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

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Texas Court House - Your Home at the Bay!!!
The View is Breathtaking at The Texas Court House!!!
NEW Lighted Pier rebuilt since Harvey!
NEW Lighted Pier rebuilt since Harvey!
View from the Pier. A Wonderful Place for a Vacation at The Texas Court House!

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Lavaca, TX
  • Popular LocationLighthouse Beach26 min drive
  • Popular LocationFishing Pier Park26 min drive
  • Popular LocationMatagorda Bay32 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Lavaca

Located in Port Lavaca, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Palacios Golf Course and Serendumpity Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fishing Pier Park and Lighthouse Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider The Treasure Chest, or check out an event or a game at Shark Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Port Lavaca, TX

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Beach - 26 min drive
  • Fishing Pier Park - 26 min drive
  • Tilley Park - 32 min drive
  • Matagorda Bay - 32 min drive
  • Matagorda Beach - 109 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Carancahua Bay Cafe - 16 min drive
  • Fishville Trading Post - 28 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!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Port Lavaca holiday 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 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Tim & Rosa Raub / Beverly Raub Tompary

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Timothy & Rosa Raub have five children and three grand children (as well as a wonderful son-in-law and daughter-in-law!). We live nearby on the Texas coast. Tim has a full time job and Rosa is the one who takes care of most of the property issues. You will also hear from our daughter, Beverly, a stay at home mom. You are not dealing with a big property management company but, rather, the actual owners. The Texas Court House is our house. We have equipped it the way we want it for our enjoyment and want you to enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

The Texas Court House is in a GEM of a location. The location in Port Alto, Texas is one of the greatest, if not THE greatest place on the Texas Coast for getting away from it all. No Big Hotels, no houses squeezed together on top of one another. Water out the front door and pasture land out the back door. No street lights at night. Enjoy gazing at the stars in this unique location.
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