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The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water

Waterfront houseboat with water park and fitness centre

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The West Star
1st cabin
1st head
Alfresco aft deck dining
Another view of our dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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National City, CA
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Base San Diego
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st cabin

1 Double Bed

bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

main cabin

1 Double Bed

1st head

Toilet · Shower only

2nd head

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water

The West Star is a 60' motor yacht located in a quiet southern San Diego marina. WE ARE AN AT DOCK STAY ONLY. We have 3 levels for relaxation and fun. Wifi, fully equipped galley, Smart t.v.s, 2 staterooms, 1 bunk room, 2 bathrooms, 3 viewing decks, 2 kayaks. Boater's lounge, restaurant, gym, bikes, pool, hot tub, putting green are all available for use at the marina. This is for an "at dock only" stay meaning the boat is not available for cruising at this time.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not recommended for children under 5.
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Events

No events allowed
We do not allow parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
Owner is allergic
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
.All guests are required to sign our waiver. Only registered guests are allowed on boat.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do not allow parties
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
Property # 1919387vb

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

National City

Located in National City, this houseboat is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Seaport Village and Las Americas Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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National City, CA

What's nearby

  • San Diego Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Petco Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 11 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min drive
  • 24th St Trolley Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eat Crispy Burger - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from San Diego Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chula Vista Center and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). 24th St Trolley Station is 18 minutes by foot and Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is 29 minutes.

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. 173 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth was great! Quickly responded to questions. A great, unique stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth was the greatest. The stay was magnificent. We went in mid-October, and the weather was perfect for keeping windows open.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cool way to enjoy SD sampling boat life. Elizabeth was super with communications and very gracious host. Enjoyed the great lounging spots with views and all amenities available were so nice and added convenience and enjoyment. Will def be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One-of-a-kind experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful relaxing stay! Such a treat to wake up to the beautiful ocean breeze. The host Elizabeth was wonderful. Everything was very clean. We enjoyed cooking a nice meal while enjoying the beautiful views. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home on the water.Denise and Jose
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners are fabulous and super sweet. The yacht itself we so fun to spoil ourselves for a few days! Bigger than most houses or hotels in SD.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is conveniently located, super fun alternative to your typical VRBO. It's got everything you need and more and the host could not be more responsive and fabulous. You won't regret staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. Boat is great, along with all the amenities at the Marina. Owner was available for any questions and checkin / checkout was a breeze. Staying on the boat was such a fun, unique experience. Would recommend for adults or families with kids. Only heads up I would offer is San Diego Bay is much longer than we realized. Getting to downtown midpoint was a short easy ride but if you intend to visit people on the northern end of the bay or past that, it’s more of a commute.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YVONNE N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the space of this yacht for pure relaxation. Kitchen was great for cooking and the variety of spaces both indoors and out made for a wonderful experience. The marina was beautiful and close to San Diego for a day trip. Owners very communicative. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As usual, just a wonderful few days. Everything anyone could want. Such a treat. Thank you Elizabeth and Tim.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth was very helpful along the way. The boat and marina was very pleasant and a peaceful change from hotels and homes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Yacht Vacation

We had a wonderful time. The host was very communicative and friendly. There were six women on the trip and the yacht was big enough for all of us without ever feeling cramped. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kymberlee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth was a wonderful host and her communication was top notch. We had a plumbing issue and she remedied it right away and kept us updated the whole time. This was a super fun experience overall and I highly recommend The West Star Yacht and the lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Escape from convention craziness

This yacht was a wonderful escape from the intensity of a convention we were attending. We loved sitting up on the fly bridge in the evenings. It was so peaceful to feel the breeze and watch the wildlife. We will definitely stay again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domonic S.

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

Great place to Stay

Finally a trip that I left relaxed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meme E.

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

Graduation

Had great quality time with family in a fun environment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara M.

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

New experience family fun

Fun to stay somewhere new and experience something fun and different. We are used to camping in the mountains and this was like camping on the water. Elizabeth was great host who met us at the marina and gave us a personal tour of the marina and the boat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

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

Relaxing

Yacht was a fun and relaxing place to stay for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Great stay

We had a fantastic stay on The West Star! Would highly recommend & hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

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

Awesome Stay!

Boat was super comfortable and well stocked. Fun and unique stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Must stay on West Star

We had a fantastic experience staying on West Star recently. Although a short distance from downtown San Diego, the quality of the accommodation, the facilities at the Marina and the ease of getting into the city and San Diego's attractions make this the place to stay when you visit this wonderful city.The hosts are great. Easy communication and helpful advice made checking in and out a breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

A fun and unique place to stay!

Our host Elizabeth was great. We enjoyed wine from the 2 outer decks with marina views. Our kids used the pool, hot tub and showers at the club house. They serve great food and coctails at the club house. It was a very relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great host's and location.

Elizabeth and Tim were amazing host's.Enjoyed our stay and excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Rogers and Tim Bradley

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I'm a native San Diegan who loves to travel and owns my own businesses. I have been all over and like the idea of staying in homes. flats. and boats in cities and towns around the world.

Why they chose this property

My partner and I purchased this boat with the idea of someday taking it to turquoise waters and retiring on it part time in Aruba or Belize and part time here in San Diego.
We bought it in 2018 and took 8 months to repair, refurbish and paint anything and everything that needed some TLC. The end result is a comfortable, fun and beautiful "second home on the water". We love being able to share our dream of relaxation and fun with you!

What makes this property unique

The reason we chose this boat was the challenge it came with. It had beautiful "bones" under all that bad paint and window coverings. We both had flipped homes, so why not a boat? My partner grew up in Detroit and an "engine is just an engine" to him so he's the operations guy and I'm the interiors, website designer and greeter of guests. We make a great team and if we don't know how to do it, YouTube has become a great teacher.
We renamed the boat The West Star because every night in our backyard the planet Venus would rise and we would jokingly proclaim "the west star has risen". So, the name stuck. We had a name changing ceremony and gave Poseidon the old name and an offering of spirits. The West Star was born.

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