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The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat

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TV
Marina
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Venice

When you stay at this houseboat in Venice, you'll be on the waterfront and steps from Venice Marina. .This houseboat is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Fort Jackson and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Fort Jackson Museum.

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 Den - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

761674

The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

josh w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dustin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jody J., Centerton

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jody W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Will R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Wade A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

arthur b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Venice fishing trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Steadman M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025