Cute, Comfy & Affordable Floating Home, Minutes to the City

• romantic weekend

  romantic weekend

  • Guest gene
  • Date of stay 05/03/13
  • Review Submitted 05/08/13
  I rented the houseboat for, as the title says, a romantic weekend with my girlfriend. The houseboat has a 'lived in' appearance, not in any way bad, but not a sparkling place to sleep. It was a very comfortable and quiet place to stay for the weekend and the neighbors always greeted us with smiles when we passed them on the 100 yard walk along the deck to the houseboat. What can I say, it's a great change from what you experience in a hotel room. If I would have had more time to plan I would have picked up some groceries to try out the kitchen. As it was we just used the microwave for some restaurant leftovers. Diana, the property manager, was very flexible on our arrival time to meet up, and also was helpful and provided some good tips on local restaurants. So yes, this place has my recommendation.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Vacation on houseboat

  Vacation on houseboat

  • Guest Deb
  • Date of stay 02/06/13
  • Review Submitted 02/17/13
  Diana was great. She was very accommodating and Jay's suggestions were excellent. Bed was extremely comfy.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers.

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• Wonderful experience!

  Wonderful experience!

  • Guest Michigan golfers
  • Date of stay 10/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/17/12
  We loved this unique experience to stay on a houseboat! This was our first trip to Sausalito, and we had no idea a whole neighborhood of houseboats existed like this. We should have stayed longer to take advantage of the bikes and kayaks, but everything was in good order and the owners were very easy to work with. We ate dinner at Salitos and really enjoyed the atmosphere and food there. We would definitely recommend this property to others, especially if you're looking for a different experience from a regular hotel room!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Sausalito Floating home

  Sausalito Floating home

  • Guest Cathy
  • Date of stay 07/18/12
  • Review Submitted 07/31/12
  We stayed at this location for 3 days and found it to be perfect for our needs. The owner was more than helpful and accommodating at all times. Dianna went out of her way to be sure we were comfortable. The houseboat was clean and equipped with anything we needed including 2 bikes and kayaks. It is easy to get to a supermarket or downtown Sausalito or the highway.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• Fabulous!

  Fabulous!

  • Guest Bryan
  • Date of stay 06/15/12
  • Review Submitted 06/17/12
  Better than any hotel or B&B. Leave your stress at home. What a perfect getaway and a superb location! Everything was just as advertised. Hostess most accomodating and goes above & beyond to make sure everything is 'ship shape.' Would stay there again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Sensational Get-away

  Sensational Get-away

  • Guest CrossBoss
  • Date of stay 06/11/12
  • Review Submitted 06/15/12
  Had an absolutely wonderful stay! The house-boat was perfectly cleaned and prepped for our arrival, and our hostess was more than accommodating! Taking the kayaks out to see the seals, water fowl, and just the beautiful landscape is a must! Plus, biking to the town for some ice cream or some groceries is super fun and easy. It was the perfect escape, yet, still close enough to San Francisco that we could pop over if desired. Can't wait to visit again! Thank you!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Not quite ready for VRBO

  Not quite ready for VRBO

  • Guest Lu Lu
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/10/12
  I've used VRBO for many years and have never had a bad experience until now. This property has potential, however, needs some TLC before it lives up to the standard of a property on VRBO. The positive aspects of this property were the kayaks, the uniqueness of being a houseboat, and the bed. The negative aspects were no electricity, no flushing toilet, a front door that did not open during low tide which required being able to climb over the deck in the back to get to the dock, and the bikes provided. The other suggestion to other's looking at this property is to remember that it is about a mile from downtown so you either need to rent a car or plan on public bus or walking. Do not plan on using the bikes provided because they are unuseable.

  Owner response: The electrical supply line to the houseboat ruptured on the 2nd day of this guest's 4 day stay. The owner was on scene within 15 minutes . There was no power to the kitchen, and other outlets and lights were browned out. Later we realized that the electric sewage pump was also affected, so the toilet was out of service. We offered to pay for them to stay at a motel nearby which they declined, and we refunded half of their total rent. An electrician has since repaired the line and everything works fine now. This was an unexpected problem that could occur at any vacation rental. The front door is fixed. People are using the bikes all the time, and I use both of them all the time, so we're not sure what the problem was with the bikes.

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• Go for it!

  Go for it!

  • Guest SAVILLA s.
  • Date of stay 05/23/12
  • Review Submitted 06/02/12
  Our two nights here were charming and funky. Cranes, geese, seagulls, and duck families patrol the outside while the inside has the feeling of a friend's cottage: comfortable, well used, and complete. The owner goes oit of her way to make your stay hassel free. Lucky people live on these houseboats and we would definitely experience it again. Very fun!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• wonderful stay on the water

  wonderful stay on the water

  • Guest KA
  • Date of stay 05/13/12
  • Review Submitted 05/15/12
  This is a delightful property - just as advertised. The hostess was very accommodating and made sure that everything worked - she even called to check on us. The only hint I'd provide is to be sure you realize that you are a long walk from downtown Sausalito and the ferry. I was prepared with walking shoes and she does provide bikes.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• This place delivers!

  This place delivers!

  • Guest Deadhead
  • Date of stay 03/28/12
  • Review Submitted 04/02/12
  This houseboat was advertised as Cute, Comfy & Affordable Floating Home, Minutes to the City It delivered all that and more. I can't think of any vacation this accommodation would not be perfect for. Its location is perfect and has all the comforts of home. I come to the Bay Area often and will be back. The places beauty and Owners kindness makes this place a 10.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

Call manager at 707-508-5140, calendar does not always show availability.

Not recommended for small children.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

50.00 cleaning fee