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The Boat House at The Birdbath Bungalows

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Living Room
Queen Bedroom
Bedroom
Exterior
Kitchen with Dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ventura Pier
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Ventura, CA
  • Place, Ventura City Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventura City Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventura Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

The Boat House at The Birdbath Bungalows

Drop anchor at The Boat House at the Birdbath Bungalows - a cozy one-bedroom retreat steps from the Ventura coast.

THE SPACE

One bedroom, one bathroom, fully equipped galley kitchen. Sip your morning coffee on the sunny front porch with mountain views, or settle into the lush back garden for evening cocktails around the gas fire pit surrounded by citrus and tropical palms. Fully renovated in 2023 with care and quality throughout.

WEDDING PARTIES, FAMILY REUNIONS & GROUP RETREATS

Hosting a wedding party, family reunion, or work retreat? The Boat House is one of three Birdbath Bungalows on the property — rent one, two, or all three, each with private connecting gates that can be locked for your own space or opened up for a seamless group experience. Need even more space? Twin Palms Townhouse, our sister collection of three additional properties, is right next door. Together all six properties can accommodate groups of virtually any size while keeping everyone just steps apart.

GETTING AROUND

Off-street parking included. Walk to the beach, the pier, local coffee shops, corner markets, and Ventura's vibrant Main Street restaurant and bar scene. Catch the Saturday farmers market, explore the historic Mission, or grab a board and hit the surf. A short drive gets you to Ojai, Montecito, Santa Barbara, and beyond.

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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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3257647vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ventura

Downtown Ventura, a neighbourhood in Ventura, is home to this holiday home. Rubicon Theatre Company and Museum of Ventura County are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Channel Islands National Park and Ventura Botanical Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ventura County Fairgrounds or Camino Tennis Center.
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Ventura, CA

What's nearby

  • Ventura City Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ventura City Hall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ventura Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Buenaventura Mission - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Ventura Station - 4 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Room Service Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sans Souci - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat House at The Birdbath Bungalows pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Boat House at The Birdbath Bungalows?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Boat House at The Birdbath Bungalows?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boat House at The Birdbath Bungalows?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Boat House at The Birdbath Bungalows located?

Located in Downtown Ventura, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Rubicon Theatre Company and Ventura Pier. Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10 and Ventura City Beach are also within 15 minutes. Ventura Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, quiet, well-appointed space. Nice gardens. Close to downtown and beaches and beautiful bike rides and hikes not far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Boat House is cozy and comfortable. It was a great location for us, and we enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Boat House! Great location, easily walkable to some neighborhood restaurants and downtown. The backyard was lovely. And the host was very communicative. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was perfect! Close walk to food, drinks and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A charming house, perfect for 2 people, walkable to coffee, dining, shops, pier, & beach. Great location, clean, functional, with nice amenities, toiletries, outside fire pit and BBQ.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Great time in Ventura. Boat House was delightful, just as advertised. Location was central, walking distance from everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!!

Super cute, clean and well stocked!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem in Ventura

This place is super cute and comfortable with thoughtful, elegant design. It is minutes away from shops and restaurants, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a couple

Decor and furnishings were stunning. The backyard landscape and fire pit were huge highlights. Walking to downtown makes it an ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay

This is an absolutely beautiful property. Enjoyed the porch and landscaping and the inside was so nice! Lots of extra touches. Would recommend and will definitely book again when I come visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly appointed place to stay

The boat house was incredibly clean and obviously well-loved. It’s a great place with a perfect backyard space. It’s ideal for two with a great built in table in the kitchen. Excellent space and it has everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing bungalow

This bungalow had been recently remodeled and it was done so tastefully, the colors, the furniture, the appliances were all just great. I could tell they had spent a lot of time and money on the changes and the end product was a darling, little bungalow. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage- Great Location

Perfect for a weekend away. A short walk to the coast and/or downtown. We parked our car in the convenient off street parking spot and didn’t get back in the car until it was time to leave for home. The cottage is comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated. Our host Sarah was readily available for any question we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an excellent property!

I stay at several properties a year. This property by far was the best all around set up. The owners have thought about all their guests needs. The outdoor space is small but beyond beautiful. The property was not only clean but very well maintained! Quiet neighborhood close to everything in downtown Ventura. Plus within walking distance to several great foodie spots!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ventura cottage

Cottage was very clean & cozy. Had everything that we needed for our stay. Only negative: property manager didn’t contact us about check in on day of arrival. We had to contact her.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection in a Classic California Bungalow

Exceptionally cute little house that is perfectly set up for a quiet, relaxing stay. We spent many mornings and afternoons in the beautifully landscaped yard with hummingbirds and butterflies. The fire pit and grill were really nice additions. The host was very responsive, and the check in process was easy. There is a great little corner store and coffee shop just a block away and it is a short walk to the beach as well as downtown. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in Every Detail

What a sweet little property! Designer touches everywhere. All new high end appliances. Off street parking spot and quiet neighborhood within walking distance to restaurants, shops, breweries. Nice private backyard with string lights, fire pit and a grill. Just perfect for a getaway. Next time I'm planning a trip to Ventura ill stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best "Little House"

This is a perfect Little House for two people. My grandchildren named it the Little House! My husband and I spent almost 5 wonderful weeks here. It is bright, has a yard and is just enough! The house is walking distance to downtown, the beach, many restaurants, shopping and more. The overseer was responsive to all my questions and concerns. We will be back there again.
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ventura getaway

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Boat House, a beautiful one bedroom cottage in Ventura, CA and we had an amazing experience. The location is simply unbeatable, as it is walking distance from both the beach and downtown Ventura. The place is beautifully designed and well-appointed with all the modern amenities one could ask for. The attention to detail in the decor was impressive, with a modern coastal style that felt both comfortable and stylish. The living area was spacious and comfortable with plenty of seating for relaxing after a long day out in the town. The kitchen was fully equipped with all the necessary appliances, we didn’t get a chance to cook or use much of the kitchen as we were visiting Ventura for my sister’s wedding. The bedroom was cozy and inviting, with a comfortable bed. The bathroom was super clean and well-maintained, with plenty of towels and toiletries provided. Outside, there was a charming patio area with a grill and seating, as well as a beautiful lemon tree. We picked up breakfast and coffee from Frontside Cafe 5 min walk and truly enjoyed the patio. The location is perfect to explore the surrounding area, including the nearby beaches, restaurants, and shops. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for a couple or to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable getaway in Ventura. The attention to detail, prime location, and modern amenities made it an excellent experience. Five stars for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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