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Spacious Waterfront Home on Caney Creek

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Charcoal grill and spider swing provide extra entertainment under shade trees.
Covered patio awning blew away in Hurricane Beryl. Coming back soon.
Spacious backyard includes a playset and a cement walkway to the fishing pier.
Large fishing pier and 2 piers on the boathouse provide plenty of fishing space.
Boat dock with cleaning table and sink make it easy to clean your fish.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bay City, TX
  • Caney Creek
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sargent Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Eagle Air Park (BZT)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

+4
6 Single Beds and 2 Cribs

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Waterfront Home on Caney Creek

Come enjoy this charming 5 bedroom 2 bathroom home on Caney Creek for a relaxing getaway in Sargent, Texas. This is a newly updated vintage home built in the 1950s. It sits on 0.7 acres of waterfront property with a spacious backyard, a large fishing dock with pier lights for night fishing, a boat dock where you can tie up your boat, a fish cleaning table, fire ring, grills, and a swing set and sand pit for the kids.

The property's address is 2426 CR 297. It is located just upstream from a boat ramp with easy access to the ICW, Mitchell’s Cut, the Gulf of Mexico, and East Matagorda Bay. The beach is just a 5-minute drive from the property.

The covered patio and oak trees provide plenty of shade and a breezy space to gather and relax outside. You can sit back and enjoy the view of the creek or set up games for the family in the vast back yard. The property also includes a charcoal barbeque pit and propane grill big enough to accommodate cooking for families.

This ground level home makes it easy for packing the luggage and coolers in and out without the hassle of stairs. The covered carport allows you to pull right up to the door for loading and unloading and provides shaded parking (limited clearance - 6’10”). Vehicle and boat trailer parking is plentiful.

The 5 bedrooms provide sleeping space for 8 adults plus up to 6 kids. Three downstairs bedrooms have 1 queen bed each and a set of twin bunk beds in the other. The upstairs dormitory has 6 twin beds and makes a perfect place for the kids to have their own space. A Pack’n’Play and high chair are available for your infant, too.

The open dining room seats up to 14 people. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, stove, microwave, toaster, can opener, blender, hand mixer, cookware, dishes, and coffee pot. On-site washer and dryer are also available. Central air keeps you cool all summer.

A brand new playground with a walking path and workout circuit has just been completed directly across the street, along with a basketball court. Shopping and groceries are conveniently located just around the corner.

With so much to do and so much charm, we love this spacious creek-front home and know you will, too!

Property manager

Carrie Schoeffler
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 dogs max, total weight not to exceed 100 lbs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Be courteous to our neighbors. We request that music be kept at a respectable volume at all times. Quiet hours are to be observed from 10 pm- 7 am.
Be clean. Please pick up after your dogs. Please no sidewalk chalk and no water balloons.
Please, no food or drinks in upstairs dormitory.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bay City

Located in Bay City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Freeport Municipal Golf Course and Wilderness 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 Caney Creek and Dead Caney Lake. Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Bay City, TX

What's nearby

  • Caney Creek - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sargent Corkscrew Bridge - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sargent Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Intracoastal Waterway - 19 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Surfside Beach - 58 min drive - 59.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Trap Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A Little Taste of Sargent - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vfw Post 2412 Sargent - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hookers Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Waterfront Home on Caney Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious Waterfront Home on Caney Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Waterfront Home on Caney Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Waterfront Home on Caney Creek located?

This family-friendly Bay City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Caney Creek and Dead Caney Lake. Sargent Beach and Chamber Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer W.

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

Spring Break

Wow just wow.. this place has great views.. awesome place. Enough beds for the whole family. The grandkids had a blast. The park across the street was beautiful and kids played a lot. Place was clean and we all loved it. Thank you again for a perfect spring break
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee- L.

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

Excellent

We had an amazing little getaway for the family. I enjoyed my coffee out on the pier with the crisp morning air and listened to the seagulls sing. My kiddos loved fishing and crabbing from the pier. The Seamonkey Lodge had plenty of space and then some for our family of 5. Could have easily and comfortably fit another family or 2 . Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laneca H.

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

Wonderful weekend

We had a wonderful and quiet stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Wonderful Time

We had a wonderful time. The place was clean and very welcoming. We enjoyed the backyard in the afternoons and watching the boats go by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Family of 14

We had a great stay here. We stayed a couple weeks after hurricane Beryl, the owners were very upfront and kept us up to date on repairs to the property. It is a beautiful home with room and beds to fit our whole family comfortably. Fully stockes with kitchen supplies we did not need to bring anything other than food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin w.

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

Wonderful weekend

Absolutely perfect location for a quiet getaway. Great host. Very nice roomy and clean home. Home is set up to make you feel welcome. Just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Can’t wait to go back!

Everything was perfect!! 11 people stayed with us and there was still so much space!! Our kids fished for hours on the dock and caught tons of crabs and fish! Carrie’s communication was fast and super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sara S.

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

Spring Break Vacay

The house was perfect, clean and very well stocked. We had a great time fishing on the dock. Caught some flounder keepers. The dock was perfect for our boat. Check in and check out was very simple. The only issue we had was a neighbor complain to the property owner about our dogs barking. It’s sad to had a neighbor that puts a damper on such a short stay. The owner of the house handled the situation as did we. Communication with the owner was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blanche J.

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

Family Fishing Vacation

Eight people ages 7-83 all had a blast. Plenty of room inside for everyone to be able to spread out. The highlights by far were catching plenty of crabs for a meal every day and the two 25+ lb black drum we caught (all off the dock!) Easy drive to the beach and Dollar General. Nice dock space for our small center console, which provided more fishing fun in the creek and gulf. Excellent communication with the host as well. The only negative is one room’s bed was wobbly and not very comfortable, but that would not prevent us from renting again. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bailey F., Bryan, TX

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

Great family spot!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sea Monkey Lodge. We’re a family with 5 kids below the age of 11 and it was perfect for us to have the large yard between the house and water. One of our kids is 10 months old and it was so nice having a high chair for her! They also had 2 pack & plays (we brought our own) and a baby swing on the swing set. Thank you for thinking of the babies!! The box of toys in the living room was a hit for our toddler boys. The swing set, tree swing, and sand box kept them entertained for hours! We fished from the dock, went to the beach one day which was so convenient to do, and ate at the Crab Trap (right down the road) - delicious and friendly wait staff. The home is in a quiet neighborhood, we felt safe the whole time. The home had everything we needed, was clean and comfortable, with plenty of room to spread out. Loved having dish and hand soap there for us already. We’ve stayed at many homes that did not provide that and it’s always something we forget to pack. Do bring mosquito spray for the evenings/nights and possibly ant repellent (we came across and few ant beds and treated them because we had young kids playing in the yard) Also had a water jug for us to use, so thoughtful! Communication with the host was easy and accessible! Very family and kid friendly place! Thank you for being great hosts! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

B F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

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

Gorgeous Place!

What a beautiful property! It had everything we needed. Plenty of space and the kids had tons of fun. Communication was open and great. We even changed the reservation last minute and it went so smooth.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauri R.

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

Family friendly

Great location on the creek. Clean and well equipped Perfect for families. Amenities for children were great for outdoor play out of the sun. Great breeze under covered patio. pier perfect for fishing and crabbing. Caught at least a dozen crabs. Would love to rent again!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nat M.

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

Great house

Owner is very friendly, house was very clean, great quiet location with no distractions to have a great time with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick W.

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

Fishing trip

Went for the fish and caught plenty of small ones. The crabbing was great - two dozen caught right from the backyard. There were minor issues - some expected (mosquitos & wasps galore), some unexpected (dirty refrigerator, issue w/ the pier lights) - but the owners were prompt to respond and troubleshoot when needed. Overall a great property - 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

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

Great family getaway

This property was amazing for our family of 11 ... ages 3 - 65. Plenty of room and fun for everyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Great quick family trip

We had a great time. Caught some nice fish in the surf and several smaller fish in Caney Creek off the lighted dock. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

The Perfect getaway!

The Sea Monkey was the perfect place for our large family. There was plenty of space for everyone. Our younger kids loved the beds upstairs. The playset and sandbox were perfect for the grandkids. We have stayed at several places in Sargent and this one is by far our favorite. There was something to do for everyone and no one was piled on top of each other. The house was stocked with everything you need. We will definitely be back here in the future. Thanks so much for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

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

Love this place

Overall a good and relaxing place to stay. Give this place a 10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D., camdenton, mo

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

Wonderful family getaway ❤

Wonderful experience for the entire family!! The owners were on top of a couple issues that came up, got them taken care of immediately. We can't wait for our next Sargent adventure. Thank you for sharing your property with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtni K.

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

Great family weekend

We had such a wonderful time! The property is just as described and the owners have generously thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. The loft room upstairs was the best ever for our littles to have their cousin sleepovers! We loved it and will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherie C.

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

Great time

Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great Location on Caney Creek

Our extended family had an amazing stay at the Sea Monkey Lodge. The property was exactly as advertised, well kept, and clean on arrival. Highlights of the property include the upstairs bunk room for the kiddos, the back living room area, back porch, and the huge yard bordering on Caney Creek complete with dock for fishing. Awesome play set for the kiddos as well to keep them busy while the adults relax. Carrie was very nice and helpful with excellent communication. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

cynthia b., Flint TX

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

Family Getaway

This property was everything we were looking for in a vacation home. So peaceful and serine. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. I loved that the kitchen/dinning and living room were separate and you could close a door between the two if the guys were in the living room and girls in the kitchen/dinning visiting . This place is not only kid friendly but pet friendly as well . We will definitely be back for another stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Great Christmas

We had a fabulous time! The house was perfect lots if outside room. Really good size dock. Not much luck with fishing cause if the weather kids still had fun trying. We will definitely book again with her. Carrie was great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Schoeffler

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We are a family of 8: two parents and 6 young children! Our family loves spending time in Sargent and being outdoors. Sea Monkey Lodge is our happy place away from the hustle and bustle of our normal lives. We feel very blessed to be able to share our home with you and hopefully help you make some memories that will last forever.

Why they chose this property

After an exhaustive search, we almost gave up on owning a vacation home in Sargent. Most of the properties we found were poorly converted fishing shanties or in need of major repairs. When we found this house, we almost did not go see it because the pictures were unremarkable. But when we arrived, we knew we had found our home!

We wanted to be on Caney Creek because we believe that natural waterways hold more fish and beauty. We loved the idea of being on the ground and not having to climb endless stairs every day. And most of all, we were very excited about the amount of space on the lot!

We have added central A/C, high-speed internet, the upstairs dormitory, and a fresh coat of paint. Now, the house we christened Sea Monkey Lodge has rapidly become our favorite place to get away.

What makes this property unique

- There are no outside stairs to climb to access house because we are on GROUND LEVEL
- Very kid friendly property with swings and games
- Elegant and fully upgraded interior, but with the warmth of a home built in the 1950s
- Plenty of space to spread out, both inside and out
- Great fishing from our three piers overlooking Caney Creek
- Mosquito control performed routinely

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English

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