Living On Island Time #5 - Cozy Coastal Cottages With A Whole Lot Of Charm!
THE PALM
The Palm cottage captures the upscale side of island time living. This professionally decorated cottage comfortably sleeps four with extra linens and all the essentials...All the way down to the wine glasses. Inspired by palm trees and the need for peace and tranquility, we have seen to it that this cottage is a place you and your family can escape from it all. Whether you are planning a family trip, getting away for a weekend with friends, or taking a break with a weekend devoted to just you; this cottage is conveniently located close to all the key places in the area.
Note: This cottage is not big enough for more than 2 adults. It will work for 2 adults and 1-2 kids (under 12) but it will be tight quarters.
About LIVING ON ISLAND TIME
Five (5) cozy coastal cottages with a whole lot of charm! Located just a block off of Fulton Beach road and within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, shopping, and fishing in the Rockport-Fulton area.
Be sure to check out all 5 of our cottages below:
The Lighthouse (#508605) Shore is Nice (#508608) Fins & Feathers (#186723) Endless Summer (#508610) The Palm (#508612)
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
$50/stay, $100 for monthly stay
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
$250 fine for smoking in the cottage
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash any used dishes
Set AC to 78
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 508612vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Rockport
Located in Rockport, this cottage is near a water park and by the sea. Kenedy Ranch Museum and Bay Education Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fisherman's Wharf and Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Fulton Harbor Park and Rockport Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
Fulton Convention Center - Paws & Taws - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Fulton Mansion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Port Aransas Beach - 38 min drive - 47.2 km
Getting around
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Pier 77 Of Fulton - 9 min walk
Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 2 min drive
the Groove, Rockport Texas - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Living On Island Time #5 - Cozy Coastal Cottages With A Whole Lot Of Charm! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Living On Island Time #5 - Cozy Coastal Cottages With A Whole Lot Of Charm!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Living On Island Time #5 - Cozy Coastal Cottages With A Whole Lot Of Charm! on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$197, 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 Living On Island Time #5 - Cozy Coastal Cottages With A Whole Lot Of Charm!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Living On Island Time #5 - Cozy Coastal Cottages With A Whole Lot Of Charm!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Living On Island Time #5 - Cozy Coastal Cottages With A Whole Lot Of Charm!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Living On Island Time #5 - Cozy Coastal Cottages With A Whole Lot Of Charm! located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Aransas Bay, Fulton Harbor Park and Fulton Convention Center - Paws & Taws. Fulton Fishing Pier and Fulton Mansion are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Location,Location,Location, Cute Cabins. Walking distance to fine restaurants and taverns. Also fishing from shore and pier. Lots of things to do in the area.
There was no one else at the property, we had to keep dog on leash when outdoors. There was no dog area for him to play or run, he was not happy. The posting was deceiving; the pier was over 7 blocks away. The room was very small; it was a good thing we are not big people.
Trudy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2025
Sorry that you thought there was a play area for your dog but nowhere on our listing does it say that there is. So, not sure where you got that from.
Also, the Fulton Town Fishing Pier is less than 2 blocks from our place. Not sure why you are saying 7 blocks. That is not correct. Fulton Beach Road is only two blocks away which is where the fishing pier is.
My advice would be to read the listing better next time or call if you have any questions. We are always available.
Verified
8/10 Good
Gary G.
16 August 2018
Good get-away
Clean, pleasant but dated accommodations; easy to get to and near the water, restaurants and shopping..
Gary G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for the review! Since the cottages were updated less than one year ago following Hurricane Harvey, I am curious to know what is meant by “dated accommodations”?
The property is as described. The deck is nice. Within a very short walk were several bar/grills, seafood etc. It was pretty loud in the cottage from music down the street. That isn’t particularly bothersome to me but it would be good to know if you have small kids or are a light sleeper. Definitely go down and rent an Cruze if you are there on the weekend. And get some evening coffee at Coffee spanked.
EVERTHING WAS GREAT EXCEPT COULDNT FIND A REMOTE FOR TV
Mike L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
This is the first I am hearing of this. Not sure where the remote was but it was there somewhere since the people that have stayed since your stay were able to find it. Wish you would have contacted us to help.
The cabin was clean and comfortable. Walking distance to restaurants bars and the fishing pier. We had a minor issue with the remote control not working and the owner quickly came to try to resolve the problem.
The unit was exactly what I was looking for. It is located in a nice neighborhood that is within walking distance to the pier and close to grocery and laundry
It was good for a short R & R vacation. Photos make the Fulton Pier seem a lot closer than it really is for someone wanting to walk but cannot go far distances. Cottage was nice with everything needed and area is very nice, calm and relaxing which is what I wanted.
Ed or Lynn O.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2022
Each photo of the pier in the listing says the “Fulton Town Fishing Pier is just a 2 minute walk from your front door!”, which it is.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jawando M.
9 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Weather
We were forced to checkout a day earlier due to the flash floods in Rockport. The cottage was at the verge of receiving flood water when we were forced leave around 11am. I will request a reimbursement for that day lost as a result of the weather.
Jawando M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2021
We reimbursed you that same day and offered you a discount on a future stay. Sorry you had to leave a day early but the entire town was flooding and we obviously cannot control the weather. Thankfully, none of the cottages flooded. We hope you can come stay with us again but I feel it is very unreasonable to give us a review like this for something completely out of our control.
Mesquitos very bad, could not open door or go to vehicle without getting swarmed with them. Parking not good for cottage #5, the Palm, especially if you have a truck. Sofa sleeper very uncomfortable, definitely not meant for taller people as far as shower, toilet, and beds. Bathroom way too small. Probably ok for petite shorter people. It looks nice and clean inside and there were plenty of dishes and towels. There is a burner missing from the stove. Window AC worked well. Outdoor Grills were not clean and still had old bucket of charcoal sitting around.
Kelly G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
Sorry the mosquitos were so bad but with all the rain we had around your stay, the entire town was having issues. I can assure you anywhere else you would have stayed would have had the same issue. We are constantly trying to get the town to do more spraying. Plus, the grills were just sanded and repainted like they are every year before Memorial Day weekend. Also, we try to empty the coals from the bin as often as possible but if this is over a weekend and a lot of people are using the grills, you may just need to empty them yourself. Sleeper sofas are sleeper sofas. None of them are very comfortable. But we have fairly new mattresses on them so not much more we can do about that. We also provide mattress toppers to help with that. As for the parking, we have never had that complaint in 15 years. So, if the people in the cottage next to you were not parking correctly or taking up your parking space, you just need to communicate with them about it or call us and we would have helped resolve the situation. Sorry you did not enjoy your stay but had you called us, we could have helped with everything besides the mosquitos. That is only something mother nature has full control of unfortunately.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
28 May 2014
Cute and cozy, great location
Great cottage 2 blocks away from the action. We wanted to visit Corpus Christi because we never been and found this nearby cottage. After visiting CC we sure are glad we stayed in Rockport instead. There was a Babes on the Bay competition which was cool. Check your spam for the key code to the cottage because mine went there. There isn't management on site, but they did call back right away to give me the code that I didn't realize was in my spam. There was all the cooking essentials that we needed available, table, fridge, outside table with fan, 2 blocks from bars. Convenient location for this small town. The bathroom is small, but since we read the reviews we expected it. It actually fulfills its purpose, so it worked fine for us. It was quiet at night which was great! They conveniently have an useful air freshener, which was great. The beer glasses in the freezer were ready for us upon arrival. There was dish soap as well. Will totally visit again.
Nicole S.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Nicole,
THANK YOU for taking the time to submit a review! We are so very glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to you staying with us again.
Thanks,
Carl and Lisa
Living On Island Time
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Brigitte M.
13 June 2018
Not worth the cost
No hot water the entire stay, not enough bath and hand towels, dishes in kitchen were dirty with caked on food. floors were poorly cleaned, found empty water bottles by bed and night stand. Owner did respond quickly with plumber when I called about the hot water and for 2 hrs we had tepid water to bathe in, after that it was back to cold. This rental was worth no more than $50 per night. Location was near boat ramp and restaurants but nowhere near any beach access. It was evident that water had been standing on the floors for some time after the hurricane because they did not replace the night stand or chest of drawers. No smell of mold however. Bath extremely tiny and toilet was sized for a child. I'm only 5'2" it was low for me, my husband 6' was nearly impossible to use. Kitchen useless, dishes had dried food on many of the plates and bowls. Obvious cleaning staff did not check cleaning skills of last occupants. Refrigerator had many stains and a slight oder but did make Ice and we were able to refreeze our ice packs. Owners would do well to enlarge bath, downsize kitchen to sink, refrigerator and microwave and not worry about people trying to cook. Most eat out except perhaps for breakfast.Can't recommend this set of rentals, there are 5, if you are wanting anything more than a place to sleep. No proper lighting for any reading except the ceiling fixture and you could only watch TV if you were in bed as the couch was on the same wall as the TV.
Brigitte M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
First, we are very sorry you did not enjoy your stay. Unfortuately, unless we are told about these issues when they happen, there is not anything we can do to help you during your stay. We were told about the hot water, and we fixed it right away and never heard back from you. Therefore, we could only assume it was fixed. We have had multiple resevations since your stay and have not had any issues or complaints with the hot water. But, to be sure, we went ahead and replaced the breaker anyway. Also, that same day, we brought you additional towels that you requested. After this, we talked and you indicated everything was good. Without you asking, we also refunded you the first night's stay for the inconvenience because we felt that was only fair. Since Hurricane Harvey, it has been hard to find a good cleaning crew that will consistently do a good job. We think we are finally at a point where we have a good crew that we can trust will do the best job they can. As you can see from our 4 and 5 start reviews, we are not used to people not enjoying their stay with us. More than 75% of our business is returning customers and we take great pride in that. We will be sure all the issues you brought to our attention are addressed immediately. Again, we are very sorry you did not enjoy your stay.
Charming cottage. Location to water and restaurants excellent. I worked remote so required reliable WiFi. By adding a WiFi booster, I had reliable WiFi except for two days when I had to use hotspot.
Cottage was very cute and cozy. Perfect for 2 people. It’s in a great location, property is well maintained and we had a great time over the weekend. Would definitely refer friends and family to stay here.
The overall place was very cute and quiet, which was what we wanted, to be away from all the party crowd. This is exactly the place if privacy and quiet is what you're looking for. Quick tip for anyone looking to cross the fairy to Port Aransas. When we got to the fairy at 11:30 am, the wait time was 45 mins. we decided to drive toward Corpus Christy to the South side, which was quicker than waiting for the fairy. After a day in Padre Island, we took the fairy back into Rockport, which was quick, only 30 minute wait time and quick to cross.
We enjoyed the cottage stay and will return in the future. Our only sad part was on the last evening. We did not have good wi-fi connection. We were trying to watch a movie, which kept stopping every 2 minutes. I think everyone was on the same connection which slowed down eventually. This isn't a bad thing if you're on vacation, we weren't upset. We were happy to find such a cute place.
Property is small, bed was comfortable. Reviews were spot on. Great for two people doing a short stay. Property was well equipped with toilet paper, paper towels, hand and dish soap. Coffee and filters.