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Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!!

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Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!!

PLEASE read the entire listing. There is a lot of information here.

NOTE -- Please give us an ACCURATE number of Adults and Children in your group. Our Listing states that we sleep 20. That assumes some children in your group. Limit of beds for adults (and older teens) is about 14 including blow up and bottom bunk. If you bring more adults, you may have to provide additional bedding. Beds includes top bunks, cots, couches and/or fold-outs for kids.

Our houses are not run by a property management company, but is a family business. We live close by on the Texas Coast and equip our houses with everything we want for when we stay there. No cast off or "hand me down" mattresses. All are good quality for when we and our friends and family stay there.

Whether you are interested in Dolphin watching, birding, swimming, boating, fishing or simply watching the sun set, The Texas Court House has it! We have even seen Dolphins right off the end of the pier!

We are KID and PET FRIENDLY!!! We have 5 kids of our own and have tried to include all the things to keep the kids entertained.

When you are there, if feels like you are a million miles from civilization, but you are in a great community and only 15 minutes to a Super Walmart! You drive through a lot of ranch land and then, suddenly, you emerge in a Jewel of a place with stilt houses on a wonderful bay.

The Texas Court House is a 5 bedroom house located on Caranchua Bay near Port Lavaca, Texas. Located about halfway between Houston and Corpus Christi on the Texas Coast, Caranchua Bay is convenient to all major cities in Texas.

This house is not a canal home but a BAY home and fully equipped with EVERYTHING you might need for your stay. You need only bring you self, food and clothes. We provide everything else including all linens, towels, pans, dishes, etc. There are not 5 cups, glasses and plates here. There is PLENTY of good plate, pans and utensils. If something necessary is missing, let us know.

The Texas Court House is a luxurious two story house covered in Texas Hill-Country Limestone for a unique design not found on any other vacation rental on the Texas Coast. It has two full kitchens - one upstairs and one downstairs! It has two full Master Suites upstairs with an oversized tiled shower and large Jacuzzi tub in EACH Master Bath. The three bedrooms downstairs are good sized and you can enjoy a movie on the big screen HDTV and Blu Ray DVD player using our collection of DVDs. For the little ones, we have a play set out back.

Right out the front door is Caranchua Bay and your own NEW 6 foot wide and 200 foot long lighted pier with direct access to the water. Caranchua Bay is full of redfish, shark, trout, flounder, pompano, gafftops, whiting, croakers, sheepheads and drum. There is no commercial fishing in the Bay so fishing is GOOD! Kayaks and basic fishing gear provided as well as bright fishing lights on the pier. Don't forget to look for the dolphins!

Bring your boat! There is a boat launch nearby, and you can tie it up to our pier. Also, with your boat, you have easy access to Matagorda Bay, considered by all to have some of the best fishing on the Texas Coast!

For the wildlife enthusiast, there is an abundance of wildlife in the area. You can see deer, raccoon, possum, turkey and other wild animals.

For the birding enthusiast, this area is teaming with a large variety of bird species including Black-necked Stilts, Ibis, Rosette Spoonbills, Reddish Egrets, Gull and Tern species, Least Turns, Rails and Snipe, wintering Geese, Sandhill Cranes and White-tailed Hawks. You might even see endangered Pereghrine Falcons, Wood Storks or Brown Pelicans. A loop of the Great Texas Birding Trail goes right down the street the house is on. There are a number of birding sites within a few miles of the house.

Port Lavaca is a short drive away with a sandy beach, museums, shopping, and antiques.

Always send an Inquiry. On-line rate is usually accurate but may not be on occasion. Multi-day discounts may not show up in on-line quoted rate.


Add $200 Cleaning Fee to all Rentals

$50.00 Pet fee per Pet

Sadly, VRBO adds their own fees. Can't do anything about that.

Add 6% Tax to all Rentals. Can't fight Uncle Sam.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Tim & Rosa Raub / Beverly Raub Tompary

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite 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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dolphins Fishing Fun w/ New LIGHTED PIER!!!
Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!! Port Lavaca
Texas Court House Dolphins Fishing Fun w/ New Lighted Pier!!!
Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Lavaca, TX

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Beach - 23 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Fishing Pier Park - 26 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Tilley Park - 32 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Matagorda Bay - 32 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Matagorda Beach - 109 min drive - 100.8 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishville Trading Post - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Carancahua Bay Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lone Star Aqua Farms - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Lavaca vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Fishing Pier Park, Lighthouse Beach, and Matagorda Bay. Serendumpity Marina and Palacios Golf Course are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Dolphins, Fishing & Fun w/ LIGHTED PIER!!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

justin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Family vacation
Overall it was a great trip, we were able to get our whole family together for the first time in awhile. Will say though the peir and childrens playhouse that are in the listing were destroyed by the last huricane that came through and unusable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Nice place—- really shallow water tho
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year with Family
What a great place We had a wonderful time
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation for families
We ALL loved staying here!!! Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate and rained more than we wanted which prevented us from doing outdoor activities . Our time here was very relaxing and allowed our family to reconnect. There was plenty of room , beds were comfortable and we loved waking up to the views.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family property
We were able to comfortably fit multiple families for a spring break getaway. The large rooms, multiple beds, and dual kitchens made it extremely spacious. We spent hours everynight fishing off the dock and days grilling and playing volleyball in the large yard. I highly recommend this beautiful property and look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House
House was beautiful and was exactly what we needed for our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing fishing retreat
The fishing pier is in need of repair but we were able to use it and had so much fun this house was a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family gatherings!
Beautiful property on the water! Initially we thought the water and the pier was behind the house but it is actually across the street in front of the house.. Either way we had a great time together at this beautiful home. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun weekend
We had a fun weekend! Very relaxing and good time fishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P., Monahans, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quite
We had a great stay, everything was perfect. House is beautiful, property is well kept. Fishing was great, we all had a good time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% recommend!
We enjoyed every minute! Awesome location the house was great and roomy. We overall enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Texas Courthouse
We enjoyed our stay at the Texas Courthouse. The home is beautiful. It had everything we needed for our stay. We were able to fish off the pier. We used the crab traps and caught enough blue crabs for a crab boil. We had an issue with a toilet and the owner was very responsive. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay on the bay.
Overall the house and property was great. There was enough room for our large group, and we enjoyed our stay. The beds were super comfortable. The tubs and showers were amazing. The guest book needs a little updating, but I have zero complaints, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!!
Everyone really enjoyed it!! This place is amazing. Hopefully we get to return soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
We have a larger immediate family and were able to all be under one roof!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hobert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Father’s Day Family fishing trip
This place is beautiful and has plenty of space for large family gatherings. We had a blast the house is equipped with everything you need to have a great stay. The fishing was not as good as expected because of the wind but we didn’t mind because there was so much more to enjoy. The host is responsive and accessible great job we loved it here and we will definitely be back thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Awesome property. As advertised. Perfect for large number of people. Great location. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Also very easy to contact as needed. Overall amazing property and place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E., Humble USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Court House
We were at the house the week after Christmas, 2022. We were very comfortable with 6 adults and 4 teenagers. Thank you so much forthe wonderful family time. This place is better than advertised!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judie M.

Texas Courthouse
Wonderful property! House is perfect for large groups. The layout allows nice privacy for bedrooms & bathrooms. The living areas are very nice and comfortable. Separate living area and kitchen upstairs allows some separation if wanted or needed. Very nice lighted pier. Would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family birthday
House is awesome. Loved the two living levels. We had a great time. The play set in the backyard was a plus for our 3 yr old granddaughter. The only negative was the inconsiderate neighbor who felt the need to mow his yard at 7:00 Sunday morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
We had a large group and this house was perfect for us! Communication with property managers was great as we did have a couple of minor issues (no fault of property owners) while we were there due to large amounts of rain :( No complaints with the property other then the pier needs some repair which I communicated to the property owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy!
Family and extended family of 17 people stayed for 5 nights. The house was perfect for us with 2 full kitchens and living areas. Perfect for the kids to have their own space. We spent most of our days fishing off the pier and really enjoyed ourselves. The neighborhood seems very welcoming and friendly. Mosquitos were a bit of a nuisance but that is south Texas- just pack some bug spray! I would recommend this house to anyone and we will rent again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent vacation home
We all had an excellent time at this beautiful vacation home. The home with its beautiful decor was squeaky clean, and came well-equipped with towels, extra blankets, pillows, kitchen utensils, video games, DVDs, fishing rods and even kayaks. Kids and adults had a blast at the private pier. We went fishing, kayaking and got to see the dolphins!! We also want to leave an extra word of thanks to the kind owners and their very trustworthy housekeeper who found the Kindle that we left at the property by mistake, kept it in safe custody until they were able to deliver it in safe hands. What an incredibly fabulous vacation we all had!!! We'd love to come back again!!!

10/10 Excellent

Jon J., College Station, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is more beautiful than displayed in the pictures. We found all we needed in the house for our three day getaway with our family. The view of the bay from the house is amazing. Our kids (ages 12-23) loved kayaking around the pier. We did not do any fishing. However, we saw plenty of fish and some small crabs from the pier. We had a great day trip to Magnolia Beach and spent the other day playing football and baseball in the oversized “backyard”. We will definitely try to come here again another year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

The Court House
The pictures don't do this place justice. It is a gorgeous home; having two masters and two kitchens was a plus. Plenty of bedding and pillows, the kitchens were fully stocked with pots and pans and plenty of dishes (with the exception of a crock pot-I forgot to bring mine and had to go to Walmart and buy one), plenty of seating for everyone. The kids (and adults) enjoyed the fishing although there were no keepers this time. The only problem we had was water leaking from one of the showers upstairs. There is nothing to keep the water from seeping out from under the sliding door. We're already talking about a repeat for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018