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

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Enjoy morning coffee and evening sunsets on the balcony
Relax or fish on the private pier.
Fish all night on the lighted pier.
perfect place hang out, grill and still watch your fishing pole

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 891.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Matagorda, TX
  • Place, Matagorda Bay Nature Park
  • Place, Egret Island
  • Place, Matagorda Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Captains Quarters

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

The Turtle Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside! Deposit will not be refunded
Security cameras located outside the house. The house is mostly unattended, they are for our protection,not intended to invade privacy of our guests.

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Matagorda

Located in Matagorda, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Serendumpity Marina and Rio Colorado 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 Intracoastal Waterway. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

  • Matagorda Beach - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Matagorda County Museum - 44 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 48 min drive - 48.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Poco Playa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Que BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pluggers Pub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Colorado River and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Intracoastal Waterway. Matagorda Beach is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 128 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Just as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

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

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

Whitney A.

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a great weekend down at the coast. The house provided a great spot to sit outside and watch the boats pass by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa B.

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

Relaxing

It was a nice stay, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise on the River

Nice home on the river for your family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri G.

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

Quick Getaway

Good location, well furnished, owner was very nice and ensured everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton H.

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

Family Beach Vacation

It was an outstanding stay. We had everything we needed. The place was nice and clean very well kept up. We are already planning to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Lovey homr

Clean well equipped and great fishing spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Euberta L.

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

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

John C.

The location and amenities were perfect!

We were able to relax, fish and enjoy our vacation time. Everything in the house was immaculate, restaurants and beach were near-by. The fishing from the pier was outstanding (specks, reds and black drum}. Definitely a place we will visit again. John C
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

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

samantha v.

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

Quick get away

Our family travels to Matagorda quite often to fish, but this time we stayed a few days. This house is perfect! It’s off the main road, plenty of room for everyone, a fully stocked kitchen and the best part is the fishing dock. The kids fished their hearts out. If we decide to stay a few days again, we would definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D., College Station

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

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

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Communication was top notch. We caught quite a few fish there and plan to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away fishing and fun at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I got stung on the lip Saturday night on the porch.My bottom lip swelled up hugely.I was almost headed to the hospital Must have been a bee or scorpion On my glass of water.It’s very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Last minute trip

Our family decided to go to Matagorda at the last minute and we’re able to book a trip at this house. It was easy affordable, and we had the best time ever. They made the process easy to check in and out. The house was family, friendly to play games and engage with everyone together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great place to make family memories

We really enjoyed our stay. Cozy. Great communication and expectations met.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar R.

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

Maragorda Tx

Great experience fun, Lot's of fishing on back yard.Every thing you need is a100# there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Love being on river

Windy but still had fun
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryson B.

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

Amazing stay!!

We enjoyed our weekend here! Great spot on the river and the house has everything you need. The house is cozy and the view is beautiful. We will definitely be back! Also there was room to park a boat which a huge plus for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

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

Family fishing

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Wyatt

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Why they chose this property

Fish all day and night on our lighted pier. Quiet, Private road so traffic isn't speeding by. Relax on the shady patio area, or grill something for your friends. Perfect for hanging out, and catching some fish!

Languages:

English

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