Escape to Big Fish Lodge, a serene retreat nestled among bamboo trees just blocks from the harbor. With its spacious bedrooms, private gated property and covered pavilion with grill, this beautifully decorated home is perfect for big groups or families seeking comfort and tranquility.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
BIG FISH LODGE
Brand new house perfect for big groups or multiple families! Built in 2022, Big Fish Lodge is a beautifully decorated house just 3 blocks from the harbor and minutes to the Gulf. You’ll love how nice, new and clean this home is. The bedrooms are large and spacious, the house is gated, secluded and very private , over 1 acre property. There is nothing in Matagorda that compares. The house very comfortably sleeps 14. Outside you’ll find a covered pavilion with plenty of seating. Property is completely surrounded by bamboo for full privacy, feels like your in a tropical jungle. There is a guest house next door that can be rented as well. We expect shoes to be taken off and spills/messes to be cleaned up. Extra cleaning fees will be applied as needed. Guest house next door is also available for bookings, and is sometimes occupied . This is not your party house, this is my home so respect it.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing 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)
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
Rules
Please do not touch the artifacts in the trophy room
Messes are to be cleaned up , if not extra cleaning fees will apply
No driving on the grass in the center of the front yard. Grass to the right of the driveway is acceptable extra parking .
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
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
About the area
Located in Matagorda, this holiday home is by the sea. Colorado River and Intracoastal Waterway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include MOPAC Train Depot and Serendumpity Marina. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby. Visit our Matagorda travel guide
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Colorado River and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Intracoastal Waterway. Matagorda Beach is 8 mi (12.9 km) away.
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BIG FISH LODGE Reviews
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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.
The rental was exactly as described, clean, and welcoming. Plenty of room and we would absolutely stay there again! The beds were comfortable and the showers were nice.
Plenty of Beds and great clean house. Really good owner who was very accomodating. Not a lot to do in the house but a very comfortable and well kept home.
The house was absolutely stunning, and everything included within the property was perfect for our family weekend vacation! The property owner was great to communicate with and so welcoming! Definitely marking it as a favorite for future stays!
Best house and owner we have rented from in Matagorda by far and we have been going for 10+ years. Will definitely be renting again.
matt d.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Daphne S.
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Welcoming host . Great communication. Gone was nice . Outdoor space was not as nice as expected. Issues with refrigerator beeping and possible cooling issues. But all in all a great trip . Thank you
Great property. The house was very clean. Great layout. Only thing that was somewhat strange is that the manager lives on the property. No issues but would have been good to know when booking.
First Make sure you find the binder with all the rules and regulations and read that before you do anything. Well to start the house was clean and the AC works very well. Bathrooms very spacious and the showers are awesome. Plenty of room and beds, kitchen and dinning area is very spacious. Living room nice seating big TV. On the downside we had two 1 1/2 year old grandbabies with us which was not ideal for some of the stuff that was there on the shelves but we managed. That was 14 of us we all had to come down at different times so there were five vehicles, parking was a little tight but we managed, there's a side gate entrance that has rough poured concrete managed to park the trucks over there it is a little rough but other than that everything was great.