You can't beat these views w/ this unique houseboat ON Lake Chelan

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*Not pictured: New couch with pull out sleeper (full sized)

Double Fridge/Freezers and well-equipped kitchen with stainless appliances

Bedroom 1: queen bed, TV, partial bath (walk in shower & vanity)

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Amenities
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Location
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Chelan, WA

Slidewaters at Lake Chelan5 min walk
Tsillan Cellars4 min drive
Chelan Municipal Golf Course7 min drive
Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - queen bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Bunk room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Contrabrand Hideaway is a stationary 2 bedroom 1 bath, 50 foot houseboat and is perfect for a fun, unique getaway ON Lake Chelan! You can't beat this lakefront accommodation, nor the views from the rooftop deck.

The houseboat remains moored at Sunset Marina; sorry, it is not available for guests to take out on the lake.

Located in Sunset Marina, you are close to everything Chelan has to offer! Sunset Marina also has a ton to offer, in addition to your fully equipped floating 2 bedroom condo. The marina clubhouse includes a large area for additional kitchen/food prep, shower suites and additional bathrooms, game room, large screen TV and lounge space, outdoor fire pit and BBQs.

Boat and Jet ski rentals are next door, Lakeside Surf and SlideWaters water park is across the street, and you're less than 1.5 miles to historic downtown Chelan (restaurants, shops, tasting rooms and breweries).

Houseboat details:
- 2 bedrooms (queen sized bed + two twin bunks)
- Pull out couch in the living room (full sized)
- 1 full bathroom (split in two: vanity & sink in one room, walk- in shower and vanity in another room)
- Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances
- Electric fireplace
- Propane BBQ
- Massive rooftop deck great for catching the sunrise, sunset and all the shooting stars in between!
- Wi-Fi (**may not be the best internet, given how far the houseboat is from the clubhouse**)
- 3 TVs
- Sunset Marina clubhouse amenities are all included
- 1 parking spot, with overflow parking available for 1 additional vehicle

Important to note:
**This is a floating, overnight sleeping accommodation. May not be ideal for those highly prone to sea sickness.

**We are family friendly, however the boat is not child proof. Please note the steep spiral staircase to the roof top deck and the bow (front deck) is not fully enclosed.

**Stays longer than 4 nights may not be accepted, please inquire first.

**The houseboat has a certain size septic tank and guests are kindly asked to conserve wastewater. Pump outs during a stay are an added cost of $250.

**Due to this accommodation being on the water, guests should anticipate lake wildlife, such as ducks, geese, gnats, bees/wasps, etc.

Rental Rules:
- A completed rental agreement signed by the primary renter is required prior to check in
- Max of 6 guests (space will be tight for 6 adults)
- Parking for 1 vehicle only at Sunset Marina (1 additional spot in overflow parking)
- Quiet hours: 9pm-8am (Sun-Thu) & 10pm-8am (Fri & Sat)
- No pets allowed
*Please note the houseboat is not pet free; owners who use the boat often, have non hypoallergenic pets

Property manager

Sean & Carissa

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Children are allowed, however being on a houseboat

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Primary renter must be 25 years of age or older and is required to complete a rental agreement upon booking.

Payment method MUST be primary renter's name. A $500 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival

Must follow house rules including but not limited to no smoking and no parties, please see rental agreement

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chelan

Located in Chelan, this houseboat is in a rural area and on the waterfront. McKellar Cabin Trail and Tsillan Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Slidewaters at Lake Chelan and Fromaggio Artisan Cheese Shoppe. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chelan, WA

What's nearby

Slidewaters at Lake Chelan - 5 min walk
McKellar Cabin Trail - 3 min drive
Tsillan Cellars - 4 min drive
Chelan Municipal Golf Course - 7 min drive
Lake Chelan State Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

Mill Bay Casino - 14 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Lakeview Drive-In - 3 min drive
County Line Eat And Drink On Woodin - 3 min drive
Apple Cup Cafe - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You can't beat these views w/ this unique houseboat ON Lake Chelan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You can't beat these views w/ this unique houseboat ON Lake Chelan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You can't beat these views w/ this unique houseboat ON Lake Chelan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is You can't beat these views w/ this unique houseboat ON Lake Chelan located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Slidewaters at Lake Chelan and Lake Chelan. McKellar Cabin Trail and Tsillan Cellars are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

My spouse and I had a wonderful stay on this houseboat 5+stars! It was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. Rooftop deck is amazing and the stairs to the rooftop deck are skinny and steep; the hosts shared that it might be more comfortable to go down them backwards, which was a great tip. We would love to return for a future Lake Chelan trip.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga C.

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

We have been to Chelan several times and never stayed on a houseboat, so thought this would be a cool, new experience. We enjoyed every minute of it. The boat was well cleaned, well stocked, and provided everything we needed. The host gave us tons of information to help us understand the boat as well as great local recommendations. Our favorite was enjoying the roof top deck and watching the sunsets. We recommend this accommodation to others and would love to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carson H.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun getaway!

Last minute we booked a getaway to Lake Chelan, for two couples, and we had a blast on this houseboat. The boat was a ton of fun, we all loved the upper rooftop deck, and got some amazing sunset photos. I wish reviews allowed for you to post a photo because of how great the view is here. Inside was clean, well stocked, and had a ton of space. Way bigger than we thought with a full sized kitchen sink, stove/oven and two fridge+freezer’s. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable with the boat’s set up and shared with us all the great amenities the club house at the marina has for guests too. Best recommendation: purchasing steaks at The Meat Shop in downtown Chelan and BBQ’ing at the club house. We took advantage of the set up, outdoor dining and outdoor fire pit. The second night, we BBQ’ed on the boat and enjoyed that just as much. We look forward to coming there again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sean & Carissa

We are excited to share this one-of-a-kind vacation rental with others who love being at the lake, boating, wine tasting, and weekend adventures just as much as we do. Over the last 12+ years we have spent many adventures renting off VRBO, so we are thrilled to share this houseboat with others. We hope that through our experiences renting and hosting/managing other vacation rentals, we have built a rental suitable for many. In 2020, we established The RPM Group (Reid Property Management) and are honored to add some incredible Lake Chelan homes to our portfolio! Check us out on FaceBook @therpmgroupwa or Instagram the_rpm_group

Why they chose this property

We love boating, being on the water, wine tasting and having some quiet time on the weekends – this houseboat allows you to do all that and with that add of stunning views and a perfect location! Morning coffee overlooking the lake and “happy hour” with a glass of wine on the deck catching the sunset are two of our most favorite things.

What makes this property unique

Contraband Hideaway provides guests with a unique vacation and unbeatable views! From being well stocked with everything you need to relax, to providing comfort in/on the boat, and having all the extra amenities of Sunset Marina, guests will truly enjoy themselves!