Roomy house with a cottage feel and amazing views! Enjoy beautiful sunrises over the water from your front porch that overlooks St. Charles Bay, as well as lovely sunsets from the west. It's the perfect spot for watching the Whooping Cranes (October - March), Sandhill Cranes and Pink Spoonbills feed around the house or fly over to the pond across the road! Deer and other wildlife feed all around this wonderful natural setting! This amazing property is located just a few minutes away from St. Charles Bay boat launch! There is a nicely appointed king-size main bedroom with a queen-size sofa sleeper in the common area! Behind each house you will find a charcoal grill and there is a fish cleaning station behind the shed.
The Ibis House has beautiful original photographs from around the state. Situated facing East, the Ibis provides amazing views of St. Charles Bay while creating a feeling of retreat.
Families are welcome and pets are allowed! Please contact the host for requested stays over 14 days. Reserve 1 house or entire property (4 houses including a total of 5 bedrooms plus 4 sleeper sofas and 5 bathrooms) for family gatherings or corporate retreats!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
Rockport is home to this holiday home. Kenedy Ranch Museum and Bay Education Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fulton Harbor Park and Rockport Center for the Arts. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
Fulton Harbor Park - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
Fulton Convention Center - Paws & Taws - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
Fulton Fishing Pier - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
Fulton Mansion - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
Getting around
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 6 min drive
Stevie Lou's BBQ - 10 min drive
Pop's Tavern & Cafe - 5 min drive
St Charles Bay Hunting Club - 10 min walk
Ct Shack - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Goose Island Flats - The Ibis 1 BR 1 BA pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Goose Island Flats - The Ibis 1 BR 1 BA?
As of 26 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Goose Island Flats - The Ibis 1 BR 1 BA on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$204, 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 Ibis 1 BR 1 BA?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Goose Island Flats - The Ibis 1 BR 1 BA?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Goose Island Flats - The Ibis 1 BR 1 BA?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Goose Island Flats - The Ibis 1 BR 1 BA located?
Situated in Rockport, 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.
Very cute and clean little cottage in a quiet place. We loved waking up sitting on the front porch looking out in the bay! Very nice amenities and easy check in and contact with owners. Loved our stay!!!
Nancy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2024
Thank you! We hope to see you again soon! Thanks for being a wonderful guest.
Great location and and the property is very clean. Melissa was very responsive and assisted with all of our answers and needs.Definitely booking again on our next fishing trip. J Pryor
Jason P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2025
Thanks so much! We look forward to seeing you again.
Tim and Melissa
Goose Island Flats
More than expected. We will be back. The view of St Andrew Bay and the adjoining fields was unexpected. We could watch the sunrise in the morning as well as the arrival of a multitude of birds including roseate Spoonbills, many egrets, gulls, terns and to cap it off a flock of Whooping cranes in the pond next door. It’s a birder’s paradise all in one place. Lot of unexpected amenities in the cabin. We enjoyed it very much.
Maurice R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2026
Thank you so much! We’re so happy you loved the birding And we can’t wait to host you again.
Location was great! Enjoyed watching the whooping cranes, beautiful sunrise and morning walks. House was perfect for 2, tidy and a nice personal touch left by host.
Phyllis P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2023
Phyllis was a pleasure to host, easy and prompt communication throughout and left the house as good as they found it.
Thanks Phyllis and welcome back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent
JoAnn
25 June 2024
Wow!!! This was a great getaway for both of us with very stressful jobs this is exactly what we both needed. It had everything you needed. The quietness and very peaceful we both loved it. We will definitely be going back soon.
This was our first time staying at Goose Island Flats and it will not be our last. We hope to become regulars for our weekend getaways here. You couldn’t dream up a better view. It was best of both worlds with the peace and serenity of Mother Nature and the city activities just over the bridge. Tim and Melissa did a wonderful job of making us and our fur babies feel right at home. I will recommend this location to my friends and family for their coastal getaways!
Kristy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2024
Thank you! I’m so glad your time here was enjoyable and memorable ❤️
Amazing experience at the property, great views and the feeling of being in the country made it so much better! Property manager extremely responsive and helpful. Overall a great trip and we would definitely stay there again.
Shannon S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Shannon and her family were a pleasure to host, easy and prompt communication throughout and left the house as good as they found it.
Thanks Shannon and welcome back anytime!
Loved sitting on the porch and watching the cows next door and the bay. Distance from Port A was perfect. We needed this place!
Terry S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
Terry and family were great, it was a pleasure hosting them, easy to communicate with and took great care of the cottage they are welcome back anytime!
A+!! This was wonderful stay, cottage was so beautiful, so clean and great size. Location was awesome because you can see the water, dears and ducks just perfect!! I definitely recommend this to everyone and we will come back!! Thank you so much again!!☺️
Angie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Angie and her husband were a pleasure to host, easy and prompt communication throughout and left the house as good as they found it.
Thanks Angie and welcome back anytime!
We had a very nice stay. The house has everything you need and it is a very lovely location.
Benjamin W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Benjamin and his family were great, it was a pleasure hosting them, they were easy to communicate with and took great care of the cottage they are welcome back any time!
Thank you for staying at Goose Island Flats! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
About the host
Hosted by Melissa Milligan
My husband and I moved 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.