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Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Sausalito, CA
  • Place, Golden Gate Bridge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Presidio of San Francisco
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Alcatraz Island
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk area

2 Single Beds

Main Sleeping area

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Powder room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht

***Please note that due to marina regulations all overnight stays must be in conjunction with a chartered cruise***

***The price quoted here is only for an overnight stay and does not include the cruise -- please scroll down to see prices for various cruise options***

Cruise by the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco skyline with Union Island charters, followed by an overnight stay at our dock in the in the lively village of Sausalito, just a few miles north of SF.

This 3-cabin yacht exudes timeless elegance. With abundant natural light, postcard views, and the subtle swaying of bay waters, it is a retreat space that calms the senses and soothes the soul. Cozy, yet comfortable, the yacht is surprisingly spacious and fully equipped for wining, dining, dozing and connecting with loved ones -- perfect for a romantic escape or as a base to explore the Bay Area with your family.

The teak interior includes a quaint kitchenette, dining/work area, queen size bed, two single bunks/daybeds, and two bathrooms. At the rear of the boat is a cozy open-air space with a cocktail table. Ample deck space up top for lounging.

The boat is docked a few feet away from Fjord, a floating sauna, which is one of Sausalito‘s newest and most exciting attractions. End the evening or start the morning in one of their gorgeous sauna rooms, followed by a cold plunge into the bay, for those who dare.
CRUISE INFO
The following cruise prices are in addition to the cost of the overnight stay that is quoted in the listing. The cruise prices do not incur any additional taxes or fees. Please send us a message noting how many hours you would like and we will add the cost to your reservation prior to booking.

2 HRS - $750
3 HRS - $950
4 HRS - $1150

ROUTES:

2 hour cruises make a loop past the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island and Sausalito

3 hour cruises make a loop past the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz and Sausalito

4 hour cruises make a loop past the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz, downtown San Francisco, Paradise Cay and Sausalito

Please contact us for custom itineraries.

Maximum stay is two nights. You may also charter the boat for daytime cruises without an overnight stay. Union Island offers adventures year round, with daytime, sunset and nighttime departures. Evenings are an overlooked time to be on the water, which is lit up by the stars, moon and lights of the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown San Francisco.

Weather on the Bay is often beautiful in the middle of winter, when it is sometimes even warmer than on our (often) foggy summer days. But we do have heaters on the boat to keep you toasty on cool nights, and one of the cabins is completely enclosed with glass on all sides to keep the wind off during cruises. While offshore, we have onboard power for electric blankets.

If you’d like to take a road trip before or after your stay, we also have luxurious 24-foot Mercedes sprinter van conversion for rent.

Each booking supports the Union Island Project, which provides marine excursions to low income residents.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sausalito

Sausalito is home to this houseboat. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Presidio of San Francisco and Golden Gate Park, while Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
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Sausalito, CA

What's nearby

  • Golden Gate Bridge - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Presidio of San Francisco - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Marin Headlands - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Pier 39 - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Alcatraz Island - 40 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 14 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 18 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrel House Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lappert's Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Spinnaker - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sausalito Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht on 11 Nov 2025 start from £323.86, 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.

What time is check-in at Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht located?

Situated in Sausalito, this houseboat is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Golden Gate Bridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of Presidio of San Francisco and Marin Headlands. Baker Beach and Crissy Field are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience!

My husband and I knew that we would like to stay somewhere different but also get a chance to see San Francisco. We booked a tour and stay on this historical yacht. It was quite the experience. A little piece of heaven and history was exactly what we needed. The staff was great as was the host! If you are looking for a great experience, look no further!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loné M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Yacht

My husband and I flew into San Francisco for a night wanted something different and ordinary. He chose Sausalito and must say we weren't disappointed. It was cold at night but that's to be expected as we were on the water. Nonetheless great boat and vibes! I
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay! I highly recommend!

We stayed on the antique boat and it was a wonderful experience! The accommodations were exactly as described in the listing. Communication with the manager Amy was prompt and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and unique

This antique boat is beautiful! The location was perfect and the private cruise we took was absolutely memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good vibrations!

❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sausalito Getaway

Bay cruise was excellent! Boat photos very true. Would have liked to be able to access info about using the toilets before boarding. Very cozy accommodations. All-in-all a great overnight!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rich M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
I initially booked this as the highlight of our honeymoon but was unpleasantly surprised by the lack of clarity in the listing vs the actual sleeping arrangements. I would suggest any traveler ask for links to the YouTube videos the owner has and ask specific questions on the actual layout and sleeping arrangements of the boat. The listing says there is a queen size bed but what it does not say is that the queen bed is covered by approximately a 2 foot shelf make it not fully usable for two people. Additionally there is no mattress for the bed as seat cushions are used to cover the supportive plank that spans the living quarters. You will have to put the bed together and take it down when not in use. My wife and I did not want to sleep on twin beds as I’m 6 3 and do not fit on a standard twin which is why we booked a queen bed in the first place. We were forced to make other arrangement for the two nights that were booked but not usable. I initially did not request a refund feeling it was my own fault for not asking the right questions, but after reviewing the listing once more asked for one. It is misleading at best. I did pay for and take the cruise in the rain as I felt it was my responsibility, but in turn was denied any type of refund for the unused nights. The boat is beautiful and the crew were fantastic but the listing is not as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a well restored 100 yr old yacht. Having lived on boats years ago it was especially sweet to stay here. The private cruise was perfect, the captain and mate shared their knowledge of the area. We genuinely enjoyed seeing the sights from the vantage point of the yacht. The marina was nice and honestly we were happy to stay in Sausalito and travel to SF for all the tourist stuff. Overall, great place to stay for a couple nights. Leave time to just chill a board the yacht, so relaxing. FYI- the sauna/cold bay plunge looked awesome but requires separate reservation/fee and it was booked for 3 weeks so we were sad to not be able to experience that.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and unique stay!

My partner and I spent a night on the yacht and had a wonderful time exploring Sausalito. The yacht is really charming and well maintained. The host was really communicative and quick to respond when we needed help. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Staying on a classic boat is an adventure!

For accuracy of listing: sleeping arrangements according to photos looked like a double bed!Not able to snap the curtains on Fantail whichmade it hard to enjoy when windy.All and all, we enjoyed our stay on this beautifully restored boat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Had a great stay! Boat is very charming and easy to find. Great communication with host. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spring break

Saw lots of wild life!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathe the salt air that heals the soul.

Retired from the Navy, our stay was peaceful. The gentle rocking of the boat, smell of the salt air, and the beautiful surroundings made our visit one for the books. As a professional photographer and documentarian in Iraq and Ukraine, this was the perfect way to find peace.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom And Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique & amazing

For a ship of this age this one is extremely well maintained with many of its original details intact. A truly unique place to stay. Booked a 2hr midday cruise. Captain Ruby & deck hand James made the tour special traveling under the golden gate and providing details along the way. We spend our evening sitting in the chairs on top as the sun went down, watching the lights on the homes start to shine across the bay. Then in the morning sitting in the wheelhouse with coffee watching the sun rise. Host responded quickly when we had a question. If you are looking for a rare glimpse backward in time this is one great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice 2 days!

The boat was overall a great experience, the views are insane and the fact theres a kitchen and small fridge is awesome. Slightly hard to get to the dock, and the boat can get a little chilly since theres no heater, just space heaters. Other than that the area has lots of fun hiking and restaurants within 10/15 min away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely boat but not for us

The we were traveling across the country for a week so we had larger bags. Staying on the boat was not going to work for us so we did not stay the two nights that were books. This would be perfect for a one night stay and with smaller bags. And during warmer weather. For our trip it had rained for 5 days in the San Fran area. It was cold and not tolerable to stay on a boat with heated blankets and portable heaters. Please ask about the toilet and shower if you are not familiar with these on boats. I was but not a composting toilet. You receive the directions prior to arrival. I also misjudged my need to relax and stretch out after traveling all day. Amy and Brian were very responsive with communication. Amy was kind enough to help us reschedule our cruise since it was the morning of rain and a small craft warning. The night cruise was perfect coming out of the Sausalito bay, to see the sunset behind the GGB and the lights of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Couldnt Stay but Beautiful

First of all the boat was absolutely charming and beautiful! The view was good, the responses were prompt but the situation was not for us. Wish we would have known about the compost toilet which would have been a deal breaker and the stairs were all too problematic for older folks like us but the younger set would surely enjoy the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuhong C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

View is fantastic. I posted my pictures on the social media and many friends asked me how to book it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Experience

We were in Sausalito for just one night, so I thought it would be fun to do something different. It was such a unique experience. Being new to "yacht-life", I was a little worried about the logistics of staying on a boat, but the host left very detailed notes, and even had youtube videos to help explain everything. Highly recommend if you're looking for a different kind of stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great boat in Sausalito

We gad a short but perfekt stay, everything as described, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic stay in Sausalito

From Amy and her quick response to support on the boat on how things work, the videos, the communication and then the beautiful old boat was just spectacular. Been to Sausalito my entire life and to actually stay on one of the boats instead of just watching was a wonderful experience, the owner hired captains under the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco area, which was also quite a treat at the end of the day we realized we left our glasses, sunglasses and Amy had the housekeeper find them and send them to her which she probably sent to us. it was a set of glasses. I got for my wife for her anniversary in Italy so it was so appreciated a 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique

What a unique experience to stay on-board an antique boat. Everything worked as expected and we enjoyed our stay. Our hosts went overboard to make our stay special to help us celebrate our 33 wedding anniversary. When it was apparent we would be unable to do a bay cruise, our host arranged for another option so we would still have a memorable experience…certainly appreciated. Communication was amazing from first inquiry to after our stay. Would highly recommend this property for anyone wanting a special and unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Host changed terms, wouldn’t refund.

Important: we didn’t stay on the boat so this review is not a commentary about the space itself. Brian was lovely to schedule with. Unfortunately days before our trip someone else from his team informed us that the boat was broken and we could not do the charter trip that was required with an initial reservation. We wished to reschedule, but do not have availability until next summer (after the academic year). We requested a refund, but were informed that as not possible. They did a partial refund for the charter trip. We did not wish to go through the hassle of finding another boat trip 1 day before our trip and we had no desire to stay on a boat that could not leave the dock. We were paying a premium for the full experience. Brian’s team member offered for us to reschedule within 1 year but this is only documented in our messages. There is no official documentation or guarantee from VRBO. As a student, this is also a lot of money that we had saved to give my son a fun 2nd birthday/us parents a break since entertainment (boat ride) would be in the same space he could eat and sleep. In terms of a professional and quality experience - scheduling was 5 stars, week before our trip was 1 star. I feel bad writing this review because we were looking forward to this trip. However there is/was an easy solution - refund your guests if you change any terms on them. I would strongly recommend others to consider what happens if terms change on you or the boat malfunctions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brian Barth

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I write for publications such as the New Yorker and National Geographic and am currently making a film and writing a book about homelessness in the Bay Area. I bought this boat with my wife, a doctor, genetic engineer and filmmaker, as a place to bring people together from the various parts of our lives. We're inviting tech CEOs aboard alongside homeless residents we've befriended. We're using the boat in a new film and hosting dinner parties with artists, activists and freethinkers. And: we're inviting you aboard.

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