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Reviews of 52 Foot Water Adventure Houseboat Clearwater Beach

3.5 out of 5
52 Foot Water Adventure Houseboat Clearwater Beach
Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, FL

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 17 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Chandler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Drew

Disliked: Amenities

8/10 Good

Kayla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The boat is amazing! The stereo did not work, we did not have a kayak or our own personal dingy. Definitely am going to stay again though.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from Blair on Jun 9, 2022
So glad you will stay with us again. We apologize for one of our dinghy boats being repaired during your stay. We have got two more dinghy boats up and running so you will definitely have your own dinghy boat next time, as most of our guests have had during their stay, except if a guest is unsure about driving the shuttle boat and chooses the option to be shuttled around. We will always continue to give our guests that option as well. Thanks so much for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the boat so very much. My boyfriend enjoyed fishing off the front of the boat, I enjoyed sunbathing from the double wide lounger on the top deck and the incredible office area allowed me to do online school work (I was studying for a final the entire week while on board). We used the provided motor boat to go into town to pick up fresh groceries to grill on the top deck each evening, to visit a local bar, and even spend a day at pier 60. This may actually have been one of our favorite vacations of all times!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Blair on Jun 9, 2022
Wonderful! Thanks for the wonderful review. We enjoyed having you as our guests.

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing on the boat worked. There was no toilet paper. The small we were to use to go to the shore was not available. The refrigerators would not stay running without the generator running. The owner was rude and foul mouthed.The only good thing was his employees. They were helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Boat staff team on Mar 12, 2022
There is always toilet paper on the boat when a guest arrives as per our checklist and more is always delivered promptly when requested. The shuttle boat requires a demonstration of operation so the shuttle boat is turned over the next day when a guest arrives late. The 12 volt system always keeps one of the refrigerators running 24 hours a day. We always strive to make each guest’s stay pleasant and promptly address any needs when given the chance to do so.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and i spent New Years weekend on board the Emrald Gold. The houseboat was great the bed was nice and the view was amazing. The owner was fantasic and was there in the morning to provide gas for the generator. Sitting on the deck watching the sun go down and having a couple of drinks and having dinner outside on the 2nd level was amazing. The skiff that he provides needs a little added equipment such as lights so that you can go into town at night. But over all it was clean and fun and we will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a truly wonderful experience. It’s a five minute walk to the beach, the bed and pillows are very comfortable and we loved staying there. Blair was very helpful and he checked on us several times. He is quite the character! The boat was anchored in the channel and we had a lot of fun going back and forth to the docks in the small little boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fun, family adventure!
Location was amazing! Beautiful bay with gorgeous sunsets, breezy nights and dolphin sightings! Having use of the dinghy to go to the dock was great, and the public beach was just a five minute walk. The boat is not a luxury yacht by any means, but was comfortable and clean. The bedding and towels were premium. Be prepared it’s a combination of camping/boating so there are some factors some would consider “roughing it.” (toilet paper disposal, no housekeeping, etc) Blair, our host, spent time explaining everything we needed to know about generators, AC, inverters, etc. and answered our texts in a reasonable time frame. He was a bit laid back and didn’t seem quite prepared for our arrival. (No garbage bags, ran out of gas and water), but he remedied the situation. Overall, a fun adventure I’d definitely do again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property was described as a luxury houseboat. Nothing luxurious about having to put all used toilet tissue in a trash can. I specifically asked about the toilet and water situation prior to booking and was told we would have plenty of fresh water and there was a new electric toilet. The generator wires melted so we were without power the second day and the sewage smell was sickening. Was told “it is what it is” by the property owner, who was very crude and offensive. We lost three paid days but couldn’t stand it another day. We were offered a credit towards a weekend on the same boat- NEVER!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from Boat staff on Jun 19, 2021
We go above and beyond to make every guest’s stay enjoyable. The inverter was tripped temporarily due to running the water heater on it instead of the generator. Every guest is told to make sure to run the water heater with the generator. The inverter was fixed within 30 minutes of reporting it. The generator was available for power the entire stay, thus the guest always had power. The toilet was clogged by the repeated flushing of the toilet and thus overflowed a little on the side deck of the boat and created a temporary smell. This was repaired and cleaned up within 10 minutes of being informed as there is a repair person on site. The toilet is in fact a new electric toilet. We will continue to do our best and look for ways to improve the experience of each guest.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super great time and wonderful houseboat. Main bed was comfortable. It had an extra hide-a-bed, not so comfortable, but worked. Top deck was awesome to enjoy the views and scenery. it was super fun to use the small boat to go back and forth onto land...it was an adventure. Boat was clean and spacious. Hosts were very friendly and communicative. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Jackie, Mullica Hill, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a great time!! Would stay there again! Blair was so accommodating! It was a great adventure can’t get those views in a hotel room! Found everything we needed for our 4 days stay. Clean and comfortable! Great way to visit Clearwater! You won’t regret booking this boat! Sad to leave! Thanks Blair and Mike!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect communications, fast response, great customer service. Perfect set up, everything you need. Didn't want to leave. Absolutely Loved it!!! Will come back again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Alexandria, VA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once I got in the swing of things it was a great time, and way better than staying in a hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Blair on Sep 5, 2019
Thanks so much for booking with us. Glad you enjoyed your stay.