Title: Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... Houseboat in Sanford, near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens ## Photo gallery for Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... ![Marina - Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... (Sanford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706900/95706819/7866f6a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... (Sanford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706900/95706819/60cafa54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... (Sanford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706900/95706819/b1697862.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... (Sanford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706900/95706819/26159e01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... (Sanford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706900/95706819/76c0ca54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the famous St Johns River, your 30 ft Carver Yacht awaits with a main area featuring a sleeper couch, table, and TV. Two steps down forward reveals your kitchenette and private V Birth sleeping area for two while the rear offers a full-size bed in your own private bedroom. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Kitchen - Pool - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ### Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... Come and experience your stay on our beautiful 30 ft Carver Yacht. This yacht boasts a beautiful main area featuring a sleeper couch table and TV. Take two steps down forward into your kitchenette, bathroom, and V Birth sleeping area for two. At the rear of the boat and other two steps down enter your private bedroom featuring a full size bed, a twin bed, and a cabinet with a built-in sink. The private Marina offers a deli, restaurant / Tiki Bar, and a beautiful swimming pool for you enjoyment. The boat is located on the world famous St Johns River that offers great fishing as well as many activities. We are located centrally near all local beaches theme parks and airports. This boat is ideal for those short and long getaways from everyday life. Come and experience the difference from staying in your everyday motel or hotel this is definitely something that you will remember and cherish for years to come. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96746500/96746409/721fec09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Floating House - Boat Tree Marina on St. John’s River, Sanford Sanford - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=96746409&PinnedHotelID=96746409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107730000/107728400/107728305/8f512fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Caribbean 1-bedroom roomy Apartment in amazing Downtown Sanford Sanford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews £223 includes taxes & fees 19 Dec - 20 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=107728305&PinnedHotelID=107728305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103819500/103819498/e636cee4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated ✓Nature ✓Cozy ✓Walk to Mall Park Publix Altamonte Springs - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews £141 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=103819498&PinnedHotelID=103819498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113638000/113637986/322e63bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Famous Houseboat Sanford - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=113637986&PinnedHotelID=113637986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95478200/95478174/36e73443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nice house just block away from Sanford downtown Sanford - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=95478174&PinnedHotelID=95478174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94930000/94928200/94928137/7e002ea4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Luxurious 38 ft Camper Deltona Lakes - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=94928137&PinnedHotelID=94928137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100770000/100767700/100767674/5183d7dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This Charming House with an outdoor pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=28.831861,-81.32942&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gb_oDzskoN%40Q%3FO%3FS%3FQ%40Q%40O%40Q%40S%40O%40QBQ%40QBOBQBQBOBQBQDOBODQDODQDODOFODOFOFOFMFOFMFOFOHMFMHOHMFMJKHMHMHMJKHMJKHKJKJKJKJKJIJKLIJILKJGLIJILGLGLILGLGLGLELGLGNELENELELCNENELCNCLCNANCNALCNANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLDNBLDNDLDLDNFLFLDLFLFLFLHLFJHLFLHJFLJJHJHLJJHJJJJJJHJJJJJHLJJHLHLHLHJHLHLHNFLHLFNFNFLFNFLFNDNFNDNFNDNDPDNBPDNBNDPBPBNBPBPBN%40PBP%40P%40N%40R%40P%40N%3FP%40P%3FR%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPANAPCPAPCNCRCNCNCPEPCNEPCNENEPENGNENGNENGNGLGNGNGLGNINGLILILILILILIJILKJILKJKLIJKJKHKJKJMHKHKJMHKFMHMHKFMHMFMFMFMHMDMDOFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FMAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOCMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOEMGMEMEMGMIMGMGMIMGKIMIKGMIKKMIKIKKKKKIKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIKIMKMGMIMIMGMIOGOGMGOGOGMGOGOEOGOEOEOEQEOEOCQEOCQCQCOCOCSCOAQCQAQAOAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vRjwj470Gl_u_j4C-Vs_JJqCIB0=) Sanford, FL #### What's nearby - Black Bear Wilderness Area \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Lake Monroe \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Universal Orlando Resort \- 35 min drive \- 34.1 miles - Universal Studios Florida \- 36 min drive \- 34.8 miles #### Getting around - DeBary Station - 6 min drive - Sanford Station - 8 min drive - Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive - ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... have a pool? ### Is Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... ? ### What time is check-out at Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... ? ### Where is Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Water Lovers Retreat.... For all Nature and Water lovers.... Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael G. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin on "The Rose" was very comfortable. The lay out of the cabin with the rear main stateroom, worked very well for us. Mark was very helpful and attentive to our needs. ##### Michael G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas E. 13 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marina experience Property was exactly as advertised Mark was very attentive and responsive Very pleasant stay on a well maintained and appointed vessel Interesting people in marina as well as a great little Diner all on the wonderful St.Johns River ##### Thomas E. 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