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

Holiday home in Rockport with private pool and kitchen

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Step into The Mathis House, a charming retreat in Rockport built in 1876. With its high-ceilinged rooms, patterned wallpaper and curated furniture, this historic home exudes a warm welcome. Enjoy the private pool on hot days or cozy up by the wood fireplace with plenty of books to read.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92772 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

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

Holiday home in Rockport with private pool and kitchen
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home boasts a private pool and a fireplace, while offering 2.5 bathrooms and a washing machine. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and desks. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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
  • Snorkelling 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,772 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

66599

About the area

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is by the sea. The Gallery of Rockport and Texas Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fulton Harbor Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • The Gallery of Rockport - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rockport Center for the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bay Education Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Texas Maritime Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rockport Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosita's Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Original Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Gallery of Rockport and Aransas Bay. Rockport Center for the Arts and Texas Maritime Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Historic home with tons of character

This home was large enough for two families and only a few blocks from the water and quaint shopping. Beds are comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Family Vacation

This house is incredible the history was the blight of our trip and the pool was wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Historical home

This is a beautiful historical home!! The history is amazing and we loved the pool!!
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8/10 Good

Sandra S.

Fun family getaway.

Very roomy for three families. Period furnishings were fun. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. A few areas were in need of replacement or repair, otherwise would be 5 stars.

10/10 Excellent

Charli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved staying here! The fact that it is a historical home makes the stay so special. The rooms are large and pair well with the history of the house. The pool is a great bonus, but there are no rails or anything to assist with getting in and out. I know the house is old, but the stairs leading to the house are extremely worn. The wood is rotted and the one of the hand rails was about to collapse. Regardless of all that, we had a great time and would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Historical Stay

It was awesome staying in a historical house. Everything was great, plenty of towels for all eight of us. Had a great time. We will definitely be back next year if it’s available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette F.

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

Family vacation

The property was easy to find and the home was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stphanie S.

Beautiful Historic Home

This beautiful historic home is a treat to stay in! We have wonderful family vacation memories all inside this sweet home. The kids loved the pool too. We look forward to returning!
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10/10 Excellent

JOSE D.

Great stay!

Very historical and private. Pool was perfect temperature and great fun for the family!
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10/10 Excellent

Karianne K.

Wonderful stay!

The house is old and awesome. Loved this trip. Would so visit again. Ty ❤️
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Mathis House is great.

Excellent stay for a family of 8-9. Plenty of comfy beds and lots of room. This is our third stay at this home. We love our visits to Rockport and the Mathis house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

The Mathis House in Rockport

Loved the large bedrooms! The beds were comfortable. Vacasa kept in touch to make sure our stay was good.

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

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

Weekend in Rockport

We had a great experience. Very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

Historical

Super large historical landmark, comfy beds and huge bedrooms. Loved all the old pictures and furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

Heather B.

Lovely, historical home!

Modern touches on a historical home, close to the Rockport strip! Plenty of comfy beds, lovely linens! The pool is a treat. The process to book and access was seamless. Take the basics if you plan to cook!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Mathis House

I liked the antiques and the fact that there was plenty of parking space. The pool was nice after a day at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren W.

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

Weezy

This place is awesome. Close to the Rock Bottom and shopping. Big and clean with a historical ambiance. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J.

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

Summer vacation 2024

This was our first visit to Rockport it was amazing! The house was beautiful and very comforting! Everything we needed was provided! Family enjoyed the pool in the evenings! Rooms were very spacious and beds comfortable! Loved it!!! Highly recommend!! Will definitely be returning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glynn C.

Beautiful old house

Wonderful historic home in heart of Rockport. Large fenced yard and sparkling pool. Kitchen is well outfitted and big dinning table is great for gathering to eat or play board games. (There are some good games provided.) Limited comfy seating indoors, but great outdoor furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry B., San Antonio, TX USA

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

The yellow house is vast! The ceilings are so tall. I loved the decor, old & unique. Due to the h...

The yellow house is vast! The ceilings are so tall. I loved the decor, old & unique. Due to the height of the bedroom ceilings, I suggest closing the kitchen vent while sleeping. It is walking distance to the kid friendly ocean with picnic tables, grills & tiki cabanas, though driving was preferred in the hot heat. The small pool in the backyard was a wonderful addition. We lived in it. There are sections of the beach that are dog friendly. I even met 2 cats on a leash! The HEB had good groceries & the kitchen had just about everything we needed. For the best breakfast tacos visit Rositas. It is worth the wait!!
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

The Gem of Rockport.

We stayed for about a week. We really enjoys the history of this home. The home was well stocked for cooking, linens, and paper goods. We really didn’t want to leave. The pool looks small but I was perfect for us. The street was nice abs quiet during the day and night. Being able to have our dogs with us at the dog friendly rental was a huge plus. There are some things to note. We are a family of three people. If there was more of us there would be no real comfortable place to sit and enjoy the living room. We never got the tv to work even though we have the same set up at home. It was okay for us because we took it as a sign to not watch anything for the week. The pictures that advertise this property are dated. Three room that show pretty vintage wall paper are white wooden walls now. That was okay for us. The property is beautifully fenced but keep in mind it’s and old antique fence and if you have a small dog it could get out.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022