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The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat

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Terrace/patio
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View from the Marina
Sunrise on the back deck
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 141300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat

The Barbara Joan | Brand New 3BR/2BA Houseboat in Venice Marina | Ice Machine | C Dock





Welcome aboard The Barbara Joan—a brand new, custom-built 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom houseboat designed by fishermen, for fishermen and Venice adventurers. Located on C Dock in Venice Marina, a short ride from the pass entrance, this floating retreat is the perfect home base for your next tuna run or fishing adventure.



From the ice-cold central A/C to the spacious reclining sofas, every detail of The Barbara Joan was crafted with guests in mind. Whether you’re back for another year or booking your first trip to Louisiana’s fishing capital, you’ll feel right at home.



Sleeps up to 14:

~Bunkroom: 2 queen-over-queen bunks

~Bedroom: 1 queen-over-queen bunk

~Master Bedroom: 1 queen bed

~Total of 7 queen mattresses!! 

We designed it to have plenty of space, we upgraded the beds to have premium mattresses, and added fans to every room so you have a cool and comfortable rest after long days on the water.



Designed for the Fishing Lifestyle:

~Full-size kitchen – cook meals for the whole crew with plenty of room

~Oversized Onboard ice machine

~Back deck fish-cleaning station

~Grill with marina views – cook your catch as you watch boats roll in

~Comfy reclining sofas & cold A/C – unwind like a pro

~Starlink High Speed Internet

~Roku smart TV- Log in to all your streaming services



Why Guests Keep Coming Back:

The Barbara Joan isn’t just a houseboat—it’s your dockside basecamp, season after season. Whether you’re chasing yellowfin tuna, hunting inshore redfish, or just having a good time with your crew, this is Venice, La. done right, with all the comfort and style you could ask for.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Venice

Located in Venice, this houseboat is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 - 36 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Fort Jackson - 36 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Community Prayer Center Park - 40 min drive - 28.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Changes Restaurants LLC - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪CrawGator's Bar and Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Grill and Oyster Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sportsman Lodge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Barbeque House - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat?

As of Mar 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat on May 3, 2026 start from $500, 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 Barbara Joan-New Houseboat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Venice Marina and within 16 mi (25 km) of Fort Jackson and Fort Jackson Museum. Community Prayer Center Park is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was unbelievable, host was amazing. Place was clean and everything was great. Definitely staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wade A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

josh w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean spacious had all the amenities you would need to relax after a day fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and spacious house with great fishing off the pier. I will stay here again for our next trip. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So nice, new, clean and convenient to the Venice Marina! Perfect for our group as we were there for a fishing weekend. We were also able to walk to the marina restaurant and our fishing captain picked us up from our dock each morning. Loved staying here and look forward to being back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

arthur b.

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

Venice fishing trip

Very nice place and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Probably the nicest that was there. Will book again next year ! Thx again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brand new houseboat with everything you need to enjoy a great fishing trip out of Venice Marina. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would say the set up is perfect as i stay in Venice regularly. One bit of advice that I would give is to maybe put something to hang close on in each room. Even if it was a stand alone rack. Also we fixed the bathroom door on the left when you enter from the Dock on the left the hinges appeared to have bent some making in not availed to close completely. All in all nice place good lay out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steadman M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Host is amazing the house is nice! Great for a fishing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dustin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property with an awesome view of the fishing boats coming back in and going out. Would highly recommend the Barbara Joan
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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