Summer Family Escape Near Beach, Fishing & Dining

Entire cottage in Rockport, Texas

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Phillip
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Between Rockport Beach and Port Aransas

A short drive to Rockport Beach and about 15 minutes from Port Aransas and the Gulf coast

Boat-friendly parking with EV charger

Covered parking with high ceilings fits boats and trucks, plus a dedicated EV charging plug

Spotless and stocked for the beach

Guests consistently praise the cleanliness and how well-stocked the home is with beach gear and extras
Welcome to Catchin' Paradise! Perfectly located between Rockport Beach & Port Aransas, this spacious home offers comfort and convenience. Features include fully equipped kitchen, premium beds, Smart TVs, and high-speed WiFi. Enjoy outdoor living with upstairs deck and downstairs picnic area with grill. Amenities: EV charger, central AC/heat, community pool. Boat-friendly with nearby launches. Close to restaurants and attractions. Perfect for families - sleeps 8!

The space
This beautiful, modern beach cottage offers an open floor plan with three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, comfortably sleeping up to eight people. Located just 9 minutes from Rockport Beach and 15 minutes from Port Aransas, Catchin' Paradise provides the perfect home base for exploring the Texas Coast. Imagine relaxing on your deck, watching stars emerge over Redfish Bay while grilling fresh catch. Coastal breezes carry across Estes Flats as the full moon rises over the Gulf of Mexico, with San Jose Island, Mustang Island, and fishing boat lights twinkling in the distance.

Where you'll be sleeping:

Master Bedroom: King bed and en-suite full bathroom with double vanity.

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Bunk bed with a full bed on the bottom and a twin bed on top.

Common area: Full sofa bed, second full bathroom

Your comfort is assured with Smart TVs in every room, high-speed Wi-Fi, and central AC/Heat. The fully stocked kitchen makes meal preparation a breeze, and families will appreciate our thoughtful additions including a beach kit with chairs, kid-friendly games, highchair, and pack-and-play. We've also provided all the essentials: washer/dryer, toiletries, hairdryer, extra blankets, and pillows.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love our covered parking area with 12ft ceilings (perfect for boats and trucks), EV charging plug (NEMA 14-50), outdoor BBQ grill, fish-cleaning station, and access to a community swimming pool. The Cove Harbor Marina boat launch is just minutes away.

Rockport, ranked as the #3 Best Coastal Small Town in the US (USA Today, 2021), offers world-class year-round fishing and has consistently ranked in TripAdvisor's top 25 destinations. Whether you're hunting for red snapper, speckled sea trout, black drum, or redfish in the bay, or heading to deeper Gulf waters for Tuna, Mackerel, Dorado, Marlin, Sailfish, and Wahoo, you'll find your perfect catch.

The area's natural beauty is stunning, with pristine sandy beaches, vibrant sunrises and sunsets, and incredible birdwatching opportunities at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - home to rare whooping cranes. The town offers rich cultural attractions, art events, and stellar restaurants. Throughout the year, you can enjoy various events including Market Days, Oysterfest, Whooping Crane Festival, Wine Fest, Sandfest, and LaMardi Gra.

Important Note: We recommend purchasing travel insurance through Airbnb or a private carrier, as Rockport is in a hurricane zone (June-December). During such events, we follow Airbnb's Major Disruptive Events policy.

Guest access
Guests will park below the house and will have to walk upstairs (24 steps) to the main floor. The property is self-check-in, with keyless entry. Guests will receive check in instructions and a unique code prior to check-in

Other things to note
Spanish translation service is available.

No smoking, pets, or parties.

The property has four external cameras. Two downstairs covering the parking, one upstairs pointed down at the stairs and one pointed towards the front door. These are for your protection and ours, and we always respect our guest's privacy.

Rental agreement required for stays over 28 days.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Bay view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 385 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 71 reviews.

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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Rockport, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This beach house has an ideal, centralized location between Rockport Beach and Port Aransas Texas. The house is located 9 minutes from Rockport beach and 15 minutes from Port Aransas.

Rockport Beach is a beautiful well-kept one-mile beach that was the first beach in Texas to receive the "Blue Wave" award for cleanliness. Rockport has museums, a historic mansion, great restaurants and popular kayaking and paddleboarding areas. Rockport hosts many art festivals, events and concerts throughout the year. In 2017, the small, thriving community was voted the #2 Best Coastal Small Town in the U.S. In 2021 it was ranked 3rd best Coastal Small Town in the U.S. by USA Today and has been ranked by Tripadvisor as a top 25 destination for multiple years.

Port Aransas is a popular destination for its beach which sits on the Gulf of Mexico. The 18-miles of beach stretch from Port Aransas through Mustang Island and is routinely voted one of the best beaches in Texas. The area is home to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge with more than 600 species of birds. It's the only location in the U.S. with rare and endangered whooping cranes.

Meet your host

Superhost
71 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
I spend too much time: Thinking about vacation!
We want to welcome you to our home, and your home away from home. Terri and I love to travel and always love spending time at the beach. The first time we visited Rockport/Port Aransas we fell in love with the beautiful beaches, variety of restaurants and nightlife, and the island life culture. Even though we a new at hosting, we have years of experience as guests and understand what a 5-star stay feels like. We will work hard to make your stay with us a 5-star experience and we look forward to hosting you soon! Spanish translation service is available.

Phillip is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Terri

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm