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Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi

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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9258 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Popular LocationRockport Center for the Arts14 min walk
  • Popular LocationRockport Beach Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationMatagorda Island10 min drive
  • AirportRockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)10 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Crib and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi

The Mathis House

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Built in 1876, the Mathis House provides a unique, historically-influenced retreat for visitors to Rockport. High-ceilinged rooms let in natural light throughout the home, reflecting gorgeous patterned wallpaper and carefully curated furniture. The living room is curated to be a modern, relaxing space complete with a wood fireplace, desk workspaces, and plenty of books for guests to enjoy. The full kitchen is arranged with modern conveniences, including a dishwasher and eat-in dining area. Central air conditioning will keep everyone staying inside at ease, and the private pool is a great way to cool off after a fun hot-weather hike. This home is all one floor and features an enclosed backyard, perfect for history buffs visiting with their families.

Inside the home, guests will find the first bedroom directly to the right upon coming through the front door. This lovely room features a four-poster bed and four full-length windows that provide a view of the front yard. Across the hall, the second bedroom provides extra seating, a crib for younger guests, and an elegant vanity with a seat. Proceeding to the dining room, guests need only turn right to find the third bedroom. This room offers a modern-style bed, trendy vertical wallpaper, and an en suite bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Across the hall in the fourth bedroom, modern-style beds accompany a uniquely tiled en suite bathroom. An additional bedroom lies in the garage to suit larger groups.

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Streaming services available on the living room TV using guests' accounts
The family dogs are welcome
Beach towels are available for guest use
A high chair and crib are provided
Snowbird-friendly
* The guest room fireplaces are not for guest use

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting "Yes" to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The nightly fee ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 4.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is by the sea. Lighthouse Lakes Trail and Horace Caldwell Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rockport Beach Park and Port Aransas Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Maritime Museum and Aquarium at Rockport Harbor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • Rockport Center for the Arts - 14 min walk
  • Aquarium at Rockport Harbor - 16 min walk
  • Rockport Beach Park - 17 min walk
  • Fulton Mansion - 6 min drive
  • Matagorda Island - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Whataburger - 4 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
  • Main Street Coffee House - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi located?

This family-friendly Rockport holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Gallery of Rockport and Rockport Beach Park. Texas Maritime Museum and Aquarium at Rockport Harbor are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

The Mathis House in Rockport
Loved the large bedrooms! The beds were comfortable. Vacasa kept in touch to make sure our stay was good.
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10/10 Excellent

Glynn C.

Beautiful old house
Wonderful historic home in heart of Rockport. Large fenced yard and sparkling pool. Kitchen is well outfitted and big dinning table is great for gathering to eat or play board games. (There are some good games provided.) Limited comfy seating indoors, but great outdoor furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in a piece of History
It was a cool but quirky historical home to stay in. What was quirky; the hot and cold faucets were on opposite sides of some sinks. If you like staying in an old historical houses this is a fun one. Loved all the history inside. However, some negatives on our particular trip. The pool was green when we first arrived. The pool guy came shortly after us and noted that it looked like the family before us allowed a dog to swim in the pool. So it was a bummer not to enjoy the pool the first night. However, by the next evening the pool was fine. The only other downside outside is the ants. There were tons of ants everywhere. Could not enjoy sitting on the deck by the pool due to ants. As far as safety, the smoke detectors were not installed where they should be. One started beeping as the battery needed to be installed. It was laying on a table in the room my son stayed in and he took the battery out so he could sleep. The doors were difficult to open for my daughter. So with smoke detectors not properly placed, and if there was a fire it would have been difficult for her to get out. There was also a nail sticking up in the tv room floor. I could not locate anything to hammer it down so moved a chair over it. Only other thing to note for check in, is there is a lock box to a key to the laundry room below the house. But there was no lock on the door. Just walk right in to under the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

JOSE D.

Great stay!
Very historical and private. Pool was perfect temperature and great fun for the family!

10/10 Excellent

Larry B., San Antonio, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mathis house
This was our second stay here. It was as good as the first. Beds are comfortable, air conditioner works great. Kitchen is well equipped. Only complaint is there are no hot pad holders and only one dish towel that we could find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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