Houseboats are often overlooked when you’re thinking of lodging, and that’s a shame. Staying on a houseboat gives you a unique perspective of the area, and really immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings and beautiful waterways. Next time you’re looking for a weekend getaway, keep these wonderful places in mind.

  1. Bayou Houseboat

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Trip Advisor Relax on this 56-foot two-story houseboat while you enjoy bird watching, fishing, and the beauty of the Atchafalaya Basin. Then at night, jump in the hot tub and do some star gazing! Located at 1513 E. Stephensville Road , Morgan City Louisiana

  1. Cody’s Houseboat Rentals

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Cody’s Rainbow Reds Down at the tip of the boot in Venice, you can get away from it all in this spectacular 2-story houseboat that will sleep 7 people. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen and washer/dryer, you may never leave! Located at 237 Sports Marina Road, Venice LA 70091

  1. Get The Net Charters

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Get The Net Charters/Facebook They’ve got four Chalets to choose from, including this massive houseboat. Enjoy a luxurious stay on this beautiful houseboat for a chance to make memories that’ll last a lifetime. Located at 4932 Kenal Road Lafitte, Louisiana 70067

  1. The Grannie Sallie Houseboat Rental

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Grannie Sallie Houseboat Rental/Facebook Another lovely houseboat in Venice, perfect for bachelor/bachelorette parties, family gatherings, vacations, or just a weekend with your friends. Located at 237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091

  1. Houseboat Adventures at Cypress Cove Landing

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Emily M,/Yelp Experience the Atchafalaya Basin like never before! Cypress Cove Landing is a family run business that offers swamp tours and boat rentals, but their primary service is houseboat rentals. They have five houseboats, and they can sleep anywhere from 4-8 people. They’ll pull the houseboat out to a remote little area of the bayou and come check on you daily, refueling the generator and bringing anything you might need. Located at 1399 Henderson Levee Rd Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

  1. Ms. Lou Houseboat

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Ms. Lou Houseboat/Facebook Enjoy a fully-stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, ice maker, 50" HDTV and 2 full bathrooms in this home away from home. The Ms. Lou sleeps 12 comfortably, so invite all your friends and enjoy beautiful sunsets like the one above. Located at 237 Sports Marina Road Venice, Louisiana 70091

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Trip Advisor

Relax on this 56-foot two-story houseboat while you enjoy bird watching, fishing, and the beauty of the Atchafalaya Basin. Then at night, jump in the hot tub and do some star gazing! Located at 1513 E. Stephensville Road , Morgan City Louisiana

Cody’s Houseboat Rental/Yelp

Cody’s Rainbow Reds

Down at the tip of the boot in Venice, you can get away from it all in this spectacular 2-story houseboat that will sleep 7 people. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen and washer/dryer, you may never leave! Located at 237 Sports Marina Road, Venice LA 70091

Get The Net Charters/Facebook

They’ve got four Chalets to choose from, including this massive houseboat. Enjoy a luxurious stay on this beautiful houseboat for a chance to make memories that’ll last a lifetime. Located at 4932 Kenal Road Lafitte, Louisiana 70067

Grannie Sallie Houseboat Rental/Facebook

Another lovely houseboat in Venice, perfect for bachelor/bachelorette parties, family gatherings, vacations, or just a weekend with your friends. Located at 237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091

Debbie B./Yelp

Emily M,/Yelp

Experience the Atchafalaya Basin like never before! Cypress Cove Landing is a family run business that offers swamp tours and boat rentals, but their primary service is houseboat rentals. They have five houseboats, and they can sleep anywhere from 4-8 people. They’ll pull the houseboat out to a remote little area of the bayou and come check on you daily, refueling the generator and bringing anything you might need. Located at 1399 Henderson Levee Rd Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

Ms. Lou Houseboat/Facebook

Enjoy a fully-stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, ice maker, 50" HDTV and 2 full bathrooms in this home away from home. The Ms. Lou sleeps 12 comfortably, so invite all your friends and enjoy beautiful sunsets like the one above. Located at 237 Sports Marina Road Venice, Louisiana 70091

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