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Boatel California Stay on a Boat in Ventura Harbor
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ventura, CA
- Ventura Harbor2 min drive
- Ventura City Beach4 min drive
- Ventura Pier6 min drive
- Oxnard, CA (OXR)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bow Bunk Room
2 Single Bunk Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Master bath
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
RV/MARINE Style portable toilet
Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Boatel California Stay on a Boat in Ventura Harbor
About this space
This is the "Sister Ship to "Ventura Boatel". It is a boat so more like a large Floating RV than a hotel! There is plenty of room to sleep and relax. The boat doesn't ever leave the dock. You will get to experience living on a boat, but since it is always attached to the dock you will never have to worry about sea sickness! It is less than 100 feet to all the action at Ventura Harbor Village and also to the beach. Ask about having brunch delivered to your Boatel, comedy show tickets, etc.
The space
Also search for our sister Boatel, Ventura Boatel, on Airbnb. Our Boatel is on the water and permanently moored in the heart of Ventura Harbor Village with lots of great restaurants, shops, comedy club, wine tasting, boat rental, live music, fishing charters, Island Packers for trips to the Islands, great beach right across the street, and more. There are 2 staterooms, one with a very comfortable Queen size bed and additional twin size bed along with full bath with shower and one 1/2 bath front crew room with bunk beds suitable for smaller adults or teenagers and there is a convertible double couch bed in the living room. The salon has a couch, dining table and a TV/DVD/Netflix for evening enjoyment. The galley has a full refrigerator, kitchen sink, microwave, drip coffee maker (with a starter pack of coffee) and is fully equipped with other small appliances such as Electric Skillet, Crock Pot, hot water heater for tea/cocoa/soup, plates, glasses, etc. There is a covered deck (fantail) for dining and harbor viewing. We now have high speed internet/WiFi so you can work remotely with this incredible view!! We are proud to be CA Green Certified! We do offer compost and recycling bins and encourage their use. Ask about having brunch delivered to your Boatel and other specials.
Guest access
You have full access of our boat which is permanently moored at the dock. We will show you around then leave you to enjoy the harbor. Please note that no kayaks, SUPS, or other water craft are allowed to be left on the docks even for a minute for safety. You can rent kayaks, SUPs, paddle boats, electric boats near the Boatels at Ventura Boat Rentals. If you want to bring your own, please let us know so we can discuss options of where to put them on board, Harbor rules, etc. If you would like to rent both of our Boatels, see our sister Boatel - Ventura Boatel right here on Airbnb.
Other things to note
We now have high speed internet so you can work remotely with this incredible view, stream Netflix, etc. Remember to pack light. You will be entering your "Boatel" down a dock and up a set of docksteps. We will give you complete instructions for our marine style toilets and showers. The showers work fine but are small like most RV and Boat Showers so we provide keys to the Harbor Shower and Laundry facilities, which are a short walk from the Boatels) for those that want more room (we will give you keys). The front room is 2 bunk style beds suitable for crew or kids 11 and over that don't mind a regular bed style, more like a real sailor!NEVER, EVER put anything down the Head (toilet) EXCEPT the provided Marine toilet safe toilet tissue. I know it sounds yucky, but Marine Heads are notoriously sensitive. Most recently, a Paper Towel was flushed and clogged the Head, burning up the motor, rendering it unusable for the rest of the visit. Guests who flush objects down the Head resulting in plumbing problems will be responsible for the cost of repairs. I can't emphasize the importance of this enough. There is a trash receptacle in provided for items like feminine products, moist towelettes, paper towels, etc.
This is the "Sister Ship to "Ventura Boatel". It is a boat so more like a large Floating RV than a hotel! There is plenty of room to sleep and relax. The boat doesn't ever leave the dock. You will get to experience living on a boat, but since it is always attached to the dock you will never have to worry about sea sickness! It is less than 100 feet to all the action at Ventura Harbor Village and also to the beach. Ask about having brunch delivered to your Boatel, comedy show tickets, etc.
The space
Also search for our sister Boatel, Ventura Boatel, on Airbnb. Our Boatel is on the water and permanently moored in the heart of Ventura Harbor Village with lots of great restaurants, shops, comedy club, wine tasting, boat rental, live music, fishing charters, Island Packers for trips to the Islands, great beach right across the street, and more. There are 2 staterooms, one with a very comfortable Queen size bed and additional twin size bed along with full bath with shower and one 1/2 bath front crew room with bunk beds suitable for smaller adults or teenagers and there is a convertible double couch bed in the living room. The salon has a couch, dining table and a TV/DVD/Netflix for evening enjoyment. The galley has a full refrigerator, kitchen sink, microwave, drip coffee maker (with a starter pack of coffee) and is fully equipped with other small appliances such as Electric Skillet, Crock Pot, hot water heater for tea/cocoa/soup, plates, glasses, etc. There is a covered deck (fantail) for dining and harbor viewing. We now have high speed internet/WiFi so you can work remotely with this incredible view!! We are proud to be CA Green Certified! We do offer compost and recycling bins and encourage their use. Ask about having brunch delivered to your Boatel and other specials.
Guest access
You have full access of our boat which is permanently moored at the dock. We will show you around then leave you to enjoy the harbor. Please note that no kayaks, SUPS, or other water craft are allowed to be left on the docks even for a minute for safety. You can rent kayaks, SUPs, paddle boats, electric boats near the Boatels at Ventura Boat Rentals. If you want to bring your own, please let us know so we can discuss options of where to put them on board, Harbor rules, etc. If you would like to rent both of our Boatels, see our sister Boatel - Ventura Boatel right here on Airbnb.
Other things to note
We now have high speed internet so you can work remotely with this incredible view, stream Netflix, etc. Remember to pack light. You will be entering your "Boatel" down a dock and up a set of docksteps. We will give you complete instructions for our marine style toilets and showers. The showers work fine but are small like most RV and Boat Showers so we provide keys to the Harbor Shower and Laundry facilities, which are a short walk from the Boatels) for those that want more room (we will give you keys). The front room is 2 bunk style beds suitable for crew or kids 11 and over that don't mind a regular bed style, more like a real sailor!NEVER, EVER put anything down the Head (toilet) EXCEPT the provided Marine toilet safe toilet tissue. I know it sounds yucky, but Marine Heads are notoriously sensitive. Most recently, a Paper Towel was flushed and clogged the Head, burning up the motor, rendering it unusable for the rest of the visit. Guests who flush objects down the Head resulting in plumbing problems will be responsible for the cost of repairs. I can't emphasize the importance of this enough. There is a trash receptacle in provided for items like feminine products, moist towelettes, paper towels, etc.
Property manager
Glenn Willson
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Water view
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About the area
Ventura
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Ventura Harbor Village, a neighbourhood in Ventura. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Channel Islands National Park and Santa Clara Estuary Nature Preserve, while Rubicon Theatre Company and Museum of Ventura County are cultural highlights. Golf N' Stuff and Ventura Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ventura, CA
What's nearby
- The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Ventura Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
- Ventura City Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Ventura Pier - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
- Ventura County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- In-N-Out Burger - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Ventura Harbor Village - 1 min walk
- California Pizza Kitchen - 7 min drive
- Red Robin - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Glenn Willson

I was born and raised in Ventura and also have a small Dragon Fruit and Pineapple farm on the Big Island of Hawaii (we also have a rental here ; ). I love cooking, fishing, exploring, camping, snorkeling, spending time with friends and family and enjoying life.
Why they chose this property
Ventura Harbor is an event in itself! There are numerous top notch restaurants, bars, live music, shops, comedy club, nail salon, ice cream and chocolate shop, wine tasting, boat rentals, fishing charters, diving charters, National Park, fantastic beach right across the street, lots of great events throughout the year. In my opinion, the nicest harbor on the West Coast.
What makes this property unique
Our Boatels (there are 2) are spacious, comfortable, vintage 40ft boats on the water in the beautiful Ventura Harbor that oftentimes costs less than most hotels in the area with no where near the view or experience. There is no better place to stay in the Ventura Harbor!
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