Floating House
Houseboat
2 guests · two-storey houseboat · sofa bed · off-grid
A self-sustaining two-storey floating home.
Watch the water from both levels.
Composting toilet on board; meals in the kitchen on shore.
A self-sustaining two-storey floating home on the water, with observation decks, sofa bed, air conditioning and a composting toilet — restaurant thirty seconds away.
The space
The Floating House is a two-storey houseboat on the water. Observation decks, a sofa bed, air conditioning, and a composting toilet. The restaurant is about thirty seconds away.
Guest access
Although not technically an island, you can only reach us by boat. Paddle boards and kayaks are available to rent, along with the pool, a massage, or the shared living rooms. Tours to Playa Blanca, Castillo San Felipe, Siete Altares and Livingston can be arranged at additional cost. Off-site parking is available at Karlitas Restaurant, on the east side of the bridge just past the Shell station — secured and gated, Q60 per 24 hours.
During your stay
We are always on hand for anything you need while you are with us, including help booking onward travel or shuttles.
Other things to note
Cooking is not permitted in the rooms. The risk of fire is too great given our building materials, and food in the rooms attracts ants and termites, so all meals are eaten in the kitchen.
Where you will sleep
What this place offers
Shared with all guests: restaurant and bar, pool, library and lounging areas, boat shuttle to and from town, kayak and paddle board rental, spa treatments and cooking classes.
Where you will be
Izabal Department, Guatemala
Boatique is reached by boat from Rio Dulce. Stay in the jungle seclusion or take on the attractions nearby — the bustling little town of Rio Dulce, horseback riding, jet ski rental, a run out to Livingston, or the hot springs at Agua Caliente. Ask us and we will arrange it, often at short notice.
Things to know
House rules
Payment and taxes
Cancellation
Check dates and occupancy on FrontDesk Master. Sleeps 2.
You will not be charged yet
Other rooms on the water
Junior Suite
Sleeps 2Room 9 — private lounging deck, air conditioning and a boat dock of its own.
Casa de Hurst
Sleeps 4Cabana 6 — a detached casita over two levels with a second-floor office nook.
Vineyard of Olivia Suite
Sleeps 3Room 11 — the loft above the main building, shower and tub, private rear deck.
Rio Dulce, Izabal, Guatemala