. The outdoor space was perfect and large enough to lounge and drop all of our shoes and wet towels off before heading inside. The owner was so accommodating and reachable! It met all of our needs while being cute and quirky enough to live in my daughter's memory forever! Hope to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

red89shelbyjc

Aug 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall Ok

Kids had enjoyed the house boat but we kept hitting our head on the small door leading into the boat, the shower never really had hot water and the trash was never picked up the whole time we stayed so we used the neighbors trash cans to help prevent trash overflow on the ground but overall we liked staying here very convenient between the lakes and plenty of parking for boats.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander A.

Sep 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a Fun place to stay!

If you don’t enjoy this place you’re just no fun. Such a neat idea that was executed great. Perfect spot for a lake weekend with friends. Brightly lit property with chill vibes. Slept 3 adults just fine. Plenty of room, large porch right off the front of boat to hangout and relax. Modern tv with all streaming services! Clean fridge. Covered grill area that was clean and ready to go. Spend your day at the lakes only 5 minutes from Jocassee and 10 min from Keowee. Plenty of room for boat parking. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn K.

Nov 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINE M.

Sep 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a fun place!

So fun to stay in a boat! My husband and I stayed during Clemson Family Weekend. About a half hour from campus but a lovely place to rest after a busy few days.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bettina G.

Aug 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kids loved it!

Such a cute place! Great location close to lakes. Very clean! The kids loved that we stayed in a houseboat!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Jul 13, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Paradise on land

This vacation rental was perfect for our family! The kids loved that we were in a boat house but could still have wifi and land. Perfect location for what we wanted we come to Devil's fork every year! We booked this little gem last minute since we were already taking our son to Clemson Baseball Camp Sunday so we decided to just make a weekend out of it and bring our boat and enjoy the lake as well. Can't wait to come back next year and enjoy the place, Mary left us with a goodie bag and Chilled bottle of wine to enjoy with our stay. She was easily accessible to answer any of my questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary Burton

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English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 half bathroom

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