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Your Venice Destination

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Front View
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, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washer and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Venice Marina
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer and dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin 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 Bed

There are NO bunk beds.

The houseboat is equipped with a full kitchen, washer & dryer, 500lb ice machine, fish cleaning table, Dish TV, BBQ grill. . You are able to dock your boat on either the East (will accommodate up to 25 foot in length) or West side (will accommodate any length). 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
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

Property # 824859
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the neighborhood

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 motor 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 - 23 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Fort Jackson - 23 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Community Prayer Center Park - 25 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Prea Park - 48 min drive - 70.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Grill and Oyster Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪CrawGator's Bar and Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Changes Restaurants LLC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Barbeque House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sloppy Joes - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Venice Destination pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Your Venice Destination?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Venice Destination on Jun 28, 2026 start from $524, 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 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 224 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay we will be back every year
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite place to go!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ogden D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent and actually reached out before my trip to thank me and give me some great tips for the area. Will stay here again.
Perfect location for fishing in venice. Captain Tucker Deaton is the best flyfishing guide in LA and picked us up on our front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access, fantastic communication from property owner, simple check-in and out process, and plenty of room for our group of five. Amenities are well planned, work great and provided for an amazing adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This boat house was very well stocked with everything that we needed. It was super clean, kitchen was fully stocked, with ample parking, and in a great location. The host was a great guy and responded in a timely manner to any questions that we had. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone looking for one. We will be renting this place again. Mike Seawright
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2026
Mike: So happy to hear that you guys enjoyed the houseboat. Hope you will make another trip to Venice. Doug
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great houseboat
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doug is a great host and his place is awesome with everything you need. Super clean, location is perfect. Top ratings for Doug 5/5 starts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and easy access for any size boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about it was spot on for what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great experience staying on Doug’s houseboat. He was a very friendly and responsive host. The house was well stocked and very clean. You can definitely feel the movement of the houseboat so I would recommend Dramamine for anyone who tends to get motion sick.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doug went above and beyond to help us on our first trip to Venice. We will be going back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in the marina. Tons of space inside. Already ready to book it again for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Everything works. Easy to get to with gear from water and the parking area. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful houseboat and awesome place to fish. Great owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jakki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Owner very nice and easy to communicate with. Great fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Camp was perfectly located in Venice. It had all of the amenities needed. I would definitely stay there again! Doug was pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't say enough great things about this house! Could not ask for a better host. Five stars all the way around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doug was excellent on communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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