House Boat in South Louisiana! Solar Powered / Self Propelled

So grateful to have found this completely unique experience: a houseboat that you can drive all around some of the oldest, most remote bayous. There are kayaks and fishing poles on board, a hammock and a rocking chair for lounging. The kitchen is fully equipped, with a well-stocked pantry with everything you need: coffee, grits, snacks, fruit, even eggs, sausage, butter etc. Just bring some fresh meat and vegetables. We made jambalaya in the outdoor kitchen while at anchor. Mention that you might want to fish and Amaris will make sure you have bait on board before you leave the dock. It's little touches like this that make the experience so memorable.

The family that operates the boat is incredibly generous with their time and hospitality--they built the boat themselves, and it's incredibly comfortable and sturdy. They'll show you how to operate it before cheerfully entrusting it with you for your stay, and check in with you regularly to see if you need anything.

We spent three days cruising and by the time we left, we felt we'd made so many friends on the bayou that we long to come back every year.

Incredibly relaxing, a perfect way to destree and leave this stressful world behind you. We spent 4 days on the Tuna. We anchored in Lake Verrette the first night and enjoyed the night sky splashed with diamonds that twinkled brightly, softened only by the sliver of the moons reflection on the water. The gentle night breeze kept the insects away and kept it cool enough to sleep without air conditioning. We could hear fish jumping in the distance,and tree frog singing in the trees seeming to lull you off to sleep.

To see the sun break over Lake Verrette in the morning turning the night into day was awesome. Watching all types of birds take to flight,diving for fish for their breakfast. The Eagles were awesome and plentiful never saw many in one place.

The Tuna( houseboat) was so easy to operate and set up. Pull a leaver and drop anchor, push a button to pick it up. Kick back and enjoy truley beautiful scenery while you cook fresh fish on the front deck, or go inside to cook,no matter where you cook it, It’s better on the houseboat.

The Ball Cypress trees with the Spanish moss blowing in the breeze,were like old men guarding the lake and bayous,they were truely beautiful. Wild flowers and lillies lined the banks of the lake and the ridges on the bayous.

It’s like going back in time,your a kid again with your grandfather on the lake and bayous. He is taking you fishing for the first time,riding on the Tuna,your there again.

Wow! What an awesome experience! This house boat is very nice, well equipped and stocked to the "T". They have thought of everything on this boat. Amaris and her father Clark are two of the most accommodating and nice people we have ever met. They really know what customer service is all about. The good morning texts and just checking to make sure every thing is alright adds a nice touch. The scenery is incredible as well. Plenty of wildlife to be seen and the fishing is pretty good too! We will definitely be back! Thanks for allowing us to make memories on your boat in such an incredible place!

We took our 6 yr old grandson on the Swamp Tuna for a magical 3 day trip through the bayous and waterways of Lake Verret LA. Amaris and her father Clark were incredible hosts and trained us on operating the houseboat in about 20 minutes. The Tuna is a well designed sturdy boat/barge/tank of a water craft that is as much fun to drive around as to live on. With a front and rear porch the view and breeze are always present no matter where you drop anchor or tie off. Amaris and Clark were just a text away for help, guidance or even groceries delivered by boat! Meals were fun to prepare. We fried fresh catfish and bass fillets the first night, grilled steaks the second and made jambalaya the third. The Tuna has a well equiped kitchen or you can cook outside on the fillet station complete with sink and gas burner. Nights on the lake were cool enough to sleep with only fans and open screened windows in July. The Tuna is solar powered electrically and even has AC if needed. We swam in mid lake in the heat of the day and anchored in the shade of cypress trees for afternoon fishing. The Tuna comes equipped with 2 kayaks for further adventurs among the cypress knees and duck weed. This is the ultimate glamping adventure in the water ways of the famous Atchafalaya basin where we saw gators, gars, reptiles and birds of all sorts including Eagles. Amaris and Clark have created a complete experience with great attention to all the little things one always seems to need but forgets to pack. Whether you are a sportsman, naturalist or just want to relax in a quiet off the grid place, this is an opportunity to play Huck Finn and see one of Americas truely amazing wild places. All you have to do is show up and Amaris and Clark will make sure a good time is had by all!

The pictures don't do this beautiful houseboat justice !! It is just lovely and fully stocked with everything you need. Clark, Mona and Amaris were a pleasure to work with :) They are so accommodating and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Highly recommend this rental. We will definitely return but will book our next getaway in the cooler months.