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Cottage by the Bay

Cottage in Corpus Christi with kitchenette and fireplace

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, La Palmera Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage by the Bay

Completely refreshed 650 sq ft 1/1 cottage with private side entrance on left of garage. Quiet location in an established area. Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee in the backyard oasis. 25 mins from Port Aransas with beach access, 15 mins from Bob Hall, Whitecap & Mustang Island. 10 mins from The Lexington, Texas State Aquarium, & University. Free street parking. Permit ID: 001632

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Corpus Christi

Bay Area, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitecap Beach and popular attractions include USS Lexington Museum on the Bay and Texas State Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Thomas J Henry Tennis Center or H-E-B Tennis Center.
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Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • La Palmera Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • McGee Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 17 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Chapala - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Reparo Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Waves - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Origami Japanese Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage by the Bay?

As of 5 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage by the Bay on 13 November 2025 start from NZ$180.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the Bay located?

Located in Bay Area, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and Hans A. Suter Wildlife Area. Thomas J Henry Tennis Center and University Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrianna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and cute little place :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a peaceful weekend getaway for me an my gf had nothing planned just relax an wing it an felt completely comfortable in the atmosphere we were in ty for letting us stay at your beautiful little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandy h.

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

Texas trip

Enjoyed the beaches including the park that was a short walk from our stay! Beautiful area, would love to enjoy a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Nice and affordable

Loved this little place, the dogs, and the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Great Stay

Had wonderfully quiet stay. Very restful. Clean and comfortable. Felt at home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah D.

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

Cozy little apartment by the bay.

This is a cozy little apt near the bay but not so close to all the noise life that comes with the city. Its perfect for a few night stay and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cait B.

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

Fun Little Beach Cottage

This is a great little property for a couple or family of 4 like us. The guys that live in the main house are very friendly and made us feel welcome right away. The kids loved playing with their doggies too. The yard is beautiful and you can see some neat wildlife, including parakeets and lizards. The house itself is quaint but so affordable and the bed was surprisingly comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Birthday fishing trip

The cottage was located in a very convienient location, close to everything we needed. It was perfect for our needs, thank you Melissa!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

5.0 C.

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

Perfect Location

Love the place and it was close to all the places we wanted to visit. Will probably stay again next year. Within about 35 minutes of all the following places and is 2 blocks from the ocean. The Lexington North Beach Texas State Aquarium Port Aransas North Padre Island
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Beautiful Home

This was a cozy space to stay. The bed is very comfortable and the space is very spacious. I would recommend this place if you travel as a therapist or nurse it is 10 minutes from Christus Shoreline hospital. The host is an effective and fast communicator throughout the vrbo app.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mina c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

The cottage is near Ocean drive, walking distance. It’s private and spacious. It has a few cooking utensils but enough to prepare a simple meal. I really disliked that it wasn’t clean: sink, kitchen sink and, mold in the air conditioning vent. Otherwise, this is a good place to stay in Corpus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misha V.

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

Beach Trip

Property is centrally located to just about everything. Wonderful little cottage, wonderful yard attached. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recently widowed with 4 kids and this was PLENTY of space for this single mama and my babies. It was clean, smelled fresh, the backyard and patio area is chefs kiss- the location is close to parks, piers, restaurants and beaches. I highly recommend them oh and some sweet doggies that we already miss so so muchthankful and grateful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Long weekend

Super cute place! Very clean. Location was great . The bed is like sleeping on a cloud, so soft!! The pups are sweet too
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

Living the dream

Quaint, Quiet, Cozy. Location was awesome: close to the beach, shore drive, golf course, restaurants, stores and anything else you might need. Grill and patio area really hit the spot, bring bug spray. One drawback, if you're a shower person. The shower flow was low and slow. But that was not a deal breaker for us. Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day stay. 9 out of 10
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann C.

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

outdoor sanctuary

Very nice. Friendly host. Enjoyed our stay. perfect except no water pressure in shower. The outside sitting area was our main attraction for the rental and totally enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April V.

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

Great Property

Beautiful property in a quiet neighborhood. Extremely clean. I loved the tile and decorations. Bed was comfortable and the outdoor patio is lovely. Only con is there was hardly any water pressure in the shower. Overall, we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara p.

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

Cozy

Close to the gulf
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James G.

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

Nice property, good location for our needs

We were there on a little birding vacation. This property gave us good access to many local sites and was conveniently located to Ocean Dr and what it has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahlon D.

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

Great for dog lovers!

We had a delightful stay at Cottage by the Bay which was our first use of VERBO. When we saw a previous review that mentioned the owner had two dogs, that clinched the deal. The rental house shares a large patio/garden with the owner’s residence and the back door can be opened to share the space along with the very sweet dogs who can come out through their dog door. The friendly caretaker, Josh, lives next door and gave us great advice concerning the area. The cottage is in a great location with the bay and a park several blocks away. Enjoy!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse B.

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

Close to the beach

Fun little place to stay, great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

A Quiet Hideaway

A quiet and peaceful hideaway close to all area attractions. On site hosts are very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred G.

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

Great stay

Small cozy spot. Comfortable for our family. We had a nice bed and a air mattress for the kids. Location was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Little jewel!

Exactly as advertised, it's neat as a pin, simple, clean, and comfy. Everything you need is handy. The bed is comfortable and the water pressure and shower head are terrific. (I'm pretty picky about those last 3 items.) I would definitely bring my family here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne & Don K.

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

Very nice home

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Nice quiet area, lots of living space and super friendly dogs. Would not hesitate to return if we return to Corpus Christi.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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Hosted by Melissa Carey

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