The Steamboat House, circa 1853, is located on the historic El Camino Real (The King's Highway) in the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District, directly across Jefferson Street from the Cane River. Natchitoches, established by the French in 1714, is the oldest permanent European settlement in the wider geographic area involved in the Louisiana Purchase. The Steamboat House offers 4 private bedrooms, each with their own private, full bath. Downstairs accommodations offer a spacious queen suite and bath with garden tub and separate shower. Upstairs accommodations offer a spacious, double queen suite and bath with a claw foot tub, a single queen suite and bath with a tub and shower combination, and a double twin suite and bath with shower. A queen, inflatable air mattress is available if needed and can be placed in the living room when in use. Shared interior spaces include open concept living, dining, and kitchen areas. Shared exterior spaces are fully furnished and include a first story covered porch, second story covered balcony, and an outdoor brick courtyard.