Location: Rockport, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (Located on Key Allegro Island - 30 miles from Corpus Christi) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: House
This family-friendly spacious 4 bedroom/4 1.5 bath home is truly a one-of-a-kind! Located on a prestigious private drive on Key Allegro Island, this comfortable home is a great place where you and your family and friends can gather. Enjoy fishing from our private fishing pier over Aransas Bay right outside your front door. Check out the sunrise/ sunset views from the benches on the pier. Dock your boat or let the kids swim in the canal behind the house. Or hire a local guide to take you fishing in the many nearby bays or in the Gulf of Mexico. Savor your morning coffee on our benches 10 feet from the edge of the bay beside our large bronze sailfish, or in the palm garden right outside the living room. Soak in the serenity of the sunset from the 2nd story balcony or just take in the surroundings from inside this well-lit and airy home with vaulted ceilings and large glass windows both front and back!
Enjoy dining out at one of many outstanding restaurants in the area or prepare your favorite meals in the roomy, well-stocked kitchen complete with island and bars on both sides.
The kids will love the calm beach and playscapes at the nearby Rockport beach park or ride the ferry (while watching for dolphins) to Port Aransas and enjoy the beaches and surf of the Gulf of Mexico. Or just relax down the street by the Key Allegro Island swimming pool and grab a bite at the marina restaurant.
If you want to stay at one of the nicest properties on the Texas Gulf Coast, this is a perfect house for you and your family and friends! I look forward to hearing from you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : HDTV, 3 TVs, Stereo
- DVD
- VCR
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- House sits right on the bay and has a canal in the back that can accommodate a fishing boat. New Private Fishing Pier with benches was completed June 2011.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Small pets may be allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Absolutely no smoking in the house
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- 30 minutes from the State Aquarium and the USS Lexington aircraft carrier museum in Corpus Christi, or Whooping Crane tours at the Aransas Wildlife Refuge. Tour the Fulton Mansion just a few blocks away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer(May-Sep): $975/night, $3900/week, $12000/mo
Winter(Oct-Apr): $800/night, $3200/week, $8000/mo
* 2 night minimum
25% premium and 1 week minimum on July 4th
Tax rate: 15%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Rockport
We owned a smaller house in Rockport since 1979 and have always loved the atmosphere of the town. Key Allegro is the most vibrant community in Rockport and this house in particular is stunningly beautiful and comfortable – open and airy – it just has a wonderful feel. It was way above our price range, but once we saw it, we couldn’t live without it!
The Unique Benefits at this House
Rockport is full of great restaurants and we love going out for good seafood. The Rockport Bakery has the best cream cheese danishes I’ve ever tasted. On some visits we never cook at all! We also love bay fishing. We have a couple of guides we use regularly and almost always come home with an ice chest full of Redfish and Speckled Trout, with a Flounder or two also. And the kids love going to the beach. Rockport has a great little beach on the bay, with playscapes, snowcones, and general fun. Sometimes we take the ferry over to Port Aransas and enjoy a day on the big beach on the Gulf of Mexico. One of my favorite things to do is to take early morning walks along the bay, then enjoy a cup of coffee on the bench in our front yard, watching the birds and dolphins and boats go by. I’ve never been to Rockport when I didn’t have fun.
Owner's Map of Rockport
Paul Hudson was born and raised in Austin and has lived there all his life with the exception of one year in Brazil and 4 ½ years at Texas A&M University in College Station. In addition to a B.B.A. from Texas A&M in Business Computer Science, he holds a M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, with specialization in real estate and finance. Immediately after graduation from UT in 1989, Paul started a consulting business, which has evolved into a commercial real estate firm now known as Hudson Properties, Inc. Paul holds a Texas Real Estate Broker license, as well as a Texas Loan Officer license. He is a member of the Austin Board of Realtors, the Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and the Commercial Leasing Brokers Association.
Paul is very active in the community where he has served in various capacities including President (and several other leadership positions) of the Westlake Rotary Club, Chairman of the Westlake Rotary Club Foundation, and President of the Capital City Toastmasters. He is also a graduate of Leadership Austin’s Class of 2003.
Paul has served in many leadership roles at First United Methodist Church of Austin, including Lay Leader, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Property Committee and Co-Chair of a $3,100,000 Capital campaign. He is currently a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church, where he serves on the Board of Trustees and as member of the Companions Sunday School Class.
In addition to his work, community service and church responsibilities, Paul enjoys playing the guitar, singing, songwriting, and many outdoor activities including coaching soccer and baseball, boating, fishing, snow skiing, hiking, and generally spending quality time with his wife and three children.
Property Photos
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- Sunset from Private Fishing Pier in front of house - Rockport Vacation Home Near The Gulf Coast
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- Back of house taken from canal - Rockport Vacation Home Near The Gulf Coast
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- Front of house taken from edge of bay - Rockport Vacation Home Near The Gulf Coast
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- Brightly lit entry foyer, sitting area and glass doors to rear patio and canal
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- Spacious living room, view of bay, fireplace, door to front garden
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- Living room, kitchen and upstairs den
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- Dining room, bar and kitchen
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- Dining room and scenic view out rear windows
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- Master bedroom and comfortable sitting room with ceiling fan
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- Master bath with two sinks, rounded bathtub and separate shower
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- Large upstairs bedroom with two queen beds and private bath
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- Upstairs bedroom with king bed and private bath
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- Third upstairs bedroom with Queen bed and private bath.
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- Sunrise from the benches by the bay
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- Looking out from from yard: moon on the horizon of a calm bay
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- Front garden with dining area
Traveler Reviews (15)
LOVED IT! Can't wait to go back.
Guest: Longhorn Nancy
(Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/22/09
Review Submitted: 06/22/09
We had a wonderful time in May in this lovely, spacious home that has a close view of the bay. A very elegant and comfortable accommodation, this home has a lot of appeal. We enjoyed having morning coffee on the back deck while watching a colorful sunrise accommpanied by seagulls and pelicans. We also found several nearby excellent seafood restaurants. This would be a great getaway for a family reunion or a gathering of friends who like to fish, beachcomb, jog or walk along the bay or just simply relax.
Owner response:Glad you enjoyed yourself. Next time try having your morning on the bench at the edge of the bay in front of the house. It's even more spectacular!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Elegant, Spacious & Comfortable
Guest: Joe Austin
(Austin)
Date of Stay: 08/12/10
Review Submitted: 08/28/10
My wife, three young kids (10, 9, 6 yrs old) and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in this wonderful home. It is very large and elegant, yet comfortable and very relaxing. The view from the front is amazing--as it faces the Gulf. We just walked out the front door and viola! we're looking at water. The back is on the channel--so there's literally water on both sides. Pretty cool to see dolphins swimming both in front and in back of the house. When you drive into the area, you recognize very nice homes all around... And THEN... you enter into a private drive/road with maybe 9 or 10 houses that are AWESOME! This place is one of those houses! Anyway, we had a great time and definitely look forward to returning. I've recommended this place to my family and friends, and will continue to do so. We ate a very nice restaurant in the area--walked about 1 mile from the house. I don't recall the name, but it was cool. We sat outside, listening to live music. Our kids also had fun--which is key for a nice evening. There is an aquarium in the restaurant that houses an eel Pretty interesting--as we'd not seen a live eel that close before. The place was very clean and the owner made it very easy--very professional and friendly.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
The Beach at it's BEST!
Guest: Paula
(Austin, TX 78749)
Date of Stay: 08/03/10
Review Submitted: 08/13/10
We have stayed at this delightful property several times and will keep coming back as long as we are lucky enough to find it available! It is beautifully maintained, landscaped and so convenient to everything in Rock Port. We especially love fishing off the deck in the back or searching for hermit crabs on the beaches out front. It truly is a paradise get away and so hard to leave! We enjoy eating at Charolette Plumbers, but rarely leave the house because of the beautiful kitchen with all the needed amenities to create our own meals so we don't have to miss a beat on the great fishing just outside our door. On our last visit just this month, we caught catfish and speckled trout much to the delight of our children. We also used the crab nets and didn't get keepers this time, but did get a flounder! Very cool! I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, luxurious, family fun time at the beach! We hope to return very soon!
Owner response:Always nice having your family, Paula. Charlotte Plumbers is one of our favorites too. We were just there over Labor Day - we actually ordered carry-out because we were afraid the wait would be too long. It was just as good at home! Until next time...
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Great House
Guest: TriAustin
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10
Review Submitted: 04/07/10
This house has tons of room and is light and airy with huge vaulted ceilings. There is room around the dining table and in the family room for everyone. We were there with 12 people and didn't feel cramped at all. The house is a throwback to 1980's beach living, but there are notes everywhere on how to run things and where to find light switches/appliances/ just about everything. Definitely a fun house close to activities and right on the water both out the front door and back door.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great House
Guest: TriAustin
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10
Review Submitted: 04/07/10
This house has tons of room and is light and airy with huge vaulted ceilings. There is room around the dining table and in the family room for everyone. We were there with 12 people and didn't feel cramped at all. The house is a throwback to 1980's beach living, but there are notes everywhere on how to run things and where to find light switches/appliances/ just about everything. Definitely a fun house close to activities and right on the water both out the front door and back door.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Alison C.
(Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/25/09
Review Submitted: 08/25/09
The views from this very spacious house are incredible. We spent each morning and evening on the front patio enjoying the breeze and scenery. We really enjoyed our time there
Owner response:Yep. There's nothing quite like enjoying morning coffee while sitting on the benches at the edge of the bay.
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Guest: Traveler from Croatia
(Rijeka, Croatia)
Date of Stay: 07/01/09
Review Submitted: 07/01/09
I visited this home with my wife and her family. We absolutely loved it! It’s bright and open, and very inviting. My favorite part of the trip was eating in several of the great restaurants in Rockport and nearby Port Aransas. But just sitting around the house and relaxing was nice too. Sometimes it was hard getting out of the living room, with the HD TV and Aransas Bay right outside the window! Can’t wait to go back.
Owner response:Thanks for the comments. Let us know when you are ready to visit Rockport again.
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Spectacular Home!
Guest: Austin singer
(Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/28/08
Review Submitted: 07/01/09
“We had a PERFECT visit, seeing two dolphins as we drove up to your SPECTACULAR house, which was so full of light and space! We enjoyed every minute and thank you for the gift of allowing us this family time to end our 2008 in joy, laughter and happiness. The rooms were each decorated with taste and the kitchen/dining area was where we spent the bulk of our time----it's so perfectly designed for giant gatherings around food and friendship. The master suite had a magnificent tub and bathroom---really, it could be an entire other room!---and walking on the beach in the moonlight was romantic, calming and spiritual. We can't recommend this beautiful home highly enough.”
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Austin singer
(Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/01/09
Review Submitted: 07/01/09
“We had a PERFECT visit, seeing two dolphins as we drove up to your SPECTACULAR house, which was so full of light and space! We enjoyed every minute and thank you for the gift of allowing us this family time to end our 2008 in joy, laughter and happiness. The rooms were each decorated with taste and the kitchen/dining area was where we spent the bulk of our time----it's so perfectly designed for giant gatherings around food and friendship. The master suite had a magnificent tub and bathroom---really, it could be an entire other room!---and walking on the beach in the moonlight was romantic, calming and spiritual. We can't recommend this beautiful home highly enough.”
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Surrounded by Water!
Guest: Sylvia Trinity
(Trinity, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/04/08
Review Submitted: 07/01/09
We had a wonderful time. There are lots of windows which provide great views of the bay out front and the canal out back. You feel like you are surrounded by water. At night there is underwater lighting so that you can fish or just watch them. The downstairs master bedroom and bath is spacious and comfortable. The back deck is shaded in the afternoon which makes it enjoyable for visiting and cooking out. The kitchen is very nice and equipped with everything you need. There were four couples who went and it was so nice that each bedroom has a bath – no sharing!! This home is large, and just invites you to sit back and relax.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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