The Hilltop Cruiser — Private Pontoon on Sylvan Lake

$10-385/night

Exclusively available to Hilltop Haven guests.

Your lake day starts at the pier. Some of our guests' favorite memories from Sylvan Lake happen not at the house, but out on the water. Mornings fishing the quiet coves. Kids jumping off the swim ladder into the cool, clear lake. The whole family drifting toward the sandbar as the afternoon sun climbs. A slow cruise home as the sky turns gold over the far end of the lake.

We deliver it to your pier before you arrive, walk you through everything you need to know, and it's yours for as long as you've booked it. No marina calls. No public ramp. No schedule to work around. Just untie the lines and go.

THE BOAT
The Hilltop Cruiser is a classic 24' Harris-Kayot pontoon, Indiana-built and well cared for. Comfortable, clean, reliable, and ready for a full day on the water with your whole group.

- Length: 24 feet
- Capacity: 10 persons / 1,445 lbs
- Motor: 2014 Tohatsu 50 HP Four-Stroke — quiet, fuel-efficient, and dependable
- Seating: Wraparound bench seating for up to 10, plus captain's chair
- Swim access: Polished stainless steel swim ladder
- Shade: Bimini top for sunny afternoons
- Safety gear: 10+ USCG-approved life jackets (including children's sizes), throwable flotation device, marine fire extinguisher, anchor with rope
- Fuel: Full 5-gallon Rec-90 backup gas can included
- Season: May through October, weather permitting

EXPLORE SYLVAN LAKE
Sylvan is a full-recreation lake with five connected basins and sixteen miles of shoreline.

- Cruise the basins past wooded shorelines, quiet coves, and classic lake homes
- Visit the popular sandbar in the lower basin — anchor up and let the afternoon happen
- Dock at Dock's Landing restaurant and grab lunch on the water
- Hike Boy Scout Island via the public dock — a one-mile loop through nearly 100 acres of forest
- Fish for walleye, bass, perch, bluegill, and channel catfish
- Watch for blue herons, egrets, sandhill cranes, swans, and bald eagles
- Watch the sunset from the water at golden hour

HOW IT WORKS
1. Request the pontoon when you submit your booking inquiry or reach out before arrival
2. Sign the short rental agreement and liability waiver (e-signature, about two minutes)
3. The boat is at your pier when you arrive — we do a brief in-person orientation (required)
4. The boat is exclusively yours for the duration of your rental, sunrise to sunset
5. We pick it up when you're done — no trailering, no ramp, no drop-off

WHAT TO KNOW
- Primary renter must be 25 or older and present for the entire rental period
- Valid driver's license required at orientation
- $250 refundable security deposit, released within 7 days of return
- Sylvan Lake only — the boat does not leave the lake
- No boating before sunrise or after sunset
- No towing, tubing, or water skiing
- Life jackets available for all ages; children under 13 must wear one while underway
- Operator sober at all times

The Hilltop Cruiser is operated by DaVina Rental Assets, LLC. The pontoon rental agreement is distinct from any Hilltop Haven occupancy agreement. Questions: bookings@davinavista.com or 260-854-4501.

Availability

Location

Rome City, Indiana

Amenities

Listing Type Boat
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 10
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 25
  • Pets not allowed
Sleeping Arrangements

Rates

Season Rate
Pontoon 1 - Spring Early
3/15 - 4/14
Night
$275
Pontoon 2 - Spring
4/15 - 4/30
Night
$300
Pontoon 3 - Spring Mid
5/1 - 5/31
Night
$325
Pontoon 4 - Spring Late
6/1 - 6/20
Night
$345
Pontoon 5 - Summer Early
6/21 - 6/30
Night
$365
Pontoon 6 - Summer Peak
7/1 - 7/14
Night
$385
Pontoon 7 - Summer Mid
7/15 - 8/14
Night
$365
Pontoon 8 - Summer Mid2
8/15 - 9/4
Night
$345
Pontoon 9 - Summer Late
9/5 - 9/20
Night
$325
Pontoon 10 - Fall
9/21 - 10/14
Night
$300
Pontoon 11 - Late Fall
10/15 - 11/20
Night
$275
Pontoon 12 - Winter
11/21 - 12/31
Night
$10
Pontoon 0 - Winter
1/1 - 3/14
Night
$10

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $50.00 taxable cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges (less $50.00 taxable cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 7 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 7 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

Rates based on number of nights. All rates subject to 7% Indiana sales tax. 2 nights: $340/night ($680 total) 3 nights: $315/night ($945 total) 4 nights: $290/night ($1,160 total) 5 nights: $268/night ($1,340 total) 6 nights: $248/night ($1,488 total) 7 nights: $229/night ($1,603 total) 8+ nights: Contact host for custom quote Use code FULLSTAY for an additional discount when booking the pontoon for your entire Hilltop Haven stay. Partial rentals (2-night minimum) available — contact host for custom quote.

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