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GREAT fishing starts here at Paradise Found

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A wicker chair with a green cushion and blue seat on a checkered deck with a view of a water body and dock.
A rustic cabin interior with a bunk bed, a dining table with lemons, and a cozy seating area.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and various decorations.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee maker, and storage jars on a shelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Intracoastal Waterway
Sleeps 5•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chiquapin, TX
  • Place, Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Caney Creek
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Matagorda Beach
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Captain’s Quarters

2 Single Beds

Children’s sleeping loft

2 Single Beds

Open concept area, living area, sleeping fully stocked kitchen and dining area.

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

GREAT fishing starts here at Paradise Found

Paradise Found is a hidden waterfront retreat, with unrestricted views of Chinquapin Creek, right off the inter coastal waterway. Escape from the city to our relaxing and newly renovated getaway for fishermen and families. Only at Paradise Found can one find great fishing as well as a place loaded for family fun. A lighted fishing pier is excellent for catching speckled trout, red fish, gar and flounder under the lights. Bring your chicken necks for crabbing along the pier during the day. A private neighborhood boat ramp is available for those wanting to fish on Matagorda Bay. Matagorda is a short drive for family entertainment and restaurants. Look no further than Paradise Found for your fishing and family fun adventures.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 3:00 PM
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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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3259021vb
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Map
Chiquapin, TX

What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caney Creek - 44 min drive - 46.3 km
  • MOPAC Train Depot - 49 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 54 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 63 min drive - 62.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is GREAT fishing starts here at Paradise Found pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at GREAT fishing starts here at Paradise Found?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GREAT fishing starts here at Paradise Found?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GREAT fishing starts here at Paradise Found?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is GREAT fishing starts here at Paradise Found located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Intracoastal Waterway and within 25 miles (40 km) of Riverside Park and Rio Colorado Golf Course. MOPAC Train Depot and Matagorda County Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was beautiful and we had a great quiet time. It was too cold and windy for fishing but everything else made up for it. Host was awesome and we had complementary snacks and a bottle of wine along with all the great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
host was super helpful for the entire process. House was great good views good fishing, we caught some speckled trout redfish and one flounder. The ditch up the road was loaded with shrimp and croaker and mullet so no need to buy bait .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax and fish…..you won’t be disappointed. Really enjoyed the little extras the host left.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Great stay!

It was windy cold and a little rainy and we still caught red fish and trout!!! We had a great time and great food! This was our second time staying here, we do plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sherry c.

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

Paradise found

Owner was very helpful. Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Great secluded water front house

Really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Great retreat

Wonderful house on the bayouGreat times were had. Lovely experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2025
Thanks for the good review! We really appreciate how clean you left the house and property. It is a relief when guests show as much respect for everything as you did. Would love for you to return at any time. Jesse
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Pottsboro, TX

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

GREAT WEEKEND!

Cabin was clean, host was great and the fishing was excellent. 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki P.

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

Perfect

We absolutely loved this cabin! Great location, cute very accommodating and comfortable! Caught 4 big trout off of the pier!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fishing trip

This was a beautiful house with great fishing! It was a fantastic fishing trip and we can’t thank the host enough for great communication and a wonderful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very Fun Comfy ‘Fishing’ House

This house is well-designed, has loads of personality, is relaxing & comfortable. It had everything we needed to fish and relax! We’ll-done.!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

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

Fantastic Place and Awesome Fishing

Nice Fishing and Hunting lodging. Place was very clean and well stocked if you forgot something. Thank You for gift basket. Amazing Fishing experience offl the dock in the back. Excellent outdoor lighting. We plan to book this place again and again. .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Super Cool Fish Camp!

My family had a great time! Super cool little fish camp. We caught a lot of fish & crabs. Also got a lot of bait at the ditch close to the house. We’ll definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2023
Glad you and your family had a great time and that you caught lots of fish! Fall really is A fantastic time for fishing! You are welcome to stay at Paradise Found any time! Thanks. Jesse Vaught
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S.

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

Off is a must

The location was awesome, the place had everything and more. The ditch down the road had lots of bait. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Paradise found

What a great little waterfront house. Everything was thought out and in working order. Jesse was excellent with communication and even had snacks and bottle of wine upon our arrival. We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2024
Hey Nicki! Thanks for the kind words about the house! We try to make sure our guests feels welcome and appreciated. So sorry the weather threw a big wrench with your stay. We look forward to you coming back! Jesse
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

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

Second Time and Only Got Better

It was my second stay and it was even better than my first visit. My Birthday Fishing Trip was the best ever!! Fishing was steady and just relaxing, hanging out on the balcony while grilling and taking in the scenery made my birthday trip Awesome. Peaceful, Safe, Easy and Beautiful is how I would describe my stay. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patti T.

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

48th anniversary fishing trip

It is just what you'd expect for a fishing cabin with added amenities like AC, 2 indoor bathrooms with showers and a TV. The hosts were great - even left us a bottle of wine for our anniversary. It started to fill up closer to the 4th of July weekend but was quiet and peaceful before that. Fishing was good, too. We caught Christmas in July in Matagorda and snagged some early Christmas gifts. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nathan f.

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

Perfect Duck/Fishing camp

This is the perfect little getaway with the family. Has all the amenities you need to enjoy your stay. My boys loved the little upstairs nook. The cabin is very sturdy as we rode out a storm with very strong winds one night. The dock has fishing lights and a bucket to keep your bait. Right down the road is a great place to catch bait with a cast net. There is also a boat ramp in the area. We loved it and plan to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard U.

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

We loved this stay with Jesse!

Jesse's rental was so Peaceful and has everything you need.. Toiletries were complete..bath towels new..Jesse even had bottle wine and snacks ready for kids, icepack and even chicken in freezer for crabbing! Only 1 fishing light but its bright and we caught good fish..it was amazing place..the inside is big enough to move around esp with kids...dvds were there missing dvds in the cases etx but that wasnt a big deal. ..game boards!! We loved Candy Land... the shower was amazing....the patio was relaxing etc...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adan R.

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

A True Paradise

The cabin was absolutely amazing! It is perfectly hidden on the Texas Coast. We arrived at the cabin with a bottle of wine and snacks waiting on us. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The kitchen is fully stocked with utensils and has everything you need for your stay. All the appliances you need our available and clean. Everything worked and they even have a great gas Webber grill on the patio for cooking steaks. We didn't fish as much as we wanted due to the weather, but the host left us rigged up rods that were ready for fishing. The kids loved the loft above the kitchen, and we spent the majority of our time watching DVDs from the collection. The upstairs patio is the perfect place to unwind and take in the scenery. I highly recommend paradise found; it is a true coastal treasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2024
Hey Adam- Thanks so much for your review. Wish the weather had provided a better fishing experience - we are getting another crab trap so the kids might have better luck at crabbing! Hope to see you and your family in the near future. Thanks again for being great guests. Jesse Vaught
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host thought through all the small details and made sure that the house was welcoming. We enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TZ T.

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

All Good

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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Hosted by Jesse Vaught

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