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TV, DVD player
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Rockport, TX
  • Place, Rockport Beach Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Matagorda Island
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views

Located across from Aransas Bay, this recently remodeled 1BR cottage features a sunning deck, a shaded picnic area by the water, and a private pier. You’ll also enjoy a private backyard and patio with a charcoal grill.
Downtown Rockport and the beach are just minutes away!

LIVING AREA

Spend time together in the cozy living area, furnished with a couch and an armchair. Play a game of cards at the table for two, or watch favorite shows on the 32” flat-screen TV.

KITCHEN & DINING

The well-equipped kitchen offers everything you need to whip up tasty meals. Helpful gadgets include a coffee maker, blender, and toaster

When your meals are ready, dine at the table for four.

BEDROOMS & BATHS

This single-story home sleeps up to four guests between one bedroom and a bonus sleeping space.

The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and 32” flat-screen TV.

A bonus sleeping space offers two twin-size beds with a convenient privacy curtain to separate the area from the living room.

Stocked with a complimentary starter supply of toiletries, the bathroom is configured with a walk-in shower.

OUTDOOR AREAS

Take your pick between a charcoal or gas grill, located in the fenced backyard. Cook up burgers and dine alfresco on the patio, appointed with a table for four. Or, spend leisurely afternoons sunning on the deck.

Across the road, a grassy space features a picnic table under a charming tiki hut. Enjoy a bayside picnic or take a stroll along the pier that leads to a private dock -- outfitted with four chairs.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS

Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, and parking for up to three cars in the driveway.

If traveling with a larger group, consider renting the adjacent 4BR home for additional space. Please also note that the pier/dock and tiki hut are shared with this other on-site property.

THE LOCATION

Located a mile from downtown Rockport, this bayfront cottage is just a short drive from fantastic restaurants and shops. To spend sun-kissed days on the soft sand, head to Rockport Beach (2.2 miles).
STR # P-00150
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Aransas Bay. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, patio and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Aransas Bay and a 3-minute drive from The Gallery of Rockport
Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Rockport cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2529-172896

Reviews

Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Misha B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Had issues with no hot water or gas for stove but it was fixed with in 24 hours . Wish dishes and house was cleaner . Had a safety issue in living room . There was no cover on an electric outlet on the wall of bed that my younge daughter could have hurt herself badly with . Could not walk in the house barefoot due to not being able to prevent tracking stickers through the house . Did have good fishing at dock and good view .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL VIEW! LOVED THE DECK AND THE PRIVATE PIER! THE HOUSE NEEDS A STRONG AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, private pier a few steps away. Very quiet on a one-way street, located in a friendly neighborhood where people walk their dogs and ride their bikes and say hello when they pass you. Less than 10 minutes to an area of Rockport that has several places to eat, both local establishments and chain restaurants as well. The house has window, air conditioners, but we enjoy the background noise because we were both raised at a time when we used box fans in the summer to keep cooler rather than air conditioning. The house was clean, and we felt safe and secure there. Not fancy, but well worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valeri G.

Fishing Trip

Check in was super easy and the house is very close to the water! The bed is comfy, that’s big for us. There were people in the main house so we shared the pier, it’s private to the house but if someone is in the main house you share it. It does have an older feeling but it is cute. The kitchen did have everything we needed and was stocked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Collin S.

The shutters banged all night and we couldn’t sleep. We got a full refund and came home . Now we’d like a refund of our 60 from you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wood bathroom floor slats were buckled and not able to close bathroom door, several window shades not working and had to be rolled up by hand, AC unit in front room does not provide adequate cooling. Note this was my second stay at Joy’s cottage this year. The location is great and we love the pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location... We loved the pier.... Loved the old style of the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanna R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Tiny shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location, house needs work

The location is perfect. The dock is perfect, the water super clear, it's close to everything. The house is a historic gem: it has withstood so many hurricanes. It's really sad to see it in such a state of disrepair. For example, there is an obious leak under the shower that is bowing the wood (original wood floor). A lot of things are old and about to break. But overall, we had a really good stay. I would still recommend this place, but adjust expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage with beautiful views and dock. Stayed as a small family with two young children who loved the front patio/porch. Very close to shops, beach, and ferry but far enough that you can enjoy the sound of nothing but waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lori T.

Loved it but half yhe house was NOT AIR-CONDITIONED. They kindly went and bought a new unit ,it qas not adequate for the space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Betty K., Sugar Land, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

On the Water

This is a great location if you are there to fish or just relax! It has a great pier and is close to the center of everything! It's not fancy but great for just two. The management was super dealing with our concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

Perfect location !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location, caught fish off the pier. Obviously an older home so it lacks some modern amenities. Window units struggled to cool the house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on the coast

Was a lovely little cottage, the bed was comfortable and the view was unbeatable, we loved sitting out on the pier in the morning and night!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place

We travel to Rockport for the first time just to have a couple of days of relaxing, and this house was just the right place. We did enjoy the deck. It has window units, not central AC, and ceiling fans in every room, however, if the noise bothers you, the window unit in the main bedroom is noisy. Noise does not bother me
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

Liked: Cleanliness

B Day Getaway

Very nice cottage with a beautiful bay view!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary getaway

Absolutely wonderful. Great way to spend our 27th anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gail w.

Liked: Cleanliness

OysterFest weekend

The location is great. The property was clean but dated. Small bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Joy Cottage on Water Street

We loved the location which is less than 100 feet from the water, where we could see many birds and dolphins. The cottage was fully furnished and photos are accurate. We had a couple of minor issues, taken care of quickly.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Throw your cares away

This quaint little cabin is perfect to get away and relax. Just sit, watch the water, listen to the waves and throw all yourcares away for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and simple

Clean and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T., SeguinTX

Liked: Cleanliness

Donna

Enjoyed our stay. A/Cs have mold in them. Pier is not as pictured and no lights. Concrete trucks blocked our way into driveway as are building a home next to drive. Very clean cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024