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On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets!

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Exterior
Beach
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 891 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Matagorda, TX
  • Matagorda Bay Nature Park
  • Intracoastal Waterway
    6 min drive
  • Matagorda Beach
    11 min drive
  • Bay City, TX (BBC-Bay City Municipal)
    51 min drive

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About the area

Matagorda

Located in Matagorda, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Colorado River and 6 minutes from Intracoastal Waterway. .This vacation home is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Matagorda Beach and 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Riverside Park.

What's nearby

  • Matagorda Beach - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 59 min drive - 50.3 km
  • City by the Sea Museum - 62 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Palacious Bay Beach - 65 min drive - 57.1 km
  • Sargent Beach - 70 min drive - 68.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Seafood & Bait - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pluggers Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪River Bend Tavern & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Latitudes - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets!

The Barefoot Bungalow is located on the Colorado River in Matagorda Texas. The house features a large open living area and kitchen. There is a large bedroom with 2 bunk beds , twin on top and full on bottom, and a small sleeping area with a full bed, as well as a full sized sleeper sofa. Bath towels and all linens are provided, just bring towels for the beach.
Cold a/c will keep you nice and cool between fishing trips.

You can enjoy fishing day and night on the private lighted pier. For boaters, there is easy access to both East and West Matagorda bays. We are located on a private road, so you don't have to worry about cars speeding by like the busy main beach road. Beautiful Matagorda beach is just a short 5 minute drive away. The public boat ramp at Riverbend is only about half a mile away.
The patio area below the house is concreted and always cool and breezy. Perfect for family gatherings, grilling, or a good crawfish, shrimp or crab boil. Be sure to bring string and chicken necks, the crabs are always biting off the pier.
For nature lovers, the birds are always enjoyable! Many species can be seen from the deck, including pelicans, herons, gulls, pipers and if you're lucky maybe even a Bald Eagle!
The house faces West bay, and in the evening the sunsets are beautiful. Bring your kayak and paddle out through St Mary's bayou , you can follow the marked kayak trails to East Bay. There is something for every one in Matagorda!
Come on, Go Barefoot!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, a video library, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sharon Wyatt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside! Deposit will not be refunded

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 980 sq ft (91 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets House
River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets Matagorda
River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets
River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets House
River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets Matagorda
River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets House
River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets Matagorda
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On the River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets!
On the River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets!
On the River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets!

On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fishing
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little fish camp!!
Down for a fishing weekend with my buds. The house was everything it was advertised to be, and frankly, better than expected. Tons of towels, bedding was nice, bathroom was clean and modern, kitchen was packed with cooking supplies, and the host was helpful and responsive. The neighborhood was private, clean, safe and full of families having fun. Walking distance to a remarkably good outdoor restaurant/foodtruck/bar, None of us would hesitate to come back with our wives/kids. We’ll be back. FYI: first cast off the back deck we reeled in a flounder big enough to feed three men for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Much Fun and Very Relaxing!
Loved the place it was absolutely what we needed!!! Very clean had everything you need. I would say the Grill was very rusted inside(but it’s on the coast) they should replace that as we couldn’t use it. I cooked burgers inside though no biggie. We caught lots of fish!! Thanks to the host and the timely response. We definitely will go back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice M., Bastrop Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Great location and a beautiful home! The kitchen is fully equipped, and there are plenty of towels, bedding, pillows, and games for the kids. Fishing was excellent this weekend. One of the pluses is that they provide trash service, so you don't have to haul trash to the dump. The host is easy to communicate with and responsive via text
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed
Had a good time. Relaxing fishing in a good spot just to get away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculately Clean
This house was absolutely adorable and so clean! The property manager is very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay in this cozy home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise on the River
Nice home on the river for your family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
The property was clean, cute and close to town. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay.
Property was clean and the perfect size for our family. Fishing from the pier was a big hit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trout Blast 2023
This beautiful home was very nice! The check in process was smooth and the host was amazing to work with! We look forward to future stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 out of 10 recommend!
We had an amazing time and the house was perfect - loved fishing off the dock at night and was conveniently located to downtown Matagorda and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D., College Station

Liked: Cleanliness
Every-Single-Year
We stay at Barefoot Bungalow every single year. We have done it for years and hope to do it for years to come. It is smaller than many other choices, but that adds to its charm for us. The fishing on the dock is a thrill that never ends and working with Sharon to make arrangements is also its own pleasure! Cannot recommend highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Property exactlt as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming & comfortable
We had a great time. It was a little small for 5 adults to share the space and one bathroom but we knew what we were getting into because the location being on the river was what we all wanted. It was so relaxing and the place is darling and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation
We had a great time and really enjoyed the house. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable and clean. The owner had great communication and we appreciate that so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Euberta L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
Everything was great! Perfect location. The house had everything we needed for a short getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We had a nice stay right on the water and had my older stepdad come stay with us and fish since we could fish right behind the house. Cold ax was important since it’s been so hot. My favorite place was just hanging out under the house by the bbq pit always a nice breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
It was a nice stay, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean
We loved staying here will definitely be back it was very clean and homey
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway
Good location, well furnished, owner was very nice and ensured everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovey homr
Clean well equipped and great fishing spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Team Building Trip
The house was perfect aside from a second bathroom downstairs! My group of employees had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Good fishing and relaxing setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!!
This was so far beyond perfect for our weekend getaway. Starting with the communication from the host before booking all the way till the end of our stay. Everything is close and can’t beat fishing off the back deck. Thank you for an amazing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022