Title: The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat Houseboat in Venice ## Photo gallery for The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat ![TV - The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/cf4ece8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/35b6989a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/09dc23a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/71462e45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat (Venice)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/c53f0ec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Plenty of space, premium mattresses, and cool, quiet 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 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27134600/27134552/093a0fba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Waterfront Accommodation, Venice Louisiana Venice - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 100 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=27134552&PinnedHotelID=27134552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67310000/67303300/67303240/d56a5fc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### KINGFISH LODGE - PRIVATE MAINTAINED 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM PRIVATE RENTAL Buras - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 27 reviews CA $376 CA $622 total includes taxes & fees Jan 21 - Jan 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=67303240&PinnedHotelID=67303240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56210000/56200500/56200433/3afb1fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Get Bent Lodge - A Cypress Cove, Venice La houseboat WITH STARLINK WIFI! 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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 ## About the area 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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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Will R. Sep 8, 2025 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! ##### Will R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wade A. Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place ##### Wade A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody W. Oct 2, 2025 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! ##### Jody W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### arthur b. Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Venice fishing trip Very nice place and very clean. ##### arthur b. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert L. Aug 21, 2025 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 ##### Robert L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody J. Oct 12, 2025 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! ##### Jody J. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steadman M. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent!! ##### Steadman M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025