Cozy Romantic Sailboat Experience, Safe Marina + Walk to Bars, Dining and more!

Marina del Rey, California
$121 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home House Boat

Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Looking for a fun and unforgettable stay on the water Welcome aboard our cozy sailboat in beautiful Marina del Rey! This charming floating retreat is perfect for couples or adventurous travelers looking for a unique experience just minutes from Venice Beach.

The marina is a safe and lively area with security regularly patrolling, and you’ll be surrounded by ocean views, great cafés, and amazing restaurants all within walking distance.

Our sailboat is small but incredibly comfortable and full of character. It truly comes to life at night with beautiful ambient lighting that creates a magical vibe while you relax on the water. Fall asleep surrounded by the gentle sounds of the marina and wake up to sunshine and sea life — including our famous neighbors, the playful sea lions!

Inside the boat you’ll find everything you need for a comfortable stay:

Mini fridge and mini freezer
Gas and electric cooktops
Coffee maker, blender, and water kettle
Cozy heater that keeps the cabin warm while maintaining great airflow
One of the best parts of staying here is falling asleep under the stars and waking up on the water — it’s a peaceful and memorable experience you won’t find in a typical hotel.
There’s also plenty of fun nearby! Paddle boarding, kayaking, and other water activities are available in the marina, making it easy to enjoy the ocean lifestyle.
Please note: this is a sailboat experience, not a five-star hotel. It’s cozy, adventurous, and perfect for adventurous travelers looking for something different. Access requires stepping onto the boat, which can be a bit challenging, so it may not be ideal for older guests or anyone with mobility issues. While there is no bathroom inside the boat, the marina provides clean bathrooms and showers just a super short walk away. (Around a 15 second walk!)

I’m always happy to help make your stay amazing and share tips about the area, so don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything!
Come enjoy the ocean breeze, the sea life, and a one-of-a-kind stay on the water.
Thank you for looking!

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Coin Laundry
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 06:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Taylor

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 9, 2026

    The place was perfect for what I needed!

  • Leland

    Submitted Feb 7, 2026

    Stayed Feb 1, 2026

    Good natured and helpful host. Very much a camping like experience. Sometimes inconvenient, but a great location.

  • Alex

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Amazing hosts and even though we could stay for one night it was such an epic experience ! Definitely coming back

  • Kelly

    Submitted Dec 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    Welp, if you haven’t stayed on a boat before it’s an incredible experience. However this boat needs to be cleaned up and organized. Shelves and curtains falling apart. Toilet leaking?? Bathroom is a long walk with a dingy shower. I really want to support the host but expect more at these prices.

  • Jen

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • Kaelyn

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    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

  • Wendy

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    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.

  • Rocky R.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 18, 2026

    Our stay was amazing to say the least. Couldn’t be any happier with how everything turned out. Check In Process and Communication was Above and Beyond. Can’t wait to come back!

  • Jonathan W.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2026

    Stayed Mar 11, 2026

    Loved the boat and relaxing at the marina

  • Stace M.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    The host gave instructions to retrieve the keys and get to the dock

  • Ed B.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2026

    Stayed Feb 28, 2026

    Host did not disclose that the toilet on the boat was intentionally disabled(taped shut). Saying that there are bathrooms and showers nearby is not the same as disclosing that the toilet on the boat is unusable. No one expects there to be a shower or full bathroom on a small boat, so mentioning showers and bathrooms close by is a good feature. However, a toilet is not a bathroom, it is just a toilet. Since the boat has a toilet, it is reasonable to expect it to do what a toilet does unless told otherwise. Just like I would expect the boat to stay afloat without having to proactively confirm that. With no toilet, if my wife needed to use the toilet at 3 or 4 in the morning, then she would have to dismantle the boat door, climb out of the boat, walk the whole dock, go through a locked gate, cross a parking lot road and enter a locked area in a separate building to do so, all in an area that does not feel safe to us.

  • Anne P.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2026

    Stayed Feb 25, 2026

    Good communication. Nice place to stay as long as you know you are camping on a boat.

  • Tora P.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    The boat started flooding. Management doesn’t want him renting. Asked us to stay gone until 5-6pm each day to avoid management & avoid being kicked out during our trip. When asked if he would refund us because the boat literally started flooding, he tried to instead put us into another rental down the street with NO furniture. Not a bed, not a couch, not even a damn napkin. This rental, on its own, ruined our very much awaited vacation. Don’t book. The pictures are so deceiving. It was dirty as hell, we literally found condoms from 2024 on the counter, covered in dust.

  • Pete W.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2026

    Stayed Jan 27, 2026

    The boat was exactly as expected - The hosts were lovely leaving nothing g to surprise My only thought is when you book something, and there is no bathroom on board, Yea that sucked But it was in the description so .. they did warn me!!! lol

  • Linda K.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 18, 2026

    We were never given check in information. Had to find somewhere to stay....TERRIBLE...NEVER USE THIS PLACE

  • Marlon M.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    Host ghosted me, left us outside in the cold for an hour and a half while we were trying to get in and never responded.

  • Hayley S.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    The host provided amazing instructions and was so kind! The boat was amazing and so calm to sleep on! I will definitely be coming back for a long stay!

  • Dan I.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    Good communication through my stay.

  • Brant P.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    This boat is a real camping adventure. I couldn't figure out the lighting the first day so I lit candles the second day I got the lights on and then they slowly dimmed and then went off because the battery ran outof power. But I had a flashlight. It's okay. There's no running water. The toilets on shore were locked up and the water didn't work in men's bathroom after I finally broke in. Other bathroom the sinks didn't drain and they were full of dirty water so that was kind of gross. but I was camping so it didn't matter. It was fun being on the docks seeing the beautiful morning with a fog. So I really like the experience as long as I remembered that I was camping

  • Prinzezz C.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Great location, peaceful, & safe

  • Mary P.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    We had an awesome stay! The boat was exactly as described. If you love boats, you’ll definitely enjoy staying here. We slept great and really wished we could’ve stayed another night. Sitting outside under the stars was so peaceful.Estavan was an amazing host, super kind and patient (I was a bit of a dingbat trying to figure out where to meet for check-in).The marina’s in a great spot, close to beaches, shops, and restaurants. We didn’t walk anywhere this time, but there are definitely some places nearby if you want to explore.We’re already planning to come back and stay a few extra days next time!

  • King D.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    The stay was amazing, location was perfect and check-in and check out was smooth. Highly recommend book this location for couples. Area is quiet and peaceful. People are friendly.

  • Janice S.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    The location of this boat simply can’t be beat! Bear in mind, you are essentially camping. Running water is a water dispenser by a sink, and no toilet facilities on the boat. If you’re someone who needs to get up during the night, you’ve going to want to improvise some other solution rather than getting off the boat, up the deck and into the bathroom facility in the middle of the night.The host is a good guy, responsive to questions. Be sure to get clear instructions on the location of the lockbox, it was tricky to find in the dark.

  • Ryan M.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Had a comfortable stay and would look to stay again when traveling solo.

  • Miguel V.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Awesome great very cozy

  • Christopher B.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    Just chilled out

  • vickey m.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    Great location, great host, fun little get away!

  • Christopher B.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Quiet and extremely relaxing

  • eryn v.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Beautiful boat and amazing experience! Esteban was an amazing host will definitely be coming back!

  • Sarah K.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Great host, super friendly, was available in case we needed anything during our stay. Nice, safe location. 5 stars!!

  • Jack M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Awesome stay on a boat! Bathrooms were clean and a short walk. The neighbors were friendly and the area was very quiet.

  • Michelle A.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    I had always wanted to stay in a sailboat and this was great. It was so fun to sleep there at night. I also loved exploring the area.

  • Angela B.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Super nice

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Peaceful, fun, safe, quality time. Estevan is a sweet, laid back, friendly, helpful host totally available and genuinely cares that you are having a good time. You must understand that you are doing a little bit of camping. The bathroom is clean and safe and totally adequate and it is up the dock not in the boat. Embrace the moonlight walk and enjoy the serene marina. Listen to Sea Lions and watch Osprey and meet other nice people (or maybe you will have the whole dock to yourself) We fished off the dock for fun. We could have grilled off the back of the sailboat. We enjoyed candlelight at night and early morning kayakers (you can rent close by and enjoy that yourself). The area doesn’t have much you can easily walk to. Parking is free and easy. It is lovely.

  • David F.

    Submitted May 24, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Let me start by saying that I loved my stay. The boat is cozy and comfortable but you need to brace yourself for some quirks:1. No bathroom on the boat. For restroom or shower, walk around 100 yards.2. The bathrooms that are available are in disrepair. They were mostly clean but were in need of plumbing repair. There seems to be construction going on to improve this, hopefully it'll be good by the time you rent.3. The checkin process (getting keys and such) is slightly convoluted.4. You really are going to wake up to the sound of sea lions in the morning.

  • Sara G.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    Estaban was very friendly and great communication prior to our stay

  • Darlene M.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 18, 2025

    Owner was great! Easy communication, met us in person, even though we were running super late. Adorable set-up, my girls loved it! Fun for someone looking for something a bit different and adventurous. Being able to look up and see stars from your bed gave a “glamping” feel to the experience. So fun. We would definitely do it again. Important to note that bathroom is located on dock- but we didn’t mind. :)

  • Robert R.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Boys had a great time. Unique experience.

  • Steve S.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Dec 8, 2024

    If you like dirty small spaces smells and with no bathrooms, shower or running water this is your place.

  • Ewan K.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    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.

  • Shane M.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    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

  • Christian M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Amazing! The flow was slow!

  • Cathy L.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    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 !

  • Rebecca S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    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!

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