We stayed for 10 heavenly days and enjoyed every second. Wilford & Carole and their floating home haven is a true sanctuary. We kayaked every day and reveled in the hot tub, bedroom fireplace and all the art, and the VERY creatively inspiring environment. Luxury, adventure and the best of being "at home" while away.

There is nothing I can say about Wilford and Carole and their fabulous houseboat that hasn't already been said. My husband, myself and another couple had the pleasure of spending time here and every day was perfect. We did tons of sightseeing in San Francisco, as well as the Napa Valley Wine Train, which is a must, and everything was easy to get to. We all agreed that the best part of the trip was knowing that we would be returning each afternoon or evening to our exciting accommodations. It made us all smile! We plan on returning in the very near future. Thanks again Wilford and Carole "for the memories".

There is nothing I can say about Wilford and Carole and their fabulous houseboat that hasn't already been said. My husband, myself and another couple had the pleasure of spending time here and every day was perfect. We did tons of sightseeing in San Francisco, as well as the Napa Valley Wine Train, which is a must, and everything was easy to get to. We all agreed that the best part of the trip was knowing that we would be returning each afternoon or evening to our exciting accommodations. It made us all smile! We plan on returning in the very near future. Thanks again Wilford and Carole "for the memories".

We were planning a family vacation to San Francisco that involved needing accommodations for 2 couples and 2 teenagers. We wanted something comfortable and reasonably priced (very hard to find in the SF area). The houseboat certainly met and exceeded all of our needs! The owners, Wilford and Carole, were extremely nice to deal with. The house itself, was like living in a comfortable museum, due to the "souvenirs" of the owners extensive travels. The artwork, decorations, and furniture were pieces that could be studied all day long! Even the dishes were precious relics of another culture, yet there for our enjoyment and use. Honestly, San Francisco became an afterthought, since we enjoyed the house so much. Nobody had any interest in leaving it! Along with staying in a beautiful setting, there were great "toys" such as bikes and kayaks, which I regret not being able to use due to other plans, but hope to return and use someday. I am honored to have been trusted with the house & cannot find one negative thing to say. The roof balcony was awesome, the beds were comfortable and sleeping arrangements were quite private and cozy. After many nights in a hotel, this was everything it promised to be and more! Sausalito was a very nice city and easy commute to San Francisco or the wineries.

We were planning a family vacation to San Francisco that involved needing accommodations for 2 couples and 2 teenagers. We wanted something comfortable and reasonably priced (very hard to find in the SF area). The houseboat certainly met and exceeded all of our needs! The owners, Wilford and Carole, were extremely nice to deal with. The house itself, was like living in a comfortable museum, due to the "souvenirs" of the owners extensive travels. The artwork, decorations, and furniture were pieces that could be studied all day long! Even the dishes were precious relics of another culture, yet there for our enjoyment and use. Honestly, San Francisco became an afterthought, since we enjoyed the house so much. Nobody had any interest in leaving it! Along with staying in a beautiful setting, there were great "toys" such as bikes and kayaks, which I regret not being able to use due to other plans, but hope to return and use someday. I am honored to have been trusted with the house & cannot find one negative thing to say. The roof balcony was awesome, the beds were comfortable and sleeping arrangements were quite private and cozy. After many nights in a hotel, this was everything it promised to be and more! Sausalito was a very nice city and easy commute to San Francisco or the wineries.

First, the owners are accommodating to the point you feel like family - thank you Wilford and Carole for sharing your beautiful home with others! It is everything and more than what is portrayed in your description and photos! Second, the home is gorgeous and although filled with treasures from across the world and a book collection to die for, it was comfortable and homey, down to the gas fireplace in the living room, which you WILL use in the mornings with your coffee. And we can't forget the oh so comfortable bed and linens to dream the night away after a long day of whatever! The inside of the home is filled with life in the form of live plants and flowers, including orchids and a banana tree (still not sure if this is real). The kitchen has all the amenities you need and a grocer/deli/restaurant within 2 minutes walking distance of the home to purchase supplies to cook the entire week if you don't enjoy eating out in the many local restaurants (we recommend Tommy Wok's and Sushi Ron). And last but certainly not least, there's the rooftop "lounge" and/or the "private" hot tub to enjoy after long days of hiking and sightseeing or just lounging. Kayaks and bikes available for use right at your front door, too, although we did not take advantage of these items - too busy on the CA1 locating new and exciting places to hike. Third, you can travel CA1 everyday from here and hike to some of the most beautiful locations known to man. The farthest we drove was 47 miles and that took us to Pt. Reyes National Seashore and the lighthouse there. We highly recommend renting a convertible to visit this beautiful Northern California destination. May your visit be as pleasant and wonderful as ours!

First, the owners are accommodating to the point you feel like family - thank you Wilford and Carole for sharing your beautiful home with others! It is everything and more than what is portrayed in your description and photos! Second, the home is gorgeous and although filled with treasures from across the world and a book collection to die for, it was comfortable and homey, down to the gas fireplace in the living room, which you WILL use in the mornings with your coffee. And we can't forget the oh so comfortable bed and linens to dream the night away after a long day of whatever! The inside of the home is filled with life in the form of live plants and flowers, including orchids and a banana tree (still not sure if this is real). The kitchen has all the amenities you need and a grocer/deli/restaurant within 2 minutes walking distance of the home to purchase supplies to cook the entire week if you don't enjoy eating out in the many local restaurants (we recommend Tommy Wok's and Sushi Ron). And last but certainly not least, there's the rooftop "lounge" and/or the "private" hot tub to enjoy after long days of hiking and sightseeing or just lounging. Kayaks and bikes available for use right at your front door, too, although we did not take advantage of these items - too busy on the CA1 locating new and exciting places to hike. Third, you can travel CA1 everyday from here and hike to some of the most beautiful locations known to man. The farthest we drove was 47 miles and that took us to Pt. Reyes National Seashore and the lighthouse there. We highly recommend renting a convertible to visit this beautiful Northern California destination. May your visit be as pleasant and wonderful as ours!

I trust all is well and you are re-settled into your marvelous abode!! We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to have the opportunity to do it again sometime soon. -- August 2008

Our stay was delightful and the houseboat just great. I'm racking my brain to think of some kind of improvement, but nothing comes to mind. The kitchen in particular was wonderful--everything we needed was there and although we didn't cook every night, when we did we knew we'd have the utensils to do it right. -- July 2008

I trust all is well and you are re-settled into your marvelous abode!! We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to have the opportunity to do it again sometime soon. -- August 2008

Our stay was delightful and the houseboat just great. I'm racking my brain to think of some kind of improvement, but nothing comes to mind. The kitchen in particular was wonderful--everything we needed was there and although we didn't cook every night, when we did we knew we'd have the utensils to do it right. -- July 2008

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at your houseboat. Thank you so much for sharing your house with us. It had a real welcoming feeling when we arrived. It was like staying with friends. -- July 2008

This is a delightful home and I would strongly recommend it to anyone who wishes to stay in Southern Marin. Pros: The house is filled with beautiful artifacts from various eastern cultures and is well stocked with books. The middle floor provides ample dining and living room space for a large family while the top and bottom floors house both bedrooms and quiet sitting rooms. It is not obvious from the text, but there is both a queen bed and a pull out sofa on the bottom floor. The hot tub off the master bedroom is AMAZING - private yet open to the sky it allowed my wife and I to take a relaxing dip in the tub every night. The freeway access can't be beat allowing for quick trips down into the city or up into northern Marin, Napa, and Sonoma. There is a deli/grocery a short walk from the houseboat. Cons: If your dream is to stay on a houseboat that feels like a boat or to be isolated from everyone, alone on the water this rental is not for you - this houseboat is simply a (beautiful) home moored alongside a dock. Other: Parking is a little wonky - everything nearby is theoretically reserved for long term marina residents...but I parked near the boat for a week without problem. Also, the owner expects renters to be met by a friend of the owner upon arrival and departure. This was not a major issue since they were very accomodating, but it is different and may pose a problem for those with particularly early or late arrival/departure schedules.

What a delightful way to vacation. We traveled to SF from Florida to visit family and friends for a reunion in northern Marin. Having family in Marin and the City this was the perfect "Spot" for us. The houseboat was everything we expected and much more. It was very spacious and comfortable for a grown family of five. When you think of a vacation rental usually what comes to mind is a sparcely furnished and supplied home. This is like going home, only to someone elses. The views were fabulous, the location was very central to the Wine Country or San Francisco. We would definitely return on a future trip to California. Absolutely top drawer. Excellent and a great value. Thank You !!!