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

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Experience riverfront living at The Barefoot Bungalow, where the Colorado River flows gently. Enjoy fishing day and night on the private lighted pier, or gather with family on the concreted patio area perfect for grilling and seafood boils. With a large open living area and kitchen, cold a/c will keep you cool between outings to beautiful Matagorda beach just 5 minutes away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 891 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 980 square feet

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

Rules

Security cameras located outside the house. The house is mostly unattended, they are for our protection,not intended to invade privacy of our guests.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside! Deposit will not be refunded

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
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
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!

About the area

Map
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
  • ‪Pluggers Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Restaurant - ‬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.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

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 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

Angela S.

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

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

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

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

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

Angie C.

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

Weekend getaway

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

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fun

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

Connor G.

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

Relaxing

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

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

Alexander R., Austin, USA

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

Good spot for exploring Matagorda

House was super comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris r.

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

Relaxed

Had a good time. Relaxing fishing in a good spot just to get away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Rebecca R.

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

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

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

Brooke F.

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

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

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

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

Colleen G.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Dan R.

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

Cold cold Ac and a beautiful view!

The property was perfect. The living spaces were very nice. The outdoor area was amazing. We even caught some crabs and flounder right off the dock. We really enjoyed coming back from fishing to this house. I reccomend it to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy H.

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

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