See all properties
House boat

Your Venice Destination

Houseboat in Venice

Photo gallery for Your Venice Destination

Front View
Bedroom # 1 1 Full Bed 1 Twin Bed
Bedroom #3 1 Queen
Bedroom # 2 1 Full 2 Twins
Full Bath (1)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View map
Venice, LA
  • Place, Venice Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Jackson
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Community Prayer Center Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Your Venice Destination

The Dorado is a 2 story houseboat located on C Dock in the Venice Marina. All the comforts of home including:

3 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths.

Bedroom (1) Includes 1 Full size bed along with 1 Twin
Bedroom (2) Includes 1 Full size bed & 2 Twin beds
Bedroom (3) Includes 1 Queen with seating area with 2 chairs & table.

There are NO bunk beds.

The houseboat is equipped with a full kitchen, washer & dryer, 400lb ice machine, fish cleaning table, Dish TV, BBQ grill. . You are able to dock your boat on either the East or West side. Just bring your tackle and groceries and you are ready to go.

Check in time is 3pm and check out time is 10am

pet fees are not refundable

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Back deck with a place to tie up a boat, ice machine, BBQ pit and table/chairs
Houseboat Located In Venice Marina
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.6 out of 10, (186 reviews)
Houseboat Located In Venice Marina

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venice

Located in Venice, this houseboat is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Community Prayer Center Park, while Fort Jackson and Fort Jackson Museum are cultural highlights. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
View more Houseboats in VeniceOpens in a new window
Map
Venice, LA

What's nearby

  • Venice Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Jackson Museum - 29 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Fort Jackson - 29 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Community Prayer Center Park - 31 min drive - 28.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Changes Restaurants LLC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪CrawGator's Bar and Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Island Grill and Oyster Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sportsman Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Seafood - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Venice Destination pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Venice Destination?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Venice Destination?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Venice Destination located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is steps from Venice Marina and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Mississippi River. Fort Jackson and Fort Jackson Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful houseboat and awesome place to fish. Great owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Amazing

Perfect local, I hate to give such a good rating as it may impact my availability for later!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Great location!

Perfect for our fishing trip, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Fishing Camp

This place was exactly what we needed for our short fishing trip. The place is clean, and the location was ideal. The owner was amazingly responsive and easy to work with. I'm looking forward to future trips at this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Perfect

Clean and enjoyable. Nice spot in the marina
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Great place

Really enjoyed our stay here. Easy communication and had everything we needed. Would 10/10 recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barney A.

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

Excellent

Perfect location, clean and has all the things needed for our annual fishing trip. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else. Awesome time in Tuna Town USA. Speckled trout were flying in the boat. Google : Jamie Taylor Guide Service for an awesome day of fishing on the bayou.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Awesome

My favorite place to visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose B.

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

Tuna•Cobia•Wahoo•Snapper

The Dorado is always a great place to stay from cleanliness to boat parking to amenities. I’ve stayed multiple times here and will be my place of choice to stay again down the road.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anice R.

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

Fishing

This was a great place to stay. Perfect spot for a day of fishing with Super Strike Carters.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Nice place

Fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG S.

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

Great Place

The house was very clean and the communication with Doug was great as well. We will definitetly be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Nice Property

Great location in Relation to parking. We enjoyed not having to use bunk beds, this house has 6 or more independent beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Above and Beyond

The stay was exactly as we were hoping. The property owner is absolutely amazing and a very stand-up and honest man. We will rent from him again. He was very easy to talk to, helped us with our stay, and answered any and all questions questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalton G.

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

Perfect spot for going Fishing

Had an amazing stay, the owner was phenomenal to deal with, could not have been better, had some rough weather and went back and forth with owner until the captain decided we had a good enough weather window and were going to send it, we fished with Bob Hovey at LA Bluewater charters and this spot could not possibly be better located to fish with those guys as you walk right out the front door and step on there boat because that’s right where the store them, house boat had everything we needed for our stay and was cleaner and nicer then we even expected the group gave it a 10/10 and will most definitely be returning here for any trip to venice in the future regardless of size of our party
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Great stay in Venice!

Great spot and convenient: clean, good size for larger groups, and within walking distance to the marina and restaurant. Our inshore fishing guide picked us up right at the back door. Nice ice machine too. Enjoyed watching the tuna boats coming into the marina in the afternoon. Doug is great, A++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

troy f.

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

Another Year at the Dorado

Love this house, have stayed here the last 7 years. No better than Doug to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAX B.

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

GREAT HOUSEBOAT AT VENICE MARINA

REALLY ENJOYED OUR 2ND STAY....WILL BE BACK. COZY AND COMFORTABLE PLACE. GREAT OWNER COMMUNICATION.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M., Heber Springs, Arkansas

Best location on the water in Venice!

The owner was very easy to deal with. The cabin was perfect for two boys, two dads and two grandads. We had a clean, comfortable place to live, cook, eat and sleep while fishing the local waters. Our charter boat Captain picked us up from the back porch of our cabin. Only wish be had book a longer stay - we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M., Aledo TX

Everything was great. House was clean and very nice.

Loved the house and the way it was laid out. We had 5 in our group and everyone had plenty of space. Owner was great as well and communicated with us throughout the process to make sure we had everything we needed. I would recommend this to any of my friends and family and I will for sure be back. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Excellent Venice Property

The Dorado is a clean, well maintained houseboat perfectly located in the heart of Venice Marina. The boat Captains pick you up and drop you off at the property. The property is well stocked with pots. pans, dishes, utensils etc.. Ice machine works great with a large capacity for daily use. The back deck is perfect in the evening as it faces east. Charcoal grill is provided for convenient cooking. Doug, the owner, is very responsive and personable. All around, this property is perfect for a group of 6 anglers to have a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and easy access for any size boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't say enough great things about this house! Could not ask for a better host. Five stars all the way around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great boat-house located on the back half of the Marina; was perfect for the group of 4 of us to enjoy our weekend of guided fishing! Plenty of bed space, full kitchen, ice cold A/C, and back patio for enjoying the weather. 2nd day of fishing our guides picked us up straight from the house! Our host ensured that we had everything we needed. Overall a fantastic experience and great location - highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Doug Atkinson

Host profile image

Why they chose this property

The Dorado has all the comforts of home. Here, you will have 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. There are NO bunk beds. A recent guest said that " if you can't sleep, you can't fish"

What makes this property unique

This is only houseboat in the Venice marina that allows you to park you boat on either East or West side. You will not have to worry about another boat taking up your space or bumping into you.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback