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The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, stereo
Smart TV, stereo
Marina

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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National City, CA
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

National City

When you stay at this houseboat in National City, you'll be on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from San Diego Bay and 8 minutes from Petco Park. .This houseboat is 6 mi (9.7 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Balboa Park.
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 10 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min drive
  • 24th St Trolley Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • Eat Crispy Burger
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water

The West Star is a 60' motor yacht located in a quiet southern San Diego marina. WE ARE AN AT DOCK STAY ONLY. We have 3 levels for relaxation and fun. Wifi, fully equipped galley, Smart t.v.s, 2 staterooms, 1 bunk room, 2 bathrooms, 3 viewing decks, 2 kayaks. Boater's lounge, restaurant, gym, bikes, pool, hot tub, putting green are all available for use at the marina. This is for an "at dock only" stay meaning the boat is not available for cruising at this time.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub.
At this houseboat, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
This houseboat has a restaurant on site.

Property manager

Elizabeth Rogers and Tim Bradley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • A restaurant
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

.All guests are required to sign our waiver. Only registered guests are allowed on boat.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Owner is allergic

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not recommended for children under 5.

Events

No events allowed
We do not allow parties

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do not allow parties
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The West Star Yacht Staycation on the Water Houseboat
The West Star Yacht Staycation on the Water National City

The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kymberlee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elizabeth was a wonderful host and her communication was top notch. We had a plumbing issue and she remedied it right away and kept us updated the whole time. This was a super fun experience overall and I highly recommend The West Star Yacht and the lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elizabeth was very helpful along the way. The boat and marina was very pleasant and a peaceful change from hotels and homes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yacht Vacation

We had a wonderful time. The host was very communicative and friendly. There were six women on the trip and the yacht was big enough for all of us without ever feeling cramped. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escape from convention craziness

This yacht was a wonderful escape from the intensity of a convention we were attending. We loved sitting up on the fly bridge in the evenings. It was so peaceful to feel the breeze and watch the wildlife. We will definitely stay again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Trip

The West Star yacht made for a fun stay in San Diego while we were in town for our son’s wedding. We were met at the marina by Elizabeth, who walked us to the yacht while explaining the amenities available during our stay. Once aboard, we received a brief tour and important information about staying on The West Star. Our stay was trouble-free, and we had a wonderful time. When it was time to depart, Elizabeth met us to collect our gate fobs and ensure everything had gone well. Thank you for a fun and memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meme E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation

Had great quality time with family in a fun environment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Came to San Diego for a wedding, stayed for the yacht!

We stayed with family the first few days of this trip but wanted a little adventure for the three of us for a few days after the wedding - so we booked a yacht! This boat is lovely, and the pictures are accurate. Beds are comfortable and the kitchen is well appointed. We were able to Door Dash from local restaurants directly to the marina and dining on the lower deck in the evening was so nice! Everything about this stay was GREAT! (And a day at the Zoo was a highlight!)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

New experience family fun

Fun to stay somewhere new and experience something fun and different. We are used to camping in the mountains and this was like camping on the water. Elizabeth was great host who met us at the marina and gave us a personal tour of the marina and the boat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Must stay on West Star

We had a fantastic experience staying on West Star recently. Although a short distance from downtown San Diego, the quality of the accommodation, the facilities at the Marina and the ease of getting into the city and San Diego's attractions make this the place to stay when you visit this wonderful city.The hosts are great. Easy communication and helpful advice made checking in and out a breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fun and unique place to stay!

Our host Elizabeth was great. We enjoyed wine from the 2 outer decks with marina views. Our kids used the pool, hot tub and showers at the club house. They serve great food and coctails at the club house. It was a very relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

Thank you for a relaxing experience. Definitely would live to do this again. Recommend 1000 times over!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Time!

Highly recommend for an interesting kind of VRBO rental that is as comfortable as it is fun and rejuvenating. The yacht has everything you need for an enjoyable stay and you won't want to leave when your time is up! Elizabeth and Tim are fantastic hosts - personable and professional and they handle everything from start to finish. Sunbathe, swim, kayak, fish or do nothing and just relax. Beds are comfortable, bathroom are fully equipped. Can't say enough positive about this 'property'.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Newark, New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Yacht was a fun and relaxing place to stay for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles P., Spokane, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

My Review

Hoʻst was very helpful. The yacht is large and comfortable. Very nice experiance.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun experience

Great communication, and enjoyed a unique stay. Clubhouse is helpful to have amenities close by, but we found the yacht had all we needed. Fun experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical place

Our 3 days on the West Star were incredible! There were so many places to spread out but also places to come together and be cozy… it couldn’t have been more perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Our host was very kind and giving. The house boat was a great fun novelty for a stay that I would do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun place to stay

We loved our stay on the yacht! The beds were extremely comfortable as well as several places to lounge and relax. The hosts were extremely flexible with checking in. They accommodated our every need. The marina was very peaceful. Fun, unique, place to stay in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay on a yacht!

We had a wonderfully peaceful stay on the West Star in the San Diego area. The accommodations were exactly as expected. Well cared for and appropriately appointed. The marina itself was lovely. Just such a pleasant environment to spend a peaceful stay. Communication with the hosts was excellent. They made it so easy and efficient. We would definitely do it all over again. If you’ve never stayed on or spent any time on a yacht, this is a unique opportunity. Well worth it. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Takes your breath away

This is round two for us. We loved it so much the first time, we had to come back. You never know what expect but this place does just check ALL the boxes, it exceeds ALL expectations. It s easy to give this a perfect rating. We are already looking for a next trip. It’d you are looking at something unique in the San Diego area, look no further. This is it! The communication with the hosts was nothing short of amazing and the stillness of staying on a boat is truly priceless. Going to sleep and waking up on the water is an experience like no other. This place is truly a one of a kind find.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raeann J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the trip

We had a great time at the West Star!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

The boat is roomy and, although a bit older, it is well cared for and clean. We enjoyed the relaxing time, smooth water, and kayaking. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxury Rental!

Staying on a yacht felt like an odd choice, but it was wonderful! Hosts were great and had all the details covered.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Domonic S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to Stay

Finally a trip that I left relaxed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024