Rene's Casita by the Bay - Pool,Pet,Boat & RV Friendly + Yard + 5 min. to Beach

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A backyard with a hot tub, a swimming pool, and a house.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a ceiling fan.
A backyard with a hot tub, a wooden fence, and a house with a blue exterior.
A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a swimming pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rockport Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Place, Rockport Center for the Arts
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockport Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockport Gallery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this cottage is near the beach. Bay Education Center and Texas Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fisherman's Wharf and Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Rockport Center for the Arts and Fulton Harbor Park are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Rockport Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aransas Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rockport Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Texas Maritime Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rockport Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rosita's Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rock Bottom Park & Pub - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Rene's Casita by the Bay - Pool,Pet,Boat & RV Friendly + Yard + 5 min. to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rene's Casita by the Bay - Pool,Pet,Boat & RV Friendly + Yard + 5 min. to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Rene's Casita by the Bay - Pool,Pet,Boat & RV Friendly + Yard + 5 min. to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rene's Casita by the Bay - Pool,Pet,Boat & RV Friendly + Yard + 5 min. to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rene's Casita by the Bay - Pool,Pet,Boat & RV Friendly + Yard + 5 min. to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rene's Casita by the Bay - Pool,Pet,Boat & RV Friendly + Yard + 5 min. to Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Rockport Center for the Arts, Bay Education Center and Aransas Bay. Rockport Beach Park and Texas Maritime Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little slice of heaven! Quiet and peaceful location. Rene and Ted let us bring our pups and they absolutely loved the side yard, playing with Molly and swimming in the pool. Excellent hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2026
You would never know the guests and their 2 dogs ever stepped foot inside the casita. Immaculate and in order like they found it. Would welcome them back without hesitation!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Kudos to Rene and Ted for thinking of all the little things:well stixked kitchen, laundry supplies, tons of help when we couldnt get the tv to work, and a very high shower head, vital for tall people. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
It was such a pleasure hosting you. Appreciate you choosing Casita by the Bay & for being such wonderful guests!! 🩷 Take care 😜
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute amazing home and area. Owner made it easy to check in and her communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thanks for choosing Casita by the Bay and for being such wonderful guest !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay! We were her last summer and came back this past week to this A property. The casita is well equipped for everything you need inside and out. The pool area is the star of the show and something we enjoyed EVERY day of our stay. Rene is a great host and responds in a nano-second to any question or request. The bed is comfortable, the neighborhood quiet and the AC is a beast (in a good way)! The owners live part-time on the other side of the property and visits from Mollie the dog are a bonus. We will be back next summer if not before!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing about our little slice of Heaven, because it truly is!! Appreciate you and your return visits, always a plus to have such wonderful guests that take care of the place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hist was the best yet. Very friendly and helpful. The amenities were great. Everything we could think of was provided. The decor was beautiful and tasteful. Everything was pristine clean. We will definitely come back.
Our dogs loved the big French doors to look out.
Lovely from the front
Everything needed to cook a nice dinner in the well stocked kitchen and cute dining table.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Would be happy to host you again, thanks for being such wonderful guests!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This place is amazing. We just wanted to relax and that's what we got. Rene and Ted are the nicest people. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2025
It was so nice to meet you guys and little Miss Sissy. Come back again when you're this way!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at this property! It’s ALL the things—roomy, clean, comfortable, well-equipped, great AC, quiet. And the very best part? The POOL and the beautiful, tropical landscaping out back! We met the owners and Molly the Dog. Lovely people and a very sweet pup. We have family that have moved to the area, so we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Such a pleasure to meet you & Mark. Thank you for being such wonderful guests and for choosing Casita by the Bay. You are welcome back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vacation property is way underpriced for what it offers. The little house is spotless and well-appointed. It had everything we needed. But the back yard is what will bring us back. Pool, hot tub, comfortable lounges, and exotic landscaping, including some of Rockport’s famous huge gnarly live oaks. And our fur baby was welcomed without extra cost (!) We spent a PERFECT week here! Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Ken, Come back when Shirley can enjoy the pool and hot tub. It was a pleasure hosting you!!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Beautiful place to stay at but definitely not family friendly . Cannot move anything without the owner complaining . Moved her shells out of reach of my children and she made a comment in regards to it then later apologized. Owner was not able to locate coasters that had been moved and reached out through my personal contact info days later after checkout to inform me her cleaning lady wasn’t in charge of finding them so she was filing a stolen report . Felt like I was staying at a strangers home that didn’t allow kids .And definitely was not being treated like a welcomed guest . Also owner told me I should have advised her on my son having autism before booking .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
I have been hosting now for 16 years. This will be my first 1 star review. The proof is in the pudding. I have over 150 plus 5 star reviews so if someone has to move things for their stay then maybe go stay somewhere else. I did not find out later how old her son was so yes, i did apologize only because I thought he was 8 and at that age they should know the word “No”. If a guest has an autistic son then let an owner know so we can better kid proof the place and accommodate that need.. The nice is for my guests to enjoy while they are there. I have had many families there prior to this guest. Cannot please everyone !! My cleaner DID turn the casita upside down. Looked in every kitchen drawer, every dresser drawer and under the couches. My photos prior to her arrival have pictures of the coasters that were there but now are missing. They are not the cheap Walmart coasters. I did reach out to her and did not accuse her of anything other than my text explaining the cleaner said they were missing and I was reporting them and hoping they would show up. Oh wait, maybe they’re on the bottom of the pool I haven’t looked there yet. LOL - A cleaning fee is put in place to wash the linens used, clean the floors, the bathroom, the porch area, vacuum if necessary and pick up the yard after a guest has departed. If the coasters started on the table, then they should be there once you leave. My cleaner shouldn’t have to make an extra effort to find things because you aren’t watching your son. A hotel might be a better choice for you while traveling next time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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