Is La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL Your Ideal Travel Companion?

La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL Review

Reference price: around € 193,450

Size: 49.18 feet

Indoor area: 49 square meters

What we like about it: The sauna is designed to be a great place to relax and still have some privacy.

What we don’t like about it: The almost 200,000 euro price tag isn’t palatable to everyone.

Rating (4.75/5)

The La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL is a houseboat with a living area of almost 50 square meters and up to 4 bedrooms. The modern design makes this boat an ideal place to live, and the houseboat can also be used as an office, hotel room or student accommodation.

If you are interested in this boat, we’re happy to give a detailed description of its living experience, specification details, and frequently asked questions. If you have any questions you would like to know about the boat, feel free to ask us and we will be pleased to serve you.

Overall Experience

Just in time for the holidays, my friends and I finally finished our recent phase of work and study and planned to meet up for a relaxing outing. Out of curiosity, we were going to choose a houseboat on the water for our accommodation, a novel experience that we had never had before and we were all very excited about it.

After summarizing our basic information, we finally fell in love with a La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL. Not to mention, the boat first attracted us in terms of appearance. The simple and atmospheric design adds a little bit of glamour to the boat. After a brief conversation with the owner of the rental boat, we quickly booked the boat.

As we drove together to the shore, we could see the ship docked at the crossing from a distance. After a brief docking with the owner, we couldn’t wait to board the boat. From the looks of it, the boat was a catamaran design, which of course had a great advantage in terms of stability, and also improved the comfort of the ride to a corresponding extent.

The XXL model is one of the larger boats in the range, with different layouts and different focuses. The boat we chartered had a sauna as part of its spatial design, which is why we liked it so much.

Impressive Sauna

After we put our bags in the bedroom, we grabbed some time to go out while it was still early in the day. After all, we had done our homework before we arrived, and some of the sights were better suited for daytime excursions and wouldn’t be visible after dark.

After driving around outside, we finally finished our program for the day, full of local food and the souvenirs we had brought with us from each site we passed.

Night had fallen, but it was still bright along the road, with various forms of LED lights illuminating the way back. It was easy to find the boat we had set out on, and all the boats along the coast were lit up, except for us who hadn’t returned yet.

We rejoined the boat, feeling physically very tired after a day of running around, although in a pleasant mood. The sauna setup came in handy and we went into the sauna one after the other after showering and rinsing off.

The slightly warmer temperature made the sweat run down my body, and I felt that the exhaustion had been removed from my body as well. Even though I was drenched in sweat, I felt as if my body had been cleansed.

It wasn’t a good time to take a shower, so we sat together at the bar at the bow of the ship and had a drink, looking through the double-glass at the stars on the surface of the water, the signs of the ships coming and going. It was a rare and relaxing experience that we all cherished.

Specification

La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL is structurally divided into two levels. The upper level is mainly a large terrace that can be arranged according to your preferences. The view from the terrace is sure to be different, with the brighter sunlight or fresher lake breeze providing a different experience. In addition, the solar panels provide some relief in terms of power supply.

The lower level is the main living area, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, as well as a sauna, a kitchen, a living room and various other functional types of rooms. The double beds are more than enough to fit in the spacious bedrooms, and the two bedrooms are each equipped with a TV, giving you a more comfortable living experience.

The La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL’s bathrooms and kitchens are well equipped with all the accessories to improve the convenience of living, especially the dishwasher setup which can greatly liberate your hands. The sauna is one of the highlights of this boat, and it is truly a great way to relax.

Looking at the boat as a whole, the catamaran design improves the stability of the load. The rear view camera at the stern of the boat guarantees the safety of the occupants to a certain extent.

The two 25hp engines are not a big power supply, but they are enough to meet the needs of the boat to move smoothly. Finally, the 1000L water tank and the waste water tank of the same capacity provide assurance for daily life.

What we like about it

• The design of the catamaran improves the stability of the vessel and the living experience of the passengers is further enhanced.
• The spacious terrace on the upper level is designed to be attractive for sunbathers.
• The cabin space is well laid out, with a variety of functional facilities, and the convenience of passenger life is guaranteed.
• When there are weather conditions, it is more environmentally friendly to supply electricity using solar panels.
• Utilizing tinted double pane glass as the porthole material, it is more acoustic and increases safety at the same time.
• The specially designed sauna is a great place to get rid of exhaustion.

What we don’t like about it

• The asking price of almost 200,000 euros is not acceptable to everyone.
• Houseboat requires regular maintenance, and measures including hull inspections, engine maintenance and repairs can further increase maintenance costs subsequently.

FAQ

1. How much does houseboat cost?

The Houseboat, as a vessel that provides a means of living on the water, certainly comes with a hefty price tag. Typically, a used boat with basic features costs around $60,000, and new boats start at $75,000, not to mention some special custom models.

Of course, even if you are on a limited budget, don’t worry, we have much more cost-effective boats with a definite price advantage, so please contact us if you are interested in this.

2. What are houseboats made of?

In general, the common building material for houseboats is still the more common aluminum. Aluminum is not only stronger and more durable, but also lighter, which helps to improve the fuel efficiency of the engine.

Of course, there are also boats made of fiberglass, which can be more expensive, but the quietness and smoothness of the ride is an advantage that no other boat can match.

3. Are houseboats safe?

As a boat, safety is of course a priority. Especially for houseboats that are used for everyday living, their safety is unquestionable.

There are also special types of houseboats with catamaran or even trimaran construction, which offer additional guarantees in terms of smoothness.

La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL Spec

Standard

Brand	La Mare Houseboat
Model	Apartboat XXL
Motorization	v.a. 2x Yamaha 25 hp
Category	Motor Yacht
Additional category	Houseboat
Year of construction	2023
Material	Other
Length	49.18 feet
Width	16.40 feet
Draught	2 feet
Variable draught	No
Vertical clearance	270 cm
Headroom inside	220 cm
Beds	6fixed, 2 additional
Country	Netherlands

Comparison Table

Boats	Deck (of a boat etc)	Maximum Horsepowerlimit	Maximum capacity limit
Orion LAKESTAR 1000	Total length 34′	20 HP	12 persons
La Mare Apart XL	Overall length 41′	20 HP	6 persons
Stardust Cruisers	Length 86′	HP	persons

Orion LAKESTAR 1000 VS La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL

If you want to get out into nature with your family, then take a look at this Orion LAKESTAR 1000.Compared to the La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL that we mentioned earlier, the former is able to accommodate more people although it does not have an advantage in terms of boat size.

This may be due to the arrangement of bunk beds in the bedrooms, an arrangement that is more space-efficient, but the feeling of living experience may be compromised. In addition, the trimaran structure used in the Orion LAKESTAR 1000 will be better in terms of stability. Even when faced with a larger number of people, the boat will remain absolutely smooth while traveling.

All in all, both of these boats are good types of houseboats and you can choose according to the preferences.

La Mare Apart XL VS La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL

Being of the same brand, the two boats have a similar look and feel, with only slight differences in size and layout setup. On the one hand, the La Mare Apart XL is 41′ long, which is smaller compared to the Apartboat XXL’s 49.18′ length, making it a smaller boat for fewer people.

On the other hand, even though the Apart XL doesn’t have the space advantage, it doesn’t lack in functional amenities, but it does have one less room setup, usually a bedroom or a sauna. The two-bedroom setup is more suitable for 4 to 6 people, with plenty of light to keep the living experience comfortable.

Taking into account the temperature variations, the Apart XL is equipped with an electric water heater, air conditioning and an electric heating system, and the floor has a heating function as well. This gives you pleasant comfort whenever you are inside the cabin, whether in the dry summer heat or in the cold winter.

Stardust Cruisers VS La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL

If you’re on a sufficient budget and prefer a more spacious and luxuriously appointed houseboat, then this Stardust Cruisers might be right up your alley. The Stardust Cruisers’ 86-foot hull length takes the cake, and three bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a huge galley are the basic layout of this boat.

The upper deck features a full bar and entertainment station, with amenities including a refrigerator and ice maker to give you a cold drink. The entertainment area canopy is designed to avoid sun and rain during the ride. The lower level is located aft in the area with a spacious deck that offers many amenities for fishing, swimming and other recreational activities.

Do you have any other questions about the boats we have introduced above? If you have any other information you would like to know about the vessels, please feel free to communicate with us.

Summary

Through our introduction I believe you have a basic understanding of these boats. La Mare Houseboat Apartboat XXL spacious space is more suitable for family trips. Of course, taking into account the price, the price is expensive with more or less brand-added impact.

On a limited budget, you may want to look at the alternative version of Dreamboat Domicile, similar layout and features, while the price is only less than one-third of La Mare. Its cost-effective feature is sure to meet your needs.