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The Little Canary House Downtown Rockport
Welcome to your coast house! Walk to the water in sunny downtown Rockport. Cute modern casita with high end furnishings. 2 bedroom 2 bath house with additional twin day bed. 3 blocks walk to the water with slight water views from the back porch. Walking distance -5 blocks to coffee shops, restaurants, art galleries, wine bars & a short 1.4 mile walk to the Rockport beach. Perfect quiet getaway in the adjacent neighborhood to downtown, so you are close to all the fun, but peace and quiet at home.

Rockport Home with Waterfront Views
Experience true coastal charm when you visit Dock of the Bay waterfront vacation home. This newly renovated 2 story home has colorful beach decor and comes loaded with amenities that will make your stay in Rockport fantastic. The 2nd story deck looks down the canals into Aransas Bay. A fire pit, charcoal grill, and plenty of outdoor seating are part of the package. For the fishing enthusiast, we offer a large waterfront dock, underwater fishing light, live bait well, and fish cleaning stand.

Coastal Confessions | Pool | Dock | Near Rockport
Bring your boat! Outdoor living * Pool * Private Dock * Lighted Fish Station * Green Fishing Light! Step into our luxurious & spacious home nestled in a tranquil canal front area close to beaches, islands, awesome fishing, and exciting attractions. 8 miles to Rockport Beach & 12 miles to Port Aransas Beach! ✔ Free YouTubeTV & Starz ✔ Game Room, Pool Table & Bar ✔ Pool, Grill, Outdoor Kitchen & TV ✔ Private Dock & Lighted Fishing Station ✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen ✔ Smart TVs ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi

SeaStar Cottage, Voted 1 of Tx top Host by BNB!
Pristine 240 sq ft cottage, available for 2 people to stay, in beautiful Lamar. 10 min from the beach, shops & galleries of Rockport. This cozy, super clean cottage has 1 Bedroom/1 Bath, a small refresh nook (no kitchen), gas grill,a decked porch with a fire pit, perfect for kicking back & soak'n in the wildlife of Lamar. Less than a mile to 3 boat docks. Walking, Birding & Fishing is the common entertainment of this beautiful coastal neighborhood. Due to asthma, no type of animal is allowed.

Bronte Beach Bungalow
Welcome to our newly built 2025 coastal retreat, ideally located just minutes from Rockport Beach and the charming downtown area! Start your mornings with peaceful water views from the covered porch, and unwind in a bright, open-concept space designed for comfort and ease. With a fully equipped kitchen and three cozy bedrooms, our home comfortably hosts up to six guests. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or fish, this is the perfect place to call home. We can’t wait to host you!

Waterfront canal home! Private pool, fishing!
Relax and enjoy a tranquil getaway at this amazing waterfront home! Located at an optimal location for both Rockport and Port Aransas beaches. The house is the perfect place for any occasion! Come relax and make memories by the PRIVATE pool/hot tub, fishing off the back dock, or in the large game room with shuffle board! Plenty of space to dock your boat! Pool/beach toys, ping pong table, fish cleaning station, propane grill. This house has it all! Come ready to relax and have fun!

Community Pool! Boat Wash Station! Covered Parking
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at "Reel Swell Life." It is 12 minutes to the Port-A Ferry and 5 minutes to (2) Premier boat ramps with full service bait houses. New Pool is open! This 3/2 new construction offers covered parking for up to 3 boats, Storage for fishing gear/Beach toys down stairs, Full kitchen, Washer/Dryer, 4 HD TV's with satellite TV (over 200 channels). There is room to park up to 3 Boats (Covered) or boat slips available at nearby marina!

Texas - come and catch 'em
Texas come and catch 'em. This cozy cottage is a spacious 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom home that comes with a walk-in style community pool. It is fully furnished and pet-friendly, and each room has a smart TV for your entertainment. The cottage is located in Rockport Cottage Company's south location, which is conveniently just 5.6 miles away from Rockport Beach. It can accommodate up to 6 people and is just 1 mile away from the public boat launch.

Gorgeous Beach House w/ Pop-Up Bar & Pool
Beautifully decorated brand new 3 bed, 2 bath house in fabulous neighborhood. Relax on our beaches, swim in the pristine pool, or explore some of the best fishing in Rockport - this is the perfect location. A five minute drive to charming downtown Rockport, where you can enjoy some of the best seafood in the gulf, visit a number of watering holes, or just stroll along the seashore. (The pool is for the community)

Cozy Coastal Retreat Close to beach•Boat parking
Coastal charm meets comfort at Cedar Street Retreat—just minutes from Rockport Beach and downtown! This cozy getaway is perfect for family time, fishing trips, and relaxing under the live oaks. Enjoy beach bikes, chairs, and plenty of space for your boat. Thoughtfully renovated and full of heart, it’s your home away from home for sun, fun, and unforgettable coastal memories. Come stay, play and cast away☀️☀️☀️☀️

Coastal Bungalow
Welcome to The Coastal Bungalow, a stylish 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage with a spacious loft, comfortably sleeping up to six guests. Located in South Rockport, this inviting home is just one mile from Cove Harbor Marina, less than six miles from Rockport Beach, and a quick five-minute drive to Downtown Rockport—making it the perfect spot for a relaxing coastal getaway.

Fish On! Waterfront Home on the Canal
We hope you will enjoy our 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home on the canal at City by the Sea. This home is right between Rockport and Aransas Pass and the best fishing holes are all around us. It’s a fisherman’s dream. This house is in a safe and quiet community. This is not a place for loud parties. We have 2 Smart TVs and outdoor cameras.
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