Houseboat/lake recommendation

[shag]

So I am considering a trip next summer to a big lake, and want to rent a houseboat and bring my Nautique along for the ride. Any recommendations? Thanks!

[SkiTower]

My understanding is that Dale Hollow in Tennessee is GREAT for that.

[cedarcreek216]

You can't beat Lake Powell for this trip, it's a must do at least once in your life.

[BKinSoCal]

I agree about Powell, but that would be a pretty long haul to tow your boat from FL. What about Bull Shoals?

[ski4evr]

We really enjoyed Smith Lake, AL last year. There are lots of awesome houses for rent with docks. We found one at the back of a creek with diving board, water slide, stereo, and a fridge. The water was like glass in the creeks which run for miles.

[EchoLodge]

I agree about Powell, but that would be a pretty long haul to tow your boat from FL. What about Bull Shoals?

http://vimeo.com/13740132

Almost like being there!

[NCH2oSki]

Center hill lake in middle tn is nice, has houseboats and a slalom course.

Norris Lake in east Tn is nice has houseboats, slalom course, and a gazillion boats during the weekend. They do have the best marina bars, food and music that we have found so far, but there is so many boats there on the weekends that its crazy.

[shag]

Great video Echo! Makes me wanna go real bad now..... They actually tow the house boat out there? wow! How much for a week for something that size?
Thanks for all the input all!
When is best time of year, water temp? ect?

[NautiDave07]

that video was awesome. I wish it wasn't so far from me.

[BKinSoCal]

Powell is a special place. Amazing scenery and fantastic water. It is a massive lake that you simply cannot see all of in one trip.

It's a long trip from SoCal as well. It takes 12-14 hours while towing, but that's nothing compared to driving across the country to Powell.

If you have the opportunity to go with someone who already has a boat in the western US, I would highly recommend it. I believe flying into Phoenix would be your shortest drive...about four hours.

[EchoLodge]

Great video Echo! Makes me wanna go real bad now..... They actually tow the house boat out there? wow! How much for a week for something that size?
Thanks for all the input all!
When is best time of year, water temp? ect?

Its a buddy's timeshare. http://www.laketime.com/ Boat is dry docked as it is cheaper... We always go the second week in July. http://lakepowell.water-data.com/ Air is mid 90 water is 80 http://lakepowell.water-data.com/index2.php

[EchoLodge]

that video was awesome. I wish it wasn't so far from me.

Free houseboat trip included when you sell me your boat someday!

[kylem03]

Powell, hands down!

[Cam003]

one heck of a drive from FL but lake Shasta, or lake trinity in NORCAL are two of the best

[BKinSoCal]

I'm a big fan of Shasta too. Trinity is on my to-do list.