Title: The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/8a881784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/09dc23a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/b799e064.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/71462e45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736400/117736358/c53f0ec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78800000/78797500/78797449/0ef61d8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rougaroux Lodge @Venice Marina is a Sportsman dream! 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.23673%2C-89.36318&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-YNf9Iasni1oBKQgRc4tohcFEA0=) Venice, LA #### What's nearby - Venice Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Fort Jackson Museum - 27 min drive - 25.4 km - Fort Jackson - 27 min drive - 24.8 km - Community Prayer Center Park - 30 min drive - 28.3 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 - ‪Fresh Seafood - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat located? > Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Venice Marina and within 16 mi (25 km) of Fort Jackson and Fort Jackson Museum. Community Prayer Center Park is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Barbara Joan-New Houseboat Reviews 10 ### 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.