Title: Big House with great River view - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90202471&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big House with great River view Family-friendly vacation home in Matagorda ## Photo gallery for Big House with great River view ![Interior - Big House with great River view (Matagorda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202471/2f5b09b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Big House with great River view (Matagorda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202471/c1de607e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Big House with great River view (Matagorda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202471/4b98b19f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, foosball, books - Big House with great River view (Matagorda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202471/63c459ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Big House with great River view (Matagorda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202471/w1024h763x0y5-c5ed14f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the tranquil Riverbend subdivision in Matagorda, TX at this nearly 3500-square-foot home. Savor a peaceful getaway with river views of the Colorado River and indulge in great fishing from your doorstep or at the community pier across the street. With multiple living rooms, a pool table, foosball table and full commercial kitchen downstairs you will have plenty of room for entertainment and relaxation. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 153500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Big House with great River view Nearly 3500-square-foot home sitting on a double oversized lot. River view of the beautiful Colorado River in the luxurious Riverbend subdivision in Matagorda, TX. Quiet and peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of busy life. Great fishing!! 200 yards from the public boat ramp with access to Gulf of Mexico offshore fishing or bay fishing in East or West Matagorda Bay. "Community" fishing pier directly across the street. Fish cleaning station available on our property. 1 mile from town center, restaurants, and shops. 5-minute drive to the beach. 20 minutes to Bay City for golf, shops, eating, etc. Beautiful 5-bedroom/2-bathroom coastal decorated house sleeps 15 with 2 kings, 1 Queen, 2 twins and 4 futons and LOTS of room for your own air mattresses. 3 living rooms with lots of seating and recliners including a card or domino table, sliding door leads to great deck for a beautiful view of the river. Pool table, foosball table, Xbox, satellite tv, and family games available for entertainment. Full sized washer and dryer downstairs, full commercial kitchen downstairs, smaller kitchen upstairs. Fully stocked with everything you will need. Fridge upstairs and downstairs. Ice machine downstairs kitchen. A brand new roomy fish cleaning table has been built at the back of the house. This is a great multi-family rental! Fully fenced yard and downstairs only access for your 4-legged family members (no pets upstairs and separate pet fee required). Propane grill and also charcaol pit outside for your barbequing needs, fire pit for use (but check for burn ban in effect). We also have a mosquito misting system so your time outdoors can be more comfortable Nearly 3500-square-foot home sitting on a double oversized lot. River view of the beautiful Colorado River in the luxurious Riverbend subdivision in Matagorda, TX. Quiet and peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of busy life. Great fishing!! 200 yards from the public boat ramp with access to Gulf of Mexico offshore fishing or bay fishing in East or West Matagorda Bay. "Community" fishing pier directly across the street. Fish cleaning station available on our property. 1 mile from town center, restaurants, and shops. 5-minute drive to the beach. 20 minutes to Bay City for golf, shops, eating, etc. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: OUTSIDE ONLY ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Unit size: 3,500 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87900000/87890200/87890184/f3c53b1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Home Close to Matagorda Beach & Boat Ramp Matagorda - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=87890184&PinnedHotelID=87890184&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119980000/119971000/119970905/c4eb2134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom house in lovely Matagorda Matagorda - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=119970905&PinnedHotelID=119970905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103918700/103918697/4ea97033.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come relax at The C Palace - New Home Matagorda - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=103918697&PinnedHotelID=103918697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121390000/121388300/121388206/w1277h837x0y0-4819ed81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous 4-bedroom house on the Colorado River in charming Matagorda, TX. 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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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5e029x ## About the area Located in Matagorda, this vacation home is near the beach. 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. Jet skiing, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby. [Visit our Matagorda travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Matagorda.dx3000458876) [View more Vacation homes in Matagorda](https://www.expedia.ca/Matagorda-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000458876-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.67176%2C-95.96458&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=m-5HhizQUdF2URg5QN43J8AUTTQ=) Matagorda, TX ### What's nearby - ![Matagorda Beach, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635979819840/0f7c8249-137a-4fad-aacd-55380a579ef5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Matagorda Beach 11 min drive \- 11.2 km - Intracoastal Waterway 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - Matagorda Bay Nature Park 5 min drive \- 7.1 km - Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center 38 min drive \- 46.9 km - Matagorda Bay 56 min drive \- 63.2 km ### Restaurants - Coastal Que BBQ 3 min drive - Waterfront Restaurant 4 min drive - Snappers Bar & Grill 8 min walk - Poco Playa 3 min drive - Pluggers Pub 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big House with great River view pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Big House with great River view? ### What time is check-out at Big House with great River view? ### Where is Big House with great River view located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Big House with great River view Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas N. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great host! Great place to stay for us brothers' annual fishing trip. Everything was clean. Comfy and quiet neighborhood. ##### Douglas N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan L. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay, would definitely stay again! ##### Jonathan L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri H. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the house! Great for our large group birthday weekend. Hosts were great and downstairs kitchen great! ##### Terri H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas N. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience staying for weekend fishing trip. Property had some great upgrades from previous year. Much cleaner and with additional anent such as covered patio and fish cleaning station. Neighborhood is quiet & clean. ##### Douglas N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### vern J. Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good for a family gathering. Odd little spaces, good for a family gathering. ##### vern J. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tifani G. Sep 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing House I booked this last minute for my husband and his friends. They had an amazing time and enjoyed their stay. ##### Tifani G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gertrude M. Jul 2, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation This house is great for large families. Caught lots of fish. The men loved shooting pool in the garage. The property manager was amazing. Very fast response on any questions or issues. ##### Gertrude M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Irene H. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Matagorda Wasn’t informed the house had flooded just weeks before our stay. Sewer backup in downstairs bathroom. 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