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

Rockport, Texas
$840 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 25

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 moreadults, 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

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3200 Sq Ft (297 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Stereo Video Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking Or Candles Allowed Inside The House Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 25

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jeannie A.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2026

    Stayed Jan 22, 2026

    Great house! Great fishing! It was just what we needed to celebrate our sons birthday and relax with friends and family. Wish the weather would have held up for Saturday but out of our control.

  • Alex E.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    The house was in good condition. There was no gas in the bbq grill so we ended up cooking everything on the stove. No biggie. I would recommend this place to those looking to do a little fishing on the pier and just get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

  • Carolyn F.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2025

    Stayed Nov 17, 2025

    The house was a perfect size for all of us to have plenty of space and the view right out the back door is heavenly. We could see sunrises and sunsets. We were great distance from stores and plenty to do. I would highly recommend.

  • Jaime M.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    This was our 4th or 5th stay. Beautiful and spacious. Great fishing area with multi species catches. A home and host...

  • Ken N.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Ideal place for a family retreat. Fishing galore. Beautiful rooms and lots of space. Celebrated our son's 40th birthday.

  • Frank O.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    Need new bbq grill or gas grill (burner not working)Trash can not taken out from last occupancy

  • deric s.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    The house always feels welcoming when we go, always make new memories every time we do our family trip and never have bad experiences. This has been our family trip house since 2019 and always have great times

  • Jarrid H.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    Always a nice place

  • Leticia P.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    Overall the house is amazing, bathrooms stocked with toilet paper and hand soap, so no need to bring extra, however the internet wasn’t available the first couple days, and the Refrigerator wasn’t making ice on the second floor. Our fishing experience wasn’t great, barely caught anything worth keeping. The location to town was only about 15 minutes. One thing I would ask for is a charcoal grill instead of the propane one. Overall the house was perfect for our family vacation of 25.

  • GORDON P.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    all great

  • Alex N.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    The property is very big and can handle large groups. Had some issues with ants in a bedroom and slow drains on 1st and 3rd floor showers. We notified them and the owner showed up to fix both. 1sf floor was fine 3rd was still slow. Not horrible just something we dealt with. The wifi did not work but we had been notified a few hours before that it was on the fritz. Some light fixtures need bulbs but again nothing horrible. Would stay here again. Heads up to fisherman the water is shallowat the dock, we caught some catfish and mullet though!

  • Belinda B.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    The property is very nice. All the beds were super comfortable and clean. The first night of our stay, the lights on the dock did not work. I communicated this to the Host and someone was there early the next day to fix them. I highly recommend this property.

  • charles g.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    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.

  • Christine R.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    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.

  • Christopher P.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    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 !

  • Frank O.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    Excellent Lots of fishes

  • Tek O.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2025

    Stayed Feb 5, 2025

    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!!

  • Thomas M.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

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

  • Teresa W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    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.

  • Susie M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    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!!!

  • Marie C.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    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.

  • BOBBY B.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    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.

  • Alma G.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    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

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