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Charming Historic Lighthouse, A Magical Oasis With Great Sunsets

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Comfortable Bed in 1st bedroom
Entrance Stairs leading to the Inn
Exterior detail
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Vallejo, CA
  • Place, Benicia State Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Napa Valley Wine Train
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4th Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Historic Lighthouse, A Magical Oasis With Great Sunsets

Wake up to views of a world-class marina and beautiful waters of the Carquinez Strait from a 2 story, 115-year-old former Lighthouse and Victorian home where you can soak in the California sunshine from the gorgeous early sunrise throughout the wonderfully warm afternoon to the breath taking sunsets in the evening. At night, the C&H Sugar Factory lights up and will provide a subtle twinkle across the waters against the dark sky.

Our Family Friendly property is the centerpiece of the Glen Cove Marina, so you have the comforts of a relaxing home with beautiful views and places for light exercise on our two large lawns and adjacent walking trail, walk up to the beautiful view looking out to the water and bridges and can even catch the stunning evening sunset.

Our recently renovated two-story home has all the modern conveniences for comfortable and easy living, but believe us, the charm & personality of this old building is certainly not lost. It has over 3300 square feet of space; with a welcoming staircase entrance, a large living room, formal dining room, a bonus den off the dining room that can sleep two on a pull-out couch, FOUR upstairs bedrooms (three with a queen-size bed in each room, and one with a twin bed on top of a twin trundle), TWO full bathrooms, free wi-fi, TWO flat-screen televisions, one Roku and one Google TV for your convenience, a full-size washer and dryer inside, an equipped and recently renovated modern kitchen.

The property is attached to the Glen Cove Marina and our banquet room - people may be walking around the property to access some areas.

Our Victorian Inn is deeply cleaned between stays, aired out, and all high touch areas are sanitized. We supply cleaning supplies for our guests, complimentary, allowing you to do additional cleaning as desired. We offer a no-contact check-in and check-out. When possible, rental stays are staggered with a window of 24 hours.

*The outside balcony on the second floor while beautiful to look out at, unfortunately, the area is restricted for maintenance use only. This building was a former lighthouse located at the entrance of the Carquinez Strait and moved to its current location in 1955.
http://www.thelighthousegcm.com/history

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is only OUTSIDE!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check-Out Policy Check-out is by 10:00 AM unless otherwise agreed in advance. Any guest remaining past check-out time without prior approval will be subject to an inconvenience fee of $150.
Late Check-Out Requests: must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are subject to availability. Approval is not guaranteed. Delays Impact Cleanings & Staying late disrupts our cleaners schedule
Belongings Left Behind: Items left after check-out will be considered abandoned and may be discarded or donated.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Before approving any bookings, we need to know the purpose of your trip. Our rental is not intended for parties.
Though it is rare, we may occasionally host events in our 1st floor Banquet Room during guest stays. We will offer an opt-out policy if such occurs.
We ask that, because of our light colored carpeting that shoes be removed inside the Inn, OR we provide shoe covers for your convenience.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 425921vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Vallejo

Located in Vallejo, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Empress Theatre and Benicia Clock Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Southampton Bay Wetland Nature Preserve and Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Seed of Life Labyrinth, or check out an event or a game at Nicholl Park - Youth Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Benicia State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Mare Island Naval Shipyard - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Napa Valley Wine Train - 32 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 47 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Martinez Station - 19 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Safeway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Lighthouse, A Magical Oasis With Great Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Historic Lighthouse, A Magical Oasis With Great Sunsets?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Historic Lighthouse, A Magical Oasis With Great Sunsets on 11 May, 2026 start from S$659, 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 at Charming Historic Lighthouse, A Magical Oasis With Great Sunsets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Lighthouse, A Magical Oasis With Great Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Lighthouse, A Magical Oasis With Great Sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Lighthouse, A Magical Oasis With Great Sunsets located?

This family-friendly Vallejo holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Benicia State Recreation Area and Southampton Bay Wetland Nature Preserve. Seed of Life Labyrinth and Vallejo Farmers Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stone F.

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

Beautiful house

The place was extremely clean, we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonie M.

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

Beautiful setting

Centrally located between SanFrancisco and the wine country. Super location in a picturesque marina. great hiking trails near by and plenty of space for family to spread out. Very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Leonie! Thank you for reviewing us - we're so glad you and your family enjoyed the property and that it fit your needs! Take care and we hope to see you again! The Lighthouse Glen Cove Marina team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This area was awsome! Very clean and well maintained. Definitely recommend! Fast response from host as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Tucker F.

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

A Real Vacation

We loved staying here. Very clean. Beautiful space. Excellent service. You would be lucky to find and be there with your family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Sarah, Thank you for your kind review! We hope to have the opportunity to host you and your family again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris D.

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

Relaxed setting

Plenty of room for all our guests and had a good kitchen and dining set up if needed. The outdoor area was part of the general marina. It would have been nice to have an area to sit as a group outside.Stay information should mention upfront that shoes are not to be worn inside the property and provide a better area to take them on and off.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad the home had plenty of space and that the kitchen and dining setup suited your needs. We appreciate your notes about the outdoor seating and the indoor shoe policy. We'll make sure future guests are aware of the no-shoes request in advance and look into improving the entryway area for more convenience. There are Adirondack chairs available on the property, and we’re always happy to help guests locate anything they need during their stay. We include our personal contact info before arrival and truly encourage guests to reach out if anything comes up. Thanks again for choosing our property —we hope you enjoyed your time in the area and wish you all the best in your future travels!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful Place for a Family Vacation

My family and I had a great time staying at Marina Glen Cove. The people who works there are very kind and friendly. Rachael is a great host and always made sure that everything was ok. The place is very spacious and clean. The kitchen is fully equipped. Groceries and little shops are within minutes from the house. We spend most of our time visiting San Francisco but when we were at the house it really felt like a home to us. Driving to San Francisco was pretty easy, it took us around 40 minutes with traffic. We will definitely be going back to Marina Glen Cove. I totally recommend this place. You will not regret spending time there!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Mara and her family were an absolute joy to host! They were all incredibly friendly and sweet, even though we didn't see too much of them. They communicated their arrival and departure times and were on time. They left our rental very clean and we would love to have them back anytime! Mara is just a doll! :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Trina J.

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

4 stars

The experience was ok. When families go on vacation, taking out trash and sorting towels isn't usually in the plan, especially when a cleaning fee is applied. We also did not understand why the deck was not usable, as it was not listed in the advertisement. Other was ok. Probably will not return or recommend, however it was ok overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Trina, Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our historic property. Since the building was built in 1910 and moved from a previous location, the rooftop access is limited to maintenance only. We do however have our patio deck and two luscious lawns that are available for our vrbo guests. Our requests for guests to provide gentile clean-up are in line with STR on the VRBO platform. Thank you again! The LIghthouse Glen Cove Marina Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa M.

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

Great girls retreat

The property is beautiful. We were welcomed with a basket of goodies, fresh flowers and cheese. Perfect spot for our girls retreat. When one of the AC’s stopped working Maggie had someone out to repair it very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Great location & view

Quiet, well appointed and very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayson C.

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

Unique stay, kids had fun

4 adults, 3 kids, we all had a great time! Management is super responsive and accommodating, property is next to small grassy areas that are perfect for picnics.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N.

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

Beautiful views

Lovely place to stay . Quiet !! Very beautiful location and easy access to grocery store. We enjoyed it !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trang N.

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

Nice rental with great view & location

Overall condition of property was well maintained and clean. The only minor complaint is that the carpet wasn't as clean as the rest of the property. I didn't feel walking around barefooted on the carpet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We appreciate the feedback. Please know that we vacuum and shampoo the carpet between each stay. We're pleased you enjoyed the property and hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario J.

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

Light house experiece

Surpassed my expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review us! We are pleased that we exceeded your expectations. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

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

Very beautiful house by marina

The house was very clean and we didnt have issues during our stay. The responses from host were prompt. We loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for reviewing our property and your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Clean and great location

Super comfy and we felt right at home here. It was also so nice to be close to the water. Well equipped and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. Would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Hi Jeff, Thank you for reviewing us - we're so glad you and your family enjoyed the historic property and that it fit your needs! Take care and we would love to see you again! We hope to see you again! The Lighthosue Glen Cove Marina Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen B. B.

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

Great property

We had a great time and the home is beautiful. Everyone enjoyed the showers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the amenities! We hope we see you again! The LIghthouse Glen Cove Marina Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Girlfriends getaway

The Lighthouse at Glen Cove is a great place to enjoy the view and relax for a few days. The living areas are light and bright and well furnished for optimum comfort. The only downside is there are no restaurants within walking distance, but it is a short drive to downtown Benicia. The property manager was very receptive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Mary, Thank you for reviewing us - we're so glad you and your girlfriends enjoyed the property and that it fit your needs! And Thank you for your patience troubleshooting the TV :-) Take care and we hope to see you again! The Lighthouse Glen Cove Marina Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

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

Great Time

We enjoyed the house very much. It had an old house feel and look, but was nicely decorated and had all the updates needed to be comfortable. The history added to the ambiance. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Sherry, Thank for you taking the time to review our historic property. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and that it fit your needs! We hope to see you again! The Lighthouse Glen Cove Marina Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaokai L.

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

Thanks for an amazing experience!

We had an amazing experience at this lighthouse. It is very neat and clean and we enjoyed the water view! Will likely visit again. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Shaokai, Thank you for your kind works and taking such good care of the place! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Lighthouse

The property was beautiful! We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Amy, Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure having you - so glad some of our team got a chance to briefly chat with you and your family during your stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again some day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niket G.

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Awesome spot

Such a beautiful house! Cozy with a modern kitchen and great decor, with an awesome view. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our amenities. We hope to see you return! The LIghthouse Glen Cove Marina Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Lovely Place

Such a cute, well situated place. Very pretty and great location. Only negative is lack of reasonable air conditioning upstairs as we were there during a heat wave and only the master bedroom had good AC. The other bedrooms have units but they were just blowing the hot air back into the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agapito M.

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

Great Hideaway

We had a wedding to attend on Mare Island and didn’t want to stay to far away from the venue. I found this place last minute and it was perfect. The house was very well furnished and very comfortable for my families stay. We had a very relaxing weekend with great views. The history behind the house was a great discussion piece for the family. If you have to stay in Vallejo this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location

As soon as we walked in the door there was an odor; the water heater seemed to not work consistently, the house has a few windows that create a draft and chill. Overall was disappointed and had we visited property first we would not selected. Was a very easy process, had zero issues with property owner or process.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by The Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina

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Our historic and wonderfully unique Carquinez Strait Victorian building was built at the southern end of Mare Island in 1910 as the first lighthouse to mark the entrance to the Carquinez Strait and the Napa River. Even though it had been decommissioned as a lighthouse in 1954, it has been nestled in the tranquil, appealing Glen Cove area of Vallejo since 1955 and continues to flourish as the centerpiece for the Glen Cove Marina and the surrounding neighborhoods. As a business, we manage the surrounding marina and Lighthouse.

Why they chose this property

There is nothing else out there like us. We would love nothing more than for you to stay with Glen Cove Marina and experience our hidden gem on the water for yourselves. We are family-friendly and excited to share our accommodations with you, your friends and your family! Be a part of something special and memorable; come over and escape with us!

What makes this property unique

For each person’s convenience, our office staff / maintenance are on-site for several hours most days, so you can count on us to be there for you!

We also offer a beautiful banquet room that we rent for weddings, receptions, parties, family reunions, baby showers, business meetings, etc! The banquet room is located on-site with the vacation rental and the marina! Please contact our office for more details regarding hosting your event here. Note that no events will be going on during your stay, as we schedule events far in advance and are able to open dates for VRBO guests when the hall is not booked we make sure you enjoy your stay peacefully! if you would like to book the event hall with your stay please contact us for more information.

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