Entire house boat

The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat

Houseboat in Sabula, 3-minute walk to Mississippi River

Escape to Boatel Yacht Lily Pad, a cozy retreat in the heart of the harbor. With beautiful views of the hillside and marina, this 2-bedroom haven sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably. Enjoy free kayak rentals, stroll along the beach within walking distance or try your hand at fishing.

Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat

Houseboat in Sabula, 3-minute walk to Mississippi River

This smoke-free houseboat features laundry facilities.

Air-conditioned accommodation at this houseboat offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Accommodations all include kitchens.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer

Entertainment

TV

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Things to do

Motor boating nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

HK$2,569 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

Property is also known as

91922

About the area

Sabula is home to this houseboat. Savanna Museum and Cultural Center and Iron Horse Motorcycle Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Savanna Train Car Museum and Thomson Causeway Recreation Area. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

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Sabula, IA

Restaurants

‪Poopy's - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Filling Station - ‬8 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
‪Manny's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat located?

Situated in Sabula, this houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Sabula Access and Mississippi River. South Sabula Lake Park and Sabula Public Library are also within 15 minutes.

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The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jeri J.

3 Jun 2025

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

Girls Trip

Cozy accommodations, had a great time, used shower facilities. They were new very clean, and perfect for a group of women. The outdoor seating was amazing for all outdoor activities. Used kayaks free qith rental and enjoyed paddling around little lake. Had a wonderful time. Wandered into town VFW and Home Port were fun drinking spots.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

29 Sept 2025

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

The owners of this Boatel have clearly taken great pains to think of everything you might need for your stay. They are very helpful and communicative which was very appreciated. My girls had never been on this type of boat before and had a blast. There is plenty to do in the area and we found this to be a great landing spot for hiking in the state park or shopping in Bellevue or Savannah.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

23 Oct 2024

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

Houseboat adventure

Staying in the houseboat was an adventure. We had a few hiccups in the check-in process but the hosts were very responsive and everything was sorted out very quickly. The houseboat was made in the 60s so some things were as I expected and some things such as the heating was not. The first night of the stay the temps dropped down into the 30s and the boat was COLD! The next day we did find the extra lap blankets and spreads so we were prepared the next night. With all that said the rest of our stay was very relaxing and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

21 Jul 2024

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

Perfect friend vacation

This was just perfect! Celebrated 40 years of friendship making the best new memories. Everyone was super nice. Relaxed and fished. Had a blast, even left we more friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024