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Houseboat Rentals on Lake of the Woods near Kenora, Ontario

We drive. You relax.

No boating licence, no experience, and no navigating 14,000 islands. Your captain cruises you to your own private beach and comes back when it's time to go home.

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The Trip

Your own private beach, minutes from Kenora

The trip starts off with an amazing 1-4hr houseboat ride, to a beach of your choice. This is a great time to relax, mix a drink, put on your favourite tunes, and maybe even light up the BBQ.

Once we arrive on the beach, secure the houseboat, and show you the ropes, you're on your own to enjoy your vacation! If you need anything during your stay, or would like a change of scenery, or a cruise, that can all be arranged for a small service fee.

When the trip is over and it's time to go home, there will be another 1-4hr houseboat ride back to the docks.

Lake Life houseboat cruising across Lake of the Woods on a sunny day
Guests

Your beach. Your favourite people.

Planning the ultimate family vacation? Having a Bachelor or Bachelorette party? Just wanna get together with your best pals? Lake Life Houseboats is the answer!

Bachelor party crew on the top deck at a pink sunset
Bachelor & Bachelorette

Party weekends

No neighbours and no quiet hours, so the music can keep going as long as your group wants.

Family campfire on the beach with the houseboat behind at dusk
Families

Family vacations & reunions

Long meals, lazy days and campfires on the beach, from grandparents to the little ones.

Girls weekend group on the top deck of a houseboat
Friends

Girls' weekends & fishing trips

Swim off the beach, fish off the back of the boat, and watch the sun go down over the lake.

The Houseboats

Three houseboats, each sleeps 10

We have three houseboats, each sleeping 10 people: Manatee and Sunbeat, two 40 ft Suncruisers, and Whale, a 44 ft Sunseeker. Each houseboat is booked on its own.

Manatee houseboat side profile at the dock
Inside the houseboat living areaView from the helm out over the lakeIsland view from a houseboat window
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Manatee

40 ft Suncruiser

Manatee is one of our two 40 ft Suncruisers. She sleeps 10 and has a slide off the boat.

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Sunbeat houseboat bow and sign
Houseboat moored by the pines on Lake of the WoodsHouseboat on the beach with floaties and tubesCampfire on the beach in front of a houseboat at sunset
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Sunbeat

40 ft Suncruiser

Sunbeat is our other 40 ft Suncruiser. She sleeps 10, with plenty of deck space for sunsets on the lake.

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Whale houseboat on Lake of the Woods at dusk
Whale houseboat kitchenWhale houseboat bedroomWhale houseboat upper deck at sunset
Sleeps 10

Whale

44 ft Sunseeker

Whale is our 44 ft Sunseeker. She sleeps 10 and has a big upper deck made for sunset hangouts.

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On board every houseboat

  • Two bedrooms with double beds
  • Two fold-out couches and a kitchen table that turns into a bed (five double beds in all)
  • One full bathroom with a shower
  • Fully stocked kitchen with a stove, an oven and a BBQ
  • A deck for morning coffee and evening sunsets

Good to know

  • No WiFi on board, which most groups end up loving
  • No boating experience needed. Your captain does the driving
  • You are welcome to bring your own boat, canoe, or kayak!
2027 rates

Rates

Every rental includes your captain. Prices are per houseboat, in Canadian dollars, with tax included.

10% offBook 7 or more months ahead and save 10% on your stay.

Mon–Fri or Fri–Mon

Monday to Friday (4 nights) or Friday to Monday (3 nights)

$2,500tax included
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Weekly Rental

7 days & 7 nights

$4,500tax included
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Online bookings check in Monday or Friday: Mon–Fri, Fri–Mon, or full weeks. Want different dates? Call or text 1-431-338-2628 or email lakelifehouseboats@gmail.com.

Details

  • All prices are in Canadian dollars, tax included
  • Check-in is at 4:00pm. Check-out is at 12:00pm
  • Gasoline is extra ($150 on average)
  • A full day of fishing comes with a shorelunch
  • Book 7+ months ahead and get 10% off

Extras

Extra Boat Cruise (4 hours)$450
Supply Run$165/per hour
Houseboat Relocation$250
1 Day Fishing (comes with a shorelunch)$850
1/2 Day Fishing$500
Included

What's included

  • Fitted Sheets / Pillows / Pillowcases
  • Towels / Hand Towels
  • Cooking Supplies
  • Cutlery
  • BBQ
  • Gas Stove
  • Propane
  • Jumbo Cooler
  • Life Jackets
What to Bring

What to bring

  • Sleeping Bags or Blankets
  • Food
  • Drinking Water
  • Adult Beverages
  • Games
  • Floaties / Tubes / Toys

You are welcome to bring your own boat, canoe, or kayak!

More packing tips on the blog

FAQ

Questions? We've got answers

Do I need a boaters licence?

Nope! Every rental comes with a captain. We do the driving so you don't have to.

Is our captain going to cramp our style?

Heck No! Lake Life is our name, Lake Life is our game. We are relaxed, open minded, and full of information to help you make the best of your trip!

Is our captain going to be with us the whole time?

No, we take you to the location of your choice, show you the ropes then we take off and you're on your own to enjoy your vacation. When it's time to go home we will be back to drive you home! (On average about 6-8 hrs total)

Can I drive the boat?

Well, that's a tricky question! Yes but, the first trip will be supervised by the Captain, if he is satisfied with your knowledge of the lake and how you operate the boat, future trips can be rented without a Captain!

Are there noise rules or quiet hours?

Your beach, your rules. Out on your own private beach there are no neighbours and no quiet hours.

Is there WiFi on board?

No, there's no WiFi on the houseboats, so download your playlists and shows before you leave home. Most guests find it's the best part of the trip.

What bedding is provided?

We supply fitted sheets, pillows, pillowcases and towels. Just bring sleeping bags or blankets for everyone.

Location

Lake of the Woods, minutes from Kenora

Located on Beautiful Lake of the Woods, Ontario, Minutes from Kenora, off Clearwater Bay, in Kendall Inlet.

12E Kendall Inlet Rd
Clearwater Bay, Ontario P0X 1S0

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About Us

Hello! We're Lake Life Houseboats. And guess what!? We love the lake!!

Lake Life Houseboats is a family owned business, and we've been sharing Lake of the Woods with our guests for 9 years. We love lake life so much, we feel it's our duty to share it with the world!

Our team is comprised of Brock Bargen - Captain, Ana Bargen - Director of first impressions, and Jamie Brown - Captain/Fishing Guide. Our mission is to provide you with Lake Life memories that last a lifetime!

Beach camp with chairs and a campfire beside the houseboats
Friends on the top deck at a pink sunsetGirls weekend crew on the top deck of a houseboatFamily campfire on the beach with the houseboat behindSunset over the islands of Lake of the WoodsHouseboat moored in a quiet bay with pinesHouseboats on shore with a rainbowGroup of friends on the houseboat roof with a Canada flagBeach camp with chairs and a campfire by the houseboatsSunset from the houseboat deckHouseboat with a Canada flag on the lakeHouseboat cruising open water under a blue skyWide sunset over Lake of the Woods
Contact Us

We're ready to help you experience lake life

When inquiring about rentals, provide the dates and rental package you are interested in.

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Sunset over the islands of Lake of the Woods

Ready for lake life?

Pick your dates, grab your favourite people, and let us do the driving.

Book Your 2027 TripCall or text 1-431-338-2628