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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 bathrooms1200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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 Bed

    There are NO bunk beds.

    The houseboat is equipped with a full kitchen, washer & dryer, 500lb ice machine, fish cleaning table, Dish TV, BBQ grill. . You are able to dock your boat on either the East (will accommodate up to 25 foot in length) or West side (will accommodate any length). 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 transport

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

Kitchen

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

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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

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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Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Venice, this houseboat is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Community Prayer Center Park, while Fort Jackson and Fort Jackson Museum are cultural highlights. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Venice travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A marina with docked boats, wooden pilings, and a white fire hydrant.
    Venice Marina
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fort Jackson Museum
    23 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Fort Jackson
    23 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Community Prayer Center Park
    25 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Prea Park
    48 min drive - 43.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Island Grill and Oyster Bar
    11 min drive
  • CrawGator's Bar and Grill
    1 min walk
  • Changes Restaurants LLC
    11 min drive
  • The Barbeque House
    11 min drive
  • Sloppy Joes
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Venice Destination pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your Venice Destination?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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 miles (25 km).

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Your Venice Destination 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 225 reviews

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Albert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doug is a great host and his place is awesome with everything you need. Super clean, location is perfect. Top ratings for Doug 5/5 starts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and easy access for any size boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in the marina. Tons of space inside. Already ready to book it again for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison O.

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

Great location

Has everything you need Great communication and easy check in Will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison O.

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

Great location

Great communication Awesome location Clean Comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl & William T.

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

Great Place

Great place to stay. Very comfortable. Has everything you need.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

SC fish group

Excellent property, convenient to landing amenities. Perfect fish camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, the Dorado and the owner Doug did not disappoint !! The houseboat was freshly painted and extremely clean upon arrival!! Doug is always attentive and available to his customers. Don’t and won’t stay anywhere else in Venice marina ..
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROLAND H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The camp is first class. Everything you need for a wonderful time fishing or just enjoying Venice. Mr. Atkins was very gracious and accommodating. My family and i will definitely be back. I highly recommend this well maintained camp on the water in Venice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald A.

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

Great Host!!!

Very clean and plenty of beds. Great host and communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny V.

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

Great time!

The home was everything we hope for and more. The agent/owner was very kind, friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Good times

Great location Nice unit very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint F.

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

Tuna Fishing Trip

Great place! We always try to book our fishing trips around this property being available. The property owner works well with us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Annual guys trip

We booked a houseboat for our stay while fishing. Great location. House fit 6 men perfect. Will rebook when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great location

We had family down for a fishing trip. Charters picked us up at the house! House was well maintained and had everything we needed. 2.5 baths is a huge plus as well. Would definitely rent again if we return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie S.

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

set up for fishing

Doug is great to deal with and this is the perfect location for fishing in Venice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

5 Star

this is great place to stay. especially if fishing. our captain picked us up every morning right from the deck of the houseboat. the owner is outstanding to deal with and clean, very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barney A.

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

Awesome time on the bayou

Fished everyday and killed the reds. Accommodations were perfect on the Dorado and everyone thought it was the best boat we’ve rented so far. We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

To Your Door

Nice place to base your Vinice fishing from. Captains pulled up to the porch for pickup and drop off each day. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024