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)
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, the special accommodation is a great place where you and your family and friends can enjoy fishing in Aransas Bay right outside your front door, or in the canal behind the house, where a fishing boat can be docked, or the kids can swim. Or hire a local guide to take you fishing or hunting 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. Savor 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
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- 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.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Small pets may be allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely no smoking in the house
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- 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): $1400/night, $5500/week, $11000/mo
Winter(Oct-Apr): $1000/night, $4000/week, $8000/mo
* 2 night minimum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
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
- Back of house taken from canal - Rockport Vacation Home Near The Gulf Coast
- Front of house taken from edge of bay - Rockport Vacation Home Near The Gulf Coast
- Brightly lit entry foyer, sitting area and glass doors to rear patio and canal - Rockport Vacation Home Near The Gulf Coast
- Spacious living room, view of bay, fireplace, door to front garden
- Living room, kitchen and upstairs den
- Dining room, bar and kitchen
- Dining room and scenic view out rear windows
- Master bedroom and comfortable sitting room with ceiling fan
- Master bath with two sinks, rounded bathtub and separate shower
- Large upstairs bedroom with two queen beds and private bath
- Upstairs bedroom with king bed and private bath
- Sunrise from the benches by the bay
- Looking out from from yard: moon on the horizon of a calm bay
- Front garden with dining area
- Front yard view from living room of the bay and palm trees
- Bronze sailfish by the benches at edge of bay
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Alison ,
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Yep. There's nothing quite like enjoying morning coffee while sitting on the benches at the edge of the bay.
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Alterio Repanic , Austin, Texas
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Thanks for the comments. Let us know when you are ready to visit Rockport again.
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Sara Hickman , Austin, Texas
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Sylvia and Bill Passmore , Trinity, Texas
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Thanks Sylvia & Bill. Your family is welcome again anytime!
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Nancy Bussey , Austin, Texas
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Thanks for the guestbook entry! Glad you had a great time at our home.
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