Reel Therapy 2 is a 1 and 1/2 story houseboat. Downstairs area features 1 full bath, bunk style bed options to accomodate 4 guests ( 2 Full Beds and 2 Twins), open living/ dining
area with large screen SMART TV with streaming and fully stocked kitchen. Up the stairs guests will find a open bunk area featuring 6 additional bunk styled beds (1 full bed, and 5 twins), along with another full bath. This houseboat can easily accommodate a boat with Bow-In parking and features a deck for taking in the marina views. Houseboat comes equipped with fully stocked kitchen, laundry room with full size washer/dryer, commercial ice maker (500lb), gas grill, and steampot, and dock cart . This Houseboat also has STARLINK and cell phone booster for those who need to work some while away.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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Property # 1610201vb
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 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
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
About the area
Venice
Located in Venice, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Jackson and Fort Jackson Museum are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Venice Marina.
Community Prayer Center Park - 25 min drive - 31.1 km
Prea Park - 48 min drive - 70.5 km
Restaurants
CrawGator's Bar and Grill - 3 min walk
Island Grill and Oyster Bar - 11 min drive
Changes Restaurants LLC - 12 min drive
Tiger Pass Seafood - 15 min walk
The Dock Bar and Grill - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Reel Therapy 2- Venice Marina (B Dock) pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Reel Therapy 2- Venice Marina (B Dock)?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reel Therapy 2- Venice Marina (B Dock) on 26 July 2026 start from AU$462, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Reel Therapy 2- Venice Marina (B Dock)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Reel Therapy 2- Venice Marina (B Dock)?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Reel Therapy 2- Venice Marina (B Dock)?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Reel Therapy 2- Venice Marina (B Dock) located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Venice Marina and within 16 miles (25 km) of Fort Jackson and Fort Jackson Museum. Community Prayer Center Park is 15 mi (24.1 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Finding the right dock at night was a little challenging but we had no other issues at all. The ice maker was absolutely wonderful having on a fishing trip.
Only issue was getting proper code to get in the unit. Very clean well equipped and hope to stay here again on next trip to Venice.
Bryan B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I immensely apologize about you not getting the correct code... with the staff change after I sent your check in documents, I tried to ensure I re-sent correct info to all renters not sure how I overlooked you guys. We appreciate your business and look forward to having you again :)
Amy
Everything was just as advertised and boat was clean. Location for leaving marina provided minimal idle time. Only downfall was poor lighting inside but was enough to make do. Will stay here again in the future.
Alec G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2021
Thanks for your review and we look forward to having you back. If there was specific lights out please let me know and I will have this investigated. Of course not building something and designing yourself makes things like this a bit more difficult to remedy :) I will definitely look at adding some essential accent lights that could possibly help!
Thanks,
Amy
LOL It is just fine!! I did not mean to not put anything for following rules-LOL! it just flipped off that and it would not let me redo! Please come back we will do your dishes anytime...
Amy
Verified
4/10 Poor
Timothy W.
25 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
There was only 1 roll of tp in both bathrooms ! No dishsoap or kitchen towels . All the dishes in the cupboard were absolutely nasty! Plates , cups bowls covered in grease and grime ! No coffee cups !
The owners were very helpful with quick questions we had when we got there.. and place was as advertised and much more great location.. only complaint is the wifi didn’t work when we got there, but they already had a tech scheduled to come fix it while we were there and it wasn’t the property owners fault, so I hardly feel that is worth giving a bad review... overall the place was what it was supposed to be and more and the owners were extremely friendly and easy to work with great location right in the Venice marina... 10 stars in my book will definitely be my first call when we come back to Venice
Joseph B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks for understanding, yes someone cutting our Wifi cable was definitely not our idea! Can't wait to host you guys again :)
Amy
Nice place. Beds are comfy, but the top bunks could use better access. it was chore to pull my 50 yr old fat self up there. lol. kitchen is well equipped but could use a bigger skillet. coffee pots were equipped for K-cups or regular drip. that was nice.
the porch is a little smaller than i expected but we made it work. had room to park 3 bay boats, one in front and 2 on the side. we came to fish.... and this was sufficeint for our needs. will rent again.
Really enjoyed our stay. My three grandsons loved staying on the water. Convenient for guide pickup services. Clean and well equipped. Two bathrooms was especially nice. Would stay here again!
At the end of a long dock so a little walk from the parking lot but so what! Great view of the marina and can easily dock two boats from the porch. Charter boat picked us up and dropped us off on the porch. Great ice machine, cold a/c, dock cart for hauling luggage and coolers. Very clean and everything works. Would stay here again.
Reel Therapy 2 is a perfect houseboat for a couple of families looking to share a weekend fishing in Venice. We had two families with 2 boats. There was plenty of room for our group of 9. Location is great and there was adequate room to park two 24' Bay Boats.
1- Entering the first day the door codes were confusing. The codes were reversed from what was on our paperwork.
2- The bathroom downstairs had a standard toilet seat on an elongated commode. Besides looking looking ridiculous it was a little hard to negotiate.
3- Four people in a room with a couch that only accommodates 3 people. No other place to sit but in straight back chairs. If 8 people were staying it would be a fight on who has to stand.
4- No light bulb in a lamp next to the couch. Poor lighting throughout the living area.
5- Only ONE coffee cup in whole place.
6- Only 3 lawn chairs for sitting on the patio. Again there was 4 of us..
7- The Wi Fi codes posted on the wall were wrong.
This place is advertised to accommodate 8 people and 4 of us were not exactly pleased with it. Very disappointing stay. We have stayed at various houseboats in Venice over several years but this one is the worst. I will not recommend staying. I will avoid using VRBO in the future.
Bill W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2021
Dear Bill, I hate so bad that our place did not meet your expectations. I do realize you have a choice while staying in Venice so hopefully the below explanations will explain some of the issues you wrote about.
1) I am so sorry about the codes. I have looked back at all information I sent you and verified codes I sent were correct. I have sent a email to VRBO about automated info they send and see if that's how it was sent. I can't access after merging our VRBO with our new website( this happen the week you were arriving). Hoping they can give me a answer.
2) I apologize about Wifi codes not being what was displayed. This has happen a couple times due to AT&T working on lines. Until we catch this or a guests report I can't have fixed. I am going to update signage to display the AT&T default info so in case our network name drops hopefully guest can get connected that way!
3) Completely at a lost about the coffee cups. We just refurbed all boats in January with extra utensils, cups, plates etc. Housekeeping will be checking this and replenishing right away.
4) The chairs are forever getting gone, due to wind blowing them away, or people dropping in the water. I will definitely get another 1/2 chairs for the deck.
5) Houseboats and maximizing space are a problem. We looked at this houseboat and pondered several layouts on seating but wanted to be able to provide a couch, table etc. so we thought this scenarios was best. I do realize it may not be ideal for everyone but this boat sleeps 10 people actually and is one of my busiest houseboats. I just bought new barstools so that does allow for some extra seating at the bar. I apologize for this not meeting your needs.
6) Maintenance overall in Venice can be a challenge. Our guys try to get things as fast as they can to accommodate the guests and sometimes that means they have to rely on what's available down around Venice instead of making a long drive to New Orleans. I am going to have them for sure look at the toilet seats in all and see if we can't better fix that back to correct seats.
Thanks for your feedback being a Premier Partner I take all feedback positive or negative and work at making our places better. I hope that you would consider giving us another chance, Having 5 houseboats I'm sure I have one to meet your expectations.
Thanks,
Amy Morris
House was as good or better than last year when we stay and great location.. always has everything we need and more. Wel will FOR SURE try and get it next year as well.
If you are in Venice to fish and have your own boat there is no better place to stay.
Michael M.
About the host
Hosted by Amy Morris- REEL Therapy Houseboat Rental
The love of fishing brought us to Venice over 15 years ago. Thru the years we have visited many times while fishing the SKA King Mackerel Circuit as well as the FLW Kingfish Series. In more recent years it has been more pleasure trips than tournaments that has brought us back. Venice has many names - "Fishing Capitol of the World"- "Tuna Town USA" and there is a reason behind this! Venice has come to be known as one of the BEST inshore and offshore saltwater fishing destinations in the USA! The inshore fishing is some of the most productive in the world. Where else can you go almost any day of the year and catch enormous Bull reds Or limit out on trout before lunch? The offshore fishing is "Off the Hook" hooking up with Yellowfin Tuna, Amberjack, Grouper and Cobia less than 15 miles from the dock! Nowhere else in the Gulf of Mexico can you go and catch the size and quantity of fish as Venice, LA. This is why we as avid fisherman had to have a place in this fishing mecca! Come Enjoy and See what this end of the world is all about! Tight Lines, Calm Seas & Fair winds to all.
Why they chose this property
This houseboat was designed with the guest in mind. This houseboat has something that families can enjoy, as well as a bunch of ole' fishing buddies or even couples! It's affordable, yet nice enough to bring clients and business associates for a weekend fishing adventure. When you consider that the nightly rate is virtually the same price as "2" motel rooms it makes the ideal solution and convenience of the whole group being able to stay together. The ease and convenience of not having to launch your boat each day or the lack of 'hang out' space at a motel, it only makes sense to stay with us. Convenience was definitely an important factor in our decision to locate at Venice Marina. This houseboat is situated on the tip of B dock, resulting in little wave action from commercial and recreational boat traffic in and out of the marina. By staying with us, you are only a short walk to the marina dock where you can meet your charter captain, if you are going out with one or you can have them stop right outside the front door of the houseboat to pick you up! The marina store is open early enough for you to grab those last minute supplies as well. If you want more information about guided fishing or hunting trips in Venice, don't hesitate to contact us for more information. We will happily recommend some of our favorites to you.
What makes this property unique
Constructed in 2012, with remodeling done in 2019 .. Well furnished and supplied * Towels and linens provided * Flat Screen TV and satellite dish * Coffee pot Combo K-cup or Ground * Situated on the Tip of B dock resulting in little wave action from boats. * Boat docking is available along the front AND side of houseboat, allows for multiple boats to be moored. * Convenient to Close by parking * Short walk to marina store, bar and grill, dock and fishing cleaning station * Fish Cleaning Station on front deck * BBQ grill & Steam Pot * Commercial Ice Maker * Charter captain and guide service recommendations available upon request * 1.5 hours from New Orleans , Complete with Wifi & Cell Phone Booster. NEW HVAC in 2019