Family-friendly holiday rentals in Matagorda County

Matagorda "Beach Please!" right on the CO River!

Sleep up to 6 in this beautiful, super clean, 2 BD, 2.5 BA house just ten steps from the CO River and a quick 3-min drive to Matagorda Beach. Bring your flip flops, beach towel, and favorite book to relax on one of 2 decks...or bring your fishing gear and catch large fish right off the dock. You can even clean your fish right there and grill them on the BBQ grill! Bring your boat or kayak and push off from the dock. Make great memories with the entire family in the slow-paced sea town!

~Cowboy Cottage~ Country Charm

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home located on the main highway of the sleepy farming town of Markham, Texas has everything needed for a comfortable & relaxing stay. Helpful, local hosts assure a great experience, check their reviews! "I felt like I was staying at a friend's house. There wasn't one thing that wasn't thought of here. SUPERIOR!"~ Charlotte, May 2023 ~Fast wifi ~Smart TV ~Well equipped kitchen ~Comfortable beds ~Individual zone ACs ~Coffee/snacks Walk in & instantly feel at home!

Matagorda hiddenGEM dock nightlight 10 ppl Harbor

Hidden Gem - waterfront home on the Colorado river.On the town side,bit of a change to the beach road homes. It has gorgeous porch to soak in river views,enjoy the sunset & fishingwith your family. Private dock and lighted pier with fish cleaning station. 3 bedroom and 3 full baths in all, 2 huge master bedrooms with king beds and en-suite bathrooms. Game room with pool table and AC. Tv in each room with WiFi to bring your favorite entertainment. Quick drive to the amazing Matagorda beach!

Lone Oak River Retreat

Beautiful Waterfront River House on The San Bernard River. Excellent Fishing, Swimming, Kayaking or Boating all from your private dock! Relax and take in the amazing views. At night enjoy smores around the fire pit and fish under the green lights. Have your own boat? The boat slip is across the river from The Lone Oak. 20 minutes from the beach and 40 minutes south of Houston. Kayaks, Games, Fishing Poles and Crabtraps are FREE for our guest to use during their stay. THERE IS NO WIFI

Rawlings River House - Lighted Fishing Pier

Excellent location on the Colorado River...perfect for fishing on the pier and easy access to East and West Matagorda Bay and offshore fishing in the gulf. Enjoy sunrise and sunset from the upstairs deck. Matagorda Beach is minutes away, and Matagorda's shops and restaurants are a quick drive. Primary bedroom has king and private bathroom with shower; second bedroom with queen; third bedroom with queen; and a large shared bathroom with shower-tub combo. No pets. No smoking.

The Pier House in Sargent, TX (close to Houston)

If you want to get away to the beach and avoid the crowds, come stay in our beautiful home on Sargent Beach just a 1hr30minute drive from Houston. Enjoy 360degree water views from our home , fishing from our amazing pier, and watching the tug boats, dolphin & plethora of birds pass through. What makes our property so unique is that you get to fish from our double level pier over the ICW or you can walk across the road and fish and play in the gulf (approximately 75 yards).

Sandpiper Crossing

Compact, well-appointed coastal home in Boca Chica with a spacious wraparound porch—efficient, comfortable, and ideal for anglers. Full kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, WiFi, and Smart TV. 1.6 mi to the community fishing pier and 2.5 mi to the boat ramp for quick access to prime redfish, trout, and flounder waters. Plenty of parking, including boats. Excellent birdwatching and just 10 mi to Palacios. Relax and recharge on Carancahua Bay.

A little taste of Texas

Beautiful Gated Community, 15 minutes from Phillips66 plant in Sweeny, 30 minutes to Dow Chemical and Surfside Beach, BRAZOS Bend State Park, Sea Center Skydive Spaceland Houston Varner Hogg State Park, Carta Valley Market Restaurants George Ranch 55 minutes southwest of Houston and 1 hour 15 minutes to Galveston Island Definitely a little taste of Texas prime location

Oak Idyll Treehouse

Designed for privacy from the main house, once inside you’ll feel as if you have no neighbors at all! The well-appointed space is so private and peaceful it may be tough to return to civilization. This lovely escape is nestled high in natural Texas woods! The remote location and 50 Mbps wifi download speed makes the guesthouse great for an escape from city life.

Turquoise Turtle - Waterfront Tiny House & RV

Canal front fishing camp with boat access straight to ICW; East Matagorda Bay or Gulf of Mexico only minutes away by boat, Sargent beach less than 5 minutes away by car. Consist of access to both a 1 room cabin with bathroom and a travel trailer (trailer does not have hot water but cabin does)!

Big Boggy R&R

Rest and Relax in this quiet cattle ranch setting. Look out the windows and see the cattle and horses roaming the ranch. This quaint getaway is 20 minutes from the beach and minutes from the Colorado River. A virtual tour is available.

Home Away From Home w/ boat lift, Sargent on Creek

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Enjoy fishing in the backyard. We also provide a boat lift/stall, and cleaning table to clean all the fish. Or just enjoy the beautiful sunset!