Houseboats: Houseboats for Rent

Houseboat Rentals in Sausalito

Note:  We offer advertising space to people who rent houseboats, but we do not operate a rental service and do not represent any houseboat owners.

A wide variety of Sausalito houseboats are rented out to visitors, including both historic boat conversions and modern architectural floating homes.

Most Sausalito houseboat rentals will cost about the same per night as a small suite in a nice San Francisco hotel, or about $300-$500; larger homes will command even higher rates.  Sizes usually range from two to four bedrooms with one to three bathrooms, and rentals will generally sleep four to ten people.  Weekly and monthly rentals are proportionately less expensive, and you can negotiate pices more often with longer time commitments.

As you'd expect, the summer months are the most expensive time to rent, and rates are lower over the winter.  Many owners will require minimum stay dirations during the high volume months.

September and October can offer the best local weather, and if you can schedule your trip in early autumn you may get great weather and great prices.

Almost all houseboat rentals are done by private party owners.  Expect to pay a security deposit and cleaning fee in addition to the rental price, as you would with a vacation condo. 

See our Sausalito Houseboats page for more information about Sausalito's historic floating home community.

Insider Tip:  When dealing with houseboat owners it's considered a sign of respect by some to refer to them as Floating Homes.  Some owners don't care, but for those who do you'll score points for warmth.  Our favorite term remains that of one young family member: Boat Houses!

 

Sausalito Houseboats for Rent

 

We do not have any ads for houseboat rentals at this time.

Houseboat Owners:  We offer affordable full-page houseboat rental listings with multiple photos, and OurSausalito.com is the largest Sausalito website in the world.  Please contact us for more details.

 

Comments

[June Lantz]

Are there ever any houseboats for rent on a long term basis? I'm thinking of moving there and am looking into renting before buying. Is there a website for people looking to long term rent?

[J. Prejean]

I'm interested in renting a houseboat as my main residence before deciding on buying one. Where do I look for these types of rentals?

[June zimmerman]

Do you ever get a houseboat on a long term lease? We are interested.

[Kate Ruby]

I would like a long term houseboat rental, can you tell me where to find that in Salsalito beginning Sept. 1, 2010 as we are renting before buying in the bay area.

[Joyce Gagnon]

My husbund and I would like to rent a houseboat for a summer vacation next year. Who can I talk to that can give me houseboat.float home information?? Thank You!

[Dorothy]

looking for long term rental of houseboat. Only need one bedroom and I have a cat

[Angela Clark]

Designer relocating to the bay area looking to rent a floating home for a year. Need one or two bedroom and 600 square feet or larger.

Thanks!

[Farrah Gough]

Hi, I am looking to rent a house boat starting in October for 6-mos to a year. I am relocating to the Bay Area. Can you please send me more information if you have anything available.
Thank you.