Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike W.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get Away
Mike W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Entire home
BIG FISH LODGE
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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 WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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 transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Kitchenette
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
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 elevator (single-level property)
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- 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
- Snorkeling 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
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
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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood
Located in Matagorda, this vacation 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
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What's nearby
Matagorda Beach15 min drive - 15.3 km- Intracoastal Waterway2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center35 min drive - 43.6 km
- Matagorda Bay53 min drive - 59.8 km
- Palacios Bay Beach58 min drive - 66.9 km
Restaurants
- Waterfront Restaurant3 min drive
- Coastal Que BBQ17 min walk
- Snappers Bar & Grill5 min drive
- Poco Playa2 min drive
- Lighthouse9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is BIG FISH LODGE pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at BIG FISH LODGE?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BIG FISH LODGE?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is BIG FISH LODGE located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation 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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9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JD N.
Nov 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matagorda
The house was exactly as advertised. Very nice and clean.
JD N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Philip M.
Jan 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Basketball Team Stay
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.
Philip M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brooke B.
Oct 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and updated property. Would be great for a few families with kids. Ample kitchen size, equipment, utensils, flatware, etc.
Brooke B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua W.
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
👍👍
Very nice place to stay!
Joshua W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rashelle F.
Mar 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House/Location
The house was perfect for two large families. It was a great vacation!!!!
Rashelle F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicki A.
Jul 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
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!
Nicki A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Daphne S.
Nov 30, 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
Daphne S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas H.
May 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Time
The property was absolutely incredible! Perfect spot for a big family gathering. Everything we needed and more! Thank you Sir!
Thomas H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
matt d.
Jun 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
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
10/10 Excellent
Kristi R.
Apr 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great layout
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.
Kristi R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Larry D.
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend fun
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.
Larry D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dustin W.
Jan 5, 2026
Dustin W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025