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Texas Court House - Your Home at the Bay!!!
The View is Breathtaking at The Texas Court House!!!
NEW Lighted Pier rebuilt since Harvey!
NEW Lighted Pier rebuilt since Harvey!
View from the Pier. A Wonderful Place for a Vacation at The Texas Court House!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Port Lavaca, TX
  • Lighthouse Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Fishing Pier Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Matagorda Bay
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!!

PLEASE read the entire listing. There is a lot of information here.

NOTE -- Please give us an ACCURATE number of Adults and Children in your group. Our Listing states that we sleep 20. That assumes some children in your group. Limit of beds for adults (and older teens) is about 14 including blow up and bottom bunk. If you bring more adults, you may have to provide additional bedding. Beds includes top bunks, cots, couches and/or fold-outs for kids.

Our houses are not run by a property management company, but is a family business. We live close by on the Texas Coast and equip our houses with everything we want for when we stay there. No cast off or "hand me down" mattresses. All are good quality for when we and our friends and family stay there.

Whether you are interested in Dolphin watching, birding, swimming, boating, fishing or simply watching the sun set, The Texas Court House has it! We have even seen Dolphins right off the end of the pier!

We are KID and PET FRIENDLY!!! We have 5 kids of our own and have tried to include all the things to keep the kids entertained.

When you are there, if feels like you are a million miles from civilization, but you are in a great community and only 15 minutes to a Super Walmart! You drive through a lot of ranch land and then, suddenly, you emerge in a Jewel of a place with stilt houses on a wonderful bay.

The Texas Court House is a 5 bedroom house located on Caranchua Bay near Port Lavaca, Texas. Located about halfway between Houston and Corpus Christi on the Texas Coast, Caranchua Bay is convenient to all major cities in Texas.

This house is not a canal home but a BAY home and fully equipped with EVERYTHING you might need for your stay. You need only bring you self, food and clothes. We provide everything else including all linens, towels, pans, dishes, etc. There are not 5 cups, glasses and plates here. There is PLENTY of good plate, pans and utensils. If something necessary is missing, let us know.

The Texas Court House is a luxurious two story house covered in Texas Hill-Country Limestone for a unique design not found on any other vacation rental on the Texas Coast. It has two full kitchens - one upstairs and one downstairs! It has two full Master Suites upstairs with an oversized tiled shower and large Jacuzzi tub in EACH Master Bath. The three bedrooms downstairs are good sized and you can enjoy a movie on the big screen HDTV and Blu Ray DVD player using our collection of DVDs. For the little ones, we have a play set out back.

Right out the front door is Caranchua Bay and your own NEW 6 foot wide and 200 foot long lighted pier with direct access to the water. Caranchua Bay is full of redfish, shark, trout, flounder, pompano, gafftops, whiting, croakers, sheepheads and drum. There is no commercial fishing in the Bay so fishing is GOOD! Kayaks and basic fishing gear provided as well as bright fishing lights on the pier. Don't forget to look for the dolphins!

Bring your boat! There is a boat launch nearby, and you can tie it up to our pier. Also, with your boat, you have easy access to Matagorda Bay, considered by all to have some of the best fishing on the Texas Coast!

For the wildlife enthusiast, there is an abundance of wildlife in the area. You can see deer, raccoon, possum, turkey and other wild animals.

For the birding enthusiast, this area is teaming with a large variety of bird species including Black-necked Stilts, Ibis, Rosette Spoonbills, Reddish Egrets, Gull and Tern species, Least Turns, Rails and Snipe, wintering Geese, Sandhill Cranes and White-tailed Hawks. You might even see endangered Pereghrine Falcons, Wood Storks or Brown Pelicans. A loop of the Great Texas Birding Trail goes right down the street the house is on. There are a number of birding sites within a few miles of the house.

Port Lavaca is a short drive away with a sandy beach, museums, shopping, and antiques.

Always send an Inquiry. On-line rate is usually accurate but may not be on occasion. Multi-day discounts may not show up in on-line quoted rate.


Add $200 Cleaning Fee to all Rentals

$50.00 Pet fee per Pet

Sadly, VRBO adds their own fees. Can't do anything about that.

Add 6% Tax to all Rentals. Can't fight Uncle Sam.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Tim & Rosa Raub / Beverly Raub Tompary

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Port Lavaca

Located in Port Lavaca, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Fishing Pier Park and Lighthouse Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Serendumpity Marina and The Treasure Chest. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Lavaca, TX

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Beach - 23 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Fishing Pier Park - 26 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 32 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Palacious Bay Beach - 38 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 109 min drive - 100.8 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishville Trading Post - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Carancahua Bay Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lone Star Aqua Farms - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Lavaca vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Fishing Pier Park, Lighthouse Beach, and Matagorda Bay. Serendumpity Marina and Palacios Golf Course are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to hang out with extended family

We had an amazing stay at Court House, it was very accommodating, everyone had plenty of space, beds were comfy and the location was perfect for us. We loved the fishing pier and were out on it a lot. All in all a great Thanksgiving was enjoyed by all. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Cool layout and view of the bay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

Had a great time again staying at this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

justin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family vacation

Overall it was a great trip, we were able to get our whole family together for the first time in awhile. Will say though the peir and childrens playhouse that are in the listing were destroyed by the last huricane that came through and unusable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Texas Courthouse

We enjoyed our stay at the Texas Courthouse. The home is beautiful. It had everything we needed for our stay. We were able to fish off the pier. We used the crab traps and caught enough blue crabs for a crab boil. We had an issue with a toilet and the owner was very responsive. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation for families

We ALL loved staying here!!! Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate and rained more than we wanted which prevented us from doing outdoor activities . Our time here was very relaxing and allowed our family to reconnect. There was plenty of room , beds were comfortable and we loved waking up to the views.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family property

We were able to comfortably fit multiple families for a spring break getaway. The large rooms, multiple beds, and dual kitchens made it extremely spacious. We spent hours everynight fishing off the dock and days grilling and playing volleyball in the large yard. I highly recommend this beautiful property and look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

Nice place—- really shallow water tho
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family gatherings!

Beautiful property on the water! Initially we thought the water and the pier was behind the house but it is actually across the street in front of the house.. Either way we had a great time together at this beautiful home. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year with Family

What a great place We had a wonderful time
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing fishing retreat

The fishing pier is in need of repair but we were able to use it and had so much fun this house was a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend

We had a fun weekend! Very relaxing and good time fishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

We have a larger immediate family and were able to all be under one roof!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

100% recommend!

We enjoyed every minute! Awesome location the house was great and roomy. We overall enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hobert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father’s Day Family fishing trip

This place is beautiful and has plenty of space for large family gatherings. We had a blast the house is equipped with everything you need to have a great stay. The fishing was not as good as expected because of the wind but we didn’t mind because there was so much more to enjoy. The host is responsive and accessible great job we loved it here and we will definitely be back thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P., Monahans, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quite

We had a great stay, everything was perfect. House is beautiful, property is well kept. Fishing was great, we all had a good time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay on the bay.

Overall the house and property was great. There was enough room for our large group, and we enjoyed our stay. The beds were super comfortable. The tubs and showers were amazing. The guest book needs a little updating, but I have zero complaints, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House

House was beautiful and was exactly what we needed for our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E., Humble USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Court House

We were at the house the week after Christmas, 2022. We were very comfortable with 6 adults and 4 teenagers. Thank you so much forthe wonderful family time. This place is better than advertised!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Days!!

Very relaxing and clean. Great place to get away from city life and just relax. This is one of the best getaways on VBO!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a get away!

The Court House is a great place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. Fishing pier was was fun. A great place to get away and relax with friends. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEFF T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place. Distance to Port O'Connor was misleading.

Nice and clean, will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Obdulia M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

To start off this was absolutely a beautiful home and worth the stay. Love the spacious two kitchens and the rooms were not your average size. A couple of downsides is that the charcoal grill was not cleaned out and seemed to us like it does not get cleaned out very often. We had to clean it and it was pretty heavy and thick of used charcoal. The Keurig that was put away in the kitchen cabinet still had an old kcup that was used. Had to clean it out because it was pretty dirty. Pier would have been better suited if it had a green light to draw in trout at night. Pots and pans need updating. I know these are the little things that would make us go back. Our family did have a great time and loved the stay. From the Martinez Family we Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Our second stay was just as great as the first. Clean and spacious accommodations. Front porch gives great view of the bay. Great location near fishing in Matagorda and Palacios. Fishing on the pier there is great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

cathy v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

Had a great time in your beautiful house. Would have liked smoke detectors. We are in the fire alarm business so we noticed these things Also snagged 2 alligators at dock! Excited kids😁
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tim & Rosa Raub / Beverly Raub Tompary

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Timothy & Rosa Raub have five children and three grand children (as well as a wonderful son-in-law and daughter-in-law!). We live nearby on the Texas coast. Tim has a full time job and Rosa is the one who takes care of most of the property issues. You will also hear from our daughter, Beverly, a stay at home mom. You are not dealing with a big property management company but, rather, the actual owners. The Texas Court House is our house. We have equipped it the way we want it for our enjoyment and want you to enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

The Texas Court House is in a GEM of a location. The location in Port Alto, Texas is one of the greatest, if not THE greatest place on the Texas Coast for getting away from it all. No Big Hotels, no houses squeezed together on top of one another. Water out the front door and pasture land out the back door. No street lights at night. Enjoy gazing at the stars in this unique location.

Languages:

English, Spanish