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The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!

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View from the Private Pier at The Sunset Bay Escape!!!
Amazing Views All Year 'Round!
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Wonderful, Secluded House!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 25297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Rockport Beach Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Matagorda Island
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!

PLEASE read the entire listing. There is a lot of information here.

Also, if this house is booked, try our other house in Rockport.

Copano Pelican's Roost -- https://www.vrbo.com/2989607

NOTE -- Please give us an ACCURATE number of Adults and Children in your group. Our Listing states that we sleep / have beds for 25. That assumes some children in your group. Limit of beds for adults (including older teens) is about 18 including blow up and bottom bunks. If you bring more adults, you may have to provide additional bedding. We have beds for at least 25 (maybe more) that includes top bunks, cots, couches and/or fold-outs for kids.

Our houses are not run by a property management company, but is a family business. We live close by on the Texas Coast and equip our houses with everything we want for when we stay there. No cast off or "hand me down" mattresses. All are good quality for when we and our friends and family stay there.

Whether you are interested in birding, boating, fishing or simply watching the sun set, The Sunset Bay Escape has it! The Sunset Bay Escape is a 7 bedroom house located on Port Bay near Rockport, Texas. Port Bay is a back bay off of Copano Bay in the Texas Coast with EXCELLENT fishing. We have caught over 40 fish in one evening off the fishing pier.

This house is not a canal home but a BAY home and fully equipped with EVERYTHING you might need for your stay. You need only bring you self, food and clothes. We provide everything else including all linens, towels, pans, dishes, etc. There are not 5 cups, glasses and plates here. There is PLENTY of good plate, pans and utensils. If something necessary is missing, let us know. There is a high-quality Pit Boss Grill with Propane, Charcoal and built in Smoker.

We are KID and PET FRIENDLY!!! We have 5 kids of our own and have tried to include all the things to keep the kids entertained.

When you are at The Sunset Bay Escape, if feels like you are a million miles from civilization, but you are only 8 minutes to a Super Walmart! You drive through a lot of ranch land and then, suddenly, you emerge in a Jewel of a place on a wonderful, isolated bay.

The Sunset Bay Escape is a luxurious three story house that has two full kitchens - one upstairs and one downstairs! It has a large Master Suite upstairs with an oversized tiled shower and large Jacuzzi tub. There are four bedrooms on the second floor with two being Masters and two more bedrooms on the ground floor. Enjoy our Five Large Flat-Screen TV’s and three Blu-Ray DVD players using our collection of DVDs. For the little ones, we have a play set out back.

Right out the back door is Port Bay and your own 350 foot lighted pier with direct access to the water. Port Bay is full of redfish, shark, trout, flounder, gafftops, whiting, croakers, sheepheads and drum. There is no commercial fishing in the Bay so fishing is GOOD! Kayaks/rafts and basic fishing gear provided as well as bright fishing lights on the pier. Don't forget to look for the dolphins!

Bring your boat! There is a boat launch very close by, and you can tie it up to our pier. Also, with your boat, you have easy access to Copano Bay, considered by all to have some of the best fishing on the Texas Coast! We now have a 18 ft. wide driveway so you can park on one side of the drive way and still get in and out on the other sire AND to accommodate larger vehicles and boats.

For the wildlife enthusiast, there is an abundance of wildlife in the area. You can see deer, raccoon, possum, turkey, rabbit and other wild animals in and around the area. Rockport has several Wildlife areas in and around town.

For the birding enthusiast, this area is teaming with a large variety of bird species including Black-necked Stilts, Ibis, Rosette Spoonbills, Reddish Egrets, Gull and Tern species, Least Turns, Rails and Snipe, wintering Geese, Sandhill Cranes, Brown Pelicans and White-tailed Hawks. You might even see endangered Peregrine Falcons or Wood Storks.

On Lamar Peninsula just across the Copano Bay Causeway you can see wintering Whooping Cranes and the BIG Tree near the shores of St. Charles Bay. There are a number of birding sites within a few miles of the house including Goose Island State Park also on Lamar Peninsula. Go to https://aransaspathways.com/ to see a good list of the birding sites in the area.

Rockport is a short drive away with a nice sandy city beach, museums, shopping, great places to eat (plus a few dives) and antiques. Go to https://www.rockport-fulton.org/51-Things-To-Do for a list of a LOT more things to do and place to see around Rockport!

Port Aransas is also close by for a good day trip to the Gulf of Mexico.

Unfortunately, we do not allow 'Events' such as weddings or other large parties. Gatherings at the house are strictly limited to those guests staying at the house.

The Sunset Bay Escape is a Family Friendly location. No corporate retreats or other such gatherings allowed. We only allow Family Gatherings. All persons must be related by blood, marriage or other family connection as required by our HOA Rules.

Add $225.00 Cleaning Fee to all Rentals

Sadly, VRBO adds their own fees. Can't do anything about that.

Add 15% Tax to all Rentals. Can't fight Uncle Sam.

Holiday Charge for Major US Holidays. Christmas and New Years at Peak Rate

Keywords: Beach House Fishing Birding on the Texas Coast

Property manager

Beverly Raub Tompary

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed
$50.00 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking or Candles Allowed inside the House

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rockport Beach Park and Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, while Rialto Theater and The Gallery of Rockport are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Maritime Museum and Aquarium at Rockport Harbor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • Rockport Beach Park - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Aquarium at Rockport Harbor - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Matagorda Island - 24 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 29 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 33 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Comales Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Conn Brown Harbor, Rockport Beach Park and Texas Maritime Museum. Aquarium at Rockport Harbor and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

charles g.

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

Guys fishing trip

Our 3rd stay here for our guys fishing get away. House is amazing and the pier is perfect for a large group. Will book again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Beautiful- Amazing

The rental was amazing, stocked, and beautiful scenery. We fished, kayaked and caught some fresh crabs to have for supper. Fit our whole family of 15 nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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

Amazing family retreat

The pictures don’t do this place justice ! Beautiful bay house on Port Bay ! Felt very secluded. Had one issue with lights on pier not working and they had someone out next day fixed ! Very nice place and great hosts ! A plus plus recommend this place. Made many memories with kiddos fishing !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank O.

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

Church leader

Excellent Lots of fishes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tek O.

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

Corporate retreat

Set up for a corporate retreat to do some Flounder Gigging . The Doc made an excellent place for the captains to pick us up. The house was beautiful clean love the binders on the table, giving some history of the owners and property. We will be rebooking again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Perfect location.

One of our top stays. Well equipped house will all amenities. Amazing fishing. Our family caught redfish and speckled trout. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Sunset Bay Escape

Beautiful home perfect for our large family with plenty of space for everyone. The pier was great and the lights worked perfectly. Looking forward to going back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Wonderful Time

Such a beautiful house & property. We had 3 kiddos & 9 adults. House had everything we could have possibly needed for our stay. Plus enough bedrooms & baths for everyone. We will definitely be returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BOBBY B.

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

USS Lexington Masonic Trip

Third time we have stayed at this house , we come down each year with at least 12-15 . Really love the place . This is our 19th year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

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

very relaxing

the place was great
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

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

Tons of crabs and fish

This is an annual gathering of friends and family. We all love to fish and crab and we always have plenty when we stay in this beautiful home. We have lots of space for our family and it has a tranquil surrounding. We have stayed in this home twice already and never disappoints. We hope to be back next year. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent place

The best summer rental house ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great House

Great house, great location. Perfect for our annual fishing trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alma G.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time at your place. Plenty of space for the family. Caught a few fish. I wish we could of been outside more then what we did . The mosquitos were really bad. We all came home with too many bites. But over all it was great. I will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy p.

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

Spring break

Had a few minor hiccups, which were taken care of in a very short amount of time All in all. Great place for our family of 20
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

alfonso c.

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

Amazing vacation

It was an amazing experience, loved the house and as well as the fishing experience. I got to propose to my fiancé on this amazing house so thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank O.

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

Church mens retreat coordinator

Men’s fellowship
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Family Vacation

Awesome house for our family (17 members) Lots of space, plenty of rooms and beds and bathrooms. Spacious and right on the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gricelda S., San Antonio

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

Amazing weekend

The house is amazing, big and accommodates many, very clean and comfortable, owner is very polite and friendly. We loved the privacy and the pier. Thank You very much for their hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belyne G.

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

Amazing Fishing Trip!

We loved everything about our stay on this property! We are a big family and needed a big enough house for all of us and this was perfect! We were celebrating our youngest brothers 18th birthday and high-school graduation, who happens to LOVE fishing so again, this was the perfect location for that. We caught so many fish and crab, and had a blast doing it. The sunsets were amazing to watch from the private pier or second floor deck, we even saw dolphins passing through each morning! The house was also equipped with everything we needed. We highly recommend booking this property if you’re a large family looking to fish and have a relaxing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda S.

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

Always love coming back here

Family of adult siblings who love reconnect with each other at least once a year. We all enjoy the amenities provided here in Rockport—fishing and golfing for the men, and really great shopping for the ladies. TY a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeronimo M.

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

Amazing

The house was amazing! We had so much fun! The fishing was also very good. We caught a variety of fish. Definitely would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Guys trip

The house was perfect! Fishing was good, not great for our weekend. Lots of small trout and a huge gar. Already talking about coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Wonderful place & management

A big thank you for allowing our large group stranded by the weather to relocate last minute & check in immediately. We loved it when we stayed here previously and it was nice to stay somewhere familiar during this wild weather event. We look forward to returning during warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blais C.

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

Great house and location for large family groups.

This house was able to comfortably accommodate 5 families and our little ones ranging from 11 years old to 6 months old. Lots a room to kickback and relax. Great views and a short drive to town and the beach. It was nice not having neighbors stacked on top of you. We will be returning next year and staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beverly Raub Tompary

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Timothy & Rosa Raub have five children and three grand children (as well as a wonderful son-in-law and daughter-in-law!). We live nearby on the Texas coast. Tim has a full time job and Rosa is the one who takes care of most of the property issues. You will also hear from our daughter, Beverly, a stay-at-home mom. You are not dealing with a big property management company but, rather, the actual owners. The Sunset Bay Escape is our house. We stay there every chance we get. We have equipped it the way we want it for our enjoyment and want you to enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

The Sunset Bay Escape is in a GEM of a location. The location near Rockport, Texas is one of the greatest, if not THE greatest places on the Texas Coast for getting away from it all. No Big Hotels, no houses squeezed together on top of one another. Water out the back door and pasture land out the front door. No street lights at night. Enjoy gazing at the stars in this unique location.

What makes this property unique

One of the great things about the Sunset Bay Escape is that the closest neighbor is several hundred yards away. The house is quite isolated and even located on a cul-de-sac road. We are definitely off the beaten path and away from it all yet about 8 minutes from a Super Wal Mart!

Languages:

English, Spanish