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Your Venice Destination

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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

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Venice, LA
  • Venice Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Community Prayer Center Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Fort Jackson
    ‪28 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

Property manager

Doug Atkinson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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

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.
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Venice, LA

What's nearby

  • Venice Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Jackson Museum - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Community Prayer Center Park - 26 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Fort Jackson - 28 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Prea Park - 51 min drive - 55.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Crawgators Bar and Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Island Grill and Oyster Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tiger Pass Seafood - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Barbeque House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cypress Grill - ‬11 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

SC fish group

Excellent property, convenient to landing amenities. Perfect fish camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 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

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

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

James M.

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

Great location

We had family down for a fishing trip. Charters picked us up at the house! House was well maintained and had everything we needed. 2.5 baths is a huge plus as well. Would definitely rent again if we return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison O.

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

Great location

Has everything you need Great communication and easy check in Will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl & William T.

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

Great Place

Great place to stay. Very comfortable. Has everything you need.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Fishing

Our very experienced guide had not picked up fishermen from this location before. We fed him a couple of dinners and he was very impressed with the accommodations compared to nearby locations. There were only two of us in this large floating house but, we thoroughly enjoyed every square foot! Location to Crawgators bar/resturaunt is a plus.We usually cook extravagant dinners and the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, cooking sheets, etc. This was our third trip to Venice for fishing. We will only stay here from now on.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison O.

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

Great location

Great communication Awesome location Clean Comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Annual guys trip

We booked a houseboat for our stay while fishing. Great location. House fit 6 men perfect. Will rebook when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

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

wonderful

love the place
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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

Andy W.

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

Perfect location for fishing from Venice

The property owner is outstanding. He communicated regularly with us as we watched for Hurricane Francine to pass. The houseboat has been well maintained and looks the same as when I stayed there 6 years ago. The houseboat is comfortable, spacious, and laid out well. The floor plan allows for everyone to participate in cooking, watching football, and reliving the day’s fishing. We also enjoyed watching all the boat traffic from the back porch. It is the perfect base for fishing from Venice. I will stay here the next time I am back to fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey W.

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

Fishin Trip

Perfect for our needs, would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny V.

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

Great time!

The home was everything we hope for and more. The agent/owner was very kind, friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great location and exactly as described

We had a great time and the captain’s picked us up off the back porch. House was clean and had a good layout. We would definitely rent again. I have rented a lot of places through VRBO and the owner interactions were the best I’ve had .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

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

Guys Trip

Fantastic property everything you could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

Barney A.

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

Awesome time on the bayou

Fished everyday and killed the reds. Accommodations were perfect on the Dorado and everyone thought it was the best boat we’ve rented so far. We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Good times

Great location Nice unit very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Doug Atkinson

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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
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