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Your Venice Destination

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Marina
Dining
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
The Dorado houseboat in the Venice Marina is your home away from home, offering 3 spacious bedrooms and a full kitchen. Unwind on the BBQ grill-equipped deck or clean your catch at the fish cleaning table, while Dish TV keeps you entertained.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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.

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 with seating area with 2 chairs & table.

There are NO bunk beds.

The houseboat is equipped with a full kitchen, washer & dryer, 400lb ice machine, fish cleaning table, Dish TV, BBQ grill. . You are able to dock your boat on either the East or West side. 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fish cleaning table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Your Venice Destination Venice
Your Venice Destination Houseboat
Your Venice Destination Houseboat Venice

About the neighborhood

Map
LA, Venice

What's nearby

  • Venice Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Jackson Museum - 29 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Fort Jackson - 29 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Community Prayer Center Park - 31 min drive - 28.3 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Venice Destination pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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).

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Your Venice Destination Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Perfect

Clean and enjoyable. Nice spot in the marina
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Fishing Camp

This place was exactly what we needed for our short fishing trip. The place is clean, and the location was ideal. The owner was amazingly responsive and easy to work with. I'm looking forward to future trips at this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Barney A.

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

Excellent

Perfect location, clean and has all the things needed for our annual fishing trip. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else. Awesome time in Tuna Town USA. Speckled trout were flying in the boat. Google : Jamie Taylor Guide Service for an awesome day of fishing on the bayou.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Awesome

My favorite place to visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

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

wonderful

love the place
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great location

Great place to stay. Doug is so helpful and accommodating. This is my second time to stay there and it’s where I hope to stay each time I visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jose B.

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

Tuna•Cobia•Wahoo•Snapper

The Dorado is always a great place to stay from cleanliness to boat parking to amenities. I’ve stayed multiple times here and will be my place of choice to stay again down the road.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakki L.

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

All good

Easy relaxing. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anice R.

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

Fishing

This was a great place to stay. Perfect spot for a day of fishing with Super Strike Carters.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Nice place

Fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalton G.

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

Perfect spot for going Fishing

Had an amazing stay, the owner was phenomenal to deal with, could not have been better, had some rough weather and went back and forth with owner until the captain decided we had a good enough weather window and were going to send it, we fished with Bob Hovey at LA Bluewater charters and this spot could not possibly be better located to fish with those guys as you walk right out the front door and step on there boat because that’s right where the store them, house boat had everything we needed for our stay and was cleaner and nicer then we even expected the group gave it a 10/10 and will most definitely be returning here for any trip to venice in the future regardless of size of our party
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG S.

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

Great Place

The house was very clean and the communication with Doug was great as well. We will definitetly be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Nice Property

Great location in Relation to parking. We enjoyed not having to use bunk beds, this house has 6 or more independent beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Above and Beyond

The stay was exactly as we were hoping. The property owner is absolutely amazing and a very stand-up and honest man. We will rent from him again. He was very easy to talk to, helped us with our stay, and answered any and all questions questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Great stay in Venice!

Great spot and convenient: clean, good size for larger groups, and within walking distance to the marina and restaurant. Our inshore fishing guide picked us up right at the back door. Nice ice machine too. Enjoyed watching the tuna boats coming into the marina in the afternoon. Doug is great, A++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

troy f.

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

Another Year at the Dorado

Love this house, have stayed here the last 7 years. No better than Doug to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAX B.

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

GREAT HOUSEBOAT AT VENICE MARINA

REALLY ENJOYED OUR 2ND STAY....WILL BE BACK. COZY AND COMFORTABLE PLACE. GREAT OWNER COMMUNICATION.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M., Heber Springs, Arkansas

Best location on the water in Venice!

The owner was very easy to deal with. The cabin was perfect for two boys, two dads and two grandads. We had a clean, comfortable place to live, cook, eat and sleep while fishing the local waters. Our charter boat Captain picked us up from the back porch of our cabin. Only wish be had book a longer stay - we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Fishing

Our very experienced guide had not picked up fishermen from this location before. We fed him a couple of dinners and he was very impressed with the accommodations compared to nearby locations. There were only two of us in this large floating house but, we thoroughly enjoyed every square foot! Location to Crawgators bar/resturaunt is a plus.We usually cook extravagant dinners and the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, cooking sheets, etc. This was our third trip to Venice for fishing. We will only stay here from now on.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Big time save

My original verbo that I booked cancelled on me just hours before check in and verbo wasn’t being much of a help when I was stranded with no where to stay 17 hours from home but when I found this spot he answered extremely fast and was up front honest and a huge help definitely will be coming back
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M., Aledo TX

Everything was great. House was clean and very nice.

Loved the house and the way it was laid out. We had 5 in our group and everyone had plenty of space. Owner was great as well and communicated with us throughout the process to make sure we had everything we needed. I would recommend this to any of my friends and family and I will for sure be back. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Excellent Venice Property

The Dorado is a clean, well maintained houseboat perfectly located in the heart of Venice Marina. The boat Captains pick you up and drop you off at the property. The property is well stocked with pots. pans, dishes, utensils etc.. Ice machine works great with a large capacity for daily use. The back deck is perfect in the evening as it faces east. Charcoal grill is provided for convenient cooking. Doug, the owner, is very responsive and personable. All around, this property is perfect for a group of 6 anglers to have a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022