The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River - Matagorda

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Matagorda, TX

Matagorda Bay Nature Park8 min walk
Matagorda Beach6 min drive
Matagorda Bay63 min drive
Bay City, TX (BBC-Bay City Municipal)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River

Located right on the Colorado River in Matagorda, Texas.

This 3 bedroom and 2 bath home sleeps up to 10. Bedroom 1 & 2 - both have queen beds, Bedroom 3 - has twin bunk beds & queen bed. Sunroom facing river - has full-size futon, and perfect for morning coffee, or sunset drinks.

Large spacious deck to watch the sunset, or the occasional dolphins in the river, along with plenty of grass space below, with a spacious dock for fishing, or pulling your boat right up.

Beach access is just down the road, which you can drive right on the beach.

Be sure to throw a crab trap in the river to catch a native, Texas blue crab, while relaxing, and making wonderful memories here at The Blue Crab!

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Matagorda

This holiday home is located in Matagorda. Serendumpity Marina and Palacios 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 Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Colorado River.

Matagorda, TX

What's nearby

Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 8 min walk
Matagorda Beach - 6 min drive
Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center - 45 min drive
Matagorda Bay - 63 min drive
Sargent Beach - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buddy's Seafood & Bait - ‬9 min drive
‪Snappers Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪River Bend Tavern & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Matagordaville - ‬8 min drive
‪Latitudes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Crab - Matagorda Bay - Colorado River located?

Situated in Matagorda, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Matagorda Bay Nature Park and Colorado River. Matagorda Beach is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We liked the dock. There was plenty of room to fish and the slip for the boat made it even better. Will definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri C.

15 Apr 2024

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

35 th wedding anniversary

We had a wonderful time at the Blue Crab.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

26 Nov 2023

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

Great Getaway

The Blue Crab was a great place to stay in Matagorda. Great fishing, beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed, especially the blender and the coffee pot. The owner was very nice and attentive. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence J.

14 Nov 2023

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

Getaway

Very nice place. Great dock with incredible sunsets. Everyone was impressed.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTY K., Hempstead Texas

28 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful Property

Beautiful property, great location. Very clean. We’ve stayed At several other houses and they all had odd smelling water and this property didn’t, that’s a big plus.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis W.

12 Aug 2023

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

Great Getaway!

Great place to get away for some down time. Enjoyed fishing off the pier. Communication with the owner was great, he answered our questions quickly. Highly recommend and we will return!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Monique M.

6 Aug 2023

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

Blue crab

Great house and great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

9 June 2023

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

Very nice property

We enjoyed our stay and it had all the amenities needed for a relaxing teip

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ellie k.

4 June 2023

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

it was great

we loved staying at the house, our family that came to visit couldn’t stop talking about how cute the place was

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

RANDY N.

4 Nov 2022

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

PERFECT

THE BLUE CRAB IS PERFECT. ALL FOUR OF US GUYS WERE VERY PLEASED. GREAT EXPERIENCE. RANDY NICHOLS

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

4 Oct 2022

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

Great deck

Great deck area for family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyson R.

21 Aug 2022

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

Great Place!

Super clean, loved the location! We had a great vacation here!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol B.

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, we had a blast. House was nice and clean. Caught lots of Gaf-Top.

A few hiccups with the door not closing and the fire alarm going off at 6 am. Our host was ready available to handle the problems and nice to work with. A couple of things Paul needs to know are: We did change the A/C filter, it was really dirty. I had to empty the dishwasher and the dryer upon our arrival. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Blue Crab was a perfect spot for our annual family vacation. There was plenty of room for 10 including adult kids and littles. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we might have needed. The patio and fishing pier kept us from spending much time indoors. The only complaint i have is the water pressure was too low for even 1 shower at a time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly Z.

31 July 2022

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

Family Vacation

Loved staying at the Blue Crab, water pressure upstairs was low and a mild case of sugar ants got in some of our food but was minor. Loved having the washer and dryer and the sun room was perfect for our early riser grand daughter to play in so others could sleep and a perfect place for morning coffee! Host were so nice to communicate with. The living room was nice and spacious for the kids to play. Will consider staying again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neida G.

4 July 2022

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

Great Place for the Family

Our family spent a week fishing the river and visiting the beach. The house was clean and well kept. The dock was perfect for fishing and dropping in some crab traps. We would definitely love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac M.

29 June 2022

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

1 year anniversary

We had a great time. We both love to fish and the place was a great location and had great fish off the dock. Definitely going back with my kids and parents

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cybil P., Lubbock, Texas

27 June 2022

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

Perfect getaway!

We loved this house! Lots of room for us to spread out. Close to the beach and town. We may make this a yearly visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

25 June 2022

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

Awesome getaway!!

My family had a wonderful time at the blue crab house!! They all want to go back very soon!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

8 May 2022

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

As advertised

Great stay. Place was stocked with all necessities and pretty clean. Pier made for good fishing. BBQ pits was a nice touch. Don't really see any reason to stay anywhere else when in matagorda.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Feb 2022

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

Great place to stay at on the river.

Perfect house to stay at for a boys fishing trip. Nice driveway to back your boat up with a cement driveway that looks like recently added to property.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

amanda k.

1 Jan 2022

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

Absolutely wonderful

Our experience was amazing. The property was beautiful and very well maintained. Our family had a wonderful time and caught a lot of fish.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C., mayhill nm

16 Dec 2021

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

WAS A GREAT PLACE!!

we had a small issue, but the owner took care of it as fast as possible. the vendors were involved so it was on their time. however, nothing took longer than a few hours . I would definitelystay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cory M., Garland, TX

29 Oct 2021

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

Fishing Vacation

This is our 4th trip to Matagorda and 2nd time in this house. We will definitely be back. Fished off the dock and at the beach. We caught 2 bull Reds at the beach and over 50 sand trouts on the dock. Dock needs repair from last hurricane and Light on left replaced. If your going with kids you definitely have to be careful. Otherwise everything was great! Thanks Paul for always being available and helpful to our needs. Will see you soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

JODI M.

25 Oct 2021

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

Gorda Visit

We were pleasantly surprised with this place. Very clean and neat. Great locatio! Nice fishing pier! Not many fish but I don’t think we can blame that on the property. We will go back again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021