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Coastal Retreat in Selkirk Island, Matagorda, Texas

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A two-story building with a green roof and a balcony, situated next to a pond.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a central island with chairs, and modern appliances.
A wooden deck with a railing, a white storage box, and a black screen on the right.
A building with a green roof and a deck, surrounded by trees and a pond.
A living room with a black leather couch, a wooden coffee table with decorative items, a cowhide rug, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Colorado River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bay city, TX
  • Place, Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Matagorda Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Retreat in Selkirk Island, Matagorda, Texas

Coastal Retreat is a peaceful and private getaway from the hustle bustle of home and work. It sits on a large plot of land with a beautiful pond overlooking a peaceful pasture. Bring your binoculars to view the variety of migratory birds and the deer that can be seen on the property. There is a large covered back porch with deck chairs to enjoy the restful Matagorda breezes.
The house is elevated which allows for a nice, breezy covered area underneath for entertaining. A BBQ grill has been provided along with a large picnic table. Nearby is a fire pit with wood furnished to burn while you enjoy the Matagorda sunsets. There is a spacious lawn for children to play games and there is plenty of parking for your boat along with a water hose nearby. The house has two bedrooms. The master has a new king mattress, all new bedding and a 40” smart TV. The guest room has bunk beds which are Full Extra Long over Queen. Mattresses and all bedding are new and the guest room also has a 40” smart TV. The home has a recently updated kitchen with a granite island, a range with convection oven, microwave, toaster and coffee pot. The kitchen is furnished with dishes, utensils and cookware and also has utensils for BBQ grill. Coastal Retreat is a short drive to nearby Matagorda Harbor where there is a boat ramp. Matagorda Beach is a favorite destination for fishing, swimming, beach combing and bird watching.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All visitors must be approved in advance.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2351747vb
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

Bay City

Located in Bay City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. City by the Sea Museum and MOPAC Train Depot are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rio Colorado Golf Course and Serendumpity Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Bay city, TX

What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 34 min drive - 33.9 km
  • MOPAC Train Depot - 39 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 44 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Caney Creek - 46 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfront Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Poco Playa - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Que BBQ - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pluggers Pub - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Retreat in Selkirk Island, Matagorda, Texas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Retreat in Selkirk Island, Matagorda, Texas ?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Retreat in Selkirk Island, Matagorda, Texas on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$976, 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 Coastal Retreat in Selkirk Island, Matagorda, Texas ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Retreat in Selkirk Island, Matagorda, Texas ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Retreat in Selkirk Island, Matagorda, Texas ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Retreat in Selkirk Island, Matagorda, Texas located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Intracoastal Waterway and within 20 miles (32 km) of Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Matagorda Beach. Riverside Park and Rio Colorado Golf Course are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

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

Quiet getaway!

It was a great location to Matagorda Harbor. Great restaurant right there too! Beds were VERY comfortable. We’d stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was a cozy little hideaway.We thoroughly enjoyed it. The owners were absolutely awesome.Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Great place

The property was clean and has everything you need for comfort, cooking and cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mollie M.

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

Beautiful Retreat!

We were Susan and Terry's first renters and we loved it! We'd never been to Matagorda Beach but it was awesome. Less touristy. Drive right on the beach for $10/yr. (Make sure you bring your 4x4 though...the sand is soft! Lots of folks were getting stuck.) There's a parking lot within walking distance if you don't have an off road vehicle. But the beach itself was clean (for the gulf) and fun! The only downside is that this retreat is an escape so there's nothing "close by." You're a good 30 minutes from dinner, shopping, etc. But the home is comfy with all the amenities and the view! It's spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby L.

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

Review

We loved our stay! It was the prefect weekend. We definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

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

Property was in the perfect location, and everything we needed.

Great location, very clean, Susan was great, and quick to respond to any questions we had. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Loved this place ❤

This is exactly what me and my partner needed. We loved staying in Susan house it was so peaceful and had everything we needed. Loved the country and loved the beach so beautiful. And the nice little restaurants around the area are wonderful with kind people. My partner loved it and he said we definitely should come back. Susan was a great host and very kind !! Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Don't stay unless you enjoy being bothered by owner.

Owner hovered and came to property twice in 12 hrs. I've stayed at many vrbo properties and never dealt with owner/ manager popping in unannounced. She won't get many repeat customers and that's guaranteed. No where does the rules say you can't have a guest during daytime hours. Complaining of having 5 instead of 4 daytime visitors (not overnight guests) made an uncomfortable stay. Would not recommend this property unless you enjoy being watched and confronted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
We try hard to make everyone’s stay an enjoyable experience at Coastal Retreat. We also feel that the booking party should be truthful and upfront and we don’t feel that this booking was a truthful one. Deanna booked the house for 1 guest. We did a meet and greet at the check in at 4-5:00 pm on Day 1 and a very young lady answered to the name of Deanna. This was deceptive because we found out later she was not Deanna. She stated that it would be her and her boyfriend spending the night. On day two at 5-6:00 pm when the 4th car arrived, we made a phone call to Deanna to inquire. There was no answer so we went to the property and knocked on the door and found a group of 5 very young people having a birthday party for a 20 year old male. He stated that his mother was in fact Deanna. Alcohol was involved and there was no parental supervision. These young people were very nice and informed us that only 3 of them would be staying the night. They asked if we wanted them to leave and we declined. We feel that Deanna never went to the property and that she only rented the house for her son to have a birthday party. Our rules state the minimum rental age is 24.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2026
James was an ideal guest and left the house clean and in great condition. He is welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

daniel h.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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