
Established in 1953 - Second oldest houseboat rental agency in the United States.
McGregor, Iowa 52157, 1-800-747-2628 or 563/873-3718
Vacation on the Upper Mississippi River
| Cedar Rapids to McGregor. 100 miles Chicago to McGregor. 230 miles Des Moines to McGregor 210 miles Madison to McGregor 100 miles Milwaukee to McGregor 180 miles Minneapolis to McGregor. 220 miles Davenport to McGregor 135 miles Waterloo to McGregor 100 miles |
RENTAL AGREEMENT:
A reservation deposit
for all boats is due within 10 days of making your reservation. Your reservation will be automatically cancelled if your deposit is not received within the 10-day period. A cancellation notice will not be mailed. If we receive your deposit after the 10-day period, your reservation will be reinstated providing the boat is still available.
Prior to departure, a lease agreement must be signed and rental fee, subject to 7% state tax, paid in full. We accept certified or cashier's checks, money orders, travel checks, cash, personal checks, MasterCard or Visa for rental fees. If you pay your rental fee by cash, there is a 5% discount. For your deposit we accept all of the above forms of payment but the 5% discount does not apply if payment is made with credit card. Personal check payment must be made three weeks prior to rental. Upon occupancy of the boat, your reservation deposit converts to a security deposit If all conditions of your agreement are met, you will be mailed your security deposit within five working days after the return of the boat. A charge of $50.00 per hour will incur on late returns. Boats must be returned in the same condition as taken. Renter will be financially responsible for loss, breakage, or damage. A charge of $40.00 will incur if a boat is returned exceptionally dirty.
REFUNDS:
Five weeks advance notice is required for a deposit refund. There will be a 20% service charge on any cancellation. Phone 1-800-747-2628 or 319/873-3718. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: To avoid any misunderstanding concerning breakdowns, accidents, inclement weather, or loss of cruising time, we check all mechanical equipment prior to your departure. You need not accept your boat until you are satisfied with your boat and equipment However, once you are upon the river, you alone are responsible for the boat's operation. Under these circumstances, we cannot be responsible for any loss of cruising time due to mechanical failure, weather, collision or other physical mishaps, illness, or personal accidents. Refunds will not be made on boats returned early, or for late departures. Double bunk rooms sleep four; Single bunk rooms sleep two. Gouchos sleep two. Designated number for sleeping on each boat is all that is allowed. We invite you to call, or come for a visit and see our boats, anytime to discuss your vacation adventure.
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If you're looking for a different type of fun on the scenic Upper Mississippi, then Boatels has what you need.
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10 Passenger Pontoon BoatFull day - 8:00 am to 5:00 PM $200.00 Half day - 8:00 am to noon or 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM $150.00 Any overnight rental 400.00 Fuel tank will be full when boat is rented and refilled at renter's expense upon return. A charge of $40.00 per hour will incur on late returns.
The reservation deposit/security deposit on all pontoons is $150.00.
Fishing Boat/6 hp Motor Full day - 8:00 am to 5:00 PM $48.00 Half day - 8:00 am to noon or 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM $32.00 Per 24-hour day with houseboat rental $30.00 Fuel tank will be full when boat is rented and refilled at renter's expense upon return.
A charge of $50.00 per hour will incur on late returns.
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Water Skis & Ski Tubes
Available for rent. Call, or come by, for details.
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