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ON THE WATER with the BEST VIEW IN PORT LAVACA PORT ALTO

Bayside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Port Lavaca, TX
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Fishing Pier Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Tilley Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ON THE WATER with the BEST VIEW IN PORT LAVACA PORT ALTO

Day and night fishing, breathtaking views of a sunrise over Charanchua bay, through the palm trees of a private park. This home has a unique view of the bay with no other homes blocking the view. NO WORRIES while your boat is protected from waves safely at the canal dock in front of your house. Fish from the dock for Redfish or trout swirling around the underwater lights at night right in front of the house. Let the kids fish while the adults enjoy the cool evening breezes in eyeshot of them, from the upper or lower patio deck. Nap in the shaded oversized hammock.

This is a 1700sq. 3 bedroom 2 bath home with large open living kitchen and dining floor plan. Whether you are sitting at the breakfast bar or the dining table, cooking eggs or watching Tv on the flat screen you have a view of the Charanchua Bay through the 13 foot window. A Waterveiw and or sunrise or sunset from everyroom. The oversized deck wraps around the living area. There is another 1700 sq.ft. of space under the house. A gas bbq pit and wood or charcoal smoker grill reside here for your use chairs and dining table. A deep freezer to store you bait and fish catch.
Quiet surroundings, boat ramp access. Charancua and Keller Bays are close by. Boat out to 'The Point' for a deserted sand beach experience of fishing or hunting seashells. Spend the day skiing or swimming in the bay.
Dolphins frequent the bay and the canals in front of the house.

15 minutes from town for shopping, dining, Port Lavaca beach area and a Super Walmart.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
BBQ and Fish frying can only be done downstairs

Important information

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Property # 914585
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Port Lavaca

Located in Port Lavaca, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. With jet skiing, kayaking and rafting nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Port Lavaca, TX

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Beach - 28 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Fishing Pier Park - 29 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Tilley Park - 35 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Palacios Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Lake Texana State Park - 41 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Bay RV - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caracnahua - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lone Star Aqua Farms - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Fishville Trading Post - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ON THE WATER with the BEST VIEW IN PORT LAVACA PORT ALTO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ON THE WATER with the BEST VIEW IN PORT LAVACA PORT ALTO?

As of 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ON THE WATER with the BEST VIEW IN PORT LAVACA PORT ALTO on 13 Dec 2026 start from AU$621, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at ON THE WATER with the BEST VIEW IN PORT LAVACA PORT ALTO?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ON THE WATER with the BEST VIEW IN PORT LAVACA PORT ALTO?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ON THE WATER with the BEST VIEW IN PORT LAVACA PORT ALTO located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Fishing Pier Park, Lighthouse Beach and Matagorda Bay. Tilley Park and Palacios Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 83 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy. House was beautiful with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Thanks for the beautiful property on the water
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & would stay again!!!

Great view-great location on the bay! Excellent communication w/ owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed at this home. We had a wonderful time with our family. We enjoyed the beautiful views and were very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house

The house was very nice and the view was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful home, great location. This home exceeded its description. Great place if you have a boat. We had kayaks and had a great time. Definitely would recommend and visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
The canals in front and around the house, allow a novice kayaker to explore and practice . Where a trip out into the bay to explore the islands and beaches are more challenging. I’m glad you got to enjoy the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view in the bay

Beautiful home. We had a great time. Appreciate the opportunity very much. Will definitely be looking to do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem!

We had the best stay in Port Alto! We have been coming here for years and have many friends with houses in the area. From the amazing finishes inside the house, to the outdoor views, to the area for our kids to fish, this place was amazing! We didn’t let the cold weather put a damper on our Spring Break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boating

House was awesome!!! Exceptional view, great living room and bed rooms. Plenty of room for the boat trailer. Room to dock the boat at night with water to wash down. If you love this fishing area, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bunge Halla

We own a home here in Port Alto. We always have our friends and family rent this home when we need overflow. The accommodations are perfect and the home is always very clean. We love the fact we can always park our boat and jet skis at the dock and not worry about the wind or tide changing. It’s just overall a great location and very comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

REALLY BEST VIEW IN PORT LAVACA PORT ALTO

Our family had an amazing time! The house was spectacular and we couldn't ask for a better location. I almost got left behind because I had to sit on the couch one last time to soak up the view. The grandkids asked if we can come back next year before we even left. The host was very responsive to our questions. The neighbors were more than gracious to our noisy grandchildren. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a good place for making memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations with a wonderful view

We had a great father, son, and brother's family fishing trip. The house was very clean and comfortable and the dock behind the house was very useful for fishing and access to our boat. Having a private boat launch near the house was a huge draw. There was plenty of parking for cars and trailers. The neighbors were very friendly and welcoming. Russ, the owner was very helpful with answering my questions and making sure we had a great stay. This trip has been an annual event for us but the first time in this house. We are definitely planning to booking this house again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Saltwater Therapy

We had an opportunity to take a last-minute vacation with our children. Didn't want to travel far, just wanted to stay somewhere we could keep the boat in the water and let the kids throw a cast-net as well as catch some fish off a dock, right out the back yard. All while we could sit on the deck and watch. This place was perfect! Not only did it meet all of our needs, we had an extra bonus with Alexa. Our children thought they were DJ's and we're currently working on their pathetic taste in music, but being able to control the house via Alexa was a perk we didn't see coming. The point is, as a busy family we were able to bond more in a few days through everything from sitting together on a dock to impromptu dance parties with the absolute best views in that area!! Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 Stars! We had a wonderful stay!

From booking, through arrival and departure, everything went smoothly, but the best part of the trip was the house. The home was recently remodeled with tasteful choices of furniture, appliances, kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Usually when you rent a house, you know to bring enough paper towels, spices, toiletries for your trip and you expect there will not be enough pots or pans to cook a large meal. Not so here, Russ and his wife made sure of the smallest details. Knives were sharp, there were plenty of spices and pots and pans had lids!!! Beds were plentiful and comfortable. There were 6 adults, 1 teen and a 5 year old and we were not bumping into each other. The deck with the glass railing was perfect to sit outside during the day or evening,with the breeze blowing, to take in the view of the bay. Hopefully, Russ will have us back in the fall. It was a little warm to fish or crab, but that didn't deter the fishermen from trying. If you do not enjoy your stay here, then you must not like the coastal life. (the neighbor's are very nice too) Had a wonderful time and will return. Suzanne
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Thanks Suzanne! Tracy and I don’t consider this house a rental, it’s our home that we get to share with others. we love it and glad you did too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location and great fishing spot. Can’t wait to book this house again

Can’t wait to book this house again with my family.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very beautiful home equipped with all the extras

Great Location. Fully equipped. Lots of high end finishes!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughters 21st Birthday Getaway

This was our third time staying at Russ’s bay house. We celebrated my daughters 21st birthday with a great time had by all. Fishing off the dock at night and during the day was a big hit. Checking the crab traps for catch was fun to. We unloaded our boat and pulled it right in front of the house. Went fishing both days dodging the weather, but catching limits of trout each day. The cleaning table was very convenient to clean our catch. Morning coffee was had on the upper deck with great views of the water. Kids relaxed in rockers that were there and hammocks we brought. We grilled burgers on the propane grill on the bottom deck. Plenty of room for all as there were ten of us and the sleeping accommodations were perfect. Russ’s bay house will continue to be an annual trip for us. Thank you Russ.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth H.

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Beautiful well decorated house but no beach anywhere nearby

We had a wonderful time at the house. The fishing was not very good that week from the boat dock. No place for the kids to swim and we tried for an hour or more to find the private beach that was mentioned but to no avail. Seems no one local knew where it was. We did drive 26 miles over to the beach in town that was nice. Very nice home for a get away to sit and enjoy the view of the bay but if you want a place with a beach to enjoy it isn’t there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rj S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

The house is beautiful and there is nothing like sitting on that porch looking at the water! We had an amazing stay and the kids had so much fun, maybe the most fun rolling down the hill in the grass! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great work trip!

Had to go to Port Lavaca for work and turned it into a mini family vacation. Excellent property with a great location. Our granddaughters had a blast. Will definitely stay here again if we are ever back in the area. Thanks again Russ for being such a great host.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Alto

This property was awesome and we enjoyed how well it was stocked and how comfortable it was. We loved staying near family and we enjoyed the view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanna P.

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Great Get Away

Great place for a get away. Lots of room for an ample amount if people. The only thing we experienced was that two of our family members suffered severely with allergies. Especially while sitting and lying on the couch. Seems there has been some form of animals (cat or dogs) dander on the furniture. Aside from this, the stay was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Thanks Joanna for the feedback .Im so sorry some of your family members had allergies while staying at our home. We do not allow guest to bring pets to the house for this reason. the cause for allergies must have come from some other way.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Clean

Our company stayed here when working on a job. The house is beautiful. It had every amenity needed for work or pleasure. The owner, Russ was attentive and responded quickly. Definitely will give the house 5 stars!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for a family gathering!!

The house was very clean, comfortable and had all the accommodations we needed, plus some!! My daughter lives in Port Lavaca, but had many guest staying at her house so I rented this house for my Mom, my Son and his spouse from CA. The beds and bedding were very comfortable. And the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cups and glasses. We were able to enjoy several sun rises and sun sets from the decks. Absolutely stunning. We will stay there again in the future and utilize the outside grill and canal with our boat. I use VRBO homes frequently in Texas and California. This house has been the nicest home I’ve ever used. I highly recommend it for adults, families, anyone looking for a very clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughters 20th Birthday Getaway

This is our second time staying at this bay house. We enjoyed it the first time and were just blown away this time. The house had a total make over from top to bottom. Large ceiling fan in living room, new wood flooring, new counter tops and tile work in kitchen and restrooms, walk around upper deck with glass railing, new appliances and an screened in setting room on the deck to just name a few. Alexa also played your favorite song or made adjustments to the AC or lighting as needed. We celebrated my daughters 20th birthday here with a good time had by all. We fished, fried fish, BBQ’d and relaxed in their rockers and hammocks we had bought. The weather was great with a cool breeze blowing salt water air off the bay. Early morning coffee was enjoyed setting on the balcony looking at beautiful sunrises with the wife. Will try and make her birthday an annual trip, Thanks Russ.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Russ

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Tracy and I have been married for over 29 yrs and have been coming to this area all of our life. having a teenager involved in sports and school activities has kept us involved and away from the bay as often as we would like. We therefore decided to share our home with friends and folks that would enjoy the coastal water as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This house has an open concept living area great for gathering your friends and family. It also has over sized windows to view the water and bay. The window are hurricane impact resistant which makes them quiet and energy efficient. this helps keep the Air Conditioning working well on those hotter than normal days. With Three large bedrooms, there is room for privacy and room to sleep everyone.

What makes this property unique

Being on first canal facing the bay, the dock has protection from the waves and wind at water level. This is beneficial you plan to bring boats, kayaks or Jetskis with you. They will be well protected from the harsh waves or strong wind. Also the twin underwater fishing lights are unique to us. The red fish and trout swirl in the light at night to feed on the bait. Fish all day and night!

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