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Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B

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A row of beachside cabins with a view of the sunset.
A row of Adirondack chairs on a grassy area in front of a building with a porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and three framed artworks on the wall.
A small building with a sign reading "Whooping Crane" and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and a built-in microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Place, beach near Goose Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Fulton Harbor Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B

What's not to love? Whether your trip includes bird watching, nature photography, fishing, kayaking, duck hunting or beach time, you will relax in comfort and beautiful surroundings in our spacious two-bedroom, two-full-bath cottage! Enjoy beautiful sunrises from your front porch that overlooks St. Charles Bay! You will enjoy watching the Whooping Cranes and other wildlife feed behind the house or fly over to the pond across the road! This amazing property is located minutes away from St. Charles Bay boat launch!

There is a nicely appointed king-size main bedroom, queen-size guest room, and queen sofa sleeper in the common space, as well as a large kitchen, dining table for 10, and large living room gathering space for your family or group.

Excellent views from the Primary Bedroom, Living Room, and large porch make this cottage our most popular.

This house has plenty of parking area for your vehicle with room for a boat.

Families are welcome and pets are allowed! A non-refundable $25 pet fee will be requested. Please contact the host for requested stays over 14 days.

Reserve 1 cottage or entire property (4 cottages including a total of 5 bedrooms plus 4 sleeper sofas and 5 bathrooms) for family gatherings or corporate retreats!

There is even a fish cleaning station behind the cottages on the west side of the shed.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs must be crated when left alone in the house.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Lock the doors

Scrape food from dishes into trash and if you have time, please load dishwasher and run a cycle.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3755882vb
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 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 in Rockport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Rockport Beach Park and Aransas Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fulton Harbor Park and Rockport Center for the Arts. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • beach near Goose Island - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Fulton Harbor Park - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Fulton Fishing Pier - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Fulton Mansion - 20 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Tavern & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stevie Lou's BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪St Charles Bay Hunting Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Laredo Taco Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B on 25 September 2026 start from NZ$983, 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.

How much is parking at Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Aransas Bay and 2.7 mi (4.4 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. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goose Island Flat Whooping Crane was super! From booking through departure Melissa was fantastic at communicating all the information we needed. She went above and beyond making us feel welcome and being available for any questions we might have. The surroundings were so peaceful! The beauty of nature all around.Accommodations were very comfortable, clean and well stocked for games, reading, cooking and relaxing. Furniture and decor had a fresh, new, nature inspired vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2026
Thank you so much for your review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the spacious 2 bedroom house and the beauty of the area. We hope you come back soon! Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much attention to detail; coffee; snacks, toiletries, etc..Communication was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2025
We’re thrilled that you loved your stay! Hope to see you again soon! Melissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Loved the cottage, great layout, and wonderful set up. We loved seeing the birds and the neighbor cows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again at Goose Island Flats!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean. Our stay was smoothe & easy throughout
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whooping Crane Cottage

Wonderful property and great hosts. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2024
Thank you John! It was a pleasure having your family stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was more spacious than it appears in pictures. Very clean and well furnished with surprise personal touches. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2023
Thank you for staying at Goose Island Flats! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great crane viewing

The Whooping Crane cottage was perfect for us (2 couples). The check-in and check-out was remote and easy. The furnishings are fresh and the cottage was clean and we could relax on the deck too. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2023
Thank you for staying at Goose Island Flats! So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thank you for staying at Goose Island Flats! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Very nice,clean home. Relaxing and beautiful views. Quiet place to unwind in the wonderful location of Goose Island Flats Its our 2nd time here and can't wait for our 3rd. Dog friendly. Even with the neighbors the place is so respectful, and to ourselves it seemed like home. Near the bay is a huge plus. The availability to take walks and see the wildlife is just perfect. Thank for having this place available. We barbecued we relaxed and just a few minutes from Rockport was satisfying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thank you for making a return visit! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Refreshing

Relaxed, saw beautiful views, and the location is away from any noise. The bay which was walking distance produced my fishing needs. My mother and family loved relaxing, and taking walks with the amazing scenic views with wildlife everywhere. Taking in the beautiful sunrise getting ready to fish was priceless. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed the fishing right down the street and that your family loved enjoying the wildlife and sunrise right from your porch. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

I was just looking for a place to view the Whooping Cranes and this place delivered! There were 25 across the street one day, and a dozen the other days. The Whooping Crane cottage was the freshest smelling place I’ve ever stayed in. The kitchen table is long enough to seat at least 10 people! The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had all the pots and pans I needed for cooking my meals. The front porch was great for watching the birds from comfortable chairs. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2024
Thanks so much Jo! We would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than expected!

My husband and I were looking for something simple and not very expensive for our trip to Rockport with his parents, and our 7 year old daughter. This seemed to fit the bill. However, when we got there we were pleasantly surprised by our little cabin. The living area and kitchen were much bigger than the pictures let on. The rooms were large, with comfortable beds. Our daughter loved, and I can not emphasize this enough, loved watching the deer and birds eat from the deer feeder. The porch was the perfect place to sit (we are buying some of these chairs) and drink coffee in the morning and wine at night while enjoying the view of the bay. We are already planning a trip back to this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Marci and her family were a pleasure to host, easy and prompt communication throughout and left the house as good as they found it. Thanks Marci and welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whooping Crane

This is a charming cottage on an unusually quiet slice of the Texas coast. Unbeatable!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed viewing the iconic Whooping Cranes right from your front porch at Goose Island Flats. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Milligan

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I moved to Rockport with my husband from the Texas Hill Country in January of 2023. We love living on the coast with daily opportunities to enjoy fishing or boating or watching the great diversity of birds and other wildlife in the area. The sunrises and sunsets, the peaceful pasture around our property, and the warm summer breezes are amazing.

Why they chose this property

It was love at first sight when we drove into our neighborhood! Our property is across the bridge from Rockport in the community of Lamar. We are 10 minutes from everything needed, but away from all the traffic and noise. You really can't beat our location, just a 5-minute walk from St. Charles Bay where cows graze with a waterfront view.

What makes this property unique

We love our unobstructed water views, pasture land all around, oak trees and palm trees sharing space and providing beautiful sea breeze sounds. Sightings of Whooping Cranes and other coastal birds all day long will tempt any avid bird watcher or nature photographer.

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