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Serenity Floating Home

Holiday home in Vancouver with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of Felida, this peaceful floating home offers a serene retreat. Fish from the dock, watch waterfowl glide by and let stress fade away with the gentle lapping of water against the shore. With lakes, rivers, trails and restaurants nearby you have plenty to explore.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serenity Floating Home

Wonderfully peaceful floating home. Fish right from the dock and watch the magnificent water fowl and allow the water to wash your stress away! Situated in the heart of Felida in Vancouver, WA close to lakes, rivers, trails, shopping and restaurants. In 45 minutes you can be in the stunning Columbia River Gorge and half an hour to Portland, OR. Something for everyone!
Please note that this property borders a railroad which passes through several times a day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Vancouver is home to this holiday home. Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area and Tranquility Nature Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Clark County Fairgrounds and Exhibition Center 911. Oakbrook Park and Overlook Park are also worth visiting.
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Vancouver, WA

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vancouver Mall - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Jantzen Beach Center - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Moda Center - 24 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 25 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Station - 18 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The SIPP - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Señor Taps - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Floating Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Serenity Floating Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Floating Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Floating Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Floating Home located?

Situated in Vancouver, this holiday home is steps from Vancouver Lake Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Salmon Creek Regional Park. Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital and Cascades Amphitheater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Serenity Floating Home Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Serene Stay

The home was very clean and quiet with wonderful views of the water fowl
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

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

Little slice of heaven

Great location. Quaint home. A great place to get away and relax. Definitely will stay again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jody is an amazing host, great communicator!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy N.

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

Relaxing and Peaceful

Our stay was wonderful. Upon checking in, we met the owner while locating our parking spot. She was very friendly! The house was perfect for our stay and had everything that we needed. I will definitely reach out back to her in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

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

Serenity

Spacious with thoughtful amenities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

brianna k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Adorable inside

The idea of a floating house intrigued our family and the concept was amazing. The house itself was big enough for us and everyone had their own space!! The inside of the house was a lot nicer than the outside. The property manager was easygoing!!! Be advised there are two train tracks that have trains coming and going 24/7 but other than that the place was amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

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

Unique Place

We enjoyed the stay. Dog friendly?? Had to walk him up to the dock to grass area because it was just deck around the boat house. He people were very friendly there. The carpet and kitchen floor needed replacing. The house was well stocked with everything. Did enjoy watching the wild animals.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Great Time

We went to this property as a local staycation (we all live in Portland). The house was clean and nice. The location is beautiful. We went to the Vancouver Farmer's market which was great and then headed out to the river. We were able to board our paddle boards and kayaks right off the property. They had two kayaks and life jackets available for us to use which was great. I had communication with the property manager and it was great. Extremely responsive. For the price, this place is wonderful. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca A.

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

RELAXING RETREAT!

This house is very well equipped all over! Super clean place with everything you can think of on hand. It was such a comfortable stay and I wish we wouldn’t have had so many plans so we could’ve enjoyed the house more. Rained a bit but didn’t experience any problems with leaks inside the house. The master bedroom and bathroom were super spacious and the other rooms a very good size. The house has seating areas all throughout inside and out. Everything was in working condition for us. The kitchen was well stocked with condiments, utensils, pots and mostly everything needed to cook our meals. This place is “Friendly-Town”. We felt very safe and saw people of all ages around the property, all so very approachable and always seemed happy to see us. We had great communication with Jodi, the owner’s sister who manages the rental. Shout out to the owners and Jodi, who made this trip extra special for my kids by making sure they had an extra form of entertainment for the water since the kayaks on the pics had been thrown out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

bev p.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Dump

Location is only positive remark i can give, beautiful river & lovely birds, fowl & animals to enjoy. Unit was filthy, roof leaked, we contacted owner & supposedly nothing could be done so bowls of water had to be placed around to keep entire living area from being soaked. Bowls had to be dumped every 4-6 hours! Im pretty sure a wetvac could have removed the water & repairs could gave been done. Carpet had disgusting pet stains everywhere, floors didnt look as if theyd been swept or scrubbed for years. Mouse & rat droppings in kitchen cupboard. Window in one of the bedrooms had the screen partially on & a pound of disgusting dead flies, spiders & webs, scared my daughter so bad she was unable to sleep!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay and accommodating host!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

william n.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a nice place to relax after our baseball games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikee A.

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

NICE

NICE PLACE TO RELIAX
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Charming and Quirky

Just what we wanted: a spacious amount of room for 4 people, an unusual location while still convenient to Portland, and a responsive host. It's more "house" than "boat," but it's located on a pretty little stretch of water with a small current. We loved watching the geese family, heron and beaver across the way. We weren't expecting train tracks to be so close, or the trains so plentiful, but it soon added to the charm of the place. Access is easy, with one reserved parking spot. Others living in houseboats on the dock are friendly and welcoming. We were comfortable and refreshed at the end of our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rose T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time renting a floating home and we enjoyed our stay. This floating home is on a small canal. The inside of the home was wonderful with great beds and space. The outside of the home needed a good power wash and clean up. Swallow nests make a large mess on the deck and lots of spider webs on the windows. Also make sure everyone in your party can sleep through train noise as there is a crossing behind the home with train whistles every 30 minutes throughout the night. We really liked all the wildlife and watching the neighbor houses fishing. Parking was great and there are plenty of restaurants within a couple miles of the house. Overall it was a great experience, so much better than a hotel. I added a couple photos of the neighbors house looking down the canal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slattery family get together

the inside worked out perfectly. The bugs were a problem and the decks weren't swept off of bugs ore cobb webs, also if we wanted to use the kayaks we didn't know how to inflate them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The inside of this house was spacious, clean and well equipped. Great movie selection. Not safe for kids - no railing around deck or walkway. Had to clean deck furniture on arrival, several fishhooks on table, boat steering wheel on walkway. Suggest inverting deck lounges and chairs to keep clean between renters. No fault of owner but swallows leave bird poop everywhere. Swarms of mosquitos at sliding door opposite kitchen so we didn't use it or the covered deck there. Deck on top of house does not exist. Please update post, as it is misleading. We loved the location and friendly residents - very interesting and diverse community. Had a great time paddling on the lake and down the river to Salmon Creek, which was quite shallow but free of blue green algae so we could see fish. We loved our stay and would do it again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best experience. Amazing views, property, amenities, setup, love it all. Perfect for alone or family or a gathering. The whole area is like a gift. Kayak off the boat ramp, large firepit nearby. Great for family or entertaining. Little stores and food super near. Fish off the porch, top patio would be the best summer day hangout. Can't wait to come back again. Parking spot is behind the garbage can shed, purple sign. Neighbors were kind. This place had everything. Beautiful upon Beautiful.

6/10 Okay

Pia

Liked: Amenities, communication
The house is spacious and has some modern updates. The location on the water gives access to launch right from your stay and see some wild life. While that expectedly comes with mosquitos outside of the stay, we entered the house full of cob webs and many spiders with previously squashed bugs over the walls and floors. Also, for noise sensitive renters the train blowing its whistle going by regularly day and night should not be underestimated. With a bit more attention to cleanliness and the spider situation dealt with, we would stay again. For parking, stick to the hosts instructions rather than neighbors trying to give different advice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Beautiful home

Absolutely love our stay. Especially the view. The home was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry P.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025