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Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views

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A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings with red roofs.
A deck with white cushioned chairs and a wooden table, overlooking a rocky shoreline with palm trees.
A cozy interior with a sofa, a small table, and a television.
A marina with various boats docked, a large ship, and buildings with red roofs in the background.
A compact RV interior with a wooden floor, a blue cushioned sofa, a small table, a fan, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Channel Islands National Park
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Ventura, CA
  • Place, South Jetty Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventura Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bow Bunk Room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views

Best location in the Harbor with gorgeous sunset and harbor views, just below all the restaurants, live music, Deep Sea Wine tasting, famous ice cream shop, boutique shops, and more. We are also a very short walk from Island Packers and just across from the gorgeous beach! It is a boat so more like a large Floating RV than a hotel! There is plenty of room to sleep and relax. FREE high Speed WIFI! 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!
The space
Also search for our sister Boatel, Ventura Boatel, on VRBO. Our Boatel is on the water and permanently moored in the heart of Ventura Harbor Village with lots of great restaurants, shops, wine tasting, boat rentals, 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 VRBO.
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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Not safe or suitable for kids under 11 or pets.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We only allow stays of up to 28 days.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3686656
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Ventura

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Ventura Harbor Village, a neighborhood 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 The Livery Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Ventura, CA

What's nearby

  • South Jetty Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Olivas Links - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Olivas Adobe Historical Park - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ventura Harbor - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Ventura Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪California Pizza Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views?

As of Aug 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views on Oct 29, 2026 start from $293, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views located?

Located in Ventura Harbor Village, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Clara Estuary Nature Preserve and Channel Islands National Park. South Jetty Beach and The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Glenn Willson

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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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