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
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 891 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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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!
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
Living room
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
About the area
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. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Matagorda travel guide
Is On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! ?
On-site parking is available at the 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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On the river, Wifi, Lighted pier, Private Road, Beautiful sunsets! Reviews
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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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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!!
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.
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.