HESSTON BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Hard‑top Houseboat Escape: Anna Maria — A Six‑person Floating Retreat in Hesston
A 3–7 night houseboat rental that sleeps up to six, with a hard top deck, full kitchen and gas grill—this guide distills the essentials so you can plan what to bring and what to expect.
Hard‑top Houseboat Escape: Anna Maria — A Six‑person Floating Retreat in Hesston.
The Anna Maria is a roomy six‑sleeper houseboat designed as a rain‑or‑shine floating retreat: a hard top cover on the upper deck, two full‑sized beds plus a cuddy cabin, and a full galley and bath create a compact, self‑contained getaway that suits families, friends, and first‑time houseboaters alike.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hard‑top top deck for rain‑or‑shine lounging
The Anna Maria’s defining feature is its hard top cover on the upper deck, letting guests use the top deck in all weather and extending the usable living space ashore‑free.
Full galley, grill and onboard comforts
All houseboats are furnished with a full kitchen (pots, pans, dishes and glassware), a gas grill, patio furniture, a large cooler, and A/C and heat units, plus a full bath with shower and holding tanks for fresh and waste water.
Sleeps six; options for pet owners
The Anna Maria accommodates up to six passengers with two full‑sized beds and a cuddy cabin sleeping area; pup‑friendly boats are available for those who want to bring a dog.
What the day feels like
What it feels like aboard the Anna Maria
Expect a compact, domestic rhythm: unpack into roomy berths, cook in a fully equipped galley or fire up the gas grill, and spend long hours on the protected top deck regardless of brief showers. The boat’s generous layout is intended to make inexperienced houseboaters feel at home while letting groups of family or friends live comfortably on the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits best — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring bed linens, towels, and your own food and drink; kitchens come stocked with pots, pans, dishes and glassware but linens are not provided.
Every houseboat includes a gas grill, patio furniture, a large cooler, A/C and heat units, and a full bath with shower; holding tanks supply fresh and waste water management.
The Anna Maria offers two full‑sized beds plus a cuddy cabin sleeping area; plan to supply your own linens and towels for up to six guests.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent the Anna Maria?
Rental options run 3–7 nights.
How many people can sleep on the houseboat?
The Anna Maria sleeps up to six passengers, with two full‑sized beds and a cuddy cabin.
Are pets allowed?
Pup‑friendly boats are available for renters who wish to bring a dog.
What kitchen and cooking facilities are provided?
All kitchens are equipped with pots, pans, dishes and glassware, and each houseboat includes a gas grill.
What should I bring with me?
Guests should bring bed linens, towels, and their own food and drink; basic kitchenware and onboard furniture are provided.