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

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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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 8980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 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!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

On the River Wifi Lighted Pier Private Road Beautiful Sunsets!

About the area

Map
Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 39 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 56 min drive - 63.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Que BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Poco Playa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pluggers Pub - ‬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.

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

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Just as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Kristin R.

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

Last minute trip

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I got stung on the lip Saturday night on the porch.My bottom lip swelled up hugely.I was almost headed to the hospital Must have been a bee or scorpion On my glass of water.It’s very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

Fred C.

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

Family fishing

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Clinton H.

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

Family Beach Vacation

It was an outstanding stay. We had everything we needed. The place was nice and clean very well kept up. We are already planning to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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

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

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