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Cabin by the Bay

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Kitchen table for 4.
Coffee and wine bar with Keurig coffee maker and electric wine bottle opener.
Interior
Living Room
TV with Direct TV Cable

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Place, beach near Goose Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockport Beach Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cabin by the Bay

Cabin by the Bay is a cozy, comfortable get away located in Goose Island State Park. Sleeps 4 people with a full kitchen and amenities. Friendly neighbors are helpful and knowledgeable about the area or you can go online to find restaurants and events. There are many outdoor activities in Lamar and Rockport ie., fishing, bird watching, going to the beach,shopping, etc. Local festivities include Sea Fair, Oyster Fest, Market Days, Lamardi Gras and more. Two blocks to water front and boat ramp.

Other things to note
This 736 sq ft cabin was built in 1968 and does not have central air and heat. Fortunately, A/C window units work well in hot months and space heaters for winter.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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
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

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Aransas Bay and Copano Bay, while Kenedy Ranch Museum and Bay Education Center are cultural highlights. Fulton Harbor Park and Rockport Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Map
Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • beach near Goose Island - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rockport Beach Park - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Matagorda Island - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 50 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 51 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stevie Lou's BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Tavern & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪St Charles Bay Hunting Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Bay Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin by the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cabin by the Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin by the Bay?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin by the Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin by the Bay located?

Located in the heart of Rockport, this cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Aransas Bay and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Copano Bay. Fulton Convention Center - Paws & Taws and Fulton Harbor Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, very accommodating to all the fishing spots
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy Jo V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect, cozy and comfortable, we loved the quiet peaceful neighborhood and will keep this property in our favorites for our next vacay. Thank you for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was perfect nice and cozy and very clean and everything we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Isbell and Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice host, clean cabin, enjoy dquiet and down time after fishing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was clean, cozy, away from the city, but close enough to everything. A wonderful getaway for peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cabin was exactly what we were expecting. Super clean amd comfortable. Ac was really good and appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This home was clean, beautifully decorated and spacious. We felt at home the moment we walked in. Great communication with host. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond R.

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

Excellent location and beautiful place

Norma and Her Husband accommodated us . Very nice and quiet neighborhood close to Goose Island and the public boat ramp.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Cabin by the Bay

Enjoyed our stay. It was right there close to Goose Island State Park. We went to fish and we had a great time The cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

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

Fishing trip

The place was great overall. The inside was decorated nicely and the beds and furniture were comfortable and clean. Good location and easy to access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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

Nice place , location & peaceful

It was quiet , enjoyed seeing the wildlife . Needed to stay longer! Thank you NORMA
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron V.

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

Second stay this summer

Enjoyed my first stay as it met all of our needs for a father son weekend fishing trip so we booked a second time. Will stay here in the future as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

Perfect!

Everything was absolutely perfect! Location, home, everything! Appreciate you letting us stay here for our Rockport getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

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

So cozy and cute!

My family and I absolutely loved this cabin. We were completely comfortable and Norma is so kind. We look forward to staying here again. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger G.

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

Private and comfortable

My stay was great, everything exactly as described. I will stay again. Thank you for making my short enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

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

Great cabin at the coast

Well kept cabin that had all the amenities needed. The location is great as the shore is just a short walk away so you can fish, bird watch or just enjoy the coast. Lamar in general is outstanding to see wildlife (deer, turkey and more). Another great benefit is the closeness to Goose Island State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron V.

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

Perfect weekend getaway to enjoy the coast

My son and I spent the long weekend fishing, hanging out and exploring the coast towns. This place was perfect for our needs, close to the boat ramp, easy access to head to other towns, was extremely clean, organized and the host communicates quickly and effecticely. We have already booked the home again and look forward to our next adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2023
Thank you Aaron! I love sharing our little piece of paradise with others. Looking forward to hosting you both again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bin J.

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

Right in the heart of wildlife viewing area

We were astonished to hear the Whoops in the first morning as we stepped outside of cottage. What a treat! The cottage is super clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Watching and hearing whooping cranes

Comfortable, welleqipped kitchen when we cooked an evening meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Cabin by the Bay

Mt our needs and expectations. Very good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Betty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good, clean, cute decor and linens, quiet and right across from the pasture with Whooping Cranes, so great for birdwatchers. Lots of deer outside in the evening too. The mini split air conditioning worked well. We usually stay with Air B&B, this was my first time VRBO. Is it customary with VRBO to sweep and take the trash out as were the instructions in the property manual? We try to be really neat and clean and take our trash anyway, plus I like to recycle what I can but I was just curious if this is a VRBO thing. The only other item was the water. It was cloudy and gray looking. I noticed it is on a well. Thankfully we brought our own water to make coffee as my husband was quite upset with the look of the water from the sink in the coffee maker receptacle. We did not shower there after seeing the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy F.

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

Secluded and Damn Well Worth It!

We are not fisher people, well there was that one deep sea red snapper trip (highly recommended). We spent most of our days on the beach at Port Aransas. The ferry is a 30-minute drive from this cozy little cabin next to Goose Island State Park (deer and wildlife EVERYWHERE). After a day on the beach, it was nice to get out of the chaotic pace of PA. Thye cabin was just perfect for us. It is comfortable, cute and a bargain. It is a few minutes away from many of the great seafood restaurants in Rockport. WE LOVED OUR STAY AT THE CABIN BY THE BAY!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald v.

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

Vacations stay.

Great time only thing needs washer and dryer. House was nice . Screen door inside handle had alread3been repaired and broke broke again because wind slammed it shut. It needs a shock absorber. But overall cabin was very nice and ac was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Sorry about no washer/dryer set up. Cabin is small for a weekend getaway and short term rental. Screen door handle will be replaced this weekend. It’s on my husband’s list of honey-dos. Thank you for taking the time to review our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy Y.

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

Little peace of the neighborhood

Our stay was fantastic! The cabin is cute, cozy and clean. All the amenities and it was the perfect temperature inside. It was perfect weather and we enjoyed the front porch and sea breeze every evening. Also, very much enjoyed the abundance of wildlife everywhere. Rockport Beach is 15 mins away, so very convenient. Goose island state park and big tree are extremely close and could be walked to if desired. Norma is a fantastic host!! She was so friendly, informative and very helpful. The neighborhood is beautiful and everyone was friendly and helpful too. Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

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

Great family hideaway

The cabin was a perfect stay for our last minute getaway. Norma was fantastic in answering any questions I had. We arrived and I will say the exterior is older, but has that charm and you go in and it’s just an adorable cabin. I loved the coffee/wine bar. The touches on everything were perfect, from the coffee mugs, to the beach shell lamps. We had everything we needed while we were there. We ventured around Goose Island. Walked to the boat ramps, came across a great deal of wild life. So if you are not used to that, drive, instead of walking. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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