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Houseboat @ Venice Marina (Roosters Den)

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 883.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Buras, LA
  • Venice Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Community Prayer Center Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Fort Jackson
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Houseboat @ Venice Marina (Roosters Den)

Rooster's Den lodge is a floating house located in the Venice marina in slip B-02. With quick access to the parking lot (and no stairs) it's easy to unload your gear and get settled in so you can spend your time on the water doing what matters the most. FISHING. With space to tie up two boats and unobstructed views of the water, you'll quickly see why this is one of the best locations in the marina.

As you enter Rooster's Den you will find yourself in the Mud Room, complete with a full size washer and dryer, and a loft with two twin mattresses located above. This private loft is great for overflow guests. The mud room is a perfect spot to drop wet clothing into the washing machine, and its also spacious enough for pet kennels.

From the Mud Room you can then enter into the main open plan living area, which is complete with a large sofa, a love seat and extra seating. We also provide you with a large 50" flat screen TV with access to the many channels offered by Dish Network, including WiFi should you need access. In the main living area is also a full size kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and completely stocked with an array of pots and pans to suit all your cooking needs, and a dining area that seats 8 at once. The kitchen has an unobstructed view of the harbor.

If you prefer cooking in the great outdoors, no worries. For your use, there is a large grill on the front dock, along with a burner and stock pot for "boiling dem shrimp" which are typically available just across the marina. There is also a lighted fish cleaning station on the dock directly behind the you clean your catch of the day. Whatever your needs, we've got you covered.

Central air and heat will keep you comfortable during your stay. There's also a 700 lb ice maker on the front dock AND a small chest freezer to keep your fish AND your beer ice cold.

Just off the main living area, there are two full bathrooms along with two large bedrooms. Bedroom one has 2 sets of full over full bunk beds in one bedroom, and bedroom two has 1 set of full over full bunk beds (plus the two twin mattress in the loft over the mud room)

Our houseboat was built in 2015, and we are happy to have you as our guests. We strive hard for five star reviews and five star referrals. Check in is 3 pm, check out is at 11am. The $100 USD cleaning fee goes directly to the staff that does a great job keeping everything up for you.

If you’re bringing a dog, please realize there will be a $100 pet fee per pet to cover the costs associated with your dog. We love having our pups with us, too, but it takes extra time for housekeeping to clean ip for the next guests who may not love traveling behind your dogs. Thanks in advance for understanding!

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
No muddy hunting dogs allowed in the main camp.
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Venice

Venice is home to this houseboat. 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.
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Buras, LA

What's nearby

  • Venice Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Jackson Museum - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Community Prayer Center Park - 25 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Fort Jackson - 27 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Prea Park - 50 min drive - 55.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Crawgators Bar and Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Island Grill and Oyster Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tiger Pass Seafood - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Barbeque House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cypress Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Houseboat @ Venice Marina (Roosters Den) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Houseboat @ Venice Marina (Roosters Den)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houseboat @ Venice Marina (Roosters Den)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Houseboat @ Venice Marina (Roosters Den) located?

Situated in Venice, this houseboat is steps from Venice Marina and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Mississippi River. Fort Jackson and Fort Jackson Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Great Houseboat!!!

The hosts were quick to respond and the amenities were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Great Trip with even Greater Memories

Brought a group of clients and friends fishing. Stayed, ate, cooked, fished and had a great time at this houseboat. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

A nice place to stay.

Accommodations were clean, quiet, and comfortable. Will book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

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

Fishing trip

Had a good stay at The Roosters Den. Bad ant problem on the porch. Few other bugs as well. But overall good place to stay. Owners were great and communicated well! Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

One of the best!!!

Great place, location and communication with the owners. The property offers everything and more needed and wanted for Venice. Loved this trip and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

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

Best Place to Decompress from stressful life.

Location is great, clean, beds are super comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Best dock in marina!

Great stay. Really good ice maker. Had everything we needed. Dock made getting the boat in and out a breeze.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Staying in Paradise

The property is everything as advertised. Communicated frequently with the owners, whom are awesome, made our trip great. This will become our first choice place to stay in our future adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD B.

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

as advertised

was all that was avertised,,,great lodge with great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

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

great place right on the water

Nice sized houseboat right on the water in the Marina, with plenty of AC, ice machine, and Traegor grill. We'll be using this one again.,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Fishing trip

Always a blast! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K.

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

Cozy

Wasn’t the first time that I’ve stayed there. Very nice place and all you need is clothes and food if you don’t wish to eat out!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cary Coldwell J.

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

Fishing and hunting

We stayed at the house boat to go fishing for the weekend. This is a great place for either hunting or fishing . They had everything we needed to have a great time and the location is good. Nice to be able to park your boat in the front of the house boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharen M.

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

Hurricane Francine😬

Our trip was affected by the hurricane and the road in was closed for 2 of the 4 days we were planning to stay. Our hosts were in contact with us the whole time. They updated us about the weather and road conditions. We were able to get in for the last 2 days and were refunded for the days we were not there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Monica G.

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

Fantastic location and lots of space to sleep

Perfect location! Didn’t book till last minute and the host was wonderful about accommodating and getting the place ready within hours of arrival. Had a bit of trouble with the AC but a neighbor came over to help with the host walking him through. Plenty of places to sleep and 2 restrooms Thanks so much, one of our best family trips !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea C.

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

Redfish Heaven - prime spot at the Marina

Exceptional service throughout the whole process from Beverly and Clay. This is a prime spot with great views of the morning sunrise as you’re waiting for the boat to pick you up right at your own dock to go catch some bull reds. Houseboat was well stocked with towels, seasonings, and everything we needed . Beds and pillows were comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice place

Some issues with the freezer, wifi, and toilets, but not serious enough to warrant a cancellation
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Rick g., Fort Worth

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend fishing trip

Overall very good. Location great. Could have been cleaner but ok. Missing a few items that would have been helpful, cart for unloading and burner for boil pot. But overall A good trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Honestly, best property in the marina.

The Rooster's Den was a great place to stay and IMO, it really is the best property in the marina from many good choices. Next time in Venice, we will set our dates based on RD's availability. In addition to high starts on all the basics (clean, easy to access, full of house stuff to use, etc.): - The layout of RD is really comfortable. Comfortable bunk beds to sleep and a really roomy and logical layout of a joined family / TV and kitchen area. Comfortable places to sit, cook and eat as a group. - The host was really great to us. Very helpful and unsolicited outreach before we arrived, very responsive and welcoming when we did have questions and the host was also very helpful with an adhoc special request from my group. RD is truly a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Bucket List

We'll, if you're a true sportsman, do not load up your cart with all of the items you might think you'll need for your stay. Tour the Roosters Den first. Chances are they already have it 100% You won't waste your time wheeling it back to your vehicle. Everything you could possibly need for your stay is already there. We fished 3 charters during our time there and limited out everyday. Not to me to mention, fishing from the dock/ porch was pretty cool. The Bennet's / Owners we're awesome as well. Me and my 2 Sons will be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some TLC

The oven smoked heavily the entire stay. Someone showed up on the last day to try and clean it when I was told they would be there the day after we arrived. The dryer had bed linen and towels in it, the outdoor freezer was full of old bait and had to be cleaned for us to store fish in it. Even with moderate temperatures, the AC system needs servicing. I enjoyed our stay but I feel as well as all guests, the Rosters Den just needs some TLC. I feel the cleaning staff is doing a real poor job.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Everything was great except the freezer inside needed to be defrosted and had leaked on the floor.

Very good. I'll be back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Very convenient

Very nice close to marina
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Randy H.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trey A.

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

Perfect location. Guides picked us up at our front door step. Will definitely be back

Easy process.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Your host

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We are from Monroe, Louisiana and have been fishing south La for many years. With five grown sons and their big families, we decided to lay down roots and make a second home in the Venice area - a place where we cherish outdoor living and the people.

Why they chose this property

Why Rooster's Den? Hospitality is our name while fishing is our game. The bottom line is we offer it all. This is a fishing and hunting lodge that will meet all of your needs. The location is prime with space for two boats, and the amenities such as the ice maker and vacmaster set us apart, plus privacy being at the end of the row.

With great connections in the area, we can help you have a dream trip.

What makes this property unique

Very large ice maker
Chest freezer
Lighted fish cleaning shack
WiFi
Corner lot for privacy!

Languages:

English

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