Choosing A Great Houseboat Rental Company
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FEATURED HOUSEBOAT RENTAL OPERATORS... have been approved by Houseboat Rental Center as "first rate" operations. You may choose them with confidence. Free listings have not been approved by HRC and as such, are not endorsed by HRC.

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After you have enjoyed a vacation with one of our FEATURED operators, we encourage you to share your experience with us by taking our Vacation Survey. Sharing your experience will enable us to provide better service in the future by maintaining only the best houseboat rental operators as partners with The Houseboat Rental Center. Thank you, The HRC Crew



Now that you have used the Houseboat Rental Center to research and order brochures and information from our member companies, how do you actually go about choosing the "right" rental company for your vacation?

The fact is that most popular houseboat rental spots may have several rental operators operating their own fleets espousing various amenities and benefits.

The bottom line is that all of our featured houseboat rental operators are among the very best in the business and pride themselves on maintaining great houseboats, super staffs and valuable amenities meant to ensure the likelihood of your total enjoyment.

We recommend that if it is possible to actually visit the area you are vacationing prior to your vacation, then by all means do. Our member companies strive to answer all of your questions with honesty, professionalism and courtesy. You will find them to take your vacation enjoyment quite seriously. They want to earn your business now as well as into the future and they want you to send all of your friends there too.

If an actual visit is not possible or practical, try to establish an ongoing line of communication with them once you have received their brochures and information you requested here at The Houseboat Rental Center. This may be by phone, e-mails and faxes...it really doesn't seem to matter. Just make sure you understand what you are getting, when you are getting it and what your responsibilities are. Knowing the answers to those questions is paramount to having a great time.

Here are a few questions you should know the answers to before you head for your houseboat vacation:

  • What amenities are included in the final costs?
  • What procedures should you follow if there is a mechanical or personal emergency on the water?
  • Are PWC's "jet skis",  and other rental boats available to augment your fun on the main houseboat?
  • What does the orientation procedure entail when you arrive? How long does that take?
  • What is the very best time to arrive for your adventure?
  • Should you ask for a particular person when you arrive?
  • What happens in the unlikely event the houseboat needs engine or other repairs while you have it? Are there mechanics on call by radio or telephone?
  • Are there restaurants and stores nearby?
  • Are the fuel tanks full and the holding tanks empty before departure?

Reminder: Be sure to share your vacation experience with us by taking our vacation survey. We would love to learn about your houseboat vacation firsthand!

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