Dolphin Bay, Waterfront home w/pool, bay views and boat dock, sleeps 10.

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Entire home

Swimming pool which gets the afternoon shade.

Beautiful pool lights that change color.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Rockport, TX

Matagorda Island
‪12 min walk‬
Fulton Mansion
‪4 min drive‬
Rockport Beach Park
‪8 min drive‬
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Come stay in our beautiful waterfront home and make happy memories. Our home sleeps 10 people and there are five beds. Enjoy the coastal views of Aransas Bay from back upper deck. Spacious kitchen, dining, living room with large dining table that seats 6 and huge kitchen island with 5 bar stools. Big screen TV with comfortable sofa to relax on. Tv in all the bedrooms. Two bathrooms upstairs and one downstairs. Laundry room downstairs. Covered porch off the living room with a large dining table to sit at and enjoy the views of the canal and Aransas Bay. Lovely garden with a gorgeous pool. The pool area and back of the house gets the afternoon shade so you can enjoy the outdoors and take a cooling dip in the pool. Bring your boat and dock it in the canal at the back of the house. We have approximately 36 ft for you to dock your own boat with 3 pilings to tie up to. We are walking distance to Bayshore Drive beaches and you can drive over to Rockport Beach which is super clean, safe for small children, has lots of cabanas, toilets and showers. You do need to buy a beach pass to get through the gates.

We have a Ring doorbell at the front door and a security camera on the upper back deck focused on the boat. We do allow one pet only with a fee of $55.00 which goes to our wonderful housekeepers. Please no pets on beds or sofas and please don’t try to climb up onto our boat which is on the lift. Take all your groceries from the fridge home with you and any pool toys you bring with you.

We love our home and have many happy family memories from spending time there. Rockport is a gem with many great restaurants.

Many thanks.

Property manager

Amanda Whelan and James Whelan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No pet on furniture/beds. No pet locked in rooms. We have had door frames chewed. You will be charged for the repairs. Bring crate. Fee is per dog.

Please do not touch the boat on the lift, the jet ski or the dingy on the dock. Many thanks. Put everything back where you found it.

Please do not park any vehicle or trailer on the front lawn. This happened recently and we got a letter from the HOA threatening a fine.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Rockport

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Key Allegro, a neighbourhood in Rockport. Fisherman's Wharf and Horace Caldwell Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rockport Beach Park and Aransas Bay. Fulton Harbor Park and Fulton Fishing Pier are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rockport, TX

What's nearby

Matagorda Island - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Fulton Mansion - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Fulton Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
Rockport Beach Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Aquarium at Rockport Harbor - 9 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
‪Tropical Smoothie Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Bay, Waterfront home w/pool, bay views and boat dock, sleeps 10. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dolphin Bay, Waterfront home w/pool, bay views and boat dock, sleeps 10. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Bay, Waterfront home w/pool, bay views and boat dock, sleeps 10.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Bay, Waterfront home w/pool, bay views and boat dock, sleeps 10.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Bay, Waterfront home w/pool, bay views and boat dock, sleeps 10. located?

Located in Key Allegro, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Aransas Bay, Matagorda Island and Kenedy Ranch Museum. Fulton Mansion and Fulton Harbor Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

M. C.

22 Apr, 2025

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

Restful Stay

Overall nice property, cute decor, small kitchen, comfortable beds. Back door doorbell was a little annoying when we were in/out throughout the day. Felt like we were walking into CVS or Walgreens and being greeted by a ringing doorbell! :-) Too bad we couldn't use the jet ski or kayak. Plenty of beds for our group of 6. Shared bathroom had drainage issues on our last day. Downstairs bedroom was perfect for the teens.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

28 Aug, 2024

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

Great home on the water

We had a great time staying at this home. Plenty of room for us. We will stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Family Vacay

The place was nice and relaxing if/when we go to Rockport again we will stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Great place to stay!

My family and I had a wonderful time! I highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine W.

24 Jul, 2024

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

Relaxing stay

It was vary relaxing! We had fun swimming in the pool at night and going to the beach that is nearby. One day we rented a golf cart and went exploring. The downtown district had lots of little shops. One is called 4 the birds and we highly recommend the jalapeño jelly’s they are locally made. When we did have a question Amanda was fast to respond. It was a nice getaway.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect Holiday Getaway

Dolphin Bay was the perfect house for our July 4th family trip. The house is spacious as listed and beautifully decorated in coastal decor which adds to the relaxation. The amenities were perfect and the pool spectacular. Amanda and Jim were perfect hosts and answered all questions. Great communicators! We’d love to stay again !

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

latisha s.

21 May, 2024

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

Fishing

Very Comfortable and great location. Place to dock our boat was so convenient.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

5 May, 2024

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

First Visit To Texas

Dolphin Bay is just as it is pictured. The home is in a nice quiet neighborhood. Great location, not only to shops and restaurants but also other areas of interest and cities like Corpus Christi and San Antonio. It was just my husband and I, but you could see there was plenty of room for a family to be very comfortable. The pool and patio area had just been updated. Loved the pool! Enjoyed time on the deck and patio watching the birds, and on occasion a Dolphin swim down the canal. Thank you Amanda for sharing your home. Was a great place for our first visit to Texas.

Stayed 60 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

4 Jan, 2024

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

Our emergency stay turned fantastic!

We were in town staying at another rental and it was a complete nightmare. I reached out to Amanda and we were able to get everything setup quickly and were able to check in early and rest from our horrible night before! We loved this house and are excited about renting again in the warmer season so we can use the pool !

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sawndra C.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Amazing

My family and I had the best time here! The pool is so fresh and amazing! We had our Jet Ski and boat, so having a place to dock them was great and so easy. The owners were amazing and had great communication with us! We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amberly H.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Fishing tournament

Overall experience was great. The only issue was the bedrooms AC was not cool. Everyone slept with fans and just a sheet.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

2009sydb

10 Aug, 2023

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

Love this house.

Great house off of the canal with a lovely pool! Not our first time staying here and won’t be our last!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Larry C.

2 Aug, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Sewer stench

Had to call two guest and tell them not to come as the downstairs was no habitable due to the stench of sewer. Over he stay the smell would linger to upstairs bay room. The owner said on his call that maybe the house keepers may have run the washing machine. I guess if they hadn’t we would have slept on dirty sheets. He did nothing to correct problem. Will not be using this house ever again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

1 Aug, 2023

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

Summer Coast Vacation

We had a great visit to Dolphin Bay. The house is in a great location, and the pool is a wonderful way to cool off during the hot summer days. The downstairs bedroom is much bigger than the last time we stayed, and the area is great for kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

23 Jul, 2023

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

Would recommend

Awesome place to stay at with the family. Really nice location. Owners are super nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHERYL F., Shiner

14 Jul, 2023

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

Great family get away

We all enjoyed the stay this was our 2nd yr of staying at a home w/pool in Key Allergo we always had stayed in Port A but enjoy Rockport more. Pool is a plus as in size it does get warm and stays warm till the later evening hours but that didnt stop us at all. Bring fans for the 1 guest room and living area to us it just needed alittle more but thats us ..home has ceiling fans and ac unit upstairs and down so again it was probably us. The island in the kitchen is amazing its huge and beautiful wood top. Has all the extra accessories to cook inside ,2 gas grills we used the bottom one it was clean. Loved the bed in the master suite. If u have a small dog or even medium they can easily get under the fencing just got to watch em. The owner was very nice to talk to on the way down and texting afterwards .. i know its not a easy decision to rent our your personal place to people you dont know but the place is a must return place

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neva W.

11 Jul, 2023

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

Great property!!!

Beautiful property!! The property owners were extremely responsive and up front about an issue they were having resolved. The property was well Maintained and the pool was beautiful. The house was clean, beautifully decorated, beds comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, and the AC worked well. We would definitely rent this one again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Meghann P.

6 Jul, 2023

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

Great Stay!

Overall the property was great for us and our family! The pool was a hit and most of our day was spent outside enjoying it. Our only considerations, as travelers with toddlers/infants, would be some curtains in the bedrooms to help with the evening and morning sunshine that is in abundance. The rooms were a great size, but the mattresses are clearly in need of replacing. In the front guest room, the bed dips so hard on one side that we constantly were rolling toward the edge. Also, the pull out couches in the downstairs room could use some extra cushion, if you are staying more than one night in that room.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rick S.

28 Jun, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

This is a good place if you like sewage smells.

The property is in a great location. Easy check in. The BIG problem is the SEWAGE SMELL that permeates the home. Thought it was from the refrigerator and we cleaned it with bleach and lit some candles. We left and came back and the smell remained. We didn't find the source until we opened the dishwasher. We ran the dishwasher twice with detergent to no avail. The owner did offer a full refund, but at this point we had fishing trips planned and had no other options. The owner was well aware of the problem and did not disclose it. The outside gas grill was also disgusting and was not cleaned in quite some time. We also cleaned that to be able to use it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy A., Saint Hedwig, Texas

24 Jun, 2023

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

Annual Family Trip

Very relaxing and very well kept. We will be going back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Y.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Great property for a relaxing family vacation!

The property is beautiful! The rooms are great! The shared upstairs shower between 2 guest rooms was really nice. Master bath was ok, not a deal breaker at all. The downstairs sleeper sofa room was great. We have 3 under 5 years old so we brought a monitor to make sure they didn’t go outside the room to the pool deck since there wasn’t an interior stair to the main house upstairs. The room would be perfect for preteens and teenagers. Overall it was a great property! And Rockport was very family friendly in my opinion and a short drive to Port A if you want the big shops and restaurants. Thank you for the great memories and vacation with my family!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

11 Jun, 2023

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

Family getaway

Great house for a large family. Beautiful location and great pool. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan G.

17 Apr, 2023

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

Great Host

House was clean, beds were comfortable, and host were super4 easy to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra t.

19 Mar, 2023

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

Lovely Home

Very nice property. No issues. Owners were prompt in getting back to me when needed. We enjoyed our stay. Just with the weather was nicer so we could have enjoyed the pool for more than one day..

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew T., Where do you live?

1 Dec, 2022

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

Nice spot. Very comfortable. .

Great! Would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Whelan and James Whelan

We have been long time second homeowners on Key Allegro. We love the peace and quiet here. The bird watching is amazing, and dolphins are always seen every time we go into the bay, and they do come up our canal. Shopping is very good on Austin Street which is the historical part of Rockport with some very unique privately owned shops. Visit the new Art Centre. Rockport has some great restaurants, such as Gabriela's Tapa Bar and Restaurant just across the bridge from Key Allegro, 495 Chesapeake Eats and Latitude 28 02 Coastal Cuisine & Fine Art, Moondog Seaside Eatery, The Groove. Pier 77 is a place where you can BYOB with large portions of delicious home cooked food. The Sugar Shack is a fun bar on Fulton Beach Road.

Why they chose this property

Our home is a very relaxing home. You will enjoy the pool which stays cool in the hot Texas summers because it gets the afternoon shade at about 3pm and the sea breezes add additional . You can sit outside downstairs and be cool under the shade of the upper deck. We have two barbeque grills to cookout on.

What makes this property unique

The pool stays cool because of the afternoon shade. There are two sun loungers and four poolside chairs, and the seating area under the house to relax in. There are outside hanging lights to light up the deck and pool area in the evenings. The pool lights change color and are very pretty. Watch the Pelicans, Herons, Cormorants and Egrets fly past. You will see dolphin swim up and down our cancal too. Usually early morning.