Houseboats take boating to the next level. With the amount of space and the number of amenities that are available on board a houseboat, you don’t have to worry about how long you are on the water. In fact, you can float along the waves for days on end, and never have to go back to the marina for anything. If you are one of those people who truly love to boat — and wishes they could spend all of their time on the water — then you may be wondering if you should buy a houseboat.

While some houseboats are so large or ungainly that they need to be towed from place to place, others are motorized. That’s the case at Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina, where you can find a variety of sizes and types of rental to suit any vacation. The question becomes, of course, should you? Here are five reasons you absolutely should.