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Have you ever wanted to sleep on a houseboat? It’s a great experience that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel to some far-off destination to check this off your bucket list. Believe it or not, there are several houseboats you can rent for a night or two right here in New York! Check out these five vacation rental houseboats and then pick one for an overnight stay. Or, better yet, take a road trip and stay at all five!

1. Houseboat at The Silverlaken Estate; Silver Spring, NY
Silver Springs, NY 14550, USA
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This tiny home on the water has a queen bed and a sitting area. The bathroom is on land just a few steps away.
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The property here also has an infrared sauna, bbq grills, picnic tables, and WiFi. It's very quiet here and you'll experience immense serenity while you relax at this accommodation.
2. Lulu's Hideaway; Lansing, NY
Lansing, NY 14850, USA
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This houseboat is on Cauyuga Lake, close to Ithaca and many wineries and breweries. The property has recently been renovated.
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As you can see, the inside is cozy and comfortable. There's a queen bed, a kitchen area, and a half bath. There's also air conditioning and pets are allowed.
3. Houseboat on the Hudson; Stony Point, NY
Stony Point, NY 10980, USA
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This houseboat is docked at USA Marina and offers great views of the Hudson River. It has one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a large deck for sunbathing.
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The bedroom has a double bed.
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The kitchen is spacious for a boat! This rental also comes with free kayaks and fishing gear that visitors can use.

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4. Luxurious House Barge; New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle, NY, USA
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If you want to stay close to New York City but not in New York City, then this houseboat might be a great choice for you; it's just 30 minutes from Manhattan by train. It has one bedroom, a kitchen, and a spacious living room on three levels.
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This accommodation is for two guests only, so you'll have plenty of room to spread out.
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You'll be very comfortable here. There's heating, air conditioning, cable tv, and WiFi on board.
5. Ziggy Stardust Surf House; Queens, NY
Queens, NY, USA
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If you have a larger group, then you'll love this houseboat. All the other houseboats on this list only sleep two, but this houseboat sleeps eight in four bedrooms. You'll have to use the bathroom at the marina, though.
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This boat has recently been remodeled and it's beautiful inside. There's lots of space for hanging out with your companions.
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The kitchen is also stunning and huge. You'll never forget your stay here.
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There's nothing quite like staying overnight onboard a houseboat. Once you do it once, you'll be hooked! You'll look for rental houseboats wherever you go.

Houseboats are a wonderful accommodation for any trip! It’s so nice to sleep right on the water. If you’re looking for some other unique accommodations, check out these yurts: Go Glamping At These 5 Campgrounds In New York With Yurts For An Unforgettable Adventure. Would you rather sleep in a tree? Maybe you’ll like one of these treehouses: 3 Little-Known Tree Houses Hiding In New York That Will Bring Out Your Sense Of Adventure

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