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Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Matagorda, TX
  • Place, Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Matagorda Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Matagorda Bay
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Matagorda

With a stay at this cottage in Matagorda, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Colorado River and 12 minutes by foot from Intracoastal Waterway. .This cottage is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Matagorda Bay Nature Park and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Matagorda Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 37 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 54 min drive - 61.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Que BBQ - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poco Playa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips!

HIDDEN GEM - River front home with a dock.

Water front home with a gorgeous porch to soak in river views,enjoy the sunset & fishingwith your family. Private dock and lighted fishing pier with fish cleaning station. The views are like none other, a very unique view of the river.

The patio furnitures are cozy and comfortable,elevates the experience of the view to another level. The swing in the patio is not only a favorite of children but anyone who is a child at heart.

A fire pit for camp fires,a coal grill for BBQing, a picnic bench to enjoy the s’mores and tasty BBQ from grill.

3 bedroom and 3 full baths in all, 2 huge master bedrooms with king beds and en-suite bathrooms. Along with queen size pull over bed in the living area the home can sleep 8 ppl. Washer and dryer to enjoy longer stays.

Tv in each room with WiFi to bring your favorite entertainment. We have Netflix and Amazon prime in living area TV and some channels in Visio TV in one master bedroom. We recommend bringing a fire stick along for entertainment of your choice. Quick drive or boat ride to beach.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
The house has 3 bedrooms of which 2 have attached bathrooms with wall in showers and king beds. The third bedroom has a queen bed and a bunk (twin) bed. Third bathroom is accessible from all parts of the house.

FRONT PORCH
The front porch is long and has furnitures for relaxing and enjoying the view.

KITCHEN
Kitchen is spacious and is equipped to cook and serve up to 8 ppl. There is a keurig to enjoy your favorite flavor of coffee! The living area has a sofa with a pullout bed and two single sofa to make a conversation set.

TV
All rooms and living room has TVs. All TV have some form of entertainment to other. Do bring your own fire stick to connect to the TVs for your favorite channels.
GAME ROOM Relax & Play in the Game Room
Step into a spacious game room designed for fun and relaxation. Challenge friends and family to a round of pool, or pull up to the stylish bar table with high-back chairs for a drink or board game. A convenient mini-fridge keeps your favorite beverages close at hand.

Open the doors wide and let the fresh breeze and natural light flow in—bringing the outdoors closer. From the room, you can take in peaceful water views that set the perfect backdrop for both lively gatherings and quiet evenings.
PRIVATE DOCK
The private dock is great for fishing. We have a crab cage to drop for crabbing. The fishing station is on the dock for your use .
Guest Parking
Parking for 3 - 4 vehicles is available in front of the garage. No access to garage. Boat can be docked in the private dock. Please be responsible not to block the way for the neighbors while parking in front of the garage.

WiFi
WiFi details will be provided with check in information.
Water safety
Guests are responsible for their and their children’s safety on the dock . Swimming is not allowed near the dock.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual trip with friends that grew up together 50 years ago. House is better than advertised. Hope to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marbella M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arunee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience, this is an awesome place to stay. We definitely look forward to booking this listing. The host is super and the place is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yue S.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Travis T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We arrived on location around 10pm, well after check in time to find that the door code did not work and that there was no spare key in the lock box. We then had to sit outside with my child and wait for another hr. for a cleaning lady to arrive with a key. Bathrooms are not kept up and in need of major repair, shower walls falling off and shower doors off the glides. Bed sheets did not look cleaned when pulled back nor did the floors. Dirt and bottles built up under the couch that you can visible see. For the price they are asking they are not close to the quality of the other locations in the area that are asking the same amount. I asked for an extended checkout and I was soo graciously given 1 hr. and told any more past that would be charged. The Response from owners was delayed by several hrs. numerous times so you get no response in real time. Also, we had no access to the laundry room to wash clothes and when I notified them that the door was locked their response was that "they don't think it can be locked"....Well , it was locked and we couldn't wash clothes as we planned to due to our wade fishing trip. Honestly, the dock is a decent set up and the house has potential but the owners have not made any upgrades in the last few years as this is my second time to stay with the first being a couple years back. I had hoped they had taken the time to update as the price had increased from my last stay , but that isn't the case.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything top notch. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Celebration in Matagorda

Awesome place right on the Colorado river and just minutes from The Harbor in Matagorda. Loved the porch and the pier. Will definitely be coming back this winter. Kids loved playing pool in the game room and fishing/crabbing on the pier. Nice layout with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nephew birthday fishing trip

The property was perfect for our event. It had a dock to fish from and room for us to play guitars and enjoy the time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view and home

The home was clean and roomy. The game room was an added bonus. It was Easy check in and out. The fishing pier gave us many hours of relaxation and fishing. Dolphins were swimming off pier the last morning. Had a great time and got some much needed rest. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

donna p.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good time but property lacking

The location, back porch, firepit, & river view was great! The description of the house was not accurate. The “child bed” in one of the BR was a very small couch…it was not big enough even for a baby(we were counting on this bed to accommodate an adult). The house was not as clean as I would want for guests. The kitchen was not adequately stocked, we cleaned the refrigerator before we put our food in it, there was no blankets, not enough dining room or living room seating for 8 people, one tv was not hooked up for use, the LR tv we could not get to work( never received call from owners husband as promised to try & get it working), there was not a “ 2nd key” to open the rec room, coffee pot has to be coaxed to work, & only 1 BR trash can & 1 small kitchen trashcans. The owner was very apologetic, but house was disappointing for amount we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Really enjoyed the property. Everything as listed. Caught lots of fish.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kun X.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Weekend Fishing Trip

Great house and location, we had very good time and caught a lot of fish from the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barry M., LEWISVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Trip

Trip and stay were fantastic. The Hidden Gem was what the name says. Owner was great to work, and communication was the best I have had. The house was close to what the pictures represent, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The dining room chairs needed some work. The game room was a great plus for all of us. Great for spending downtime and hanging out. The grounds of the house were kept well. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a big gas grill instead of the small charcoal grill. The fire pit and surrounding chairs was a hit with the group also. Of course, we were there for a fishing trip & tournament, so the dock was amazing. We spend hours during our off time fishing off the dock. The group caught plenty of fish and a few keepers. Overall I would recommend and stay here again and again. Thank you for a GREAT stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanier R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as listed

Private lighted pier for fishing( with cleaning table) night or day, Ok for boat docking/boarding, but no launching. Nice kitchen, adequate cooking equipment, plates, etc. Lots of bed and bath space. No complaints from us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Great location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place

The beds are comfy. The AC works well. We have stayed here before and love the fact that each couple has their own king size suite. I was sitting on the covered porch watching my husband fish and reading the reviews of this place online and everyone was talking about the pool table. I mentioned it out loud and then my husband went around to the back of the house and found the door to the garage opened and there was a game room! If I had not read that, we would have never known. It's a fun little room. I wish it had been listed in the amenities. I have no clue if it was there 2 yrs ago on our last stay cause we're not ones to go snooping where we don't belong and like I said, we had no clue it was even there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter weekend was a blast

My kids loved fishing off the dock and the owner was very responsive when we tried. Contacting her. Property is very kid friendly and close to everything! We had more than enough room to spread out and relax for our recent Easter vacation. The pool table room was a neat addition giving the older kids a place to hang out without disturbing everyone while we slept! Loved the house and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Loved everything. Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

We enjoyed staying at this home, right on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kami F.

Liked: Cleanliness

True Hidden Gem

This is a wonderful family home! We loved being close to town but right on the river. Having 3 bathrooms with a big family is a wonderful thing and there was plenty of space to spread out! The porch is my favorite spot for drinking coffee and visiting with family. I love how it perfectly frames the view of the river! The fishing dock is right in front of the house and the fish are ready to be caught! This is our new favorite place and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Fishing Cottage

We are frequent visitors to Matagorda but this is our first time staying in this area on the Colorado River. Cute cottage — Great location, we unloaded the boat at the harbor but were able to dock the boat at the cottage’s pier during the day. Great fishing at the pier at night under the green lights. It was nice to find a house with 2 king beds! Owners responded promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kari B.

Nice Getawsy

This was a nice fishing trip for our son and 2 friends (15 years old). The property is nice, but is in need of some repair. We enjoyed our time there. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023