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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Pool
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9257.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Aquarium at Rockport Harbor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Rockport Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Matagorda Island
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Crib and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi

The Mathis House

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Built in 1876, the Mathis House provides a unique, historically-influenced retreat for visitors to Rockport. High-ceilinged rooms let in natural light throughout the home, reflecting gorgeous patterned wallpaper and carefully curated furniture. The living room is curated to be a modern, relaxing space complete with a wood fireplace, desk workspaces, and plenty of books for guests to enjoy. The full kitchen is arranged with modern conveniences, including a dishwasher and eat-in dining area. Central air conditioning will keep everyone staying inside at ease, and the private pool is a great way to cool off after a fun hot-weather hike. This home is all one floor and features an enclosed backyard, perfect for history buffs visiting with their families.

Inside the home, guests will find the first bedroom directly to the right upon coming through the front door. This lovely room features a four-poster bed and four full-length windows that provide a view of the front yard. Across the hall, the second bedroom provides extra seating, a crib for younger guests, and an elegant vanity with a seat. Proceeding to the dining room, guests need only turn right to find the third bedroom. This room offers a modern-style bed, trendy vertical wallpaper, and an en suite bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Across the hall in the fourth bedroom, modern-style beds accompany a uniquely tiled en suite bathroom.

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Streaming services available on the living room TV using guests' accounts
The family dogs are welcome
Beach towels are available for guest use
A high chair and crib are provided
Snowbird-friendly
* The guest room fireplaces are not for guest use

**Due to the location of our rentals, you may encounter situations with wildlife/pests. Please be aware of your surroundings, take caution while driving at night, and supervise your children at all times while outdoors. In addition, all properties do utilize pest control maintenance on a regular basis BUT this does not guarantee pests or bugs will not be visible.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is by the sea. The Gallery of Rockport and Texas Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Aquarium at Rockport Harbor and Fulton Harbor Park. Fulton Fishing Pier and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • Rockport Center for the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Texas Maritime Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Aquarium at Rockport Harbor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rockport Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Matagorda Island - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Comales Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Gallery of Rockport and Aransas Bay. Rockport Center for the Arts and Texas Maritime Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Historical Stay

It was awesome staying in a historical house. Everything was great, plenty of towels for all eight of us. Had a great time. We will definitely be back next year if it’s available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stphanie S.

Beautiful Historic Home

This beautiful historic home is a treat to stay in! We have wonderful family vacation memories all inside this sweet home. The kids loved the pool too. We look forward to returning!

10/10 Excellent

Claudette F.

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

Family vacation

The property was easy to find and the home was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Heather B.

Lovely, historical home!

Modern touches on a historical home, close to the Rockport strip! Plenty of comfy beds, lovely linens! The pool is a treat. The process to book and access was seamless. Take the basics if you plan to cook!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karianne K.

Wonderful stay!

The house is old and awesome. Loved this trip. Would so visit again. Ty ❤️
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Mathis House is great.

Excellent stay for a family of 8-9. Plenty of comfy beds and lots of room. This is our third stay at this home. We love our visits to Rockport and the Mathis house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Mathis House

I liked the antiques and the fact that there was plenty of parking space. The pool was nice after a day at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

Historical

Super large historical landmark, comfy beds and huge bedrooms. Loved all the old pictures and furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

The Mathis House in Rockport

Loved the large bedrooms! The beds were comfortable. Vacasa kept in touch to make sure our stay was good.
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10/10 Excellent

JOSE D.

Great stay!

Very historical and private. Pool was perfect temperature and great fun for the family!

10/10 Excellent

Warren W.

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

Weezy

This place is awesome. Close to the Rock Bottom and shopping. Big and clean with a historical ambiance. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J.

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

Summer vacation 2024

This was our first visit to Rockport it was amazing! The house was beautiful and very comforting! Everything we needed was provided! Family enjoyed the pool in the evenings! Rooms were very spacious and beds comfortable! Loved it!!! Highly recommend!! Will definitely be returning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Family Vacation

Listing was accurate, beautiful old home, pool nice addition. Beds super comfy. Would book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Great place!

We had such a great time at this house. We really enjoyed being walking distance to downtown area. Great family time together and room to spread out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Glynn C.

Beautiful old house

Wonderful historic home in heart of Rockport. Large fenced yard and sparkling pool. Kitchen is well outfitted and big dinning table is great for gathering to eat or play board games. (There are some good games provided.) Limited comfy seating indoors, but great outdoor furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry B., San Antonio, TX USA

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

Mathis house

This was our second stay here. It was as good as the first. Beds are comfortable, air conditioner works great. Kitchen is well equipped. Only complaint is there are no hot pad holders and only one dish towel that we could find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in a piece of History

It was a cool but quirky historical home to stay in. What was quirky; the hot and cold faucets were on opposite sides of some sinks. If you like staying in an old historical houses this is a fun one. Loved all the history inside. However, some negatives on our particular trip. The pool was green when we first arrived. The pool guy came shortly after us and noted that it looked like the family before us allowed a dog to swim in the pool. So it was a bummer not to enjoy the pool the first night. However, by the next evening the pool was fine. The only other downside outside is the ants. There were tons of ants everywhere. Could not enjoy sitting on the deck by the pool due to ants. As far as safety, the smoke detectors were not installed where they should be. One started beeping as the battery needed to be installed. It was laying on a table in the room my son stayed in and he took the battery out so he could sleep. The doors were difficult to open for my daughter. So with smoke detectors not properly placed, and if there was a fire it would have been difficult for her to get out. There was also a nail sticking up in the tv room floor. I could not locate anything to hammer it down so moved a chair over it. Only other thing to note for check in, is there is a lock box to a key to the laundry room below the house. But there was no lock on the door. Just walk right in to under the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

The yellow house is vast! The ceilings are so tall. I loved the decor, old & unique. Due to the h...

The yellow house is vast! The ceilings are so tall. I loved the decor, old & unique. Due to the height of the bedroom ceilings, I suggest closing the kitchen vent while sleeping. It is walking distance to the kid friendly ocean with picnic tables, grills & tiki cabanas, though driving was preferred in the hot heat. The small pool in the backyard was a wonderful addition. We lived in it. There are sections of the beach that are dog friendly. I even met 2 cats on a leash! The HEB had good groceries & the kitchen had just about everything we needed. For the best breakfast tacos visit Rositas. It is worth the wait!!
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

The Gem of Rockport.

We stayed for about a week. We really enjoys the history of this home. The home was well stocked for cooking, linens, and paper goods. We really didn’t want to leave. The pool looks small but I was perfect for us. The street was nice abs quiet during the day and night. Being able to have our dogs with us at the dog friendly rental was a huge plus. There are some things to note. We are a family of three people. If there was more of us there would be no real comfortable place to sit and enjoy the living room. We never got the tv to work even though we have the same set up at home. It was okay for us because we took it as a sign to not watch anything for the week. The pictures that advertise this property are dated. Three room that show pretty vintage wall paper are white wooden walls now. That was okay for us. The property is beautifully fenced but keep in mind it’s and old antique fence and if you have a small dog it could get out.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry B., San Antonio, TX USA

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

The Mathis House in Rockport, TX

We are a family of 4 adult couples. We very much enjoyed this house and location for a long weekend get together. The house is beautiful and the rooms are spacious with very comfortable beds. We were happy that it had its own private pool. The location is great. Very close to beach and shopping. Only issue we had was doorknobs would come off due to the age of this magnificent house. But when we called Vacasa they were immediatley helpful and took care of the problem. I do wish there were more garbage bags, paper towels, and dishwasher soap as we ran out of all. We also did a bit of cooking and the gas stove and oven worked great. Only problem there is there were no hot pad holders so we had to use dish towels. But there are plenty of dishes, pots, pans, and silverware. The air conditioning worked great and we had lots of room to visit and a big dining room table to play board games in the evenings. We will definitely think about coming back here again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Wonderful old world charm

Beautiful historic home in a great location. Very well appointed with everything from dishes, appliances, linens, and info brochures of the area. Great for family getaways. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Hellmuth B.

Mathis House

Location and the beautiful interior!

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

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

Weekend in Rockport

We had a great experience. Very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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