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

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Interior
Pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, internet
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92772 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 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 pet fee is per stay and 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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,772 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

66599

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Texas Maritime Museum and Aquarium at Rockport Harbor. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Rockport Center for the Arts - 14 min walk
  • Texas Maritime Museum - 15 min walk
  • Aquarium at Rockport Harbor - 16 min walk
  • Rockport Beach Park - 17 min walk
  • 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Rockport vacation 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 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Larry B., San Antonio, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Listing was accurate, beautiful old home, pool nice addition. Beds super comfy. Would book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We had such a great time at this house. We really enjoyed being walking distance to downtown area. Great family time together and room to spread out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry B., San Antonio, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The Mathis House in Rockport, TX
We are a family of 4 adult couples. We very much enjoyed this house and location for a long weekend get together. The house is beautiful and the rooms are spacious with very comfortable beds. We were happy that it had its own private pool. The location is great. Very close to beach and shopping. Only issue we had was doorknobs would come off due to the age of this magnificent house. But when we called Vacasa they were immediatley helpful and took care of the problem. I do wish there were more garbage bags, paper towels, and dishwasher soap as we ran out of all. We also did a bit of cooking and the gas stove and oven worked great. Only problem there is there were no hot pad holders so we had to use dish towels. But there are plenty of dishes, pots, pans, and silverware. The air conditioning worked great and we had lots of room to visit and a big dining room table to play board games in the evenings. We will definitely think about coming back here again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful old world charm
Beautiful historic home in a great location. Very well appointed with everything from dishes, appliances, linens, and info brochures of the area. Great for family getaways. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Rockport
We had a great experience. Very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021