Vacances Sunset Dreams

Prepare yourself for the vacations of your dreams at Vacances Sunsent Dream. This company offers you houseboat rentals and chalet rentals that will make you feel that you are in a 5 star hotel. At this pristine place you will enjoy the best custom service ever available in English and French, you can contact them via contact form on their website or via phone call for a detailed service and any requirements that you may have.

The houseboat is located in Salaberry de Valleyfield, Quebec, near to Lac-St-Francois, a simple Google map search will let you know where to find it easily. The houseboat is perfectly located in a position where you can explore and sail to Montreal or sail in the other direction to explore the Rideau Canal, also, you can request a delivery to certain locations but with a reservation of at least 15 days

The houseboat was built by the Quebec company Daigno and measures 8.53 m x 2.62 m or 28 x 8,6 ft. for a maximum capacity of 6 persons, it may seem small but it is full of features and amenities that will make you feel like in your home including:

·         An outboard motor Honda BF90 VTEC with 90 HP

·         Solar panels mounted in the roof connected to batteries to provide electricity

·         Sonar system

·         Dashboard with navigational instruments

·         Barbecue

·         Hammock stretched over the water

·         Kitchenette with 2 burner propane stoves and utensils

·         Sink, refrigerator and plenty of storage room

·         Heating and air conditioning

·         PS 4 audio system with Bluetooth

·         Bimini roof can be converted into a waterproof tent equivalent to a double bed

·         Bathroom with toilet

2 day weekend

7 day week

The company requires that the captain or the person navigating the boat must be at least 30 years old, also, the company will determine if he or she is apt to navigate.

A pleasure craft operator card is not legally required but is suggested, however, a valid driver’s license or passport is required. Before departure you will have to complete a rental boat safety checklist, as always be sure to ask any questions you may have when the boarding training and safety briefing occurs.

If you wish to obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card you can do so online. For more details:

Pleasure Craft Licence

You will find electrical outlets powered by batteries and solar panels but feel free to bring your own batteries.

The houseboat already has everything that you possibly need except for your bedding, food and beverages, also you should bring your sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcase.

For a complete list of suggested items to bring, please see the following link What to Bring

Because of health and security reasons you will have to bring your own bedding but it could also be negotiated with the company.

Sadly, pets are not allowed for sanitary and allergic reasons.

The houseboat is very simple and there should not be many additional costs, only the following ones:

·         Fuel

·         Oil

·         Propane

·         Lock fees

·         Insurance

·         Exploring

·         Fishing

·         Swimming

·         Navigation courses

·         Barbecue

·         Boating

·         Kayaking