Magical, light-filled houseboat with spectacular views.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Fireplace

Enjoy the area

Sausalito, CA

San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Experience floating home (houseboat) life in this sweet, light-filled, magical space. Enjoy a full kitchen with a charming built in breakfast nook. Every space has a water view and there are two balconies where you can enjoy sunrises with coffee and sunsets with wine. The living room has an iconic free standing wood burning fire place for cozy nights. Open living room and kitchen plus eating nook are upstairs. There's and an extra sitting / yoga / work room off of the kitchen. There are two large bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus washer/dryer downstairs. There are plenty of beautiful and roomy work spaces throughout the home. A delightful place to live and work while enjoying life on the dock of the bay.

Property manager

Janell Pekkain

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sausalito

Located in Sausalito, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Sausalito, CA

Getting around

San Francisco Station - 19 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Good Earth Natural Foods - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Equator Coffees & Teas - 3 min drive
Fish - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical, light-filled houseboat with spectacular views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical, light-filled houseboat with spectacular views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical, light-filled houseboat with spectacular views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magical, light-filled houseboat with spectacular views. located?

Located in the heart of Sausalito, this houseboat is within 6 miles (10 km) of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Presidio of San Francisco and Mount Tamalpais State Park. Bay Area Discovery Museum and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

9 January 2024

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

Amazing Stay on an Incredible Sausalito Houseboat

If this property is available, and it lines up with your travel dates, just book it! I’ve stayed at many places, and this was one of the most comfortable and clean places ever. The host is super-responsive and clearly cares for this “floating home.” Upon arrival, the boardwalk will greet you with potted succulents while the home is warm and unexpectedly spacious. One can feel the tidewater surroundings of this incredible location where birds fly overhead and herons wade. Plenty of supplies covered all of the essentials. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reyke S.

23 August 2023

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

Dream holiday on the water

We had wonderful days on this great houseboat. Everything was perfect. Facilities, cleanliness and location were very very good and upmarket. Many thanks also to Janell for the wonderful care.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

8 August 2023

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

So cute

What a cute neighborhood. The house was great. Janelle was so helpful and friendly. It was convenient to everywhere we wanted to visit. The house really made our stay perfect. It’s unique and so comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

23 July 2023

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

Sausalito 5 star

A great place to base yourselves for exploring wine country and San Francisco, the houseboat experience is second to none!

Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa D., St Petersburg, FL

26 June 2023

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

Unique experience

We enjoyed our stay overall. The home is a little dated, but the primary bed was comfortable. We didn’t cook, so can’t speak to that. It was conveniently located for excursions to many places that we wanted to see. The neighbors were very friendly.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janell Pekkain

I grew up in the Bay Area and landed on the houseboats in Sausalito in the late 80s. I fell in love with the ambiance, and at that time, the edginess of the docks. The characters were colorful and diverse and the living was soul-nourishing. Our mt bikes hanging in the dining room would sway with the current. Fast forward, my mother moved to the houseboats in the 90s and also fell in love with the magic of the water, the light, and the lifestyle. I have come full circle and am back on the docks. My mother and I have always enjoyed sharing this special healing place throughout the decades with others. We hope you love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This houseboat has had one owner in 30 years - my mom. Throughout the decades it's been open for friends, family, seekers to enjoy too.

What makes this property unique

Besides the amazing feeling of space and openness in this 1200 sq ft floating home, the views are healing and spectacular. Replace the sounds of leaf blowers and lawnmowers with birds and water. The proximity of the dock close to the freeway provides easy access. It's also close to downtown(30 min walk) and the local's merchant corridor (20 min walk). There's also a sweet restaurant, Bayside Cafe, owned by one family for over 30 years for breakfast and lunch a short few minutes walk away. Venture a bit further by car and you're in Muir Woods, Rodeo Beach, Tennessee Valley for hiking, biking, and head-clearing. Marin is home to many quaint villages to explore with a plethora of restaurant and activity options.