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.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9258 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Stately, dog-friendly home w/central AC, wood-burning fireplace, & fast WiFi
The Mathis House
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Built in 1876, the Mathis House provides a unique, historically-influenced retreat for visitors to Rockport. High-ceilinged rooms let in natural light throughout the home, reflecting gorgeous patterned wallpaper and carefully curated furniture. The living room is curated to be a modern, relaxing space complete with a wood fireplace, desk workspaces, and plenty of books for guests to enjoy. The full kitchen is arranged with modern conveniences, including a dishwasher and eat-in dining area. Central air conditioning will keep everyone staying inside at ease, and the private pool is a great way to cool off after a fun hot-weather hike. This home is all one floor and features an enclosed backyard, perfect for history buffs visiting with their families.
Inside the home, guests will find the first bedroom directly to the right upon coming through the front door. This lovely room features a four-poster bed and four full-length windows that provide a view of the front yard. Across the hall, the second bedroom provides extra seating, a crib for younger guests, and an elegant vanity with a seat. Proceeding to the dining room, guests need only turn right to find the third bedroom. This room offers a modern-style bed, trendy vertical wallpaper, and an en suite bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Across the hall in the fourth bedroom, modern-style beds accompany a uniquely tiled en suite bathroom.
Things to Know Free high-speed WiFi Streaming services available on the living room TV using guests' accounts The family dogs are welcome Beach towels are available for guest use A high chair and crib are provided Snowbird-friendly * The guest room fireplaces are not for guest use
**Due to the location of our rentals, you may encounter situations with wildlife/pests. Please be aware of your surroundings, take caution while driving at night, and supervise your children at all times while outdoors. In addition, all properties do utilize pest control maintenance on a regular basis BUT this does not guarantee pests or bugs will not be visible.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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)
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
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
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 Rockport Center for the Arts and Fulton Harbor Park. Aransas Pass Aquatic Center and Roberts Point Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Rockport travel guide
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
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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.
Frank G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stphanie S.
2 Oct 2024
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!
Stphanie S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leslie B.
17 Jun 2024
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.
Leslie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Charles W.
25 Mar 2024
The Mathis House in Rockport
Loved the large bedrooms! The beds were comfortable. Vacasa kept in touch to make sure our stay was good.
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.
Super large historical landmark, comfy beds and huge bedrooms. Loved all the old pictures and furniture.
Leslie T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia B.
28 Jun 2024
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.
Cynthia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Heather B.
15 Sept 2024
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!
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!!
Alicia J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Glynn C.
1 Nov 2023
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.
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.
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!
Kelly E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sandra S.
23 Jul 2025
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.
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.
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.
Larry B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Teresa B.
26 Nov 2022
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!!
Teresa B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sandra B.
17 Oct 2022
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.