With a stay at this houseboat in Marina del Rey, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier. .This houseboat is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Santa Monica Beach and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from University of California, Los Angeles.
Loyola Marymount University - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Venice Beach - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
Santa Monica Pier - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
Venice Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Downtown Santa Monica Station - 9 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 24 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
The Cheesecake Factory - 9 min walk
Concierge Lounge - 12 min walk
Fisherman's Village - 6 min drive
Killer Shrimp - 15 min walk
Tony P's Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy good vibes boat experience in Marina Del Rey. Perfect location in safe area
This is a very cozy and comfortable sailboat ⛵️ in Marina Del Rey. The area is safe with security roaming the area. Close to Venice beach. Perfect for a couple, the boat is a great vibe with everything you need. Boat really comes to life at night with all the lighting. Showers and bathrooms on premises. The boat is equipped with a Mini fridge, mini freezer, Gas and electric cooktops, coffee pot, blender and a water kettle. Boat has a heater that keeps the boat super warm wile having great airflow throughout the boat. You will love being part of the sea life here specially seeing our neighbors the sea lions. This is fun experience sleeping in the water and seeing all the stars from the bedroom. Keep in mind this is not a 5 star hotel but has everythingyou need to have a great time. Paddle boarding, kayaking and any other water sports are available in the area. Great cafes and restaurants walking distance from the boat. Please don’t rent if you are older as it can be a challenge getting in and out of a sailboat ⛵️. I will be of service so you can have a great experience in the area. Please don’t hesitate to ask! Thank you for looking.
A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator and a stovetop. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower.
This houseboat offers designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Estevan Diaz
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchenette
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Laundry
Coin laundry
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Cozy good vibes boat experience in Marina Del Rey. Perfect location in safe area Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 21 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
gabriella B.
9 Feb 2025
gabriella B.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
2/10 Terrible
Steve S.
12 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible
If you like dirty small spaces smells and with no bathrooms, shower or running water this is your place.
Steve S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Ewan K.
1 Nov 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised.
My wife and I were excited to stay on the boat, but we arrived to find it dirty - sticky stains on the counter, short curly hair on the floor, towels and linens smelled, closest bathroom was far down the marina. The location was fine and this could've been a far better experience with some attention to details and cleaning. The novelty of a night on the boat led to my wife in tears, and a rough start to our trip in conditions we wouldn't find acceptable to pay for. Hope it improves for others.
The bathroom is a walk down the dock and in yacht club, which wasnt very clean. Sail boat was smaller then expected. The bed is really only meant for 1 person
This boat is definitely only for people that can handle the nomad lifestyle. There are no restroom facilities on the boat, but there is a community bathroom with a shower at the yacht club. The bathroom was very dirty, but I understand that isn’t the hosts fault. The boat itself could benefit from a good deep clean. Really enjoyed sleeping with the hatch over the bed open and looking at the stars. Security roams the place at night and we didn’t have to worry about leaving our swim suits/towels on top of the boat to dry while we were gone. Overall a pleasant experience
Kaelyn
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shane M.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
So cool - So quiet!
Such an amazing and unique place to stay, located close to the beach and so much peace and quiet and feel you I know we near Los Angeles. Very comfortable sleeping arrangement, I sleep in the bow of the boat and loved it. Will definitely be coming back to stay again and the host was super helpful
Shane M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christian M.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
EPIC
Amazing! The flow was slow!
Christian M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Cathy L.
24 Jul 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
It wasn't what I expected
No bathroom on the boat. I don't know the last time it was cleaned. The back bedroom looked as if someone just threw the covers over the bed. If i was 30 yrs younger to get in and out of the boat !
Cathy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome weekend!
What a fabulous weekend. Like camping on the ocean. With beautiful views, beautiful location. Cozy is the perfect description. It was perfect for us. We had activities planned. And to have a lovely environment to come back to and relax at the end of a long day out was amazing. Estevan was in contact and accessible if needed. A wonderful host. My grandson and I will definitely want to do this again. And this is where we will stay if available. Thank you so much Estevan for a weekend of beautiful memories! You're the best!
Rebecca S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy B.
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great boat stay experience:-)
We really enjoyed our stay on the boat! The bed was comfortable, sheets clean, equipment all functioning. Could watch the stars from bed at night :-) Location is great.. able walk to marina beach in 10 mins and Venice beach in 20mins. Evening cocktail hour with sun setting back at boat made whole experience priceless. Thank you!
Wendy B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
9 Jul 2024
Del Ray Marina
The boat is comfortable for two people. Access was easy and there are a lot of things to do nearby. The host is great to work with.
What a wonderful host Estevan was to us. He was very polite and gave very clear directions on how to enter an exit his property. Everything is in walking distance and if not, there are bikes and scooters. You can rent that are fun. It’s right on the water so you can’t go wrong, the weather was beautiful. Would definitely love to stay again.
Wendy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Courtney K.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar sailboat!
We enjoyed our stay on the sailboat sooo much! It’s in a beautiful location and the boat has all of your basic needs and more. Estevan was very helpful with any questions we had and was thorough with explaining things which was wonderful. It is safe, cozy, and a truly unique experience. I highly recommend you check it out!
Courtney K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natalie J.
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tidy, cozy, and a one of a kind experience!
The host was super responsive, and check in/out was very easy. Clean and cozy, this was perfect for just me visiting some friends in Venice Beach. Waking up on the water and watching sunsets from the boat was magical! And it’s a great deal too! Would stay again.
Natalie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert C.
7 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and quaint. Fun!
The boat was just as described, cozy, quaint, and fun. The communication with the landlord was quick and thorough. The location is great. I ran form the boat to the beach each day. I sent pictures to my friends and they all wanted to do it! This is not a hotel though. It is for someone that wants something different. For those people, I highly reccomend it.
Robert C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel S.
30 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and great location
Location was great, walking distance to beaches and more. Will be even better once the showers and bathrooms are updated.
Daniel S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
4/10 Poor
john r., lafayette colorado USA
20 Jan 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not ship shape!!
The tiny sailboat was no where near ship shape! In need a serious repair. Massive onstruction going on in the bldgs over looking the dock. The bathroom and showers were off dock... unclean and in serious disrepair!
john r.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa S.
6 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, nice host
The sailboat is beautiful, clean and cozy. The listing said a one bedroom, and that is has a bathroom. It’s more like a single cabin with a sleeping pod, not a full one bedroom. The bathroom and showers are down the dock, outside the gate, and across the driveway. There is a sink, small refrigerator and propane cooktop inside the cabin, and once you’re inside it’s nice and cozy. Estevan is very nice and was available via phone. I appreciated the late checkout and I would book again. Wonderful experience!