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Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Across from Aransas Bay, this 1BR cottage offers a tranquil retreat with a sunning deck, shaded picnic area by the water, and private pier. Spend time together in the cozy living area or grill up meals on the charcoal grill in your private backyard and patio.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views

Located across from Aransas Bay, this recently remodeled 1BR cottage features a sunning deck, a shaded picnic area by the water, and a private pier. You’ll also enjoy a private backyard and patio with a charcoal grill.
Downtown Rockport and the beach are just minutes away!

LIVING AREA

Spend time together in the cozy living area, furnished with a couch and an armchair. Play a game of cards at the table for two, or watch favorite shows on the 32” flat-screen TV.

KITCHEN & DINING

The well-equipped kitchen offers everything you need to whip up tasty meals. Helpful gadgets include a coffee maker, blender, and toaster

When your meals are ready, dine at the table for four.

BEDROOMS & BATHS

This single-story home sleeps up to four guests between one bedroom and a bonus sleeping space.

The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and 32” flat-screen TV.

A bonus sleeping space offers two twin-size beds with a convenient privacy curtain to separate the area from the living room.

Stocked with a complimentary starter supply of toiletries, the bathroom is configured with a walk-in shower.

OUTDOOR AREAS

Take your pick between a charcoal or gas grill, located in the fenced backyard. Cook up burgers and dine alfresco on the patio, appointed with a table for four. Or, spend leisurely afternoons sunning on the deck.

Across the road, a grassy space features a picnic table under a charming tiki hut. Enjoy a bayside picnic or take a stroll along the pier that leads to a private dock -- outfitted with four chairs.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS

Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, and parking for up to three cars in the driveway.

If traveling with a larger group, consider renting the adjacent 4BR home for additional space. Please also note that the pier/dock and tiki hut are shared with this other on-site property.

THE LOCATION

Located a mile from downtown Rockport, this bayfront cottage is just a short drive from fantastic restaurants and shops. To spend sun-kissed days on the soft sand, head to Rockport Beach (2.2 miles).
STR # P-00150

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2529-172896

About the neighborhood

Map
Rockport, Texas

What's nearby

  • Rockport Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rockport Beach Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Fulton Mansion - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Matagorda Island - 12 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Port Aransas Beach - 37 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosita's Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Original Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Coffee House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Aransas Bay and The Gallery of Rockport. Rockport Center for the Arts and Texas Maritime Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Historical Waterfront Cottage! Private 200 foot pier! Amazing water views Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage with beautiful views and dock. Stayed as a small family with two young children who loved the front patio/porch. Very close to shops, beach, and ferry but far enough that you can enjoy the sound of nothing but waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Betty K.

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

On the Water

This is a great location if you are there to fish or just relax! It has a great pier and is close to the center of everything! It's not fancy but great for just two. The management was super dealing with our concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruby w.

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

Our stay

Small quaint cottage. Very quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

B B.

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

Great location

Great location, caught fish off the pier. Obviously an older home so it lacks some modern amenities. Window units struggled to cool the house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

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

Quaint fishing cottage!

Comfy and cozy cottage, had everything we needed for a restful weekend. The bathroom was outfitted nicely, but tiny...we are large folks so that's the only thing that would keep us from returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roy G.

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

Great location.

The only concern we had was that the mattress on the master room needs to be replaced badly. Other than that it was fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location, house needs work

The location is perfect. The dock is perfect, the water super clear, it's close to everything. The house is a historic gem: it has withstood so many hurricanes. It's really sad to see it in such a state of disrepair. For example, there is an obious leak under the shower that is bowing the wood (original wood floor). A lot of things are old and about to break. But overall, we had a really good stay. I would still recommend this place, but adjust expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beachfront

The house needs to be cleaned better and the furniture is uncomfortable also some updates would really help this property. Overall it’s not a bad place to stay for a single guy but I would not take a lady friend to this house for a weekend getaway. Also the grass burrs in the yard are a problem.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wood bathroom floor slats were buckled and not able to close bathroom door, several window shades not working and had to be rolled up by hand, AC unit in front room does not provide adequate cooling. Note this was my second stay at Joy’s cottage this year. The location is great and we love the pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location... We loved the pier.... Loved the old style of the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Janet A.

Very Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very disappointed in the property. It’s in a good location across from the water, but the property is NOT suitable or accessible for elderly or handicapped people, nor someone with small children. The furnishings are old and dilapidated. The photos seem cute and quaint.I called management even though it was after hours and request an exchange of properties. They said they did not have any available,but would refund our money if we could find something else, but were sure we couldn’t at that late date. We tried and tried to book somewhere else, but to no avail. We were stuck. The steps to the second level where the bathroom and kitchen are very steep and without husband is on a walker and can’t climb steps. We had to come and go by the back door where the steps weren’t much better and again no handrails. Trying to get him in and out of the property was very perilous at best. The bathroom floor had buckled in a sharp V-shape from the bathroom door to the toilet between it and the shower. It’s a fall hazard. The bathroom door would not close without great force. It was a tripping hazard for us.The kitchen faucet shot up off its connector spraying water all over the kitchen cabinet . I texted management who sent a maintenance person to fix while we were out. All they did was put putty around the connected. When I turned the faucet on that evening, it shot up and off again. To say we were disappointed is putting it mildly. Never again!

6/10 Okay

Joanna R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Tiny shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lori T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Loved it but half yhe house was NOT AIR-CONDITIONED. They kindly went and bought a new unit ,it qas not adequate for the space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin W.

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

Great weekend getaway

Perfect location !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great stay on the coast

Was a lovely little cottage, the bed was comfortable and the view was unbeatable, we loved sitting out on the pier in the morning and night!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo C.

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

Very nice place

We travel to Rockport for the first time just to have a couple of days of relaxing, and this house was just the right place. We did enjoy the deck. It has window units, not central AC, and ceiling fans in every room, however, if the noise bothers you, the window unit in the main bedroom is noisy. Noise does not bother me
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

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

B Day Getaway

Very nice cottage with a beautiful bay view!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Anniversary getaway

Absolutely wonderful. Great way to spend our 27th anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

A Beautiful View from the cottage and from the pier

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The little cottage by the sea has a beautiful view and the private pier is awesome for watching the sunrise and sunset. Nina the manager of the property was very responsive and very patient and very helpful. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen was adequately stocked with cookware and all we needed. There are steps from the sitting area into the dining/kitchen area. The location was convenient for walking to downtown for meals and shopping and also for the tourist spots. Water Street has a fascinating history and is a fun walk. I would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Gail w.

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

OysterFest weekend

The location is great. The property was clean but dated. Small bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

charlie c.

cc

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great place enjoyed

8/10 Good

Edward S.

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

Joy Cottage on Water Street

We loved the location which is less than 100 feet from the water, where we could see many birds and dolphins. The cottage was fully furnished and photos are accurate. We had a couple of minor issues, taken care of quickly.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

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

Throw your cares away

This quaint little cabin is perfect to get away and relax. Just sit, watch the water, listen to the waves and throw all yourcares away for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Deborah S.

Joy cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Joy cottage is in a great location, right next to the bay, and quiet during the weekend. It’s at the end of an one way bayside road and little traffic. However, inside the fabrics are shabby and the beds are lumpy. The location though can’t be beat. There is a deck in front where it is great for drinking coffee in the early morning. There is construction next door, but they aren’t obnoxious. Some of the lamps need new lightbulbs, but there is adequate ceiling lights. I would recommend this rental if it could be updated with new mattresses and fabric coverings.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Sue L.

Joy's Beach Cottage Review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Coming to Rockport for over 50 years still remains a joy. Bringing our two grandchildren every year for the past 17 years has been even better. This little house was fun because it is one of the last original Water street fishing camp houses. All was as explained in the rental agreement except for pier damage(no tee head and no lights). Also apparently the management told two couples renting other property on the street that the pier in front of Joy's was used by several rentals. Very nice couple but with four of them on the short pier morning, afternoon and evening it would have been crowded for four more people and fishing in the evening was impossible. The house needs a thorough, move the furniture, cleaning. Beds were uncomfortable, new mattresses needed. We were disappointed in back yard care which is where we had our coffee out of the sun. Chairs were dirty and table chairs scattered and yard chairs were at the table. We felt we were paying what you asked and all should have been perfect. Overall the little place needs some attention and updating.