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Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ventura, CA
  • Place, South Jetty Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventura Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bow Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Master bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

RV/MARINE Style portable toilet

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views

Best location in the Harbor with gorgeous sunset and harbor views, just below all the restaurants, live music, Deep Sea Wine tasting, famous ice cream shop, boutique shops, and more. We are also a very short walk from Island Packers and just across from the gorgeous beach! It is a boat so more like a large Floating RV than a hotel! There is plenty of room to sleep and relax. FREE high Speed WIFI! The boat doesn't ever leave the dock. You will get to experience living on a boat, but since it is always attached to the dock you will never have to worry about sea sickness! It is less than 100 feet to all the action at Ventura Harbor Village!
The space
Also search for our sister Boatel, Ventura Boatel, on VRBO. Our Boatel is on the water and permanently moored in the heart of Ventura Harbor Village with lots of great restaurants, shops, wine tasting, boat rentals, live music, fishing charters, Island Packers for trips to the Islands, great beach right across the street, and more. There are 2 staterooms, one with a very comfortable Queen size bed and additional twin size bed along with full bath with shower and one 1/2 bath front crew room with bunk beds suitable for smaller adults or teenagers and there is a convertible double couch bed in the living room. The salon has a couch, dining table and a TV/DVD/Netflix for evening enjoyment. The galley has a full refrigerator, kitchen sink, microwave, drip coffee maker (with a starter pack of coffee) and is fully equipped with other small appliances such as Electric Skillet, Crock Pot, hot water heater for tea/cocoa/soup, plates, glasses, etc. There is a covered deck (fantail) for dining and harbor viewing. We now have high speed internet/WiFi so you can work remotely with this incredible view!! We are proud to be CA Green Certified! We do offer compost and recycling bins and encourage their use. Ask about having brunch delivered to your Boatel and other specials.
Guest access
You have full access of our boat which is permanently moored at the dock. We will show you around then leave you to enjoy the harbor. Please note that no kayaks, SUPS, or other water craft are allowed to be left on the docks even for a minute for safety. You can rent kayaks, SUPs, paddle boats, electric boats near the Boatels at Ventura Boat Rentals. If you want to bring your own, please let us know so we can discuss options of where to put them on board, Harbor rules, etc. If you would like to rent both of our Boatels, see our sister Boatel - Ventura Boatel right here on VRBO.
Other things to note
We now have high speed internet so you can work remotely with this incredible view, stream Netflix, etc. Remember to pack light. You will be entering your "Boatel" down a dock and up a set of docksteps. We will give you complete instructions for our marine style toilets and showers. The showers work fine but are small like most RV and Boat Showers so we provide keys to the Harbor Shower and Laundry facilities, which are a short walk from the Boatels) for those that want more room (we will give you keys). The front room is 2 bunk style beds suitable for crew or kids 11 and over that don't mind a regular bed style, more like a real sailor!NEVER, EVER put anything down the Head (toilet) EXCEPT the provided Marine toilet safe toilet tissue. I know it sounds yucky, but Marine Heads are notoriously sensitive. Most recently, a Paper Towel was flushed and clogged the Head, burning up the motor, rendering it unusable for the rest of the visit. Guests who flush objects down the Head resulting in plumbing problems will be responsible for the cost of repairs. I can't emphasize the importance of this enough. There is a trash receptacle in provided for items like feminine products, moist towelettes, paper towels, etc.

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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 13–17
Not safe or suitable for kids under 11 or pets.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We only allow stays of up to 28 days.

Important information

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Property # 3686656vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ventura

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Ventura Harbor Village, a neighbourhood in Ventura. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Clara Estuary Nature Preserve and Channel Islands National Park, while Rubicon Theatre Company and Museum of Ventura County are cultural highlights. Golf N' Stuff and The Livery Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Ventura, CA

What's nearby

  • South Jetty Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Olivas Links - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Olivas Adobe Historical Park - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ventura Harbor - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Ventura Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Andria's Seafood - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views on 6 June 2026 start from AU$378, 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.

How much is parking at Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boatel California Stay on a 40’ boat - best location in Ventura Harbor Gr8 Views located?

Located in Ventura Harbor Village, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Clara Estuary Nature Preserve and South Jetty Beach. Channel Islands National Park and The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience! It has been my husband‘s dream to sleep overnight on a large boat. This was a beautiful boat with all the amenities that we needed! It is in an absolutely beautiful harbor! We enjoyed just sitting out on the aft deck of the boat and relaxing! And if you’re wondering if the boat rocks, it rocks very little. We never noticed it rocking. We walked to dinner and breakfast which we love to do! We are already planning our next day on this boat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
It was our pleasure to host you two!!! Thank you for the amazing review!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The boatel was exactly as described, very comfortable, and the location couldn’t have been any better. We came to visit the Channel Islands, and the Island Packers ferry is literally a 2 minute walk. There were so many options for dining within a short walk, and by the time we were ready for bed, it was completely quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci D.

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

Fun night on the water

A unique experience and super convenient for our day at Channel Islands. Very helpful owner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
It was our pleasure. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you are ready!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Wonderful!!

Staying on a boat is a last. We loved it. This particular boat had an amazing view of the water. The hosts are wonderful and flexible. Our kids and grandkids came for breakfast to celebrate my husbands birthday and we just relaxed all day! Amazing! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Denise G.

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

Ventura Outrigger Race stay

The location is perfect to walk to the race, parking and walk to restaurants at the Harbor. The cost is way too high for old boat and the pictures are deceiving compared to reality. Advertised to sleep 6, I would say 3 adults at the most. Shower door doesn’t open far enough to use. Need to walk to the harbor shower area. Boat is old, interior looks old. Can use one of the two bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
We are very surprised to see this negative review! While we are new on VRBO, we have hundreds of 5 star reviews on ABB, Google, etc. Did you read our description before you booked? Our pictures are recent and accurate. In the first line of our description, it says, "we are like an RV on the water". Our showers work fine but are small like most boat and RV showers so, as a courtesy, we provide the keys to the spacious harbor shower and laundry room - which you can see from the boatel, for those that want more room - most people appreciate this). And, you can use both bathrooms on the boatel - as indicated in the description, one is a marine style flushing toilet and the bow bathroom has an RV/BOAT porta potty which guests are fine to use. We even left the guests a fruit basket and a bottle of champagne which went untouched. Sounds like you did not read the description and were expecting "luxurious" - which we do not claim to be. As our hundreds of 5 star reviews and the recent ones from this month on vrbo indicate, we take guest satisfaction very seriously and when we asked you how everything was going, you said it was nice but it sounded like you had a bad day and didn't place in the race? In the future, if you have an issue with a place you are staying, let your host know right away - if our pictures or description were not up to date or not accurate, we would have made it right but the fact is, we take pictures often to keep them current and our description is 100% spot on to the listing as our hundreds of 5 star reviews indicate. As for pricing, we are very competitive with the harbor hotels and the ventura beach hotels and we have a MUCH better view and experience (for 995 of our guests at least ; ). I encourage anyone reading this review to look up "Boatel California in the beautiful Ventura Harbor" on abb (the other popular site) and see our hundreds of 5 star reviews. If you come for a luxurious hotel stay, we are not your place. If you want a spacious, clean, well stocked Boat on the water steps away from all the action of the Ventura Harbor restaurants, shops, live music, etc we are definitely your place! If anyone has any questions about this, feel free to reach out to us. Thank you. *I did want to add that the boatel you rented had an RV Queen and a single bed in the master, a full size fold out couch in the living room, and 2 bunks in the bow suitable for smaller adults or children over 11 - you can find all of thsi in our descripton as well. We have people with 6 stay all of the time - I would say you would need to be a comfortable crew for that with a couple small people but it has more sleeping arrangements and space than most hotel rooms along with all the amenities mentioned in our listing not common in hotel rooms.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2025
It was our pleasure hosting you. We look forward to welcoming you again when you are ready.

About the host

Hosted by Glenn Willson

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I was born and raised in Ventura and also have a small Dragon Fruit and Pineapple farm on the Big Island of Hawaii (we also have a rental here ; ). I love cooking, fishing, exploring, camping, snorkeling, spending time with friends and family and enjoying life.

Why they chose this property

Ventura Harbor is an event in itself! There are numerous top notch restaurants, bars, live music, shops, comedy club, nail salon, ice cream and chocolate shop, wine tasting, boat rentals, fishing charters, diving charters, National Park, fantastic beach right across the street, lots of great events throughout the year. In my opinion, the nicest harbor on the West Coast.

What makes this property unique

Our Boatels (there are 2) are spacious, comfortable, vintage 40ft boats on the water in the beautiful Ventura Harbor that oftentimes costs less than most hotels in the area with no where near the view or experience. There is no better place to stay in the Ventura Harbor!

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