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Your Venice Destination

Bring just your tackle and groceries to this charming marina retreat. Dock on either side of The Dorado houseboat for an unforgettable stay.

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Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
TV
Fitness facility
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fish cleaning table on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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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, Exceptional, (161)
The price is SAR 750
SAR 1,302 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Houseboat Located In Venice Marina

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Your Venice Destination Venice
Your Venice Destination Houseboat
Your Venice Destination Houseboat Venice

About the neighborhood

Map
Venice, LA

What's nearby

  • Venice Marina - 1 min walk
  • Fort Jackson Museum - 24 min drive
  • Community Prayer Center Park - 26 min drive
  • Fort Jackson - 28 min drive
  • Prea Park - 51 min drive

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?

Check-out 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 mi (25 km).

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Your Venice Destination Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 190 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times
Great location Nice unit very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host!!!
Very clean and plenty of beds. Great host and communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good
Easy relaxing. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

Wilhelm M., HOUSTON

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house boat
Stayed for two nights. Great place, great host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Venice fishing trip
Have stayed at Doug’s place many times Always clean. Great water pressure down there Always communicates with me and checks in during the stay . One of the best in Venice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great place to stay. Doug is so helpful and accommodating. This is my second time to stay there and it’s where I hope to stay each time I visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Destination
Second time we’ve stayed here. Setup perfectly for six men! Awesome place, awesome owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

Clint F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tuna Fishing Trip
Great place! We always try to book our fishing trips around this property being available. The property owner works well with us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Venice Fishing
Excellent accommodating property located at Venice marina, close enough to everything but away from the "noise". Our second stay of hopefully many more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience.
Great accommodations if you are fishing out of Venice marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wren g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Doug is a wondeyhost with a great spot to enjoy all that Venice has to offer. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichol R., New Smyrna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

troy f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay equals big tuna
Will be our forever place to stay. Doug and his team are awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kent M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Host!
Doug was was great to deal with. Provided great info and local knowledge made our trip fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

troy f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic as always
This place is great. Only reason to stay somewhere else is if they are booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Overall outstanding. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

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