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Texas Riviera Canal Waterfront Home - Perfect Beach & Fishing Getaway Location

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Exterior
Ideal location with access to Estes Flats and Redfish Bay
New Boat Dock with 24' of open dock space for guest use.
Marina
New driveway to accommodate approx. up to 4 cars and boat trailer

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Rockport Beach Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Matagorda Island
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Texas Riviera Canal Waterfront Home - Perfect Beach & Fishing Getaway Location

Welcome to The Bay House, your ultimate Rockport coastal retreat! This pristine and spacious waterfront home is nestled in a charming neighborhood, offering you the perfect escape. Immerse yourself in the abundant fishing opportunities of Estes Flats, Redfish Bay, and Aransas Bay, where you can reel in prized drum, reds, and trout. Conveniently situated between two marinas and a public boat launch at Conn Brown and Cove Harbor, you'll have easy access to the water.

Start your mornings by savoring a cup of coffee on the expansive back deck, allowing the refreshing bay breezes to rejuvenate your senses. Whether you're working remotely on your laptop in the shaded breezeway or simply soaking up the sun's rays, this tranquil environment is the ideal backdrop. As the day winds down, after a thrilling day at the beach or a successful fishing adventure, indulge in relaxation on the spacious ground floor covered deck. Fire up the grill for a delicious outdoor meal or cast a line off the dock before retiring to bed.

Are you ready to plan your ultimate "playcation"? The Bay House eagerly awaits your arrival.

As you enter the house you will be welcomed with coastal decor & beautiful natural lighting and breathtaking waterfront canal views.
Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, plenty of dock front for your boat to call home.
New private boat dock that provides 28' of open dock space for guest use (boat lift is not available for guest use). The canal-front features a fish cleaning station, water hoses, green fishing light to enjoy night fishing in the evening and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. Our home has tile floors throughout, a large open floor-plan living area, fully-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar that seats 3 and a large kitchen table that seats 6.
The Bay House has an open floor plan with a spacious living room, complete with a wall-mounted flat panel internet Smart TV, a large sofa, 2 oversized chairs, and coffee table.
The expansive 2nd story porch patio is accessible from the living/dining room areas, and has a beautiful view over the water, perfect for morning coffee or late day sunsets and cocktails. The ground floor features a large, covered breezeway with cocktail lounge set, picnic table and bbq grill, perfect for outdoor dining or just relaxing in the shade enjoying the bay breeze. (All living spaces are located on the second floor).

There are 4 fully furnished bedrooms with brand new mattresses and bedding, as well as two full bathrooms with walk in showers and bench seating.
Master Bedroom is a large fully furnished master bedroom suite with king bed, full-size dresser, new mattress and bedding, Smart TV, double french doors opening up to the 2nd story deck that overlooks the water. There is also a console that can serve as a desk for those working / learning remotely. Master bath has a walk in shower, double vanity with lots of counter space to set personal belongings on.
Bedroom 2 - is a large fully furnished bedroom with 2 full beds, new mattresses, dresser and Roku TV.
Bedroom 3 - fully furnished bedroom with a new queen bed, full-size dresser, mirror & Smart TV.
Bedroom 4 - is a cozy room, featuring a twin bed with built in drawers & nightstand.

Our base rate is for occupancy of 6 with a maximum of 8 persons total (which includes adults & children). Additional guest fee applies over 6 persons and must be approved when booked & prior to arrival. We welcome weekly & monthly stays, additional security deposit and agreement may be requested for stays longer than 30 days.

The Bay House is Close to all Rockport has to offer!
Situated between 2 Marinas
Short distance to Rockport Beach (5 miles)
Port Aransas Beach (15 miles)
Close to Grocery Store(s)
Local Eateries and Shops

Property manager

Jennifer Huffman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adults are fully responsible / liable for children
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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
Septic System: Do not flush anything in the toile
Tampering with our camera security system will res
Boat Lift - boat lift is not for guest use

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Rockport

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Palm Harbor, a neighbourhood in Rockport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rockport Beach Park and Port Aransas Beach. Texas Maritime Museum and Aquarium at Rockport Harbor are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • Conn Brown Harbor - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Aquarium at Rockport Harbor - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Rockport Beach Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Matagorda Island - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 30 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Comales Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Our Family Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rock Bottom Park & Pub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Texas Riviera Canal Waterfront Home - Perfect Beach & Fishing Getaway Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Texas Riviera Canal Waterfront Home - Perfect Beach & Fishing Getaway Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Texas Riviera Canal Waterfront Home - Perfect Beach & Fishing Getaway Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Texas Riviera Canal Waterfront Home - Perfect Beach & Fishing Getaway Location located?

Located in Palm Harbor, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of The Gallery of Rockport, Conn Brown Harbor and Rockport Center for the Arts. Texas Maritime Museum and Aquarium at Rockport Harbor are also within 6 miles (10 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. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristie F.

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

Great location

The house was great. Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert Y.

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

Great Hidden Gem!

Lovely home! Perfect for a tournament fisher like myself! Great hospitality and communication! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal b.

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

Wonderful home

Great property for our family. Rex and his wife are awesome and tried to help with all of our questions. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Full experience

The location, the house ambience all ties together perfectly for Fishing or Day at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEE R.

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

Great, Clean Place

This is the way to go! Loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family reunion

The house exceeded our expectations and was the perfect place for our adult family reunion. The homeowner was welcoming and responsive in our communications.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou G.

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

Haynie Fishing Tournament 2023

We were just minutes away from Conn Brown Harbor, perfect location for fishing tournament. We enjoyed the upstairs balcony and the downstairs patio. The house is furnished very modern coastal style. Very spacious, and great layout. All the neighbors were super friendly. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charissa F.

Thoroughly enjoyed our home away from home!

We loved every aspect of this beautiful home. It was perfectly appointed and comfortably furnished.... the new mattresses are great! We had everything we needed at our fingertips. Our 13 year old twins loved fishing off of the dock from dawn until late into the night. We loved having the water right below us with easy access anytime. We highly recommend this beautiful home for a time of relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

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

Wonderful spacious home

We have family that live in Rockport and wanted to spend the weekend with them so we rented this home around the corner from my family. This house had everything you need. Comfortable beds for sure. Everything was very clean. The patio up and down are wonderful to hand out. We definitely enjoyed just sitting out there watching the water. We did not cook but if we wanted to there were pleny of kitchen tools and lots of seasonings in the cabinet. Closet space was huge. Rooms were bright and inviting with great decor. Living room was super comfortable and my husband fell asleep on the couch a few times. Top notch property. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dinah W., College Station

Great family time in a comfortable home!

We spent a long weekend in Rockport and enjoyed our stay at this home in the Palm Harbor subdivision. We were celebrating our adult children's birthday's so we had a total of 6 adults and a 3 year old and a 7 month old. There was lots of room for everyone and the bedrooms were big enough to accommodate everyone. Unfortunately we didn't have any luck fishing but that's not something we can ask the property owners to guarantee :) We did enjoy some time at the beach in both Rockport and Port Aransas. Nice quiet subdivision and well equipped house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison K.

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

Nice place.

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth Cobb M.

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

Great Rockport Location!

Only a few minutes south of Rockport Beach, grocery stores, and downtown attractions. House is spacious and in a quiet neighborhood. Plenty of porch space for morning coffee! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

victoria p.

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

Quick vacation getaway

The neighborhood and neighbors were very friendly and we loved our stay. Excellent location to get to several fishing spots and easy access to beaches. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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

Man trip

Great place to stay close to everythng
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tuyet V.

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

Family vacation.

The house was very clean and spacious. Kitchen has full of pots and pans. Rex was very nice and easy check in process. We enjoy it! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Twila H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Estes Flats

This property is in a great location. We had a little trouble getting in, but contacted the owner and all was well. I think he needs to either change or manage his housekeeping crew a little better. There were no trash bags or extra toilet tissue and several items needed repair. Overall, it is a great place to stay and we had a really good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Fishing Trip to Rockport, Texas

My wife and I had just purchased a new fishing boat and we searched diligently for the right place to stay for a week long fishing trip to Rockport. This also included our son and his family. The owner advised us to notify him 24 hours in advance and he would send a code to access the door. We did notify him 24 hours ahead of time but by the time we got there we still did not have a code. Some of the neighbors attempted to help us but were unable to do so and we could not contact the owner on the phone number he gave us because the voice mail was full. We also attempted to text him but he did not respond. About 2 1/2 hours after arriving the owner sent the code and we were able to get in the house. Everything went fine until approx 10PM when we heard a loud noise directly above the A/C return air vent. The A/C shut down and the following morning called the owner. Around 12noon the repair man showed up and advised a bearing went out in the AC and he could not repair it until Monday if he could get the parts. I contacted the owner and told him that we were going to check out the following morning because it was already to late to return home. The following morning we left and returned home. On 09/27/20 the owner told me he was going to refund my entire amount, however, it is now 20 days later and he has failed to do so and I have now initiated action with VRBO as well as protesting the charge to American Express. The owner talks a good game but does not follow through with what he says. Would never deal with him or stay at any of his properties in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

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

Great Place

This home is well furnished and the owners were a pleasure to work with, very responsive. I highly recommend this home and will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

amy C., Quinlan

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

Rex is awesome

house was beautiful and so clean, just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Location, location, location

Smack dab in the middle of everything we love about the Coastal Bend of Texas. Great home with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. We will visit again in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Friends and Family Fun

We have been staying here for the past several years and we always look forward to our time in Rockport. This house is perfect for all of us to get together and enjoy each other as well as the beach and fishing! It is our time that we look forward to every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liza G., San Antonio

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

Fishing Trip

We had a great stay in Rockport. The owner was great and even gave us some great fishing location tips, this was our first trip to Rockport. The house was very clean and plenty of room for us. The area was so quiet and peaceful, sitting on the patio you could here the fish jumping out of the water. There is a boat dock behind the house but there is a boat already docked there so docking your boat is a little tricky. We have a 21 foot so it fit, a few feet larger may be a little more tricky. Houses on both side of the house had boats docked as well. There are a couple of public Boat ramps and bait shop right down the road, which was very convenient . Tip for the next renters bring Off, the mosquitos are killer out there, not inside the house of course. Thanks for the stay we will be back again. Liza
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gene S., Houston

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

Pandemic Vacation 2020

Nice property, exactly as described. Rex was easy to work with and enjoyed talking with him. Location for fishing was awesome. It really gave us the opportunity to explore the bays and fish some new hotspots.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Blake H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fishing

If your staying here to fish, look else where. Reasoning for renting this property was to fish....
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Huffman

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We are a family from the Texas Hill Country with a love for our Texas Coastal Bend!
Rockport has been our family getaway destination for generations going back to the 1940's. Growing up I have vivid memories of going to the beach with my parents & cousins & fishing Copano pier with my grandparents. I wanted the same memories for my son so we decided to purchase our 1st vacation home in 2013. There is so much to do in and around Rockport & we know it is beautiful anytime of the year. We decided in 2018 we decided to open our home as a vacation rental. Our hope is that you can make many memories in Rockport as we have.

Why they chose this property

The LOCATION! This is retreat to get away from it all and relax. We enjoy all seasons in Rockport TX. We love the outdoors and enjoy to go to the beach, take strolls downtown, fish the bays and not to mention our beautiful sunrises and stunning sunsets! There is always something to do and events happening in Rockport.
Plus everyone needs a little Vitamin Sea!

What makes this property unique

Situated between 2 Marinas & Easy access to the best bay fishing in Texas!
Private Boat Dock, Relaxing Bay Breezes & Spacious Canal Home

Languages:

English

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