Welcome to Matagorda!! 

Here are a few things you will need to know to make your stay enjoyable and hassle-free:

Things to bring with you:

1.   Bottled water for consumption.  The house use water from a well source and is not suitable for

     drinking.

2.   Insect repellants. 

3.   Swimming suit, sandals, beach towels, and sun tan lotion if you plan to be at the beach.

               4.  Fishing poles, nets, and baits.

Directions to 217 River Road:

               From Houston:   Take US 59 South for about 40minutes and then take Wharton exit.  You will make two left turns on your way to town of Wharton.  Once in Wharton you will need to take another left turn (before bridge) , one left, and then one right to go to Hwy 60 South on your way to Bay City which is about 30 minutes.  Continue on for 30 minutes to Matagorda.  You will see the sign on left say “Matagorda Harbor”, and proceed until you see flashing orange traffic light of which you take a left to Matagorda beach.  You will cross draw bridge and drive for 10 minutes, and the house is the last house (tan color) on the right. 

Click here for more maps and directions. (locating address is FM-2031, Matagorda, TX 77457)

A few reminders and helpful hints  regarding your stay:

               1.  Shopping:  You can go to Rawlings Bait Camp which is within walking distance to the right of the house.  There you can find simple items such as beer, chips, canned foods, salt and sugar.  They normally open at 5:30am and close at 6:30pm, maybe an hour longer on Fridays and Saturdays.  For perishable items such as eggs and meat, you will have to go to Stanley’s Gas Station located 15 minutes drive away just past the draw bridge on the left.

               2.  Garbage disposal:  You can discard your unwanted fish carcasses or crab shells in the river.  For other items, you will have to take with you to dispose (large trash bags are provided).

Any Questions or Problems:

You can call me, Ken,  on my cell at (281) 460-1531.