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Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this houseboat. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a poolside bar.

  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a poolside bar
  • Amenities include a water dispenser
  • On-site recreation includes motor boating and kayaking
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and a few minutes from Lake Monroe

About the Floating Cottage . . . Gently on the river

Location Sanford, FL 32771

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. Floating Cottage . . . Gently on the river also features barbecue grills and a water dispenser. This Sanford houseboat is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • 1 building
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Towels for the beach
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Sanford Station (7.1 km / 4.4 mi)

Room Amenities

Air-conditioned accommodation at this houseboat offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Sanford houseboat provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Private balcony or patio
  • Separate bedroom
  • Pull-out sofa bed
  • Smart television
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Food & Drink

This houseboat has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game/wildlife walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating on site
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Personal motor watercraft nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions:

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.
  • Note from host: Please contact owner to discuss toddler safety

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Car recommended
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Minimum guest age is 0
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Welcome Floating Cottage . . . Florida's Scenic St. Johns River
  • Floating Gently On The River
  • Welcome Floating Cottage . . . Florida's Scenic St. Johns River
  • Floating Cottage . . . Gently on the River Sanford
  • Floating Cottage . . . Gently on the River Houseboat
  • Floating Cottage . . . Gently on the River Houseboat Sanford
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