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The Pearl - Beautiful, renovated Houseboat in Venice Marina!

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A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.
A boat with a grill and a gas cylinder, a wooden chair, and a view of buildings across the water.
A wooden sign with the word "PEARL" on a wall, a closed door with a window, and a small white window below the door.
A hallway with a carpeted floor, a door on the left, and a window at the end.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble countertop, and a bar area with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 9 guests, this houseboat features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Explore Venice Marina and Fort Jackson Museum, both offering unique experiences. Enjoy the distinctive charm of life on the water while staying in this accommodating property.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Venice Marina
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Venice, LA
  • Place, Venice Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Jackson
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Prea Park
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

The Pearl - Beautiful, renovated Houseboat in Venice Marina!

Step out onto the back porch of this newly renovated houseboat directly onto your boat or charter boat every morning! Nicest houseboat in the Marina! Relax and enjoy a cocktail and the front row view at sunset! Bonus: Your charter captain can pick you up at your front door!

The Pearl Houseboat is a well-maintained, clean houseboat located at the end of Dock B with no houseboats on either side. It is quiet and nicely appointed with a ton of entertaining space, large kitchen with a commercial stove, bar, dining table and large living area. The back porch has both a propane barbeque and charcoal barbeque for your use. There are two bedrooms and full baths that can accommodate up to 9 people. There is a large commercial ice maker on the back porch for your use as well as a smaller chest freezer. Bonus 2: You will also will have use of your own private cleaning station! Call or message for more info.

DO YOU NEED A FISHING CHARTER? Contact our preferred charter company, Blue Line Charter Service at 225-276-5263 or view at www.bluelinecharterservice.com

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you plan on fishing the day of check out, you must perform check out duties before you leave to go fishing.
You MUST take the trash to the dumpster. If not, you will be assessed a $50 fine.
Absolutely no cleaning fish or other game inside the houseboat.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3315723
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Venice

Venice is home to this houseboat. 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.
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Venice, LA

What's nearby

  • Venice Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fort Jackson Museum - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Fort Jackson - 22 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Community Prayer Center Park - 24 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Prea Park - 47 min drive - 70.2 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pearl - Beautiful, renovated Houseboat in Venice Marina! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pearl - Beautiful, renovated Houseboat in Venice Marina! ?

As of Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pearl - Beautiful, renovated Houseboat in Venice Marina! on Sep 28, 2026 start from $569, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pearl - Beautiful, renovated Houseboat in Venice Marina! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pearl - Beautiful, renovated Houseboat in Venice Marina! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pearl - Beautiful, renovated Houseboat in Venice Marina! located?

Situated in Venice, 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, will definitely come back when I can!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The guys and i enjoyed our stay here. Easy boat access/egress to get our mornings started. There was plenty of seasonings and extras on the houseboat in case you forgot something. Quicker than normal response time to the owner when i had a question. Until next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you, jimmy, for the great review. Please come back and see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for guided trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a Venice trip. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome. Look forward to staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and easy access for several boats. The covered boat lift was really nice.

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 8, 2023
Thanks, Michael, for the comments. Come back and see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Enjoyed the stay. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with everything we needed and more. Host was great and could not beat the location. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2023
Thanks Brian! Yall come back and see us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

For the end of the world - its a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2023
Thanks for coming, Murray. We loved having y’all! Thanks for the the review. Is there anything we can address that would help us get to a 5 star review? I know we had the ac issue, which was a brand new thing, but we tried to address it as quickly as we could.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice anc clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental

Fantastic time at the Pearl. Always a good rental
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Things that did not work or worked poorly:Ice MachineOvenHot Water Outside water hose was very short and couldn't wash down our boats. The isolation valve to the hose could not be turned off.Smoke / CO2 alarm went off several times throughout the night. I carry a portable CO2 alarm is the only way we felt safe.House was nice minus the above.Russ
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2026
Russ, I am sorry you had that experience. If you just would have reached out, I could have explained to you that the alarm you were hearing was not a CO2 alarm, but rather an alarm pertaining to the water level of the boat. It can be disarmed, and I would have told you how to do that. But if I do not know it's happening, I can't help you fix it. I have my phone number on this site as well as on a paper posted on the fridge in the kitchen. Oven- the pilot light may have gone out, which happens often in these houseboats. It's very easy to re-light, and I could have told you how to do that if you had told me. Hose-there is a hose on the deck that is there to wash your boat. Ice machine- it's a commerical ice machine, but it's not going to generate enough ice if it gets emptied every day. I'm not sure of any ice maker that can do that. I apologize that it couldn't keep up. Hot water- the water is heated using propane tanks. If the water didn't get hot, it was likely because a switch had to be flipped to switch the propane tanks. I wish you would have reached out, and I would have told you that. The houseboat, like all of them, does not have central a/c/heating, so propane is the only way to go. I appreciate your feedback, and sincerely wish you would have reached out, as all the things you pointed out (minus the ice machine, which isn't equipped to load up 2 boats every day), were simple easy solutions. I could have even had my business partner, a captain down there, come take care of them for you. But if I don't hear from you, I have no idea they are going on. I do hope that you will come back and see us, and give the boat another chance. If you would like to discuss, please call me at 504-236-9384.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Good view convenient for fishing. Go fishing with Rich on Blue line charters. Hardest working guy in the business.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2026
Thanks, William. Agree that Rich is the best! Ya'll come back and see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a great place to stay

Great olace
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2024
Thanks for the review, Joey. Come back and see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Experience- 5 stars

Host was very responsive and fishing was great! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the great views and spacious feeling of this houseboat. The ac worked great and beds were comfy. The dishwasher was broken, one toilet would not flush and there was a big puddle of water going into the front door. They had two boards down we could walk and balance on to go in the front though. The host, Johnny, was really nice and got back to us right away to get the toilet fixed as soon as he could, the next day. We would recommend the owner getting new pillows and a nice cart for luggage and supplies. We are return customers and the same old, small, broken cart was still there from our November stay. Overall we had a good time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

redfish trip

Clean, spacious - very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Everything was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2025
Thanks, Josh! I would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
Thanks for the review, Kyle. Let me know when ya'll want to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Pearl

Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location & stay

Fantastic location and property for fishing. Everything was as advertised. Well done!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Amazing place to stay, very clean and very nice, more than enough room for 8 people! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 19, 2023
So glad you and your group had a great time, Will!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient houseboat

Great place! Been to venice many times. Everything was great, very clean and the AC worked perfectly! Will be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2023
Thanks so much, Jeff! We look forward to seeing you again. Give me a call if you need anything!

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