You Will Feel So Relaxed With A Stay On One Of These 3 Houseboats In Illinois
By Melissa Mahoney|Published March 09, 2021
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Melissa Mahoney
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I've worked in the entertainment industry for much of my adult life and I love photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world! Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream.
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The Prairie State is filled with creative accommodations, from yurts and tiny homes to treehouses and even a grain bin. The options for a unique place to stay are endless. If you are the type of person who enjoys being by the water, then perhaps a night on a houseboat would be of interest to you. Being close to water almost always guarantees relaxation, and staying on one of these boats may be just what you need. Let’s have a look!
1. Relaxing Water Oasis Houseboat Getaway, East Peoria
You will love the water views from just about every part of this houseboat! With floor-to-ceiling windows and a covered outdoor area, this houseboat gives you the best of living on the lake. There's a full kitchen with everything you need to cook meals plus coffee, tea, snacks, and bottled water. A seating area doubles as a workspace that has a wireless printer available to use. Feel free to use the seating area on the dock, a great place to enjoy a quiet morning with a cup of coffee or watch the sunset with a glass of wine. The opportunities to relax are endless!
A master bedroom and a smaller bedroom with a twin bed give plenty of space for a comfortable stay. There are two bathrooms on board as well as a stackable washer/dryer unit with laundry soap available for you to use. The amenities don't stop there! A stay on this houseboat comes with yacht club access where you can use the pool. You may also choose to add a kayak rental for an additional fee. Book your Relaxing Water Oasis Houseboat Getaway on Airbnb
2. Houseboat at The Cottages on Petit Lake, Antioch
Let your stress melt away as you enjoy relaxing views of Petit Lake from the top deck of this pontoon houseboat, accessible via a ladder on the back end. There is a beach nearby with a fire pit if you would like to make a bonfire at night.
Inside the boat are your living quarters. The kitchenette has a small fridge, water cooler, microwave, and coffee maker along with coffee, creamer, and sugar. The couch pulls out into a comfortable queen-sized bed with linens provided. There's no bathroom on board but there is one for your convenience in the marina building next door. This pontoon houseboat is part of The Cottage on Petit Lake, so if staying on the water isn't your thing, then you can inquire about renting one of the cottages. Book your stay at the Houseboat at The Cottages on Airbnb.
This 70-foot houseboat is known as "Ms. Millie" and she can be rented year-round! The indoor common living space has a full kitchen with an island and a comfortable living room with a gas fireplace and TV. Outside, you will find a spiral staircase that leads up to a large outdoor seating area, part of which is covered. You'll want to spend as much time as possible up here with its gorgeous views of the Mississippi River. If you bring your own watercraft, a boat slip next to the houseboat is included in your stay.
There are three bedrooms on the boat along with two bathrooms. Two bedrooms with full beds are below deck as well as children's toys and books. The master bedroom with a full bed is on the main level and, additionally, the living room couch doubles as a trundle bed. This is the perfect houseboat for families! Book your stay on this Floating Luxury Boat on Airbnb.
Which houseboat would you stay at? If you’ve enjoyed a stay on a houseboat before, please let us know about your experience in the comments below.
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