Houseboat vacation rentals in Oceania

Wonderful stay! Very unique space with tons to do and excellent service.

Paolyn’s Houseboat was, by far, the most unique and beautiful place we’ve ever stayed. A ‘must stay’ if visiting Coron. The staff were so lovely and helpful, everyone went above and beyond to make our honeymoon stay really special. The photos truly don’t do it justice, stunning part of the world and a place we feel really lucky to have enjoyed - can’t wait to come back again one day!

Wow is all I can say. I felt like a rockstar from the pick up and throughout the experience. The place is basic but you have hot water shower, paddle boards, kayaks, and snorkeling gear. I did not realize how full service the place is. We could order food to our place anytime or could be picked up and taken to the restaurant anytime. The private boat trips from our dock was the cherry on top. It is stunning here and I would come back in a heartbeat!

We - my 20 year old son & I - were two on Borneorundreise & made a stop in Mabul for some diving. Our choice for the property fell on the Mabul Paradies Lodge. Very authentic. Great host David (The Boss) with extremely friendly & helpful staff. All dives were perfectly organized & the diving instructor Eddie & his Dive Master Nelson were great. The typical Asian food was top & could be greatly upgraded by buying freshly caught seafood & fishing. The seafood & fish were prepared extremely deliciously by the in-house kitchen at the desired time. Sometimes David himself is in the kitchen. During our stay he prepared crabs and giant shrimp as well as a Chinese soup & invited us to eat with it. All by family recipe; delicious!!! We will be happy to come back. Our expectations were more than met. We felt very comfortable with David & his team.

What can I say about this place to do it justice. It simply is heaven on earth. The surroundings are beautiful and what Paolo has achieved here is insane. Every aspect of your stay has been well thought out. The staff are the happiest, most attentive people out there. To understand the beauty of this stay you have to book. Paolo supports 230 Members of a local tribe who perform multiple tasks to service the houseboats. It is a unique and amazing project which you can learn about. The access this accommodation provides to the beautiful snorkelling spots is unbelievable. It is clean and the food is truly 5 stars. I know by posting this positive review will only make it harder for us to revisit as it will become more popular, but the work that has gone into this amazing and it deserves all of the praise. A truly unique and enjoyable stay. Thanks for everything!

A very unique experience in a beautiful location. What Paolo and Lyn are doing for the Tagbanwa tribe is impressive. The staff really care and the service is amazing. Although it’s slightly more expensive than other similar resorts, it’s worth the experience and you’re giving back to the community.

Paolo’s houseboat was great. Spent two days, wish we booked for longer. Paolo’s stuff is the friendliest group of people: waitress, cleaning, island hopping tour capitan… everyone is so nice and friendly. The restaurant is offering Italian and Philippine specialties at the highest quality. Food can be served at the restaurant or as room service in the houseboat dining area. Paolo’s place is surrounded by beautiful blue water and limestone. Highly recommended for someone who appreciate the beauty of nature

Paolyn Houseboat was one of the best and most beautiful places I've ever stayed at. We had the best time! Couldn't have asked for more. Definitely a piece of paradise. Getting to meet and interact with the people from the local tribe was very cool. A special shout out to Wilson and Jom. We had 2 boat excursions with them and they were just brilliant and so much fun. Food is great too! Highly recommended

Lovely, peaceful house to enjoy Mannum and the river. We will be back.

We had such a wonderful time over there, it’s a beautiful home, peaceful and the view is perfect 🩷, highly recommended

I can’t even remember how many times we’ve booked in Aquascape already. It’s really the best place if you want a slow and quiet getaway that’s really close to nature. The unobstructed view of the lake right at your doorstep is definitely worth the travel. They are pet-friendly too. My dogs loved walking on the grass the most and smelling the fresh breeze from the lake. It’s a plus that they have their own swimming pool. Clean rooms with hot water shower. Peaceful at night. Would definitely come back.

Absolutely loved our stay at the float home, so peaceful and a great place to stay, just wished we could have stayed longer!

I have been on the Murray River twice before on Houseboat Holidays but this is the first time I haven't been anywhere on the Houseboat. The location couldn't be any more perfect. Enormouse gums, birdlife and total, absolute silence the whole time. Even though it was a long weekend there was noone within cooee! Apart from one houseboat quietly passing one morning, the only other traffic on the river were pelicans. No speed boats, no jet skis. An absolutely stunning place to stay. We will definitely be back.

What a great experience to stay at Karl & Maureen’s house boat. We participated in the Ironman 70.3 event so this location was really convenient for our needs, yet still way from the crazy crowds so we could relax. The house boat was comfortable and had everything we needed. Major bonus to be able to swim off the back of the boat.

We were guests of Daniel in his beautiful Manuia Iti houseboat, moored in the lagoon of a quiet bay. The room is comfortable, the bed is great and the bathroom has a nice shower with water at room temperature. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need. We had a scooter on the shore to tour the island and Daniel kindly accompanied us back and forth each time. From the very beginning, he made us feel like family: thoughtful but never intrusive, always available (giving us precise directions for the island and booking the activities we needed by phone) and great company when needed with his life stories. Every morning, she had a coffee mocha ready for us, with bread, butter, and fresh fruit already cut (mango, papaya, bananas, grapefruit). Living on a houseboat is a unique experience: the sounds of the sea and nature, the starry sky, the absolute peace... everything will remain forever among our best memories. Thank you very much, D

Great experience with our 2 young girls. Situated in the middle of a bay, with a breathtaking view, it's really something to experience. Thanks Daniel for your advice and hospitality

We were delighted that Deanne was able to accommodate us at such short notice. The boat was amazing and we enjoyed 2 perfect days watching the wildlife, sunsets and stars on the river. Would absolutely recommend!

amazing place to stay. very private and peaceful. staff was friendly and efficient. food at the restaurant was delicious!!

It was all amazing…we loved it. Weather was bad, but that’s not Ken’s fault. Love that the tavern and grocery stores are right outside!