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Unwind by the Gulf at This Cozy Dune‑Front Cottage...Book Now!

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A Wave From It All! A beautiful sunny day at the beach.
Spectacular Gulf view from the deck. Beautiful!
Front row! Just a short walk to the beach.
Comfy den. Catch a movie or simply relax in this inviting space.
The kitchen connects to the dining area and the den.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Matagorda, TX
  • Place, Matagorda Bay Nature Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Matagorda Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Matagorda Bay

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Unwind by the Gulf at This Cozy Dune‑Front Cottage...Book Now!

A Wave From It All – Your Relaxing Matagorda Beach Escape
Escape to the quiet charm of A Wave From It All, a cozy beach house tucked just behind the dunes of Matagorda Beach. This single‑story, two‑bedroom, one‑bath retreat offers a peaceful Gulf getaway with beautiful beach views and effortless access to the shoreline.

Relax With a View
Unwind on the expansive covered deck overlooking the dunes and the Gulf. Whether you’re sipping morning coffee or enjoying the evening breeze, it’s the perfect spot to slow down and soak in the coastal atmosphere. Complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi keeps you connected if you need to check in with work during your stay.

Steps From Adventure
Located directly on the Matagorda Beach dunes, the home puts you close to everything that makes this coastline special:
• Beachcombing and shelling
• Bird watching and wildlife viewing
• Fishing, boating, and jet‑skiing
• Swimming, surfing, and stargazing
• Kayaking in the nearby wetlands
Walk through the dunes to reach the beach, take a short 5‑minute stroll to Jetty Park for an alternate access point, or—if you have a 4WD—drive directly onto the beach in minutes.

Comfort Made Simple
The home is fully furnished and thoughtfully equipped to make your stay easy and enjoyable. If you need supplies, the town of Matagorda is just a quick drive away with grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and bait shops.

Affordable Coastal Getaway
With budget‑friendly daily rates during peak and shoulder seasons, plus discounted weekly stays, A Wave From It All is an ideal choice for families, couples, and anyone looking to unwind by the Gulf.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets are not permitted on the furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please park only on the driveway.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Matagorda

Located in Matagorda, this holiday home is on the beach. 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 Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Matagorda Beach.
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Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

  • Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Matagorda County Museum - 43 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 46 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Caney Creek - 53 min drive - 68.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River Bend Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverbend Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind by the Gulf at This Cozy Dune‑Front Cottage...Book Now! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Unwind by the Gulf at This Cozy Dune‑Front Cottage...Book Now!?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unwind by the Gulf at This Cozy Dune‑Front Cottage...Book Now! on 8 Jul 2026 start from £159, 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 at Unwind by the Gulf at This Cozy Dune‑Front Cottage...Book Now!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unwind by the Gulf at This Cozy Dune‑Front Cottage...Book Now!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind by the Gulf at This Cozy Dune‑Front Cottage...Book Now!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind by the Gulf at This Cozy Dune‑Front Cottage...Book Now! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Matagorda Beach. Colorado River is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mylynda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our needs! Very clean and comfortable! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Beach vacation

The house was well kept and a perfect location for a family beach getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach retreat

Clean, quiet, peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanase N.

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

Great weekend

Had a blast staying there. Wonderful breeze. Only thing was a downfall was the mosquitoes but luckily we brought repellent. Overall it was a lovely place and great location. Not far from beach entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The open layout of the house was a perfect match for our group. Since we had zero issues while we were at the house, my only interactions with the host were before and after. The host was always prompt and friendly, answering any questions I had. The house has all the cookware, kitchen equipment and tableware you could need. It was so much better furnished with all the necessities than almost anywhere else we've stayed.We've been going to Matagorda Beach for many years now and rented at least half a dozen of the houses and condos down there. We all agreed this one is at the top of our list for our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfred R.

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

Great weekend

Very nice and comfortable. Everyrhing was as described, good view of beach . Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

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

Weekend getaway

My wife and I had an excellent stay in Matagorda I’d recommend this place to all my friends it’s close to the beach and perfect place to relax over the weekend! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Family weekend

We had a great stay with easy access to the beach. Host was very responsive and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Easter Vaca

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay at A Wave From It All this Easter. You were a great guest and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy R.

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

Fishing trip

Enjoyed the stay. Plenty of room for 5 of us to go down and stay while fishing. Easy to communicate with the host who answered any questions we had promptly. Quiet area and easy to get in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Good and Bad eExperiences

There was so much standing water when we arrived that we could not see the driveway to get to it. The owner offered us another place, smaller and less desirable but a place for us to stay. We moved into the place I rented the next day. The mosquitoes were vicious because of all of the rain but the house was great, with a porch we enjoyed a lot. The beach was great, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Unfortunately, we were unaware of the severe thunderstorm that occurred before your arrival, which brought several inches of water. As soon as you notified us, we promptly arranged for you to move to another house just 200 yards down the street, with a beautiful view of the beach. We also informed you that you could return to your original house as soon as the water over the concrete driveway had receded. This happened the next morning, and we’re pleased that we could resolve the situation with minimal disruption to your plans. We're delighted that you were able to enjoy your stay at A Way From It All.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel s.

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

Nice Quiet House Right on the Beach

Love coming to Matagorda and finding a beach house right on Beach Front Drive or Dunes Drive. This one backs to the beach so you have beach views from the porch or from inside the living room/kitchen area with the blinds open. Spacious living areas inside, though the bedrooms are sort of small...but you should be out at the beach most of the time when staying here. The mosquitos are quite fierce, especially this time of year, so bring bug spray. Also, the charcoal grill worked perfectly so make sure you bring charcoal and lighter fluid. The owner checked in on us via the app during our stay but we were all set. We didn't have any problems whatsoever. The water out of the kitchen sink did have a bit of a bad taste to it, but I've never stayed at a beach house in Matagorda with good tasting water so this was not a problem either...just make sure you're stocked up on plenty of bottled water. Can't recommend a Matagorda beach stay enough and this house was definitely on the upper end of the places we have stayed in the last 15 summers of visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not a good weekend in Matagorda

First off, I want to say that my family and I have spent at least one summer weekend + in Matagorda at the beach for the last 13 years, so we’re used to the environment and the usual bugs (like mosquitos and ants). I also appreciate that Matagorda beach was near the epicenter of Hurricane Beryl, so I checked to make sure that the property was okay before we got there. The manager said it was in good order. Our problems started shortly after we arrived to stay for the weekend. We noticed a can of bug spray on top of the fridge, but the place seemed fairly clean. However, we noticed a couple of roaches in the kitchen and killed them, but the problem was worse than we thought. My wife and I went to bed and righte before we were going to turn the light off, we noticed a German cockroach on our head board. I killed it and we went to sleep. Around 3 am, I awoke to the feel of something crawling on my legs. 2 small cockroaches were crawling on me. I noticed that my wife went to the bed in the living room, as she had found 2 more on her side. After maybe 2 more hours of restless sleep, our daughter said that she had been bitten by something in the night and we decided that we could not stay a second night. When I informed the property manager of this, and asked him to refund us the second night, he asked for photos as proof (luckily I took those and several videos). In short, check to make sure that the place is clean before booking it. Beryl
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
I'm sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. I want to assure you that this property is among the most meticulously maintained and bug-free in the area. I personally cleaned it before your arrival, and there were no signs of bugs at that time. The house had been rented four times since Hurricane Beryl (July 8th) and before your stay (August 9th), including by the owners themselves, with no issues reported. After receiving your feedback, I sent a cleaner to inspect the property for any signs of bugs immediately. No problems were found. I also visited the property myself two days later and confirmed it was bug-free. There was a can of fly spray left on top of the fridge for guests' convenience, primarily for mosquitoes, not roaches. Mosquitoes can be more prevalent after storms or heavy rain, and they can enter the house if doors are left open. This might explain any insect activity you experienced. Lastly, I generally expect prompt and direct communication from guests for issues like this. I specify this in all pre-arrival communications. For significant concerns, a phone call the next morning is preferred. Instead, I received an email from you at 3:40 PM the following day, after checkout time, requesting a refund.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Augie P.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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