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Simply the Best River House. 100+ 5 star reviews. Ideal for fishermen + families

Simply the Best River House. 100+ 5 star reviews. Ideal for fishermen + families

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Recent construction; Tadmor 2 makes the perfect retreat for couples and families
The beautiful Colorado from the master deck and it’s just 2 miles to the Gulf
Fully supplied kitchen with double oven surrounded with lovely views all around
Sunset from the main decks is always a special treat.
2 large West facing decks with fabulous views of sunset over the Colorado

Overview of Simply the Best River House. 100+ 5 star reviews. Ideal for fishermen + families

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach view

Check out the area

Map
Matagorda, TX
  • Popular LocationMatagorda Beach8 min drive
  • AirportBay City, TX (BBC-Bay City Municipal)39 min drive
  • Popular LocationMatagorda Bay61 min drive
  • Popular LocationSargent Beach72 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4th Bedroom / Extra Sitting Room

1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Mini-Master on Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

South Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Mini-Master En-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Simply the Best River House. 100+ 5 star reviews. Ideal for fishermen + families

This home is now available for sale.
Thank you to all of our wonderful guests who have made hosting such a great experience for us. We appreciate you all! Elizabeth
Those interested in purchasing the home should contact a realtor James "Cinco" Davant at Matagorda Properties / Troplcal Maniac Store behind Poco Playa Restaurant.

* Very Clean Newer Home * Easy Access to Gulf and Bays from your back yard
* Extended Check-in/out when available * Plenty of Parking for Vehicles and Trailers
* Unparalleled Views of the Colorado River and East & West Bays
* 20’ Private Pier with Cleaning table & High Intensity Fishing Light
* Well Appointed Kitchen with Open Floor Plan. * Accessible and Helpful Owners
* See below for more great features:

Clean, modern home situated directly on the beautiful Colorado River with uninterrupted stunning views of East and West Bays. Tadmor II is a relaxing destination for families, couples and sportsmen looking for quality accommodations. The light-filled open floor plan is perfect for enjoying the abundant natural beauty of the unique location. Thoughtful touches and pleasant decor create a home away from home for our guests.

4 bedrooms and 3 full baths means lots of comfortable space for everyone. Two HVAC units provide optimal temperature for all rooms. Sweeping uninterrupted views of East and West Bays can be enjoyed from all three roomy decks - and the sunsets can't be beat!

High speed Wi-Fi and Smart TVs make it easy to stay connected while enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings. You might even choose to bring your own voice assistant (Alexa, Siri) to use during your stay.

Plenty of parking and a private 20’ pier with cleaning table, rod holders, crab trap & high intensity fishing light will be appreciated by the sportsmen in your family - not to mention the world-class fishing! There are three 60 x 11.5 ft parking bays, two have 10.5 ft clearance and one is open-air for easily parking taller boats. This amount of private parking is unusual for new River front homes and our visiting sportsmen find it makes parking vehicles and boats a breeze!

"We are frequent visitors to Matagorda and have rented many units. This house is by far the best! It is very clean and has a great location on the river." - Ragena E.

No Pets allowed - Our daughter has extreme allergies, we cannot make any exceptions.

A high intensity sporting light attracts fish right to the back yard for great night fishing! Easily accessible locked deck boxes containing booms and spring-loaded mooring lines are located on the ground floor for your convenience and storage. Pulling your boat up to your own pier is so convenient!

Note* The health and safety of our guests is very important to us. While we are Always quite diligent about providing a clean, comfortable house for our guests, extra efforts are being taken to thoroughly sanitize before each rental. Many hosts have made the decision not to allow rentals rather than take these extra steps. However, we understand the importance of being able to get away and relax in a clean and comfortable environment, so we are glad to share our home with guests. We are limiting entry and potential exposure by extending times between guests and performing maintenance and cleaning ourselves instead of having a service staff inside the house - we have had our Covid vaccines. Additionally, guest access to the home is contact free. These and many more steps will ensure our high standards of cleanliness for your stay.

** Due to the extensive additional sanitizing completed between each guest, only reservations for 3 or more nights during high season (4 nights on major holidays)

Ideally situated to easily get you to the best fishing spots, with offshore access less than two miles away. Matagorda Harbor is an easy 3 miles and a public launch just one mile up-river. Kayakers will love the direct access across the street to East Bay. Pristine, uncrowded beaches, as well as several shops and good restaurants are just a few minutes drive.

"Everything was perfect! Very clean, comfortable & welcoming. Comfortable beds! Planning on coming back with family & friends." - Jeff W.

World class fishing and pristine beaches make for the perfect vacation spot for sportsmen and families alike. Matagorda's bays and coastline are consistently proven to be among the cleanest water on the Gulf Coast.

Birdwatchers will love the direct views of East and West Bays and marsh areas. Matagorda County has been named among the top areas for bird watching in the world. The National Audobon Society recently ranked Matagorda as #1 in the nation with reports of up to 200 different species spotted in a single outing.

Owners are frequently in the area and we are happy to assist our guests by phone or text 7am to 9pm.

Providing Clean, comfortable accommodations for our guests is important to us and we ensure the house is thoroughly sanitized before each rental.

We appreciate our guests choosing to stay with us and do our best to accommodate requests for extended check-in and check-out times whenever possible.

With a fully supplied kitchen, four well-appointed bedrooms, three full baths, and three spacious decks with fabulous views, you and your guests can relax together in all the coziness of a home away from home.

No Smoking or Vaping - due to extreme allergies in our family
No Pets - due to our daughter's extreme allergies to Any animal scent or dander -
No Exceptions
No Children Under Age 5 - No effort has been put into childproofing
No Youth Parties - No more than 4 persons under age 25 on the property at any time.
Maximum Occupancy of property is 8 at any time.
NOTE * Violation of these house rules will result in immediate eviction by the Matagorda Sheriff without return of rental fees paid and hold funds will be charged in full.

Owner is frequently in the area and available by phone or text from 7am to 9pm.

"Fantastic beach getaway! This has been our best and favorite VRBO experience to date!" - Carolyn Z.

For the best in comfort, convenience and cleanliness, Tadmor II is the place to stay!

We generally respond to rental inquiries and booking requests within a few hours, so if you do not hear from us, please try again.

By completing a booking, the Renter agrees to all provisions in the attached Vacation Rental Agreement.

Cancellation policy is more flexible in the event a hurricane is threatening the Texas coast. We do recommend the travel protection available for purchase through VRBO if you are concerned your plans will be interrupted.

We are on a water well. We have put in a new deep water well and installed a whole house filter and an additional filter on the cold water tap in the kitchen. We do not choose to drink the water and suggest our guests bring bottled water.

As with most rental houses, renters are responsible for removing all trash from the home upon departure. There is a county disposal facility on the route out of Matagorda that is generally open Saturday through Monday.

Thank you! We look forward to having you with us!

Note* Our daughter has Extreme allergies. We cannot allow Smoking, Vaping or Pets in the house for any length of time. We cannot make exceptions. Thank you for helping us keep her safe and healthy.

NON-SMOKING and NO VAPING– This is a NON-SMOKING vacation rental. Due to severe allergies in our family, your cooperation is especially appreciated! Evidence of smoking or vaping, including but not limited to smell of cigarette or cigar or vaping or other item producing smoke or vapor inside the home is sufficient basis to charge the Renter for smoke clean-up and odor and stain removal from carpeting, HVAC ducts and filters, furniture, walls and any and all effected property. This type of clean-up is expensive and Renter agrees to be financially responsible for all costs involved including replacement of furnishings and loss of rent due to smoke removal service time. Additionally, a fee equal to the total rent will be charged in penalty for violation of the no-smoking/no vaping policy.

NO PETS Permitted at Anytime on Property! Our daughter has Extreme Allergies to any pet scent and dander. Her allergies can be life threatening. Any evidence of a pet or animal on the property will result in full charge to rental hold funds to cover the extensive costs of sanitizing airducts, upholstery, mattresses, draperies, flooring, etc. needed to make our home safe for her. Thank you for your understanding.

Property manager

Carl and Elizabeth

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
No Childproofing. No one under age 5. 4 kids MAX

Events

No events allowed
No Youth Parties

Pets

No pets allowed
Extreme Allergies in our family = No Pets Allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smokers or Vaping due to Extreme allergies
No Children Under Age 5. No youth parties (owner f
No Beach Supplies, Wet Sporting Gear, Sandy Feet o
No Open Flames, No candles, absolutely no firework

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: No Youth Parties
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Matagorda

Located in Matagorda, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Serendumpity Marina and Palacios 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 Matagorda Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

  • Matagorda Beach - 8 min drive
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 43 min drive
  • Matagorda Bay - 61 min drive
  • Caney Creek - 70 min drive
  • Sargent Beach - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buddy's Seafood & Bait - 7 min drive
  • Snappers Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
  • River Bend Tavern & Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Matagordaville - 6 min drive
  • Latitudes - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply the Best River House. 100+ 5 star reviews. Ideal for fishermen + families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Simply the Best River House. 100+ 5 star reviews. Ideal for fishermen + families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply the Best River House. 100+ 5 star reviews. Ideal for fishermen + families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Simply the Best River House. 100+ 5 star reviews. Ideal for fishermen + families located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Colorado River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Matagorda Beach and Intracoastal Waterway. Riverside Park and Rio Colorado Golf Course are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
The property was right on the river with fishing available off the dock and across the highway from the wetlands. The house was clean and comfortable. The hosts were available if we needed them and we felt very welcome with helpful notes. Having a double oven for preparing our Thanksgiving feast was an extra bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dottie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matagorda
Our second time at this property. We love it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doyle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 day visit
great time, will go back soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Get A Way
It was a enjoyable time with family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend staying here
Elizabeth was welcoming and very helpful with the check in and checkout process. House was clean, cozy and comfortable for our family. We have been going down to Matagorda for over 15 years and this is one of our favorite houses to stay in with the family. Thanks for having us and we highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carl and Elizabeth

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In the 1830's, our ancestors settled at the original Tadmor, just a few miles up the Colorado River. We understand the name Tadmor is a Biblical term meaning "a place of peaceful rest."
Above the antique area map in the main hallway is a photo of the eight-sided concrete home built after the 1854 hurricane destroyed the original wood-frame homestead. An ancestor's account of the storm in a reproduced framed letter is also on display.
During the Civil War, Union ships traveling up the Colorado fired cannons upon the concrete home mistaking it for a fort. The eight-sided home withstood the attack and remained inhabited for some 80+ more years.
We are glad to share our home with you and proud to carry on the tradition of quality in hosting that Tadmor was known to have.
We hope you enjoy your stay and will consider Tadmor II as your place of peaceful rest.

Why they chose this property

Ideal for those wanting all the comforts of home with fabulous views. We strive to keep the home-away-from-home feel and are glad to share it with guests looking for quality in their rental experience. Our high standards for cleanliness ensures each renter can count on a pleasant environment to relax in and enjoy.
Four bedrooms allows for plenty of room and comfort for up to eight people, and three full bathrooms means no waiting for showers.
Being directly on the beautiful Colorado provides perfect access to world class fishing from the private dock, complete with cleaning table and night-time fishing light.

What makes this property unique

With spacious decks facing directly East and West, the uninterrupted sunset and sunrise, the views over the river and bays are incomparable, making for favored spots for guests to relax and enjoy.

The ample parking is unusual for newer houses along the river and much appreciated by fishermen that may find boat parking at other homes a challenge. And pulling your boat up to the private 20' pier is a breeze!

Matagorda is known for world class fishing and birding. Easy access to the bays, gulf, harbor and beach - all less than 4 minutes away.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine recently rated Matagorda Beach as the 2nd best in Texas, we of course think it's number one, especially for those wanting a clean, uncrowded relaxing beach experience.

The home-like feel of the property allows the whole family to relax and enjoy a comfortable setting.

We look forward to having you stay.

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