72 foot Luxury Custom Houseboat "Big Dog"

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with bar stools.
A boat's interior with a carpeted staircase leading to the upper deck.
A room with a wooden floor, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sliding glass door, and a bar area with chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a glass table and metal chairs.
A compact kitchen area with a gas stove, sink, and storage cabinets on a boat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bethel Island, CA
  • Place, Franks Tract State Recreation Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Concord Pavilion
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Diablo State Park
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Bethel Island

Located in Bethel Island, this houseboat is in a rural area and on the waterfront. El Campanil Theatre and Isleton Chinese and Japanese Commercial Districts are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Franks Tract State Recreation Area and Marsh Creek State Park. Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex and Prewett Family Park are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Bethel Island, CA

What's nearby

  • Franks Tract State Recreation Area - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Concord Pavilion - 46 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Mount Diablo State Park - 54 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord - 54 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Sunvalley Shopping Center - 55 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Antioch-Pittsburg Station - 37 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Costa - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Aisle - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 72 foot Luxury Custom Houseboat "Big Dog" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 72 foot Luxury Custom Houseboat "Big Dog"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 72 foot Luxury Custom Houseboat "Big Dog"?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 72 foot Luxury Custom Houseboat "Big Dog"?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 72 foot Luxury Custom Houseboat "Big Dog" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Franks Tract State Recreation Area and within 12 miles (20 km) of Koda Dog Park and McCauley Estate Vineyards. Hannah Nicole Vineyards and Veterans Park Memorial Elements are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 92 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time, will recommend it to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!! 6 years in a row!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
If you love the Delta, You will enjoy this location and roomy houseboat! It is very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time staying at the Big Dog. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time on this nice houseboat. Owner was helpful and easy to communicate with! Would definitely book this again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great experience renting with Vince and having him deliver the boat to a specific island in the Delta for a weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Dog is a great rental for a family gathering. It works really well as a gathering place because of the room it offers and the atmosphere. We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome House Boat

Great spot, we hosted guests staying at our wedding and they loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Family/Friends Trip

The boat is comfortable and well equipped. Vince is a great communicator and an accommodating host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just wonderful

Vince is very responsive, the boat is comfortable and so much fun. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Big Dog is the perfect vacation spot. Great location, big, clean, well stocked! Couldn't ask for more. Vince is a great host. We will be coming back Best Alohas from Maui
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation

We all had such a great time. The owner took great care of us and was very responsive to our needs. We will definitely be renting this houseboat again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends boat trip

Had a great time on big dog! The boat was awesome. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staycation!

Vince was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Boat was wonderful. We stayed at the dock and it was a very relaxing weekend. We will be coming back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun weekend on the Delta

The Big Dog is spaceous and well equipped for a great stay on the Delta. We all had a great time and Vince was easy to communicat with
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

Beyond expectations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BigDog Tied Up to Our Dock Again!!

BigDog is alway clean and ready for our events and Vince is always pleasant and easy to work with!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bethel island getaway

We had a great time. Vince was very accommodating. we were able to fish off the back of the boat. The boat was very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed the jacuzzi. It was a great experience. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bethel Island getaway

We had a wonderful time staying on board the Big Dog. It is a wonderful boat. There was plenty of room on top for us all to hang out. We really enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to our next visit to Bethel Island. The Big Dog was a great experience for our family members. The host was very attentive to my needs. He was just a phone call away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time on the Delta

Vince was an amazing host! Met us onsite and walked us through the houseboat. Had a problem with the WIFi and he came out and fixed it for us. Then made himself available to help us with getting to know the Delta. Had an absolutely amazing time and would rent from him again! It was just my husband and I, but you could easily sleep 6 people
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful relaxing weekend

The nice thing about our group is everyone does what he/she wants to just relax. If that's watching TV, listening to music, taking walks around the property or fishing. It's all there for everyone. The location and accommodations are perfect for doing what you want while on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Dog is amazing

I've stayed on houseboats before but this one is a couple of orders of magnitude better than any other. It's super well-stocked and comfortable. Cleaner than my own house, ha ha! It doesn't get any better than this on the Delta. Kudos to Vince and team!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th annual girls trip

This is our 4th year on the Big Dog. We always have so much fun. Vince is a great host! Easy to contact and quick to respond. Always clean and ready for use! Love that Vince has paddle boards and kayaks available every year. Cant wait til next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Definitely A Home Away from Home

Spending time on the Big Dog is quite the experience. It's quite, the weather was so comfortable. The Big Dog features in the kitchen are first rate. The air conditioning was just right! Only one concern: it's time to turn the mattresses. You can feel which side gets more wear but other than this, I truly enjoy this location and the accommodations. This is the type of "get away" that is truly unique for water lovers and fisherpersons.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Almost perfect

Everything great but just a few too many spiders webs on the outside deck. Otherwise it was heavenly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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