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Big House with great River view

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Matagorda, TX
  • Place, Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Matagorda Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Caney Creek
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Matagorda

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Matagorda vacation home, you'll find Colorado River and Intracoastal Waterway. Matagorda Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Riverside Park is within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 38 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Caney Creek - 45 min drive - 57.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poco Playa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Que BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pluggers Pub - ‬4 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.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: OUTSIDE ONLY

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Big House with great River view have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Big House with great River view to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.5 mi (12-min drive) from Matagorda Beach.

Does Big House with great River view offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big House with great River view?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Big House with great River view?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Big House with great River view have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Big House with great River view have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Big House with great River view to downtown Matagorda?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Matagorda.

Big House with great River view Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house! Great for our large group birthday weekend. Hosts were great and downstairs kitchen great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas N.

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

Great experience staying for weekend fishing trip.

Property had some great upgrades from previous year. Much cleaner and with additional anent such as covered patio and fish cleaning station. Neighborhood is quiet & clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude M.

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
Verified

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