River Front Cottage w/lighted Dock! Perfect for Family beach & fishing trips!

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The perfect location to enjoy sunsets with the river view!

Great place for fishing on the Colorado river!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Matagorda, TX

Egret Island
Matagorda Bay Nature Park
‪10 min drive‬
Matagorda Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Bay City, TX (BBC-Bay City Municipal)
‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living area

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Master bedroom 1

1 King Bed

The third bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Common bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom suite 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom 2 en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

HIDDEN GEM - River front home with a dock.

Water front home with a gorgeous porch to soak in river views,enjoy the sunset & fishingwith your family. Private dock and lighted fishing pier with fish cleaning station. The views are like none other, a very unique view of the river.

The patio furnitures are cozy and comfortable,elevates the experience of the view to another level. The swing in the patio is not only a favorite of children but anyone who is a child at heart.

A fire pit for camp fires,a coal grill for BBQing, a picnic bench to enjoy the s’mores and tasty BBQ from grill.

3 bedroom and 3 full baths in all, 2 huge master bedrooms with king beds and en-suite bathrooms. Along with queen size pull over bed in the living area the home can sleep 8 ppl. Washer and dryer to enjoy longer stays.

Tv in each room with WiFi to bring your favorite entertainment. We have Netflix and Amazon prime in living area TV and some channels in Visio TV in one master bedroom. We recommend bringing a fire stick along for entertainment of your choice. Quick drive or boat ride to beach.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
The house has 3 bedrooms of which 2 have attached bathrooms with wall in showers and king beds. The third bedroom has a queen bed and a bunk (twin) bed. Third bathroom is accessible from all parts of the house.

FRONT PORCH
The front porch is long and has furnitures for relaxing and enjoying the view.

KITCHEN
Kitchen is spacious and is equipped to cook and serve up to 8 ppl. There is a keurig to enjoy your favorite flavor of coffee! The living area has a sofa with a pullout bed and two single sofa to make a conversation set.

TV
All rooms and living room has TVs. All TV have some form of entertainment to other. Do bring your own fire stick to connect to the TVs for your favorite channels.

PRIVATE DOCK
The private dock is great for fishing. We have a crab cage to drop for crabbing. The fishing station is on the dock for your use .
Guest Parking
Parking for 3 - 4 vehicles is available in front of the garage. No access to garage. Boat can be docked in the private dock. Please be responsible not to block the way for the neighbors while parking in front of the garage.

WiFi
WiFi details will be provided with check in information.
Water safety
Guests are responsible for their and their children’s safety on the dock . Swimming is not allowed near the dock.

Property manager

Priya

Premier Host

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Beautiful Sunsets on the large outdoor elevated porch great for gathering

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Matagorda

Located in Matagorda, this cottage 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
Matagorda Beach - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve - 56 min drive - 48.9 km
Matagorda Bay - 57 min drive - 48.2 km
Sargent Beach - 67 min drive - 66.5 km

Restaurants

‪Buddy's Seafood & Bait - ‬2 min drive
‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Pluggers Pub - ‬18 min walk
‪Lighthouse BBQ Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪River Bend Tavern & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front Cottage w/lighted Dock! Perfect for Family beach & fishing trips! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Front Cottage w/lighted Dock! Perfect for Family beach & fishing trips!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front Cottage w/lighted Dock! Perfect for Family beach & fishing trips!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Front Cottage w/lighted Dock! Perfect for Family beach & fishing trips! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Colorado River and Intracoastal Waterway. Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Matagorda Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

donna p.

1 January 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good time but property lacking

The location, back porch, firepit, & river view was great! The description of the house was not accurate. The “child bed” in one of the BR was a very small couch…it was not big enough even for a baby(we were counting on this bed to accommodate an adult). The house was not as clean as I would want for guests. The kitchen was not adequately stocked, we cleaned the refrigerator before we put our food in it, there was no blankets, not enough dining room or living room seating for 8 people, one tv was not hooked up for use, the LR tv we could not get to work( never received call from owners husband as promised to try & get it working), there was not a “ 2nd key” to open the rec room, coffee pot has to be coaxed to work, & only 1 BR trash can & 1 small kitchen trashcans. The owner was very apologetic, but house was disappointing for amount we paid.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

17 November 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

16 November 2024

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

Hidden Gem

Really enjoyed the property. Everything as listed. Caught lots of fish.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kun X.

14 November 2024

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

Short Weekend Fishing Trip

Great house and location, we had very good time and caught a lot of fish from the deck.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barry M.

21 October 2024

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

Fishing Trip

Trip and stay were fantastic. The Hidden Gem was what the name says. Owner was great to work, and communication was the best I have had. The house was close to what the pictures represent, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The dining room chairs needed some work. The game room was a great plus for all of us. Great for spending downtime and hanging out. The grounds of the house were kept well. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a big gas grill instead of the small charcoal grill. The fire pit and surrounding chairs was a hit with the group also. Of course, we were there for a fishing trip & tournament, so the dock was amazing. We spend hours during our off time fishing off the dock. The group caught plenty of fish and a few keepers. Overall I would recommend and stay here again and again. Thank you for a GREAT stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanier R.

17 October 2024

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

Exactly as listed

Private lighted pier for fishing( with cleaning table) night or day, Ok for boat docking/boarding, but no launching. Nice kitchen, adequate cooking equipment, plates, etc. Lots of bed and bath space. No complaints from us.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

15 October 2024

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

Loved it

Great location and amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

23 September 2024

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

Stay

Great place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie C.

24 May 2024

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

Love this place

The beds are comfy. The AC works well. We have stayed here before and love the fact that each couple has their own king size suite. I was sitting on the covered porch watching my husband fish and reading the reviews of this place online and everyone was talking about the pool table. I mentioned it out loud and then my husband went around to the back of the house and found the door to the garage opened and there was a game room! If I had not read that, we would have never known. It's a fun little room. I wish it had been listed in the amenities. I have no clue if it was there 2 yrs ago on our last stay cause we're not ones to go snooping where we don't belong and like I said, we had no clue it was even there.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh L.

21 May 2024

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

Easter weekend was a blast

My kids loved fishing off the dock and the owner was very responsive when we tried. Contacting her. Property is very kid friendly and close to everything! We had more than enough room to spread out and relax for our recent Easter vacation. The pool table room was a neat addition giving the older kids a place to hang out without disturbing everyone while we slept! Loved the house and will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

20 May 2024

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

Hidden Gem

Loved everything. Great house!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

7 March 2024

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

Awesome stay

We enjoyed staying at this home, right on the water!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kami F.

26 November 2023

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

True Hidden Gem

This is a wonderful family home! We loved being close to town but right on the river. Having 3 bathrooms with a big family is a wonderful thing and there was plenty of space to spread out! The porch is my favorite spot for drinking coffee and visiting with family. I love how it perfectly frames the view of the river! The fishing dock is right in front of the house and the fish are ready to be caught! This is our new favorite place and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

26 October 2023

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

Great Fishing Cottage

We are frequent visitors to Matagorda but this is our first time staying in this area on the Colorado River. Cute cottage — Great location, we unloaded the boat at the harbor but were able to dock the boat at the cottage’s pier during the day. Great fishing at the pier at night under the green lights. It was nice to find a house with 2 king beds! Owners responded promptly.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kari B.

25 September 2023

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

Nice Getawsy

This was a nice fishing trip for our son and 2 friends (15 years old). The property is nice, but is in need of some repair. We enjoyed our time there. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice M., Bastrop Texas

4 September 2023

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

Hidden Gem for Sure

We frequent Gorda several times a year. Our normal bnb was not available and this one was appealing. I wasnt sure how I would like not being on the main drag of beach homes, but I absolutely fell in love with this location. The home is a good size and three bathrooms rock when coming in from a day at the beach. The fishing was actual better than some other locations we have stayed. The porch was large and had plenty of outdoor seating. The yard was amazing for the family to gather (we had other family memeners staying down the road) especially the kids... you only had really one thing to watch out for with the little kids and that was the dock... versus the dock..the balconies, the speeding cars and several access locations to the water at our normal bnb. The beds were great...the owner did not go cheap when buying mattresses for guest. The home was clean, inviting and the ac kept the home cool even in the heat of the day. There was a very cool game room, we didnt get a chance to use it this time but it was really neat! Now for the folks that visit Gorda alot... we all dread having to take your trash to the dump on the way out... this property has a trash bin... we were able to skip the dump and head straight home!!! We are absolutley in love with this location and plan to be back soon! Thank you so much for inviting us into your home for the weekend, Priya and Jal. We hope to book again soon. The McMarions; Bastrop TX

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA W.

24 July 2023

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

BEAUTIFUL HOME AND GREAT FISHING

This home was very nice and offered everything we needed for our family. The home has 3 seperate bathrooms so that was a big plus. We had 6 adults and grandchildren. Everyone commented what a great location we were in. Loved the privacy. We fished and crabbed....played lots of games provided by the property and relaxed on the beautiful porch. We really didn't want to leave. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie S.

17 July 2023

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

Great Stay!

Great stay! Great location and great host! Would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jr V., Baytown, Texas, Usa

4 July 2023

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

Great Memories made and tons of fishing

This place is great, loved the pier, and the game room was a plus, house is very spacious, very clean inside and out, the host is very nice and is great on communicating through out your stay and very caring. Would definitely recommend this rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaylynn R.

26 June 2023

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

Great getaway

Nice place to stay if you are okay with not being on the beach about s 15 minute drive but we were good with that. Nice pier for fishing we did not catch a lot but enjoyed being able to spend the time trying.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

20 June 2023

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

Hidden Gem

Planned a last minute trip to Matagorda and booked the river front cottage- it was beyond our expectations. The description of the property was accurate and the property was very clean. There was only two of us so we didn't utilize the game room but could see what a nice bonus that could be with a group. Loved the porch and the fishing deck. The location was easy to get to and not far from the places we went. The only thing we wished it had was a hair dryer and some closet space to hang clothes. We will definitely book it on our next trip back to Gorda if it's available.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIM K.

9 June 2023

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

Nice getaway

Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall R.

25 May 2023

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

Matagorda getaway

It was AMAZING!! Very cute house!! Nice and clean and the lighted dock was a great bonus!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

23 May 2023

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

Prime property, Great location, Friendly host

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P., Houston

14 May 2023

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

Great Property

This is a great house at the end of the road with a fishing pier with water and lights for night fishing. Restaurants and shops are minutes away. House is very clean and with 3 large bathrooms. The kitchen is stocked with cooking implements. The back porch is huge and comfortable with lots of sitting areas plus a porch swing.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living area

Master Bedroom

Master bedroom 1

The third bedroom

3 bathrooms

Common bathroom

Master bathroom suite 1

Master bedroom 2 en-suite

Spaces

About this property