Title: 💲Happy Beach Casa - View the Gulf - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 💲Happy Beach Casa - View the Gulf Vacation home in Matagorda with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34518400/34518398/da02a42c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34518400/34518398/w1026h680x0y3-4a0bada2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34518400/34518398/w1023h683x3y0-6f4bd4d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34518400/34518398/b23fece4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34518400/34518398/7a2f5649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Matagorda is a laid-back beach community offering both the Colorado River and the Gulf of Mexico. Relax in this second-row beach property's upstairs unit, which includes a huge deck, enclosed sun porch, two bathrooms and 1,100 square feet. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and Netflix as you unwind after exploring 27 miles of beach or playing in two large bays. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 💲Happy Beach Casa - View the Gulf You can't beat the view of the Gulf waves from this 2 br - 2 bath second row beach property . This rental is for the entire upstairs unit, which includes a huge deck and enclosed sun porch. You won't believe the gorgeous sunrises as you take in your morning coffee on the sun porch or deck as you prepare to start your day. The sunsets from the deck are awe-inspiring too as is the view of the area surrounding the east bay from the rear of the deck. Matagorda is THE get away from everyone and everything place! It's a laid-back beach community offering both the Colorado River and the Gulf of Mexico with two large bays to play in also. This is a fisherman's paradise. And, also a beach combers dream with 27 miles of beach to check out - you can drive on the beach and take your pets - you just need to purchase a beach pass first. The house is brightly painted inside just as a beach rental should be and has a large deck and a shared fenced-in yard for pets. Sitting on two lots, there is plenty of space for you, your family and friends and all your water toys. The items that set this rental apart from others in the area are it offers two bathrooms, 1,100 square feet, an enclosed sun porch, a huge deck and a fenced back yard. Think of the back yard as a dog park as it is a shared space with the downstairs unit where I live. There is a picnic table, and small grill downstairs. You will need to provide charcoal. The front porch is a shared space. Upstairs Bedroom 1: Queen size bed Upstairs Bedroom #2: One twin-size bunk bed and a single twin bed (Sleeps 3) We have beds for 5 people. The fee for additional guests is $30 person per night. The house has a septic system so we do not like to host more than 7 people. Larger groups and events must be specifically approved. Adding additional guests or having an event at the property without prior approval are grounds for termination of the rental agreement. The whole home is two units -one upstairs and one downstairs. This rental is for the upstairs unit. The entry, parking and backyard are shared spaces. The upstairs unit has two parking spaces in front of the house - in front of the third and fourth bays to the east. Immediately upon entering the home, you will be in a foyer - the light for the entry is just past the door on your right and, the light for the top portion of the stairs is to your left on the first landing of the stairs. I provide one roll of toilet paper for each bathroom and one roll of paper towels for each kitchen. There is one trash bag provided for each trash can. Please plan to bring enough of these staples for your stay. There is a traditional Mr. Coffee-style coffeemaker. There is also a Keurig. You will need to provide your own coffee and filters. I have left a small amount of basic spices and there are kitchen utensils, dishes, silverware, cookware and some small appliances - all pretty basic. If you are planning on gourmet cooking, I recommend bringing your special gear. Event note: An event is defined as having more than 5 guests in the home for ANY length of time. Additional guests strains the septic system and adds to the utility costs. I do not allow events in my rental space. Bringing additional guests beyond 5 is grounds for immediate termination of the rental agreement. Please communicate your plans in advance to avoid these types of issues. There are two cameras on the property. One is the smart doorbell. There is another downstairs on the porch that covers the front porch, front door and parking areas. There is a washer and dryer available for guest use. You’ll need to bring laundry supplies - liquid HE detergent ONLY.It is shared with the downstairs unit where I live. I ask that guests limit laundry use to one load per day and please leave the laundry basket by the machine as I don’t mind switching it out for you in case you get distracted having fun 🤩. Please note: small dogs will be able to find their way out of the fenced in yard. Large dogs who like to dig will have no trouble creating a hole in this sandy soil. Please keep an eye on your pets. The dog yard is shared so please do not leave pets unattended in the yard. Think of it as a dog park. There is an extra fee for more than one dog of $15 per night. There is no fee for one pet. We offer high-speed WiFi and Netflix. We do not have cable, a dishwasher or central air and heat. We do have window units that work really well. Step back from your every day life and enjoy some simpler days. I work hard to keep my rental rates affordable. Please do not leave doors or windows open with heaters or ACs running. The home is cooled and heated by window HVAC units. If you are going in and out frequently, this will impact the home’s heating and cooling efficiency. Please see the note on the fridge for detailed instructions on keeping the upstairs heated/cooled. If you are someone who like a super cold environment, this is not the right space for you. Window units suck a lot of electricity! In the afternoon in the hottest part of the summer, the kitchen/living room temperature will not get below about 74. This is the time of day, I like to be on the beach or take a nap in one of the bedrooms. I ask that guests do not set the AC units below 70 degrees . I also ask that guests raise the temperature on the bedroom units to 76 when you are out of the home. This helps keep the rental rates low for everyone. No bait or fish in refrigerators or freezers, please. M is for Matagorda and Mosquitoes. Those pests can be viscous here when there is not a breeze. We do spray the property regularly but you should plan to bring your bug spray and use it liberally. Matagorda is a rural, undeveloped area. Expect to see some bugs. Scorpions also occasionally make their way into the home - be alert for them. Any problems, such as repairs needed or missing items, must be relayed to the owner upon arrival. I want to earn your five-star review so please let me know if there’s anything I can do to improve your stay. And contact me with any questions of anything at all you need. When I’m in town, I’m just downstairs should you need anything at all. I’m pretty laid back and work hard to stay out of my guests’ way. I want people to have a great time. Please play music and dance, if you like. It’s your vacation and I want you all to have fun. Not much phases me as long as my house is taken care of. My number one goal is for you to have a great trip. I’m social if you wish to interact. I write for a living from home so you might not see me very much unless I’m enjoying my outdoor space on the front porch or doing yard work. But I am available should you need anything at all. Thank you! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces) ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77630000/77628900/77628865/4371175a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa de la Costa - on Beach Front Dr Matagorda - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=77628865&PinnedHotelID=77628865&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74040000/74034800/74034761/90e6a799.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Front Home with Amazing Views Matagorda - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=74034761&PinnedHotelID=74034761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017200/102017134/3e35ed92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### For Sandy Toes & Sunny Vibes. 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Remove all trash from house and put in outside bins. Limit of 1 bag per day. No large boxes in bins. Haul away excess. Wash dishes and leave to dry before departure. Sweep broom clean before departure. Ensure house is locked. Turn off all AC/Heat. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: One dog is allowed. Additional fees apply for more ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Events = any gathering >5 for any time period. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside only ## 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 Note from host: Events = any gathering >5 for any time period. 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 deadbolt lock 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 This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Relaxing Matagorda Beach Retreat View Gulf Deck Sun Porch House Relaxing Retreat View Gulf Deck Sun Porch House Relaxing Matagorda Beach Retreat View Gulf Deck Sun Porch Relaxing Matagorda Beach Retreat View Gulf Deck Sun Porch House Relaxing Retreat View Gulf Deck Sun Porch House Relaxing Matagorda Beach Retreat View Gulf Deck Sun Porch Relaxing Retreat View Gulf Deck Sun Porch ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=28.604265,-95.9703&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wsrmDjewhQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40O%3FS%40Q%40O%40QBQ%40QBQBO%40QBQDOBQBODOBSDODODODODQFMDQFMDOFQFMFOFMHMFOHMHMFMHMHMHMJMHMHKJMHKJKJKJKJIJKJKJIJILKJGLKJGLILGLILIJELGNGLGLGLELGNELENCLENCLENCLCNCNCNALCNCN%3FNALCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBN%40N%3FNBNBL%40NBNBLBNBNDLBLDNBLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFJDNHJHLFLHJFLJJFLJJHJHJJJJJJJHJJJJHJJLHJJLHLHLHLHLFLHLHLFNHLFLFNFLFPDNFLFPDLDPDNDNDPDLBRDNBNDPBNBP%40PBNBP%40PBP%40P%40N%40P%3FR%40N%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FRAPAN%3FPAPAPAPCPANCRCNANCRCNENCPENCPENENEPENEPELGPGLENGNGNGLGLINGNIJINGLILILILIJKLIJKLIJKJKLKHKJKJKHKJKHMHKHMHKHMHMFKHOFKFMFMFOFMDMDMFODMDODMDMBOBODMBO%40ODM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAOAMCOAOEOAMCOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMGMEMEMGOGMGKGMGMIMGMIKIMIKIMIKIKKKIKKKIKKKMKKIKKMIKIMKKIMIMIMGMIOIKGOIMGOGMGOGOEOGMEQGMEQEOEQEMEQCQEOCQCOEOCSAOCOCSAOCQAQAQAQ%3FQAO%3FQAS%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BtxDz-3BkCfTLYvnYy5BToIvmkw=) Matagorda, TX #### What's nearby - Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Matagorda Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Intracoastal Waterway - 11 min drive - 13.1 km - Bay City Municipal Court - 44 min drive - 54.0 km - Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 48 min drive - 58.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪Poco Playa - ‬13 min drive - ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Spoonbills Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Riverbend Tavern - ‬11 min drive - ‪River Bend Restaurant - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 💲Happy Beach Casa - View the Gulf pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at 💲Happy Beach Casa - View the Gulf ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 💲Happy Beach Casa - View the Gulf ? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is 💲Happy Beach Casa - View the Gulf located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Matagorda Beach. Colorado River is 2 mi (3.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 💲Happy Beach Casa - View the Gulf Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer F. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July Lisa was a very nice host. The bed in primary bedroom was comfortable. We just felt strange with the owner living down stairs i always felt we were being too loud. I did love having a fenced in yard for my animals. ##### Jennifer F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Liliana D. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trip out to the Beach.. Came down to do some fishing, great time. ##### Liliana D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Travis D. May 26, 2025 Liked: Communication Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Matagorda Weekend Visit A quick trip to checkout the beaches in Matagorda. The beaches were nice. A little too much sea grass but overall they are nice to visit. The house was a bit disappointing. The host was pleasant and very quick to communicate but the lack of good air conditioning really took away from the visit. When we walked in the house was at least 85 to 90 degrees and the two older windows units just couldn’t cool the place down. And to be honest it just never got cool enough to enjoy to house. So we were never really able to enjoy just being in the living area. I would not stay again or recommend until a better system was available to keep the house cooler. ##### Travis D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genevieve G. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Feels like vacay House is very clean , the host responds very quickly and lives on the first floor which was a little uncomfortable at first but ended up being more than fine , very friendly and the fenced back yard was a big plus with our dogs . The big L shape porch is perfect , the interior of the house is colorful and fun , we ll be back ##### Genevieve G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alma G. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Friendly host very easy to communicate with, and a very relaxing place. Really enjoyed it ##### Alma G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda O. Jan 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. We enjoyed our stay. The house has a great view. It was very peaceful and relaxing. The beds were very comfortable. We would stay here again. ##### Linda O. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marla R. Mar 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Beach Casa Enjoyed our stay. House was clean. Main bedroom bed was very comfortable. That is always a plus!! Beach access is a short walk away. Beach was lovely. We had the beach to ourselves. ##### Marla R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. Nov 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Great location. Well stocked kitchen. Property was very clean and as advertised. ##### Scott B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam S. Jan 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We will be back for sure Had a great time with my wife and 7 year old son. Love the house and location and Lisa was very warm and attentive when we had questions. We'll definitely try to book this house again. ##### Sam S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik B., Winnie, Tx, USA Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top Rate The property and Ms Lisa were beyond reproach! The house was clean and stocked with every thing we needed for a long weekend. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about our stay here. ##### Erik B. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa Marie V. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy We’re not super particular people and ignored some of the reviews but DON’T ignore them. The host stated that the A/C doesn’t go below 76 and she was right. It was uncomfortable for the first 3 hours. A/C has to constantly run to keep it around 76-80 degrees. The place was clean but NOT in good condition and super disappointed about the lack of ample glassware, towels etc. Bring your own wine glasses. Also, the host could’ve waited to mow the lawn while we were gone all day or at least pause while we were unloading from a hot, sticky over heated day at the beach with two dirty dogs to wash up. Not cool. The beach is really nice. Be aware that the gulf side is not easily accessible. If you walk, you have to carry all of your beach gear through about 6 to 10 inch deep sand-dune type sand, and absolutely cannot be driven on without a 4 x 4 truck. We were surprised at the amount of people who had to be towed out of the sand. There is a path in front of the house but that distance is also a little rough carrying all of your beach stuff. However, once you do get to the waters edge it was all worth the trouble. It was breezy, beautiful, unobstructed, and pleasantly uncrowded.Overall we had a great time. We will be back, but not to this house. ##### Lisa Marie V. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria B. Aug 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing Beautiful bright colors. Comfortable furniture and beds. The deck was amazing. We had a wonderful time and a pleasant stay. Really appreciated the fenced in yard. It helped ease my mind with the dogs. Would definitely rent again. ##### Victoria B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen W. Feb 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy hippie haven. Lisa is a lovely host. Her top priority was our comfort. Her fenced in back yard was an awesome play area for our dogs. The walk from this location to the end of the boardwalk at the Matagorda Bay Nature Park will be very satisfying. If the happy hippie life style is the vibe you are looking for then you won't be disappointed. ##### Ellen W. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Summer W. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Weekend Getaway Perfect for those on a budget. The property host was amazing. The house was clean and comfortable, and quiet! No guesswork on expectations; we had everything we needed. Matagorda was rural town meets the Gulf. Friendly neighbors and good folk. Be sure to bring an extra pair of old flip-flops for the beach, and watch out for tar balls - sticky! - though we never saw what we stepped in, they are out there! Nice, quiet neighborhood; we enjoyed watching the armadillos wander about the brush behind the house this morning. All in all, it was a great trip to take our teenagers, my 76yr old father-in-law, and our two dogs. ##### Summer W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Yesse G. Jun 20, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 I have been traveling to Matagorda beach for many years. And it is the first property that I did not like. The house is old and everything smells bad, the house is shared with the host or owner, you don't feel comfortable or free to come and go, because she is always watching, you don't feel comfortable making noise. It is the same price as a single and complete house. I actually don't recommend that place. and they never return the deposit. ##### Yesse G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B., Austin Nov 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice property There were some bumps on this trip, but not due to the property. The property was great and the owner was easy to reach and she replied quickly. This is not a good location if traveling with anyone who has mobility issues. The beach is a bit hard to access if you don’t have 4x4 vehicles. I got stuck in the sand on the 1st day and walked from the small parking area off Dunes Rd to the beach after that. It’s a great location for beautiful views and fishing. I won’t go into details, but the 1st responders in this small town are wonderful! One of them even took care of my pets when I had to make an emergency visit to Houston. ##### Karen B. Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie W. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First to Stay After Beryl We booked this property in May for a family of 4 and two small dogs. As our check-in day approached, so did Hurricane Beryl. Lisa, our host, was in communication with us days before landfall. We were able to reschedule to a few days later and have a really nice stay in Gorda. The house was clean and comfortable. She made sure we had everything we needed. :) While we were just a short walk over the dunes from the shore, we opted to drive and access the beach from Dunes Drive or the Visitor Center parking lot to avoid the mosquitoes. We hunted shells, built castles, boogie boarded, and fished. Castle building and boogie board were actually at the house already for our use. Overall, we had a really pleasant stay, and our host was kind, attentive, and patient with the shifting circumstances of shifting a booking around a hurricane. 💜 ##### Stephanie W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie A. Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two Thumbs Up My family had a great stay in Matagorda thanks to our awesome host, Lisa! She was communicative and easy to get a hold of when we had questions. She lives down stairs but you would hardly even know it. We were here in the dead heat of June with 95+ temps everyday and the house stayed plenty cool with the window units. The sheets and towels were new and fresh. The yard for our dog was great. Lisa has dogs but she is very respectful about not letting her dogs out with yours unless you are ok with it. The only tiny compliant is the sliding glass door to get into the house is slightly off the track and it is very difficult to open/close but it is not a deal breaker. We would 100% stay here again! ##### Marie A. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Debbie D. May 26, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Hippy Beach House This property served our needs. It was pleasant and although living downstairs and sharing a foyer our host and property owner stayed to herself. We should have paid more attention to the line in description stating that the main living/dining/kitchen space would never get lower than 76 degrees. This is because there is no dedicated AC window unit for that area. It is cooled by fans and the bedroom window units. All in all even with temps in the 90's it was tollerable. It is likely the lower rental price is because of this. It is decorated in beach decorations and adequate. Just tired. Unfortunatley Lisa, the host had been traveling prior to our arrival so AC units had been off for a while when we arrived. It was very musty and took three hours for AC units to recover. This definitely soured our initial experience. We recovered as well and ultimatley enjoyed our stay. ##### Debbie D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Yelena E. Jun 5, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Dilapidated and unkept The house was not just a shack, it was beyond belief unkept and falling apart: yellow and brown toilet seats and bowls with rust, musty old blankets, doors that would not shut, bathrooms without a mat (kids fell hard on the floor there when it was wet) and water temperature fluctuating so it was hard to take a hot shower ( could not use showers at once, had to take turns). The kitchen has a mixture of old scratched pans which were not suitable even to make a batch of pancakes. We used the grill instead during our stay and overall made the best of it. We spent most our time outside and were lucky to find a path directly to the beach in between houses in front. We did walk into a snake, so be careful walking. The upstairs kitchen and living room have no AC - it got hot and muggy during the day. No one can comfortably sleep there even with fans going. Upstairs bedroom with beds - trundle bed did not pull out. TV in master bed did not work for us. All TVs were kind of difficult to work and the instructions and reviewed in welcome book were not encouraging. I found initial communication with owner very responsive. She gave me her cell phone and seemed friendly. The day before the trip I messaged her to get the door code. She said that she does not always have time to reply and that she replied through another property rental site. I was confused because we booked through VRBO. I found this type of communication unpleasant, untimely, and not customer focused. She did then say she sent the codes through VRBO but replied with a great delay, which made me unsure if we even had an active reservation. There were also many excuses in the review binder instead of taking responsibility for items other customers complained about. I found this appalling. Overall, the beach proximity was nice and the fact that it was not crowded. The house was a huge disappointment despite its size. ##### Yelena E. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce B. Jun 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Weekend Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and most definitely will be back!!! ##### Bruce B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz G. Apr 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway Our family stayed for the Easter weekend. The house is charming and had everything we needed. Beds are comfortable and our old dog loved the large porch to watch the world. Lisa is very kind and helpful. What I liked best about the house and Matagorda was how it reminded me of beach vacations from my childhood - the house is a real beach house, the street was quiet, and miles of beach without too many people. Will definately like to go back. ##### Liz G. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Mason D., Austin, TX Apr 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, Great Price This was absolutely the best bang for your buck option near the beach. That does come with certain realities though usually. The only trade-off was the house is older and has a strong odor in it. Other than that, great place to stay. ##### Mason D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P., Mulberry, Arkansas Jan 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great host! After arriving at the other rental and finding it filthy and not ready for our arrival that host graciously offered to refund our money if I could find another place to rent. We were exhausted, 12 hours from home, and I was on the verge of a meltdown. I located this rental and contacted the owner, Lisa, who quickly set everything in motion so we could stay that night and the rest of the week. We could see and hear the waves from the sun porch and deck. The kitchen was equipped with everything I needed to prepare our meals. I was able to wash and dry clothes. There were books and movies and she was helpful to answer all of my operational questions. For the prissy types who couldn’t possibly live without their granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, look elsewhere. But for people who like an upbeat vibe and appreciate a host who wants her guests to enjoy themselves, this is the place. ##### Sarah P. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colby C. Dec 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem on the beach! The process is very easy and Lisa was on top of all communication. The house was clean and had everything you will need. The great part about it was that we could take our dogs. There is a huge deck upstairs and a neat porch room. I will stay there again. ##### Colby C. 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