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Cute houseboat, amazing location!!! Extremely walkable to restaurants and shops

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a red rug, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A marina with several boats docked, a Buddha statue in the foreground, and a mountainous backdrop.
A compact living space with a bunk bed, a sofa, a small table, and a bookshelf.
A cozy cabin with a wooden table, red cushions, and a potted plant.
A boat interior with a view of a harbor, a bottle, and slippers on a window sill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near San Francisco Bay
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Dog-friendly
  • Street parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sausalito, CA
  • Place, Ice House Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sausalito Visitors Kiosk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, San Francisco Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cute houseboat, amazing location!!! Extremely walkable to restaurants and shops

Multilevel 1 bedroom houseboat in desirable Sausalito. Experience tranquility while working from home in the nice sized kitchen with fabulous views of water and hills. (High speed wi-if included). Or kick your shoes off and unwind while taking in the views after a long day at work! Houseboat is in a safe marina with quiet neighbors. Restaurants, shops and bars within a 10 minute walk. Ferry and bus to the city also a 10 minute walk. Next door to the marina is the newly renovated Dunphy Park with bocce ball court, sand volleyball court and gazebo. Enjoy the outdoors on the rooftop deck or the houseboats front bench. Guests are welcome to use the two kayaks, which can be launched from the houseboats pier. Many amazing hiking trails nearby in the Headlands or at Tennessee Valley. Ocean beaches are a 20 minute drive. Free street parking four blocks away or all day parking in Dunphy Park.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off water at main valve
Keep bedroom windows open and bathroom window open a few inches. Close all remaining windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please turn off water valve on main outside pole if gone from boat for 8 hours or more
Marine head flushing toilet. Only human waste and biodegradable toilet paper allowed to be flushed. No tampons, pads, baby wipes etc.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2269937vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Sausalito

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Downtown, a neighbourhood in Sausalito. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco, while SF Masonic Auditorium and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Sausalito, CA

What's nearby

  • Ice House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Schoonmaker Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sausalito Visitors Kiosk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Francisco Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Francisco Bay Model Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 15 min drive
  • Richmond Transit Center - 24 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪No Name Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lappert's Ice Cream - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Barrel House Tavern - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute houseboat, amazing location!!! Extremely walkable to restaurants and shops pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cute houseboat, amazing location!!! Extremely walkable to restaurants and shops?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Cute houseboat, amazing location!!! Extremely walkable to restaurants and shops?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute houseboat, amazing location!!! Extremely walkable to restaurants and shops?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute houseboat, amazing location!!! Extremely walkable to restaurants and shops located?

Located in Downtown, this houseboat is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from San Francisco Bay and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Golden Gate Bridge. Presidio of San Francisco and Mount Tamalpais State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property in a sublime location. Beauty is everywhere—on the water, the great restaurants, the beaches, the city next door..what else could one possibly ask for? And to top it off Kimberly, the owner/host wins my vote for best host ever! Smart, accessible, attentive. This houseboat is her kid and she pampers it with much love. My dog, Stevie, just woofed in agreement.
Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the water with unlimited views and birds

Property was well maintained. Kimberly and Ryan made sure I knew how things worked on the houseboat that were different from a typical house on land. Great view of the Sausalito hills and harbors. Great Blue Herons and Egrets visited daily! Walking distance to shops, hardware, restaurants, Grocery, and library. Comfey bed and all appliances. Compact yet felt spacious with all of the windows and sunshine pouring in. Top notch communication and troubleshooting from the host. Five Stars
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sausalito Salty Dog

I spent a month on the houseboat called “Salty Dog”. I had my 20 lb puppy, Tilly with me and a friend who is a professional pet sitter came and joined us a few times. Two things really impressed me. 1., the boat was superbly equipped as if ready for a long range voyage and 2. The neighbors were all Salties - creative, fun, and helpful. Proximity to everything from a grocery store , laundry and to a pub and a bunch of great local restaurants all within walking distance was great. Parking was easy and, despite the 3 hours max sign, parked there every night for a month and never got a ticket. The vibe was brilliant and the humor and funny decorations were very sweet. Kimberly and her husband were super responsive when we had a question. All in all a 5 star experience with a three star price!
Stayed 47 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim’s Boat house was a fantastic experience! Absolutely recommend staying here. The views, boat layout was the best boat house I have stayed on (and we have done a bunch!) neighbors were excellent and plenty to do around the area. Must stay!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Cianciolo

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Originally from Wisconsin. Moved to Bay Area for my career. Have lived in Marin for 18 years. Such a beautiful place!

Why they chose this property

Very laid back boating community. Friendly, respectful neighbors. Great location to shops/restaurants. Beautiful newly renovated park next door with gazebo and bocce ball courts. Farmers market every Sunday in Dunphy Park. Numerous hiking trails nearby in Marin Headlands and Mount Tam. Short 15 minute walk to ferry which goes to San Francisco. Bus stop 1 block away.

What makes this property unique

Living on the water is an amazing experience. Calming gentle sway of the boat, sounds of nature(birds, sea lions). Amazing views of the bay and mountains!!!
I do like to point out that there are some differences to living on land. The houseboat and its connecting dock are floating structures that move dynamically with high and low tides. Neither the boat nor the walkway is perfectly stable, and both will rock, tilt, and shift due to wave and wind action. This property is not recommended for anyone with balance issues. Also, if you are prone to motion or sea sickness this might not be the best fit for you.
The boat is secured well to the dock but depending on the wind can sway from side to side.
Another thing to note...The boat has electricity, running fresh water and a flushing toilet.
The toilet is a marine toilet, therefore only human waste and septic safe, biodegradable toilet paper are allowed to be flushed. The toilet motor was replaced 3/2026. If toilet becomes inoperable due to misuse, the cost to repair is the responsibility of the guest. The tank for the toilet is pumped out by a service every 2 weeks. There is a newly renovated bathroom in the marina building which guests are also welcome to use. Due to Sausalito ordinances houseboat must be rented for a minimum of thirty days.

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