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Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate

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A boat with a wooden deck, a lounge area with a cushioned chair, and a dining area with tables and chairs. - Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate (Sausalito)
A cozy interior with wooden walls, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a seating area with a bench. - Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate (Sausalito)
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden bed, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a ceiling with exposed beams. - Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate (Sausalito)
A wooden interior with a table set for breakfast, including pastries and a vase of flowers. - Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate (Sausalito)
A compact, wooden cabin-style bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a vanity, a mirror, and a window with a view of the sea. - Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate (Sausalito)
Step aboard this elegant 3-cabin yacht in Sausalito and unwind in its spacious teak interior, complete with a quaint kitchenette, dining area, queen size bed, and two bathrooms. With abundant natural light and postcard views of the Bay Area's waterfront sights like the Golden Gate Bridge or Angel Island you can enjoy lounging on ample deck space or relaxing in the cozy open-air space at the rear.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is AU$695
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

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About this property

Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate

  • This 3-cabin yacht exudes timeless elegance. With abundant natural light, postcard views, and the subtle swaying of bay waters, it is a retreat space that calms the senses and soothes the soul. Cozy, yet comfortable, the yacht is surprisingly spacious and fully equipped for wining, dining, dozing and connecting with loved ones -- perfect for a romantic escape or as a base to explore the Bay Area with your family.

    The teak interior includes a quaint kitchenette, dining/work area, queen size bed, two single bunks/daybeds, and two bathrooms. At the rear of the boat is a cozy open-air space with a cocktail table. Ample deck space up top for lounging.

    With sufficient advance notice we are happy to arrange a cruise with a licensed captain during your stay. The following cruise prices are in addition to the cost of the overnight stay that is quoted in the listing. The cruise prices do not incur any additional taxes or fees. Please send us a message noting how many hours you would like and we will add the cost to your reservation prior to booking.

    2 HRS - $800
    3 HRS - $1000
    4 HRS - $1200

    *prices may be higher on holidays

    ROUTES:

    2-hour cruises make a loop past the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island and Sausalito

    3-hour cruises make a loop past the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz and Sausalito

    4-hour cruises make a loop past the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz, downtown San Francisco, Paradise Cay and Sausalito

    Please note that staying on a boat is a very different experience than staying in a house or apartment. The bathroom is tiny, for instance, similar to what you'd find in an RV. Think of it like glamping on the water. Feel free to reach out with questions if you have any doubts as to whether this is the right stay for you.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Boat

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
No need to lock the boat. If rain is not imminence, please leave the door is open to air the place out. No need to take out the trash or do anything with used linens.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Sausalito is home to this houseboat. Pier 39 and Union Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Presidio of San Francisco and Golden Gate Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our Sausalito travel guide
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Map
Sausalito, CA

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop
    14 min drive
  • Bayshore Station
    24 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cavallo Point
    6 min drive
  • Equator Coffees
    11 min walk
  • Lappert's Ice Cream
    2 min walk
  • Franko & Co Bakery
    3 min walk
  • Joinery
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate?

As of 8 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate on 9 July 2026 start from AU$695, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht located?

Situated in Sausalito, this houseboat is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Golden Gate Bridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of Presidio of San Francisco and Marin Headlands. Crissy Field and Palace of Fine Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Sweet Stay

Recommended! Beautiful staycation Morning sunrise Evening sunsets A Rainbow Night Heron visitor And more …l
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Wonderful stay! I highly recommend!

We stayed on the antique boat and it was a wonderful experience! The accommodations were exactly as described in the listing. Communication with the manager Amy was prompt and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA J.

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

Fun and unique

This antique boat is beautiful! The location was perfect and the private cruise we took was absolutely memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuhong C.

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

Good stay

View is fantastic. I posted my pictures on the social media and many friends asked me how to book it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley R.

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

Breathe the salt air that heals the soul.

Retired from the Navy, our stay was peaceful. The gentle rocking of the boat, smell of the salt air, and the beautiful surroundings made our visit one for the books. As a professional photographer and documentarian in Iraq and Ukraine, this was the perfect way to find peace.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

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

Sausalito Getaway

Bay cruise was excellent! Boat photos very true. Would have liked to be able to access info about using the toilets before boarding. Very cozy accommodations. All-in-all a great overnight!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

A nice 2 days!

The boat was overall a great experience, the views are insane and the fact theres a kitchen and small fridge is awesome. Slightly hard to get to the dock, and the boat can get a little chilly since theres no heater, just space heaters. Other than that the area has lots of fun hiking and restaurants within 10/15 min away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie D.

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

Unique

What a unique experience to stay on-board an antique boat. Everything worked as expected and we enjoyed our stay. Our hosts went overboard to make our stay special to help us celebrate our 33 wedding anniversary. When it was apparent we would be unable to do a bay cruise, our host arranged for another option so we would still have a memorable experience…certainly appreciated. Communication was amazing from first inquiry to after our stay. Would highly recommend this property for anyone wanting a special and unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Couldnt Stay but Beautiful

First of all the boat was absolutely charming and beautiful! The view was good, the responses were prompt but the situation was not for us. Wish we would have known about the compost toilet which would have been a deal breaker and the stairs were all too problematic for older folks like us but the younger set would surely enjoy the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom And Julie T.

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

Unique & amazing

For a ship of this age this one is extremely well maintained with many of its original details intact. A truly unique place to stay. Booked a 2hr midday cruise. Captain Ruby & deck hand James made the tour special traveling under the golden gate and providing details along the way. We spend our evening sitting in the chairs on top as the sun went down, watching the lights on the homes start to shine across the bay. Then in the morning sitting in the wheelhouse with coffee watching the sun rise. Host responded quickly when we had a question. If you are looking for a rare glimpse backward in time this is one great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Unique Experience

On a recent trip to Northern California with my grandson, I was looking for unique experiences for him. Brian’s boat fit the bill. Anchored in the Sausalito marina, we spent the night aboard and then took a two hour San Francisco Bay excursion the next morning. Definitely not the same as a hotel stay, required a little more effort, but that was the point. Weather during this second week of June was extremely windy and foggy but that added to the experience. Brian was a great host and easy to communicate with. Would recommend to anyone looking for not just a run of the mill lodging choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great time! Beware, Location is wrong in listing

We had a great time, host is great and responsive. We did the two hour cruise with captain Andy and first mate Nathan and could not say enough good things, so cool to see the city from such a relaxing cruise. Only negative is address of marina is wrong on listing, at the time of me writing this, the ship was at a marina way on the outskirts of Sausalito, near a junkyard, 30 minute walk from downtown. We did not have a car and were blindsided by this day of arriving. I would only recommend this listing if you have a car (parking is free at marina). Wish we could give it 5 stars but they need to fix the address on listing or at least give more notice in case we wanted to refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Holly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely boat but not for us

The we were traveling across the country for a week so we had larger bags. Staying on the boat was not going to work for us so we did not stay the two nights that were books. This would be perfect for a one night stay and with smaller bags. And during warmer weather. For our trip it had rained for 5 days in the San Fran area. It was cold and not tolerable to stay on a boat with heated blankets and portable heaters. Please ask about the toilet and shower if you are not familiar with these on boats. I was but not a composting toilet. You receive the directions prior to arrival. I also misjudged my need to relax and stretch out after traveling all day. Amy and Brian were very responsive with communication. Amy was kind enough to help us reschedule our cruise since it was the morning of rain and a small craft warning. The night cruise was perfect coming out of the Sausalito bay, to see the sunset behind the GGB and the lights of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Host changed terms, wouldn’t refund.

Important: we didn’t stay on the boat so this review is not a commentary about the space itself. Brian was lovely to schedule with. Unfortunately days before our trip someone else from his team informed us that the boat was broken and we could not do the charter trip that was required with an initial reservation. We wished to reschedule, but do not have availability until next summer (after the academic year). We requested a refund, but were informed that as not possible. They did a partial refund for the charter trip. We did not wish to go through the hassle of finding another boat trip 1 day before our trip and we had no desire to stay on a boat that could not leave the dock. We were paying a premium for the full experience. Brian’s team member offered for us to reschedule within 1 year but this is only documented in our messages. There is no official documentation or guarantee from VRBO. As a student, this is also a lot of money that we had saved to give my son a fun 2nd birthday/us parents a break since entertainment (boat ride) would be in the same space he could eat and sleep. In terms of a professional and quality experience - scheduling was 5 stars, week before our trip was 1 star. I feel bad writing this review because we were looking forward to this trip. However there is/was an easy solution - refund your guests if you change any terms on them. I would strongly recommend others to consider what happens if terms change on you or the boat malfunctions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such an incredible rental! It was exactly as described and we loved being so close to Sausalito. Everything was walkable and the boat is adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay! We especially loved the cruise under the golden gate. It was so spectacular and the crew was very knowledgeable about the area. The boat has so much charm and history and we really like staying somewhere out of the ordinary. It is definitely like glamping but worth it for the sunrises on the bay. One regret is not booking a sauna on the fjord right next door to boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa B.

The setting was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh my goodness. This was something that should have been on our bucket list if we knew it existed. The charm and elegance of this vessel is unmatched. Beautifully appointed and such great hosts! A
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully restored historic boat on the San Francisco Bay. We saw seals and herons, and enjoyed being right on the water. It is adjacent to the floating sauna fjord. Sadly, very popular so tricky to book.This vessel is cared for by a wonderfully attentive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

narendran c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was unique experience for us. The boat was charming and the cruise captains were terrific, friendly and very professional. The marina was quite and the instructions were all spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Disa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much! Our time on this beautiful Yacht was an experience we will never forget. The host communicated every step of the way and made our stay amazing! The Yacht is stunning. Built in 1929, she has been kept in excellent condition. We hope to return soon. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Great Stay

Had a great stay! Boat is very charming and easy to find. Great communication with host. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

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

Great spring break

Saw lots of wild life!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025