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This houseboat offers space for 14 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy waterfront views while relaxing, perfect for soaking in the scenery. Experience the unique charm of living on the water in this well-equipped accommodation.
The Barbara Joan | New 3BR/2BA Houseboat in Venice Marina | Ice Machine | C Dock
Welcome aboard The Barbara Joan—a 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!!Â
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
~Upgraded-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.
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Load and start the dishwasher
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Property # 4650815vb
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
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.
Community Prayer Center Park - 25 min drive - 31.9 km
Prea Park - 48 min drive - 71.2 km
Restaurants
‪Island Grill and Oyster Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪CrawGator's Bar and Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Changes Restaurants LLC - ‬13 min drive
‪Sportsman Lodge - ‬7 min walk
‪The Dock Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Barbara Joan-Houseboat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Barbara Joan-Houseboat?
As of 6 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barbara Joan-Houseboat on 8 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,911, 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 at The Barbara Joan-Houseboat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Barbara Joan-Houseboat?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Barbara Joan-Houseboat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Barbara Joan-Houseboat located?
Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Venice Marina and within 16 miles (25 km) of Fort Jackson and Fort Jackson Museum. Community Prayer Center Park is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) away.
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This houseboat was exactly as the VRBO listing described. Great accommodations, awesome location whether your fishing with you own boat or your charter can pick you up on the back dock/deck. I have and will continue to recommend this camp to customers. Thanks for a great stay. We will be back n
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!
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.
The dock with the grill and ice machine were great. The home overall was nice and clean. 2 bedrooms and rest of the house had good AC. The only improvement suggestions I have is that the bedroom with bunkbeds did not stay cool and we needed a seafood boil pot.
This was by far the best experience I had in Venice. I've had many excellent houseboats but this one was exceptional on all levels.As avid coffee drinkers We enjoyed the dual pot that allowed pods or grounds. Accessibility to the harbor and to the main channel to the river was perfect. The starlink connection allowed us to work and enjoy programs very easily. I look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
About the host
Hosted by Brittany
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