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On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets!

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Exterior
Enjoy morning coffee and evening sunsets on the balcony
Relax or fish on the private pier.
Fish all night on the lighted pier.
perfect place hang out, grill and still watch your fishing pole

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 891.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Captains Quarters

1 Double Bed

The Turtle Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets!

The Barefoot Bungalow is located on the Colorado River in Matagorda Texas. The house features a large open living area and kitchen. There is a large bedroom with 2 bunk beds , twin on top and full on bottom, and a small sleeping area with a full bed, as well as a full sized sleeper sofa. Bath towels and all linens are provided, just bring towels for the beach.
Cold a/c will keep you nice and cool between fishing trips.

You can enjoy fishing day and night on the private lighted pier. For boaters, there is easy access to both East and West Matagorda bays. We are located on a private road, so you don't have to worry about cars speeding by like the busy main beach road. Beautiful Matagorda beach is just a short 5 minute drive away. The public boat ramp at Riverbend is only about half a mile away.
The patio area below the house is concreted and always cool and breezy. Perfect for family gatherings, grilling, or a good crawfish, shrimp or crab boil. Be sure to bring string and chicken necks, the crabs are always biting off the pier.
For nature lovers, the birds are always enjoyable! Many species can be seen from the deck, including pelicans, herons, gulls, pipers and if you're lucky maybe even a Bald Eagle!
The house faces West bay, and in the evening the sunsets are beautiful. Bring your kayak and paddle out through St Mary's bayou , you can follow the marked kayak trails to East Bay. There is something for every one in Matagorda!
Come on, Go Barefoot!

Property manager

Sharon Wyatt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside! Deposit will not be refunded
Security cameras located outside the house. The house is mostly unattended, they are for our protection,not intended to invade privacy of our guests.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Matagorda

Located in Matagorda, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

  • Matagorda Beach - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve - 56 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 59 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Palacious Bay Beach - 65 min drive - 57.1 km
  • Sargent Beach - 70 min drive - 68.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Seafood & Bait - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pluggers Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪River Bend Tavern & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Latitudes - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Colorado River and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Intracoastal Waterway. Matagorda Beach is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar R.

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

Maragorda Tx

Great experience fun, Lot's of fishing on back yard.Every thing you need is a100# there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A.

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a great weekend down at the coast. The house provided a great spot to sit outside and watch the boats pass by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Love being on river

Windy but still had fun
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryson B.

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

Amazing stay!!

We enjoyed our weekend here! Great spot on the river and the house has everything you need. The house is cozy and the view is beautiful. We will definitely be back! Also there was room to park a boat which a huge plus for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

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

Family fishing

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great little fish camp!!

Down for a fishing weekend with my buds. The house was everything it was advertised to be, and frankly, better than expected. Tons of towels, bedding was nice, bathroom was clean and modern, kitchen was packed with cooking supplies, and the host was helpful and responsive. The neighborhood was private, clean, safe and full of families having fun. Walking distance to a remarkably good outdoor restaurant/foodtruck/bar, None of us would hesitate to come back with our wives/kids. We’ll be back. FYI: first cast off the back deck we reeled in a flounder big enough to feed three men for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbi V.

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

So Much Fun and Very Relaxing!

Loved the place it was absolutely what we needed!!! Very clean had everything you need. I would say the Grill was very rusted inside(but it’s on the coast) they should replace that as we couldn’t use it. I cooked burgers inside though no biggie. We caught lots of fish!! Thanks to the host and the timely response. We definitely will go back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

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

Beautiful property

Great location and a beautiful home! The kitchen is fully equipped, and there are plenty of towels, bedding, pillows, and games for the kids. Fishing was excellent this weekend. One of the pluses is that they provide trash service, so you don't have to haul trash to the dump. The host is easy to communicate with and responsive via text
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris r.

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

Relaxed

Had a good time. Relaxing fishing in a good spot just to get away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fun

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Immaculately Clean

This house was absolutely adorable and so clean! The property manager is very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay in this cozy home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise on the River

Nice home on the river for your family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

Weekend getaway

The property was clean, cute and close to town. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

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

Very enjoyable stay.

Property was clean and the perfect size for our family. Fishing from the pier was a big hit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

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

Trout Blast 2023

This beautiful home was very nice! The check in process was smooth and the host was amazing to work with! We look forward to future stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

10 out of 10 recommend!

We had an amazing time and the house was perfect - loved fishing off the dock at night and was conveniently located to downtown Matagorda and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D., College Station

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

Every-Single-Year

We stay at Barefoot Bungalow every single year. We have done it for years and hope to do it for years to come. It is smaller than many other choices, but that adds to its charm for us. The fishing on the dock is a thrill that never ends and working with Sharon to make arrangements is also its own pleasure! Cannot recommend highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Fishing trip

Property exactlt as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

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

Charming & comfortable

We had a great time. It was a little small for 5 adults to share the space and one bathroom but we knew what we were getting into because the location being on the river was what we all wanted. It was so relaxing and the place is darling and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty F.

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

Beach Vacation

We had a great time and really enjoyed the house. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable and clean. The owner had great communication and we appreciate that so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Euberta L.

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

Thank you!

Everything was great! Perfect location. The house had everything we needed for a short getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Nice place

We had a nice stay right on the water and had my older stepdad come stay with us and fish since we could fish right behind the house. Cold ax was important since it’s been so hot. My favorite place was just hanging out under the house by the bbq pit always a nice breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa B.

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

Relaxing

It was a nice stay, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Comfortable and clean

We loved staying here will definitely be back it was very clean and homey
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri G.

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

Quick Getaway

Good location, well furnished, owner was very nice and ensured everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Wyatt

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Why they chose this property

Fish all day and night on our lighted pier. Quiet, Private road so traffic isn't speeding by. Relax on the shady patio area, or grill something for your friends. Perfect for hanging out, and catching some fish!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests