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Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips!

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long Patio with river views
The perfect location to enjoy sunsets with the river view!
Great place for fishing on the Colorado river!
Lighted boat dock/fishing pier
Lighted Fish cleaning station

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Matagorda, TX
  • Place, Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Matagorda Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Matagorda Bay
    ‪54 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 Twin 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

Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips!

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.
GAME ROOM Relax & Play in the Game Room
Step into a spacious game room designed for fun and relaxation. Challenge friends and family to a round of pool, or pull up to the stylish bar table with high-back chairs for a drink or board game. A convenient mini-fridge keeps your favorite beverages close at hand.

Open the doors wide and let the fresh breeze and natural light flow in—bringing the outdoors closer. From the room, you can take in peaceful water views that set the perfect backdrop for both lively gatherings and quiet evenings.
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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

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 an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 37 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 54 min drive - 61.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Que BBQ - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poco Playa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips!?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips! on Jul 5, 2026 start from $456, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock Family beach & fishing trips!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Matagorda Hidden GemRiver front night light onDock 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 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Britney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities and location were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience, this is an awesome place to stay. We definitely look forward to booking this listing. The host is super and the place is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything top notch. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nephew birthday fishing trip

The property was perfect for our event. It had a dock to fish from and room for us to play guitars and enjoy the time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

4th of July Celebration in Matagorda

Awesome place right on the Colorado river and just minutes from The Harbor in Matagorda. Loved the porch and the pier. Will definitely be coming back this winter. Kids loved playing pool in the game room and fishing/crabbing on the pier. Nice layout with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kun X.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Loved it

Great location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Prime property, Great location, Friendly host

Prime property, Great location, Friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Beautiful view and home

The home was clean and roomy. The game room was an added bonus. It was Easy check in and out. The fishing pier gave us many hours of relaxation and fishing. Dolphins were swimming off pier the last morning. Had a great time and got some much needed rest. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIM K.

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

Nice getaway

Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Hidden Gem

Loved everything. Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshall R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jr V.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaylynn R.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kari B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lanier R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Lewis Street home

Everything was very nice, clean and private. The pier also has great lights for fishing. The neighbor was very helpful too! A little info—there is no Wifi and the main TV only has Netflix and Amazon Prime. But great place to stay! Try it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kami F.

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

About the host

Hosted by Priya

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We are family that loves beaches and being in nature. I also love hosting my friends and families . We combined both to bring fun that we enjoy as a family to other families.

Why they chose this property

We are curating homes in towns across Texas which are water fronts at unique location for the town . In matagorda Hidden gem is just that hidden in town side , where there are not any other rentals . It is close to town ,harbor and a short drive to the beach. It’s on the river close to ICW and to Matagorda bay.

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