*If you are looking for a RELAXING time in a more private setting, away from all the houseboat & "marina chaos", then you have found it!! Have piece of mind knowing your boat & gear are safe & sound here right next to your lodge; & enjoy all the comforts of home. *Whether your travels bring you to Venice with family, friends, or business, you will enjoy the beauty, comfort, and amenities we have to offer... *We say- "Thanks for 21 years of great memories to our many satisfied loyal clients"... *RESORT DETAILS: The Blue Marlin Lodge is a beautifully constructed 4BR/2BA, our signature lodge, and is also the area's most luxurious accommodations. The Blue Marlin interior is constructed of beautiful cypress tongue & groove walls, cypress trim, ceramic floors, and all of the lodge-themed décor. This lodge is specifically designed for both large or small groups, and is the main focal point for meals and entertainment. Of the many unique features, some of these include the large living room, entertainment/game room including billiards, poker table, & foosball, large-screen cable tvs/dvd, full kitchen w/beautiful granite bar, large-beautiful custom cypress dining table, computer center w/free wireless internet, & printer/copier/fax. Guests also enjoy the large covered patio including plenty seating for lounging & entertaining; as well as a BBQ pit and a freezer for your catch. Just a few steps away is our covered pavilion/entertainment area & outdoor kitchen(incl. boiling equipment, commercial fish fryers, & BBQ pits), for additional convenience. Also, enjoy the outdoor amenities this pavilion offers you & your guests while cooking, gathering, & lounging in the swings & benches over a nice fire in the fire-pit. The property amenities also include our fish cleaning facility on the canal; for easy fish & game cleaning;(and usually some up-close photo opportunities of the gators feeding on fish carcasses!) This lodge is fully furnished including pillow-top bedding, linens, towels, dishes, pots, pans, cookware, coffee pot with coffee & fixings, soap, shampoo, & washer detergents.(sleeps 11) For complete comfort, customer satisfaction, and all of the amenities and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Venice/Buras area. CALL US TODAY.... Hope to see ya'll soon... Kirk & Denise Prest