Life on the water

Houseboats

Houseboating is a unique way to immerse yourself in the beauty and solitude of Voyageurs National Park. Enjoy an extended stay on the water and explore the parts of the park that can only be accessed by boat, all while enjoying the comforts of home. 

houseboat rentals

FAQs

How to rent a houseboat on Rainy Lake, MN?
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To rent a houseboat at Rainy Lake, please contact one of our local providers below via phone or website. We recommend booking well in advance, especially during peak seasons, to secure your preferred dates.
Where are Houseboat sites in Voyageur National Park?
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Houseboaters are allowed to stay overnight at both designated and undesignated houseboat sites, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis

  • Designated sites have a symbol sign indicating that they are a designated site, beach or rock access, metal fire rings, and mooring posts or rings to secure vessels
  • Undesignated sites are any undeveloped shoreline location that is at least 200 yards away from any developed site or structure
  • There is a limit of two houseboats per designated or undesignated site.
Do I need a permit for a houseboat? About VNP Permits
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  • ​​Houseboats are required to have a permit for overnight use within Voyageurs National Park
  • There is no limit to the number of houseboats/permits allowed in the park at one time
  • Reservations are not site-specific, but rather issued per houseboat for the number of nights stayed in the park
  • Permits can be purchased starting November 15 annually for all of the next summer season
  • There is a $15 nightly fee in additional to a $10 reservation service fee per transaction

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​Voyageurs National Park Houseboat Permits, Voyageurs National Park – Recreation.gov

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Rent a Houseboat in

Rainy Lake

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Northernaire Houseboats

2690 County Road 94, International Falls, MN 56649 

218-286-5221

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​Northernaire Houseboats specializes in Rainy Lake Houseboat vacation rentals in Minnesota.  Houseboating on Rainy Lake is truly unique as it is a scenic border lake located in Voyageurs National Park.  Rainy Lake’s waters are both in Minnesota and Ontario, Canada.  It is the largest lake in Voyageurs National Park spanning 73 miles in one direction.  Voyageurs National Park is strewn with glacial rock, rugged terrain, scattered beaches, abundant wildlife… and no roads!  A Minnesota Houseboat rental vacation can offer you the perfect combination of excitement and solitude.

Email with Questions!
nhb@northernairehouseboats.com

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A white houseboat with blue railings and a slide on its upper deck cruises on Minnesota’s wide, calm Rainy Lake under a clear blue sky, with a tree-lined shore in the distance. | Rainy Lake, MN

Rainy Lake Houseboats

2031 County Road 102, International Falls, MN 56649

1-800-554-9188

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Rainy Lake Houseboats is located on the Minnesota/Ontario border on magnificent Rainy Lake. It’s where the highways end and the ancient waterways begin. We offer amazing Minnesota houseboat vacations on Rainy Lake in Voyageurs National Park – the only inland water-based park in the National Park System. You’ll even have access to first-rate freshwater fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, crappie, and musky.



Email with Questions!
info@rainylakehouseboats.com

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A green and white houseboat with the number 40 cruises on Minnesota’s Rainy Lake, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky. The boat’s reflection shimmers in the calm water. | Rainy Lake, MN