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Big House with great River view

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Fenced yard
BBQ area
View from upstairs deck of River
Outdoor dining
Upstairs kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 153500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Matagorda, TX
  • Egret Island
  • Matagorda Bay Nature Park
  • Matagorda Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bay City, TX (BBC-Bay City Municipal)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Big House with great River view

Nearly 3500-square-foot home sitting on a double oversized lot.  River view of the beautiful Colorado River in the luxurious Riverbend subdivision in Matagorda, TX.  Quiet and peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of busy life.  Great fishing!!  200 yards from the public boat ramp with access to Gulf of Mexico offshore fishing or bay fishing in East or West Matagorda Bay. "Community" fishing pier directly across the street. Fish cleaning station available on our property. 1 mile from town center, restaurants, and shops. 5-minute drive to the beach.  20 minutes to Bay City for golf, shops, eating, etc.  
Beautiful 5-bedroom/2-bathroom coastal decorated house sleeps 15 with 2 kings, 1 Queen, 2 twins and 4 futons and LOTS of room for your own air mattresses.  3 living rooms with lots of seating and recliners including a card or domino table, sliding door leads to great deck for a beautiful view of the river.  Pool table, foosball table, Xbox, satellite tv, and family games available for entertainment.  Full sized washer and dryer downstairs, full commercial kitchen downstairs, smaller kitchen upstairs. Fully stocked with everything you will need. Fridge upstairs and downstairs. Ice machine downstairs kitchen. A brand new roomy fish cleaning table has been built at the back of the house. This is a great multi-family rental!

Fully fenced yard and downstairs only access for your 4-legged family members (no pets upstairs and separate pet fee required).  Propane grill and also charcaol pit outside for your barbequing needs, fire pit for use (but check for burn ban in effect).  We also have a mosquito misting system so your time outdoors can be more comfortable
Nearly 3500-square-foot home sitting on a double oversized lot. River view of the beautiful Colorado River in the luxurious Riverbend subdivision in Matagorda, TX. Quiet and peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of busy life. Great fishing!! 200 yards from the public boat ramp with access to Gulf of Mexico offshore fishing or bay fishing in East or West Matagorda Bay. "Community" fishing pier directly across the street. Fish cleaning station available on our property. 1 mile from town center, restaurants, and shops. 5-minute drive to the beach. 20 minutes to Bay City for golf, shops, eating, etc.

Property manager

Patti Ward

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
DOGS ALLOWED DOWNSTAIRS ONLY, NO DOGS UPSTAIRS. PL
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
OUTSIDE ONLY

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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Matagorda

Located in Matagorda, this vacation home is near the beach. Serendumpity Marina and Rio Colorado 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 Colorado River and Intracoastal Waterway. Jet skiing, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

  • Matagorda Beach - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve - 58 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 58 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Palacious Bay Beach - 64 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Sargent Beach - 69 min drive - 68.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Seafood & Bait - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pluggers Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪River Bend Tavern & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latitudes - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big House with great River view pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big House with great River view?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big House with great River view?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big House with great River view located?

This family-friendly Matagorda vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Colorado River and Intracoastal Waterway. Matagorda Beach is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

vern J.

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

Good for a family gathering.

Odd little spaces, good for a family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tifani G.

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

Amazing House

I booked this last minute for my husband and his friends. They had an amazing time and enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas N.

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

Great host!

Great place to stay for us brothers' annual fishing trip. Everything was clean. Comfy and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude M., Houston, Texas

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

Family Vacation

This house is great for large families. Caught lots of fish. The men loved shooting pool in the garage. The property manager was amazing. Very fast response on any questions or issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Irene H.

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

Matagorda

Wasn’t informed the house had flooded just weeks before our stay. Sewer backup in downstairs bathroom. We spent 2 hours cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Patti Ward

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Languages:

English