The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River - Matagorda

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Matagorda, TX

Matagorda Bay Nature Park
‪8 min walk‬
Greek Island
Matagorda Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Bay City, TX (BBC-Bay City Municipal)
‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River

Located right on the Colorado River in Matagorda, Texas.

This 3 bedroom and 2 bath home sleeps up to 10. Bedroom 1 & 2 - both have queen beds, Bedroom 3 - has twin bunk beds & queen bed. Sunroom facing river - has full-size futon, and perfect for morning coffee, or sunset drinks.

Large spacious deck to watch the sunset, or the occasional dolphins in the river, along with plenty of grass space below, with a spacious dock for fishing, or pulling your boat right up.

Beach access is just down the road, which you can drive right on the beach.

Be sure to throw a crab trap in the river to catch a native, Texas blue crab, while relaxing, and making wonderful memories here at The Blue Crab!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Matagorda

Matagorda is home to this holiday home. Serendumpity Marina and Palacios Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Colorado River.

Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Matagorda Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Matagorda Bay - 63 min drive - 54.0 km
Palacious Bay Beach - 69 min drive - 60.8 km
Sargent Beach - 74 min drive - 72.3 km

Restaurants

‪Buddy's Seafood & Bait - ‬9 min drive
‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Pluggers Pub - ‬9 min drive
‪River Bend Tavern & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Latitudes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River located?

Situated in Matagorda, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Colorado River. Matagorda Beach is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cherryll A.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Thanksgiving by the water!

House was clean and cozy! We caught crab and some fish. Perfect family getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RENAE S.

30 Dec, 2024

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

Christmas at the Blue Crab

Outstanding! Dolphins swam by daily, fishing and crabbing from the dock was fabulous! The house was bigger and nicer than we expected! Host was fabulous and even added a Christmas tree! Will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

7 Nov, 2024

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

great

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne R. R.

15 Oct, 2024

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

Matagorda 2024

This property was very accomodating for 2 families and very clean. We enjoyed the fishing at the house as well as the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie C.

12 Sept, 2024

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

Great time in Matagorda

We really enjoyed our stay once again in Matagorda. The property had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN L.

26 Aug, 2024

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

AWESOME PLACE

THECOMMUNICATION WITH OWNER IS GREAT AND THE PROPERTY IS JUST AS ADVERTIZED EVERYTHING WAS GREAT.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah C.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

21 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We liked the dock. There was plenty of room to fish and the slip for the boat made it even better. Will definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri C.

13 Apr, 2024

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

35 th wedding anniversary

We had a wonderful time at the Blue Crab.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

26 Nov, 2023

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

Great Getaway

The Blue Crab was a great place to stay in Matagorda. Great fishing, beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed, especially the blender and the coffee pot. The owner was very nice and attentive. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence J.

14 Nov, 2023

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

Getaway

Very nice place. Great dock with incredible sunsets. Everyone was impressed.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTY K., Hempstead Texas

28 Sept, 2023

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

Beautiful Property

Beautiful property, great location. Very clean. We’ve stayed At several other houses and they all had odd smelling water and this property didn’t, that’s a big plus.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis W.

12 Aug, 2023

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

Great Getaway!

Great place to get away for some down time. Enjoyed fishing off the pier. Communication with the owner was great, he answered our questions quickly. Highly recommend and we will return!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Monique M.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Blue crab

Great house and great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

9 Jun, 2023

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

Very nice property

We enjoyed our stay and it had all the amenities needed for a relaxing teip

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ellie k.

4 Jun, 2023

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

it was great

we loved staying at the house, our family that came to visit couldn’t stop talking about how cute the place was

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

RANDY N.

4 Nov, 2022

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

PERFECT

THE BLUE CRAB IS PERFECT. ALL FOUR OF US GUYS WERE VERY PLEASED. GREAT EXPERIENCE. RANDY NICHOLS

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

4 Oct, 2022

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

Great deck

Great deck area for family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyson R.

21 Aug, 2022

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

Great Place!

Super clean, loved the location! We had a great vacation here!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol B.

18 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, we had a blast. House was nice and clean. Caught lots of Gaf-Top.

A few hiccups with the door not closing and the fire alarm going off at 6 am. Our host was ready available to handle the problems and nice to work with. A couple of things Paul needs to know are: We did change the A/C filter, it was really dirty. I had to empty the dishwasher and the dryer upon our arrival. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

4 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Blue Crab was a perfect spot for our annual family vacation. There was plenty of room for 10 including adult kids and littles. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we might have needed. The patio and fishing pier kept us from spending much time indoors. The only complaint i have is the water pressure was too low for even 1 shower at a time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly Z.

31 Jul, 2022

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

Family Vacation

Loved staying at the Blue Crab, water pressure upstairs was low and a mild case of sugar ants got in some of our food but was minor. Loved having the washer and dryer and the sun room was perfect for our early riser grand daughter to play in so others could sleep and a perfect place for morning coffee! Host were so nice to communicate with. The living room was nice and spacious for the kids to play. Will consider staying again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neida G.

4 Jul, 2022

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

Great Place for the Family

Our family spent a week fishing the river and visiting the beach. The house was clean and well kept. The dock was perfect for fishing and dropping in some crab traps. We would definitely love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac M.

29 Jun, 2022

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

1 year anniversary

We had a great time. We both love to fish and the place was a great location and had great fish off the dock. Definitely going back with my kids and parents

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022