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Get Away from It All! Waterfront Home on San Antonio Bay! 300' Private Pier!

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300 foot pier with space to dock a boat & 2 fishing lights at end - post Harvey
Ahhh... it's gorgeous!  Front row sunset seats on San Antonio Bay
We can't get enough of this view!  San Antonio Bay and it's ever changing beauty
Back of property with large yard that faces pier & San Antonio Bay
300 foot pier with space to dock a boat & 2 fishing lights at end - post Harvey

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seadrift, TX
  • Swan Point Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
  • Art Center Seadrift / The Art Boat
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Get Away from It All! Waterfront Home on San Antonio Bay! 300' Private Pier!

Our modest but comfortable, coastal home, we've named Pelicasa (Pelican + Casa!) is located in the small fishing community of Seadrift, Texas. Get ready to leave any stress & anxiety behind as you find yourself in an environment lacking traffic jams, traffic lights, restaurant lines and full parking lots.

Pelicasa is located outside of town at the end of Swan Point Road where it meets San Antonio Bay. This beautiful bay is one of the Gulf Coast’s best-kept secrets for great fishing & duck hunting. In fact, there are many well-seasoned fishing & hunting guides and guide services available in our area. Whether you’re a fisherman excited at the prospect of fishing from the convenience of a private pier during your stay, a hunter looking for ducks, deer or wild hog, an avid bird watcher & wildlife enthusiast or a person in need of unwinding & relaxation, our home is the place for you!

Here are some things to look forward to with your stay: front row sunset seats all for you; uninterrupted view of San Antonio Bay along with all it’s fascinating inhabitants like Pelicans & Dolphins; launch your boat right down the street at the Free Public Boat Ramp; and no noise except for the water lapping against the bulk head and the breeze rustling through the old palm tree.

There is a deck attached to the backside of the home facing the water and a deck out over the water from the bulkhead. Both offer a wonderful place to sit and take in the view. There is a large concrete pad in front of our home next to the barn that will accommodate a fairly large RV or boat trailer.

Our home offers sleeping accommodations for up to 10 people (including adults, teens or kids). However, please note: The nightly rate allows up to 6 people only. If your party includes 7 up to 10 people maximum, additional fees are required in order to allow for more time cleaning (changing bed linens, laundry, etc), to offset the additional wear & tear on our home (septic system, water well pump & equipment, etc) and to cover supply use (propane, drinking water, etc).
The master bedroom has a king sized bed, the guest bedroom has a king sized bed and the bunk room has 3 bunk beds for a total of 6 twin sized beds. Each bathroom has a standup shower and the home has a full size washer & dryer. The kitchen is equipped with a full size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, electric stove and coffee maker (both Mr Coffee and Keurig) along with the basic pots, pans, dishes & utensils. There is a bay view from the open concept kitchen, dining & living room as well as the master bedroom. In addition to the home itself, a very large barn is set up with a propane grill, flat top propane griddle, single propane burner for boiling pots or fish fries, a freezer for storing ice and table that seats 10. We have Roku for Guests with a TV in the living room, master bedroom, guest bedroom and barn. And we also have fiber optic cable wifi for your convenience.

Property manager

Denise & Russell Haertl
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Only with prior written permission
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seadrift

Located in Seadrift, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Swan Point Park and East Tidal Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Central Park Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seadrift, TX

What's nearby

  • Swan Point Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Art Center Seadrift / The Art Boat - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • East Tidal Lake - 40 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Fishing Pier Park - 51 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 51 min drive - 47.0 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba's Cajun Seafood - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Terrazza Mexican Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shrimp Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Diamond J Lounge - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get Away from It All! Waterfront Home on San Antonio Bay! 300' Private Pier! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Get Away from It All! Waterfront Home on San Antonio Bay! 300' Private Pier!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get Away from It All! Waterfront Home on San Antonio Bay! 300' Private Pier!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Get Away from It All! Waterfront Home on San Antonio Bay! 300' Private Pier! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Swan Point Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Art Center Seadrift / The Art Boat. East Tidal Lake and Central Park Marina are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 236 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 236 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

keith j.

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

A fishing trip to Tx Gulf coast

The property is located in the perfect spot to watch the sunset over San Antonio bay. For fishing it gives great access to the coastal waters being within a few hundred yards of a public boat ramp launching straight out into some of the best sports fishing waters in the gulf coast and with its own boat dock and fishing pier. One facility missing is a fish cleaning station that would make this an even more perfect location for the truw sports fishermen, as we class ourselves having been on these trips for over twenty five years.

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Awesome Place

We have stayed here many years and it's always a great time. This place has everything you need. We enjoy fishing, playing games in the barn and cooking in the barn. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

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

Quick Birthday getaway

All had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

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

Great place to take your family

Thank you for sharing your place with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie G.

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

One of my faves!

Had a great time! We love this house and property. It was our second time staying here and would love to come again. Very comfortable! Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

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

Wonderful home for a cozy getaway.

This home is very cute and came equipped with everything we could have possibly needed during our weekend stay. It was very comfortable and had plenty of space for our party of 6 adults plus guests that visited during the day. The private pier was great but definitely needs some minor repairs which the owner is aware of and working on. Loved the barn for evening hang outs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Annual Fishing Trip

This is our second time to stay here. We love the location and the house. Fishing is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert S.

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

Fishing trip

Guys fishing trip to the texas coast. Loved hanging out in the barn area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

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

Pelicasa

This was 5th year staying here. Absolutely love it, the location and home fits all our needs and then some. Owners are fantastic and easy to contact.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pelicasa

Property was nice but description of property needs to be updated. There are boards missing on the fishing pier, which makes it a hazard, especially if you have kiddos. Pier is a little wobbly, and only one of lights on pier worked first night, the remainder of stay (2nights) lights didn’t work at all. The described docking area for the boat is no longer there, so had to pull boat in each time. One trash bin was completely full upon arrival, leaving us with little to no room to dispose of our trash. Mice living in the barn so there was mouse poop on things in the barn. We had stayed several years ago and the place was awesome but seems like it hasn’t been kept up as well, so a little disappointed to say the least. On the upside the beds in house are amazingly comfy and the view of bay is spectacular!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Another fantastic stay at Pelicasa

This will be the 5th or 6th year in a row that my buddies and I stayed at Pelicasa. We head down every fall to do a blast & cast and can’t say enough good things about this property. Russel and Denise are the best hosts and the property has more charm and character than any other spot we have rented in the past. We can’t wait to get back down in December !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CaRae R.

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

Perfect getaway

Very nice place. Barn is fantastic. We only went inside the house to sleep, never even turned the TVs on. Seriously, the barn is amazing. Cooked every meal in the barn. The decor in the barn is so cool. We just so happened to be visiting a fishing guide/friend that lives in Seadrift and he took us to a island to see one of his friends, Lynn. Lynn just so happens to be related to the host of the house. Lynn came over and had lunch with us the following day where he got to telling us story's of where a lot of the neat decor had come to be in the barn. House, Barn and Lynn were great and its definitely a small world.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Fishing Trip

Fun time had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Seadrift Texas

Very nice property, nice and clean and well stocked. Plenty of room for the six of us. Close to charter fishing and beach’s.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finos J.

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

Quiet, convenient location

The property faces west on San Antonio Bay just south of the town of Seadrift. It is a short drive from Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, where we spent a lovely day. The property is perfect for morning bird watching and magnificent sunsets in the evening. The property owners were very responsive and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

Great stay at Pelicasa

Another great stay! We love our annual visit to Seadrift and Swan Point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W.

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

Great vacation

We had a great time at Pelicasa. This was our second time there, and we’ve enjoyed both very much. The house is clean and well stocked. Having the barn to cook in, hang out and store fishing gear is perfect. Communication with Denise is easy. She’s very quick to respond. We would’ve liked to stay another week, but duty called.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Another great stay

We just love our time here - it is always so clean and nice. Very easy to relax and enjoy our friends. Plenty of space for us and our food and the boat!! Looking forward to the next time....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana S.

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

Great!!!

Very nice!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

SEADRIFT House

Nice private accommodations on the bay. Loved the barn so guys can hang out & ladies had their space. House stocked well for preparing meals. Nice neighborhood easy walks to the boat ramp & park at the end of the street. Pier was fun to fish from day or night, beautiful sunset. I’d go back there to relax & get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Fantastic

Everything was great as usual. Have been staying here for many years and have never been disapointed. Owners are great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci J.

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

Perfect Getaway

My husband asked me what I wanted for my leap year birthday and my answer was...a fishing trip at the coast. I could not have asked for a better place to celebrate. The house was adorable, exactly what you think of for a coastal getaway. The garage gives you so much space to play when the weather isn't great. We fished the dock, caught more than when we went out on the boat. It was just a perfect weekend. We'll definitely be renting again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor V.

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

Great Getaway

The living quarters were great, the barn was fun and overall the family had a good time even with the colder weather blowing in for the weekend. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Great bay front house

Great pier and boat access!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Great Bay House

Great house, love the pier and the view. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Denise & Russell Haertl

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We live in Austin, Texas where we own & manage a small business and raise our family.

Why they chose this property

This property means a great deal to us for many reasons. The main reason is this quiet, simple, coastal town is where I grew up and where most of my family still resides. We are excited to stay here as often as we have the chance... It's our home away from home.

What makes this property unique

Whether you're inside the home looking out of the great windows or directly outside, the environment is incredibly peaceful. There is no sound of traffic... only the sounds of wildlife and the breeze rustling the leaves of the old palm tree by the back deck. As the sun moves across the sky, it offers ever-changing lighting background reflected in the bay itself... making it delightful to view whether morning, afternoon or evening. We're particularly happy to watch the pelicans as they soar on the breeze, dive head-first for a tasty fish or simply hang out on our pier. Very often, a small pod of dolphin can be seen swimming by and sometimes they'll stay long enough to round up a meal between the piers... so thrilling! As to the community itself, imagine a place with no traffic nor any traffic lights... yes, unbelievable but, it really does exist. It's the place to get away from it all.

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English

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