Egan Houseboat Rentals

What visitors say

Egan Houseboat Rentals runs out of a marina on Pigeon Lake, giving renters direct access to the Trent-Severn Waterway. Most reviewers are first-timers or families who come back year after year, and many describe a few days afloat, mooring off islands overnight and watching the sunrise from the roof deck, as the best part of their summer.

The boats get a lot of praise. Renters describe clean, comfortable houseboats in the 40 to 42 foot range with working kitchens, a barbecue, a fridge, decent sound systems and a large upper deck, some with a fire table. A mounted tablet with GPS and depth markings makes navigating the shallow lake easier, and one experienced houseboater said their Egan boat was the first they'd rented where everything worked. Check-in and the safety briefing are described as quick and reassuring, and when something did break, one family found a mechanic waiting for them at the next lock.

From the marina, renters head through locks such as Buckhorn, Lovesick and Burleigh to lakes further along the system. The setup suits families, groups of friends and first-time boaters, and one reviewer brought dogs along without trouble. There's no power steering on at least some boats, but guests say they're easy enough to handle.

Not everyone is won over. A handful of repeat customers say the boats could use updating, and a couple of long-time renters describe a tense interaction with staff and a disappointing return process in recent seasons. The rating breakdown still leans strongly positive, but it's worth confirming return times and any late-return rules before you head out.

Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 275 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Egan Houseboat Rentals directly.