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Relax, Refresh, and Renew at Cast Away Cottage

Holiday home in Port Lavaca with kitchen and washing machine and dryer

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Living area
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Lavaca, TX
  • Place, Fishing Pier Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Matagorda Bay
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Relax, Refresh, and Renew at Cast Away Cottage

Check out this comfy beach cottage located in beautiful Magnolia Beach! Cast Away Cottage is an excellent option for families or groups looking to spend some time relaxing and soaking up some sun on the family friendly beaches. This location is also ideal for fishermen in search of their next big catch! Bring your boat and kayaks and enjoy some of the best fishing and kayak trails on the coast . Just minutes away from historic Indianola, Cast Away Cottage offers access to an abundance of fishing spots, kayak trails, and bird watching. Plenty of parking for a boat with boat ramp blocks away. Just 15 minutes from Port Lavaca and 25 minutes from Port O'Connor. This newly remolded house comes stocked with all the necessities, including washer and dryer, so just bring your bags and fishing gear and start enjoying all this cozy retreat has to offer!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pet must be preapproved. $15 per pet per night.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed in home but ok outside

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Port Lavaca

Located in Port Lavaca, this holiday home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Tilley Park and Fishing Pier Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Central Park Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Lavaca, TX

What's nearby

  • Tilley Park - 18 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Fishing Pier Park - 20 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 21 min drive - 26.1 km
  • King Fisher Beach - 43 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 55 min drive - 69.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltwater Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rasing Cain - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baywatchers Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Creative Catering - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Point - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax, Refresh, and Renew at Cast Away Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Relax, Refresh, and Renew at Cast Away Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax, Refresh, and Renew at Cast Away Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax, Refresh, and Renew at Cast Away Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax, Refresh, and Renew at Cast Away Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Tilley Park, Fishing Pier Park and Lighthouse Beach. Art Center Seadrift / The Art Boat and Central Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is spacious and very clean. Yard is amazing.The Host is very nice and responds to questions quickly.The location of house is close to bay and boat launch.We had a great time and caught some nice fishing including 3 bull reds each over 37". We have stayed here before and plan to again next year if available
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

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

Cute Little Cottage

The cottage was perfect and close to the convenience store if anything was forgotten. The home is a little older, blinds were broken, and the couch had plywood that did make it super firm but there were plenty of beds to accommodate 3 out or 4 adults, 2 infants, and a 9 year old boy. The backyard was lovely though it did have broken chairs. Its a cute cottage in a cute beach town. Would DEFINITELY stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Garner E.

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

Nice place for a fishing trip

Nice older place that is setup for a guys/family weekend with decent parking for a boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable! Air conditioning worked GREAT! Beds were nice, tv’s were great. Negatives were the following: as we drove up we could see the broken blinds in the windows-VERY off-putting! Some of the furniture was damaged, a wad of hair in the bathtub on the drain, broken blinds on almost every window, a completely rusted shower curtain rod (could not even slide the curtain to one side) and bathtub faucets that were loose. 100 could have fixed most of those things. Also, it was listed as 15 minutes from Sea Drift, but it was more like 25-30 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice F.

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

Best Trip Ever!

There was only 1 complaint, and it is very small, the refrigerator was dirty, we had to clean it and dispose of old food when we got there. This is on the cleaning crew and not the owners. The house was so much better than the picture can show. A few of the blinds need to be replaced, but again so small and didn't take away from the awesome and beautiful home they shared with us. I hope to be back every year. Thank you to the owners, it was such a slice of paradise. The Flowers Family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Cast Away

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Perfect house and location

I stayed here for 1 week. The house is adorable and very comfortable. I loved that it had a large kitchen with full sized refrigerator. Everything was spotless and smelled so clean. The house keeper hadn't quite left when i arrived a little early, yet she made me feel so welcomed and she let me bring my things in. My dog and I were both thrilled with the large, grassy back yard that was fully fenced in. The location was an easy 10 minute walk from the beach. The neighborhood was friendly and I felt safe at all times. There was a small convenience store a couple houses away, perfect for snacks and drinks. The marina was a short drive and has a nice little restaurant and dog friendly patio. This was the perfect getaway for peace and quiet and anyone just wanting to relax. I would definitely stay in this exact house again when i come to Magnolia Beach next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Great spot for a weekend getaway

Great house, fully equipped and the check-in was seamless. Will definitely be back. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cooky H.

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

The house

We weren't able to stay in that home, there was problems with the AC. The owner was able to get us the house next door in less than an hour. The home is nice,fully equipped with everything you need for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les P.

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

Fantastic stay

House is clean and has everything you need. Easy drive or walk to the beach. Have stayed here many times in the past. Owners are great to work with and communication is excellent. My kids love it here. Thanks for a great stay and we can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ronnie R.

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

Bed and breakfast.

Would stay again cute and roomy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

We were very comfortable. We had everything we needed to cook our meals. Location was great for fishing spots. Amy was a great host!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lewis T.

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

Taylor family fishing trip

We had a great little family get together with our kids and their kids. The house was perfect for us .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family get away

The place is real close to the beach. Very reasonable pricing. If you have a big family take extra toilet paper and paper towels and lots mosquitoes spray. It's a great weekend get away look foward to going again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janett S.

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

Relaxing place to stay whether at the beach or sitting in back yard

This is 2nd time staying-pleased with property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan S.

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

Very clean and neat with all amenities.

Very pleasant experience. My family really enjoyed the stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z.

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

Clean & Comfy Cottage

Cottage was very clean, comfy, and roomy. Plenty of sleeping accommodations and a nice big table to gather for meals....Great floor plan. Very nice to have a fenced yard too! Quiet neighborhood and easy to access location. We enjoyed our stay and give 5 stars to every category. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris M., Lockhart

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

Lovely home

We absolutely loved our stay! Amy has done a beautiful job offering such a wonderful place to get away and relax in. We so loved the beach/ocean theme. And the little sitting area was great. And for those who love a good size kitchen with a large island/breakfast bar...this one was a joy to cook in. We look forward to returning soon!!! Thank you Amy for such a lovely stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

theresa c.

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

Great get a way!

The house was perfect for our entire family! Nice and clean and very comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S., Austin, TX

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

We loved Castaway Cottage!

Perfect location. And our dogs enjoyed the stay as much as we did! We will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

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

Spacious Cottage. Great Location

The owners are friendly and accommodating to your needs. They allow pets which is exactly what we were looking for in a rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Wanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not senior friendly

House is spacious and the beds are good. That being said 2 out of three lamps had no switch knobs to turn them off and on were just unplugged. The tub is on a 6 inch raised platform making it very difficult to get in or out of the tub. Also the first 3 days the water in the shower was so low you could hardly shower but the owner did get a plumber out to repair it. Also the cushion on the futon is almost non existent so it is very uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corey T.

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

Good family house

Great house for the family to stay clean, plenty of space and close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hector L.

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

Would love to stay again

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Great space for a family.

3 teenagers and myself had plenty of room to spread out. Comfortable beds. Kitchen prep and eating tight but doable. Short drive to beach, nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by George and Amy Mendoza

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My wife and I are teachers who just love to be near the coast every opportunity we have. Whether it's kayak fishing or just relaxing, the water is where we love to be.

Why they chose this property

I've been coming down here for near 20 years. Introduced this place to my wife about 3 years ago and she was hooked. We came down so much we decided to buy a place because we spent so much renting places to stay. We love kayak fishing and spending time with the family.We hope whatever adventure you come for, you enjoy our home as much as we do. Thanks and Enjoy!

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