Renting a houseboat maybe one of the most relaxing and enjoyable vacations you have ever had. Houseboats can range from 44 to 75 feet, are available for rent on many lakes and inland waterways from Lake Mead to the Cumberland. Most models have berths for six to eight or more people and can be equipped with water slides additional equipment, such as scuba gear, canoes, and fishing tackle, is also available. You can even bring your speed boat or jet skies along. The larger houseboats may have all the luxuries of a fine hotel (minus the staff) hot tubs, central heating and air-conditioning, HD TV and th list goes on.
Most of all, houseboats offer a great family get away with adventure or lounging in deck chairs under and endless sky or sleeping in spacious berths listening to the genital lap of the waves far from the lights and noise of the city. The family becomes a crew, with everyone pitching in working and playing together.
Rental rates vary by location, amenities, and season. For instance, on Nevada’s spectacular Lake Mead, a seven-day rental of a basic 
foot houseboat that bunks 8 to 10 people costs about $1,995 in the off-season (October through April); the same model goes for $2,995 per week in summer.
If you are not a confident sailor, the rental company will help you rental agencies can also provide trained captains to pilot houseboats. Some large houseboats require hiring a captain as a rental precondition depending on the location. If you are not into water sports you can always opt for a Recreational vehicles (RVs), especially motor homes, have seen a increase in sales in recent years, with almost 8 million on the registered. Some RV’s are like rolling luxury hotels and have the price tag to match too.
Renting an Motor Homes is the most common and affordable option for the newbie, with rates starting around $70 and up from there. The majority of motor homes will average about 8 miles to the gallon, so your greatest expense will be fuel. On the other hand, you can save on lodging: Staying in an RV campground can be around twenty dollars a night to over $100 at high end parks like at Disney Land.
The best reward though, is the freedom of the open road. RV enthusiasts are an extremely sociable bunch, and RV parks and campgrounds often have the spirit of a family reunion.
Whether you choose the open road or the high seas a great family vacation is just around the corner be sure to plan ahead as house boats and RV’s are snapped up during the height of the summer vacation.
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