Texas Court House - Fishing, Kayaking, Boating & Dolphins!!! Port Lavaca, Texas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 162426

The Texas Court House !!!

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Location: Port Lavaca, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (On Caranchua Bay in Beautiful Port Alto!)

Accommodations:  House, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 12-20)

Whether you are interested in Dolphin watching, birding, swimming, boating, fishing or simply watching the sun set, The Texas Court House has it! We have even seen Dolphins right off the end of the pier!

We are KID and PET FRIENDLY!!!

We have 5 kids of our own and have tried to include all the things to keep the kids entertained.

When you are there, if feels like you are a million miles from civilization, but you are in a great community and only 15 minutes to a Super Walmart! You drive throught a lot of ranch land and then, suddenly, you emerge in a Jewel of a place with stilt houses on a wonderful bay.

The Texas Court House is a 5 bedroom house located on Caranchua Bay near Port Lavaca, Texas. Located about halfway between Houston and Corpus Christi on the Texas Coast, Caranchua Bay is convenient to all major cities in Texas.

The Texas Court House is a luxurious two story house covered in Texas Hill-Country Limestone for a unique design not found on any other vacation rental on the Texas Coast. It has two full kitchens - one upstairs and one downstairs! It has two full Master Suites upstairs with an oversized tiled shower and large Jacuzzi tub in EACH Master Bath. The three bedrooms downstairs are good sized with one doubling as a gameroom complete with foosball and air hockey for indoor fun! Enjoy a surround sound experience with a movie on the big screen TV and DVD player using our collection of DVDs. There is even a game system with games for the kids (or young at heart) to play. For the little ones, we have a play set out back and kids toys on site.

Right out the front door is Caranchua Bay and your own 150 foot lighted pier with direct access to the water. Caranchua Bay is full of redfish, shark, trout, flounder, pompano, gafftops, whiting, croakers, sheepheads and drum. There is no commercial fishing in the Bay so fishing is GOOD! Kayaks and basic fishing gear provided as well as an automatic dusk to dawn underwater greenlight. Don't forget to look for the dolphins!

Bring your boat! There is a boat launch nearby, and you can tie it up to our pier. Also, with your boat, you have easy access to Matagorda Bay, considered by all to have some of the best fishing on the Texas Coast!

For the wildlife enthusiast, there is an abundance of wildlife in the area. You can see deer, raccoon, possum, turkey and other wild animals.

For the birding enthusiast, this area is teaming with a large variety of bird species including Black-necked Stilts, Ibis, Rosette Spoonbills, Reddish Egrets, Gull and Tern species, Least Turns, Rails and Snipe, wintering Geese, Sandhill Cranes and White-tailed Hawks. You might even see endangered Pereghrine Falcons, Wood Storks or Brown Pelicans. A loop of the Great Texas Birding Trail goes right down the street the house is on. There are a number of birding sites within a few miles of the house.

Port Lavaca is a short drive away with a sandy beach, museums, shopping, and antiques.

Rates: See Rates Below

Rates Quoted are for up to 12 guests only.

Any guest over 12 will be $10.00 per night per guest.

Add $100.00 Cleaning Fee to all Rentals

Add 6% Tax to all Rentals

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OFF PEAK ONLY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RENTAL DATE
Each floor of Texas Court House is Completely self contained, therefore you can rent ONLY the TOP or BOTTOM floor for $1400 per week Off-Peak. Call for details!
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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed (4)
  • Bunk Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (4)
  • DVD (2)
  • Video Library
  • Video Game Console
  • Video Games (20)
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System (2)
  • Jetted Tub in Bath (2) : Each Upstairs Master Suite has a 2-person Jacuzzi Tub in the Bath!
  • Foosball
  • Air Hockey
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen (2) : Full Kitchen Both Upstairs and Downstairs!
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator (2)
  • Dishwasher (2)
  • Microwave (2)
  • Ice Maker (2)
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio (2)
  • Balcony (2)
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Oceanfront
  • Ocean View
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): While not strictly ADA compliant, the bottom floor of The Texas Court House should generally be accessible with persons with disabilities.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): While not strictly ADA compliant, the bottom floor of The Texas Court House should generally be accessible with persons with disabilities.
  • Kid Friendly: We have 5 kids of our own and have tried to include all the things to keep the kids entertained.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must have at least one renter age 25 or over.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming

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Off Peak Nov 1, 2009 - Mar 13, 2010, $1900wk, $1000 wkend, $350 nt, 2 Nights Min.
Holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years at Peak Rate - Weekly Rental Pref.
Spring Break Mar 14, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010, $2500wk, 3 Night Minimum
Spring Season Apr 1, 2010 - May 23, 2010 $2200wk, $1200wkend, $400nt, 3 Night Min.
Summer Season May 24, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010 $2500wk, $450nt, 3 Night Minimum
Fall Season Sep 13, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010 $2200wk, $1200wkend, $400nt, 3 Night Min.
Off Peak Nov 1, 2010 - Feb 28, 2011, $1900wk, $1000 wkend, $350nt, 2 Nights Min.
Holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years at Peak Rate - Weekly Rental Pref.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 08/10/09
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  • My siblings and I stayed at this remarkable home from July 18 through July 26. The Texas Court House is more than the owners advertise. It is truly a home away from home. The home was very clean and well furnished. The atmosphere of this retreat fit all of our needs ranging from true fishing experiences to fun with the little ones on the play ground equipment out back. We watched beautiful sunsets and sunrises on the pier. The porpoises came within 20 feet of the pier several times, entertaining all that were present. We launched our boat at a nearby boat ramp and enjoyed the experience of the bay in many ways. We followed several porpoises, watching them majestically play in the water. We found a sand beach just a few miles out in the bay that yielded a playground for the little ones and fishing for the older ones. The house was furnished with everything that one could dream of from games to home entertainment systems. There was more than adequate room to prepare a meal for more than 20 individuals without having to rush or get in each other's way. The beds were comfortable to all. There is a small beach just at the start of the pier, which provided hours of fun and enjoyment for the little ones to collect shells and play in the water. Their were kayaks to be used by the guests, but the wind was a little too strong most of the days for unexperienced kayakers to attempt. We visited with several of the locals and learned when the fish were biting and where to go in the boat. Our entire family created wonderful memories during this stay. To say the least, this is truly a magnificent location to rent, very reasonably priced and strategically located to obtain all of your personal needs. Thank-you for allowing us to rent the Texas Court House. See you next year.
• 09/30/08
  Positive Rating
  Ruben , Houston, Texas
  • We had the best of times! Really wonderful accommodations and the gentlemen could not say enough about the beautiful surroundings and accommodations. You have a wonderful home on a wonderful piece of land and I would recommend the trip and stay at your home to anyone. We may plan to make this an annual event!!
• 08/18/08
  Positive Rating
  , Austin, TX
  • This was a great space for our large family. We had grandparents to grandbabies and everyone had plenty of room to relax and have fun. The house is spacious and well equipped, including two full kitchens and master suites. There was very little that was not provided that we wished we had on hand. The large decks and porches offered amazing views of sunrises and sunsets as well as plenty of room and shade for lounging all day (or night) long. This is a great spot to get away from the noise and crowds of suburbs and cities.
• 05/19/08
  Positive Rating
  Dave and Suesie , El Paso Texas
  • Wow. Great home... great stay. Decks front and rear. Beautiful views on a large private lot. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to escape city and work. Guiet peaceful neighborhood. Fun on the water. Owners offered lots of toys and personal amenities. My wife and I just kicked back, relaxed and enjoyed. Would not recommend to folks looking to keep "city life" kicked in! This is the real deal!!!
• 04/13/08
  Positive Rating
  The Kaelke's ,
  • This property is as nice in person as it is in it's pictures. We had Dolphins come within 15' of pier two days in a row. Lots of shells on beach - kids had a ball. Caught several fish right off pier. Owners have created a nice guide of area attractions. We had one minor issue with property when we showed up. Owners responded and corrected it immediately. Thank you.

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