"A private houseboat rental company located outside the park that provides multi-day floating accommodations for visitors who want the convenience of onboard lodging; rentals require permits and additional fees but allow easy access to swimming, fishing, and extended island-hopping." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines