ON THE ICW · ACROSS FROM SAN BERNARD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGECALL (979) 401-4545
Ace in the Hole Lodge beside the water at sunset
Sargent · Texas Gulf Coast

Come for the coast.
Stay for the stories.

A waterfront lodge for fishing crews, family trips, and groups who want to make the most of their time together. Four bedrooms, room for up to 18, ICW and refuge views to the rear, and Gulf of America views to the front.

4 bedroomsRoom to spread out
4 bathroomsTwo private suites
10 bedsUp to 18 guests sharing
On the waterICW, refuge & Gulf views
The Lodge

Set up for the way we use the coast.

We built this place around the trips we love: early starts on the water, long days outside, and everyone coming back to one table. The house gives your group space to gather and room to retreat.

Enjoy the open kitchen and living floor, balconies overlooking the water, Starlink Wi‑Fi, and guest access to the pass-through garage with tall roll-up doors.

Explore the rooms
Kitchen and island at Ace in the Hole Lodge
A kitchen made for the whole crew
Arrive and settle in

Your coastal stay starts here.

Come with your own crew, or ask us to coordinate travel from the airport to the lodge. We’ll help you plan the details before you arrive.

Front of Ace in the Hole Lodge with white garage door and upper balcony

A place to pull in and unwind.

The pass-through garage, upstairs balcony, and waterfront gathering spaces make it easy to settle into your stay.

Illustrative guest arrival with a Sprinter van at the actual Ace in the Hole Lodge

From the airport to the coast.

Ask about private ground transportation for your group, with arrangements confirmed around your dates.

Illustrative arrival scene. Transportation is arranged separately.

Fishing starts here

Bring your boat.
Bring back the catch.

Everything is close at hand, whether you head out with a guide or bring your own boat for a few days on the Texas coast.

Illustrative guest gathering on the observation deck with the Sea Hunt in the boat slipGreen fishing lights beneath the observation deck at dusk
Fish the lights

Green fishing lights illuminate the water beneath the observation deck after dark.

For your catch

Fish cleaning station and commercial freezer for catch and frozen bait.

Boat access

Request a boat slip with sling-style lift as an add-on to your stay.

Go with a guide

Ask about half-day and full-day inshore or offshore trips.

Ready Bait live-bait maintainer planned for the lodge dock
Equipment reference · installation planned at the lodge dock
Coming to the dock

Keep live bait close at hand.

A Ready Bait live-bait maintainer is planned beside the boat-slip area, adding another practical touch for your days on the water.

Installation is upcoming. Ask us to confirm availability for your stay.

Observation deck and fishing lights glowing over the ICW at night
After sunset

The dock has a second shift.

Watch the green lights transform the water below the observation deck, then stay out and fish into the evening. This is one of the experiences that sets the lodge apart for anglers.

Stay together

Four bedrooms.
Space for the crew.

One king, seven queens, and a twin bunk set give you ten beds. The lodge sleeps up to 18 when guests share the king and queen beds.

Primary suiteKing bed · ensuite bath · sitting area · wine and coffee bar · balcony access
ICW-facing suiteThree queen beds · ensuite bath · rear balcony overlooking the water
Connected room oneTwo queen beds · twin bunk set · Jack-and-Jill bathroom
Connected room twoTwo queen beds · Jack-and-Jill bathroom

A fourth bathroom is downstairs beside the kitchen and living area.

Primary bedroom at Ace in the Hole Lodge
Private suite with sitting area and balcony access
From arrival to after dark

Your days on the coast,
thoughtfully arranged.

Wake up over coffee, head out on the water, and return to a meal with your crew. Stay for the sunset—and another cast under the green lights.

Build your stay around the moments you want to share. Ask us to coordinate guided fishing, a private chef meal, or air and ground travel for your group. Each itinerary is arranged around your dates and confirmed before your visit.

Illustrative staged scene of a private chef meal with guests in the actual lodge kitchen
Illustrative guest scene. Private chef service is arranged separately, subject to availability.
Build your stay

A trip worth planning around.

Start with the lodge, then tell us what you want your days to look like. Experiences are arranged by inquiry.

01

Guided inshore

Half-day and full-day fishing trips.

02

Guided offshore

Plan a day farther out with a captain.

03

Blast & Cast

Combine duck hunting and fishing in one coastal trip.

04

Private chef

Gather around a meal prepared for your group at the lodge.

05

Travel arrangements

Ask about air charter and ground transportation for your group.

Guide trips, hunting, chef service, and transportation are arranged separately and depend on availability and conditions.

Make getting here part of the trip

Air travel. Ground transfer.
One coordinated arrival.

For a client retreat, a family gathering, or a fishing trip with friends, ask us to coordinate air charter and ground transportation around your itinerary.

Aircraft on the ramp with boarding stairs open

Start with your departure point.

Tell us where your group is coming from and when you want to arrive. We’ll discuss travel options alongside your lodge stay.

Discuss travel options

Then, settle into coastal time.

Continue by ground transfer to the lodge, where the water, the kitchen, and your crew are waiting.

Aircraft footage is illustrative of air travel. Aircraft, operators, routes, and transfers are confirmed individually; transportation is not included in lodging.

Corporate offsites & retreats

Bring the team.
We’ll help shape the trip.

Step away from the usual meeting room. Ace in the Hole Lodge offers a private coastal setting for leadership offsites, client retreats, and team gatherings of up to 18 overnight guests.

Start with the lodge, then build a full-service itinerary around the people coming: air and ground travel coordination, private chef service, enhanced audiovisual support, guided fishing, and seasonal Blast & Cast experiences. We’ll discuss the schedule and scope with you before confirming each element.

Your retreat, coordinated
Get hereAir charter and ground transportation options by inquiry
Gather wellPrivate chef service and enhanced AV support for presentations and discussions
Get outsideGuided inshore or offshore fishing, with seasonal hunting options
Stay togetherFour bedrooms, four bathrooms, ten beds, and shared space at the lodge
Services and itineraries are quoted and confirmed for each group.
Illustrative beach setup with two navy chairs, an umbrella, cooler, and towels
Illustrative beach setup. Equipment styles may vary.
For the whole family

The coast is for everyone.

There is plenty to do between the fishing trips. Pack less for the beach, make time for games outdoors, and bring your dog along.

Beach chairs & umbrellasOutdoor gamesPet friendlySecure dog areaStarlink Wi‑Fi

Take the chairs and umbrellas to the beach, find your spot, and make an afternoon of it. Return to the lodge for dinner and a sunset on the deck.

A six-passenger golf cart can be requested as a rental add-on, subject to availability.

From our family to yours

Set up for the fishing trips, coastal days, and time together our family loves—and ready for yours.

ACE IN THE HOLE LODGE · SARGENT, TEXAS
Explore Sargent

Wild coast.
Room to breathe.

The lodge sits on the Intracoastal Waterway across from San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge. Look toward the refuge from the waterside deck, or toward the Gulf of America from the front of the house.

The refuge protects more than 70,000 acres of coastal marsh, prairie, lakes, and forest. It gives this stretch of coast its sense of space and makes Sargent a memorable base for fishing, birding, beach days, and simply slowing down.

Explore the nearby brown-sand beach and its weathered limestone shoreline. Down the ICW, the distinctive Sargent Corkscrew Bridge is a local landmark. Back at the lodge, linger outside for sunset and moonlight across the water.

Learn About the Refuge
Your on-site guide

Know before
you go.

Our planned AI concierge will put current coastal conditions and useful local information in one place, from weather and wind to waves, tides, fishing, and places to explore.

Available through a guest-friendly screen and phone link when launched.

Morning planCheck the conditions before you head out
On the waterWeather · wind · waves · tides
Around SargentFishing · beach · food · local tips
Feature preview · live data coming soon
Plan your stay

Tell us what kind
of trip you have in mind.

Come for a family getaway, bring your own boat, or build a hosted fishing trip for your crew. Call or text the lodge to discuss dates and add-ons.

(979) 401-4545
Lodging reservations

Ask about dates and reservations

Reservations are currently handled by phone or text. Online availability and direct booking are not yet available. Send your arrival and departure dates, guest count, and any add-ons you have in mind. We’ll confirm availability, pricing, and next steps with you.

Ask About Availability
Custom trips

Ask about fishing, Blast & Cast, private chef, golf cart, boat slip, or group travel.