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Featured Houseboats in Iowa

"Driftwood" Cozy Houseboat on the Water for 2

"Driftwood" Cozy Houseboat on the Water for 2

Sabula IA
When you stay at this houseboat in Sabula, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Mississippi River and 5 minutes by foot from Sabula Access.
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Vintage "Minnow for 2" Houseboat

Vintage "Minnow for 2" Houseboat

Sabula IA
When you stay at this houseboat in Sabula, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Mississippi River and 4 minutes by foot from Sabula Access.
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Cozy Warm Winter "Nantucket" Cottage Getaway

Cozy Warm Winter "Nantucket" Cottage Getaway

Sabula IA
With a stay at this houseboat in Sabula, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Mississippi River and 7 minutes by foot from Sabula Access.
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The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat

The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat

Sabula IA
With a stay at this houseboat in Sabula, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Mississippi River and Sabula Access.
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Island City Harbor

Island City Harbor

2 out of 5
305 South Ave Sabula IA
With a stay at Island City Harbor in Sabula, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Mississippi River and Sabula Access.
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Houseboat Hire for Iowa

You’re unique and you know it. When your friends wear black, you wear red. When everyone else drinks wine, you’ve got a fancy cocktail. And when they’re all booking cruises or riverfront cabins, you’re letting your individuality shine. You’ll take a Iowa houseboat, thankyouverymuch. Wait, what? Yeah, you heard us.

Houseboats were pretty much made for those with an independent streak. With no set itinerary and all the amenities of your very own home, “houseboat” might as well be spelled “freedom”. All this makes them the perfect way to explore Iowa for those who like to take the road less travelled—or in this case, the waterway less travelled. Better yet, it’s easy to find everything from seriously photogenic, luxury houseboats to cheap houseboat hire in Iowa that will have you floating down canals and pulling up to dock-side restaurants in no time.

Step 1: Look for pet-friendly houseboats in Iowa. You may crave your freedom, but that doesn’t mean you want to leave your best friend/doggo behind.

Step 2: Make a legendary party playlist, pack up the esky, and yell “All aboard!” to whoever is listening. This can also be Step 1, if you don’t have a pet, but we question your life choices if that is the case.

This will be the holiday you’ll perfect that backflip—we’re sure of it. All you need are Iowa budget houseboat rentals from lastminute.com.au, some new boardies, and a few mates to cheer you on. Those are the makings of any good getaway, aren’t they?

Iowa Houseboats essential information

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5 Houseboats
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AU$163
Highest Price
AU$210
Popular accommodation
"Driftwood" Cozy Houseboat on the Water for 2, Vintage "Minnow for 2" Houseboat, Cozy Warm Winter "Nantucket" Cottage Getaway, The "Lily Pad" Boatel Houseboat, Island City Harbor

Top trending hotels in Iowa

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Hotel Julien Dubuque

3.5 out of 5
200 Main Street Dubuque IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$210 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$210
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
A stay at Hotel Julien Dubuque places you in the heart of Dubuque, within a 15-minute walk of Mississippi River and Dubuque Welcome Center.
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Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
350 Bell St Dubuque IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$189 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$189
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, you'll be centrally located in Dubuque, steps from Diamond Jo Casino and within a 10-minute walk of National ...
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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
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The price is AU$163 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$163
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Johnston, Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Drake University.
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Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA
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The price is AU$163 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$163
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, you'll be centrally located in Iowa City, steps from University of Iowa and 2 minutes by foot from Iowa City Public ...
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