HESSTON BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Anchors Aweigh: A Roomy Houseboat Escape on the Lake at Hesston
Three- to seven-night rentals on an eight-sleeper houseboat outfitted for families, groups and pups provide a straightforward blueprint for a mellow multi-night lake getaway.
Anchors Aweigh: A Roomy Houseboat Escape on the Lake at Hesston.
Anchors Aweigh is a spacious, eight-sleeper houseboat designed for families and groups who want a simple, stay-on-the-water escape. The layout gives everyone room to spread out—with a master queen, a private full, and two fulls in the cuddy cabin—while on-deck features like a sliding board keep evenings lively. The boat is equipped for comfort in all seasons and can accommodate a dog, making it an uncomplicated option whether you’re chasing warm nights on the lake or sheltering from a surprise shower.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Room for Eight, Sleep-wise and Socially
With a queen in the master stateroom, a private full, and two additional fulls in the cuddy cabin, Anchors Aweigh is arranged to give groups and large families private sleeping options while keeping common areas open and social.
Simple On-deck Fun: Slide, Grill, Relax
The boat’s deck is fitted for easy entertainment: a sliding board for lakeside play plus a gas grill, patio furniture and a large cooler to help keep meals and evenings communal and hands-off.
Equipped for Comfort and Safety
All Anchors Aweigh houseboats include climate control (A/C and heat), a full galley with cookware and dishware, a full bath with shower and holding tanks, and the safety equipment required by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
The rhythm of an Anchors Aweigh rental is deliberately low-key: arrive at the marina, board with your provisions, and settle into separate sleeping areas while the common cabin and deck become the social center. Days tend to split between slow breakfasts in the galley, swims and sliding-board turns off the deck, simple grilled meals, and evenings shared under stars or under interior lights when the weather turns. The boat’s fittings and layout keep the experience focused on easy togetherness over multiple nights.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental is built for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals run in multi-night blocks; standard options are three to seven nights.
You must bring bed linens, towels, food and drink; the boat supplies cookware, dishes and glassware.
Each houseboat includes a gas grill, patio furniture, a large cooler, A/C and heat units, a full bath with shower and holding tanks, and the safety equipment designated by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent Anchors Aweigh?
Rental blocks are available from three to seven nights.
How many people does the houseboat sleep?
The boat accommodates up to eight passengers across a master queen, a private full and two fulls in the cuddy cabin.
Can I bring my dog?
Pup-friendly boats are available, so bringing a dog is allowed on eligible rentals.
What onboard amenities are provided?
Anchors Aweigh boats include a gas grill, patio furniture, a large cooler, A/C and heat, a fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans and dishware, a full bath with shower and holding tanks, plus required safety equipment.
What should I bring for the trip?
Bring bed linens, towels, and your own food and drink; the galley comes stocked with cookware and dishware.
What happens if the weather turns?
The boats are described as suitable rain or shine, and include heat and A/C for comfort in varying conditions.