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Quick 2-5 minute walk to Old-Town Rockport
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7650 sq ft
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Rockport, TX
- Place, The Gallery of Rockport3 min walk
- Place, Rockport Center for the Arts14 min walk
- Place, Rockport Beach Park17 min walk
- Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quick 2-5 minute walk to Old-Town Rockport
HummerBird Celebration
Sep14-17, 2023
Welcome to the 35th Annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration!
PIRATE COVE COTTAGE
Outside paint being scraped for caulking & painting. Vacation cabin. No claim it’s a modern condo.
Simple but clean 50s style weekend cabin. Cottage is small & compact with excellent location & great setup for inexpensive extended family, person, or couple wanting privacy. Although UNDERGOING some repairs, comfortable, nice & pet friendly. Driveway will accommodate a boat.
Full facilities include WiFi for an affordable short-term getaway. The setup is for a family or extended family, or close knit group. A one time cleaning fee is added to each booking.
The main living space is arranged in an open Hotel-suite layout with one full bed in the main living room, a twin size bunk bed in the back room & 2 additional twin fold up beds can be set up in the back or main room as needed. There is a twin bed in the front sun room & a Graco Pack N Play baby bed that can be set up on request. The front sun room is excellent for baby naps & for mom if necessary. Bring own baby sheets & blankets at this time. Great value & convenience.
622 South Live Oak Street is an open-plan cottage with one bathroom in the charming "Heritage District" neighborhood just minutes walking distance from quaint old downtown Rockport with art galleries & places to eat, the city beach, the Navigation Marina district & a nearby city fishing pier that is lit at night. Fishing pier is right on market street & a straight 2 minutes brisk walk to the waterfront.
The cottage front entrance opens onto the small front sun room with comfortable seating on one side & bed on other that is separated from the rest of the house by a glass paneled door for some privacy.
The front patio is presently under renovation, but there is a great backyard patio with a stainless steel gas barbecue & a 2nd wood burning barbecue adjacent to the large backyard wooden deck which has low wrought iron table, & 3 comfortable lawn chairs to relax outside..
We love to sit outside & see the green tailed fire flies that are surprisingly ugly up close but create a magical moving lights display when in season with a lime green luminescence under the clear stary nights. Rockport offers a peace with a real relaxing silence at night & free of background noise during the day.
SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS & FEEL FREE TO ASK US QUESTIONS.
In the main suite is the kitchenette, dining nook, entertainment center & love seat. Table has just been strengthened with stainless steel bolts which is the pirate way to do things! There is plenty of seating & extra chairs arranged tastefully around the cottage. The Kitchenette includes a modern stainless steel refrigerator & overhead stainless steel microwave over a full size flat-top electric stove with oven in a modernized simple but functional kitchenette
The main room opens up through two square arches to the high ceiling backroom with bunks & the laundry area on the left side.
The high ceiling bathroom is off the main room & consists of a curved glass shower, modern one piece toilet, & a pedestal basin. The shower head combination with various flow options includes a hand shower. Left is hot & right is cold. We provide soap, shampoo & conditioner as well as toilet paper & paper towels & soap.
There is basic TV with local antenna channels, WiFi Internet, Netflix & various other streaming services - such as PBS Kids, movie channels & a variety of News Services. The entertainment center has a DVD & small DVD library with an excellent selection of some classical & iconic modern movies.
Check out the local chamber of commerce on year round Rockport & area events & activities.
The stand alone cabinet doubles as our supplies storage center & has 2 large lower draws available for our quests' clothes & belongings & storage for electric blankets.
We have a pet friendly fenced back yard.
Updated traditional "batch" type ( New Zealand Kiwi jargon) beach cottage. All electric with window AC & 1 heat window unit & smaller unit in front room with remote. Stackable LG washing machine & drier combination in laundry area. Laundry soap is provided & the washer/dryer combo is easy to use. All done by us as a work of love in the tradition of the Heritage District batches which are fast disappearing. Its quaint but cute, its old but clean & rebuilt pirate tough & strong. Some cracks here & there still remain but ongoing improvements make the cabin better & better each year. Its proven Hurricane Harvey tough. We love providing this rustic inexpensive getaway experience for our guests.
There is just a 2 minute walk to the City fishing pier that is lit at night & 3-5 minute drive to the free dog beach before the entrance to the City beach. Its best to buy a yearly pass car sticker to the city beach. The city beach has an excellent salt water pond for toddlers on the far left.
There are nice nearby restaurants within walking distance & with a short drive along the waterfront there is an HEB, Walmart, Walgreens, several fast food franchises & an ACE hardware. Just turn right on Market from Live Oak, left at downtown & drive through town & along the coast. Mac's barbeque is on the corner with Market. The Country Man's Country Club is open for business again which we highly recommend. (Your restaurant suggestions & updates are very welcome). After you make your reservation, we text instructions & house rules with further information about Pirate Cove Cottage & what we provide.
Bring your boat for fishing, or canoe, or bikes for relaxing rides or walks along the waterfront on Water Street just 2 blocks away. Rent a kayak or golf cart. Long graveled driveway that easily accommodates a boat & truck or several vehicles.
CANCELLATION POLICY ADDENDUM: Post Hurricane Harvey policy - all cancellations according to our site cancellation policy will be charged an additional $60 for bank fees & processing fees.
KEYWORDS: Cabin, Cottage, Bungalow, Batch, Private property, plenty of parking, privacy, fishing, pet friendly, suitable for a boat.
Support Rockport recovery after Hurricane Harvey and come see the amazing recovery for youself. Enjoy the relaxing Gulf Coast culture, hospitality & the peace of the city of Rockport.
Sep14-17, 2023
Welcome to the 35th Annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration!
PIRATE COVE COTTAGE
Outside paint being scraped for caulking & painting. Vacation cabin. No claim it’s a modern condo.
Simple but clean 50s style weekend cabin. Cottage is small & compact with excellent location & great setup for inexpensive extended family, person, or couple wanting privacy. Although UNDERGOING some repairs, comfortable, nice & pet friendly. Driveway will accommodate a boat.
Full facilities include WiFi for an affordable short-term getaway. The setup is for a family or extended family, or close knit group. A one time cleaning fee is added to each booking.
The main living space is arranged in an open Hotel-suite layout with one full bed in the main living room, a twin size bunk bed in the back room & 2 additional twin fold up beds can be set up in the back or main room as needed. There is a twin bed in the front sun room & a Graco Pack N Play baby bed that can be set up on request. The front sun room is excellent for baby naps & for mom if necessary. Bring own baby sheets & blankets at this time. Great value & convenience.
622 South Live Oak Street is an open-plan cottage with one bathroom in the charming "Heritage District" neighborhood just minutes walking distance from quaint old downtown Rockport with art galleries & places to eat, the city beach, the Navigation Marina district & a nearby city fishing pier that is lit at night. Fishing pier is right on market street & a straight 2 minutes brisk walk to the waterfront.
The cottage front entrance opens onto the small front sun room with comfortable seating on one side & bed on other that is separated from the rest of the house by a glass paneled door for some privacy.
The front patio is presently under renovation, but there is a great backyard patio with a stainless steel gas barbecue & a 2nd wood burning barbecue adjacent to the large backyard wooden deck which has low wrought iron table, & 3 comfortable lawn chairs to relax outside..
We love to sit outside & see the green tailed fire flies that are surprisingly ugly up close but create a magical moving lights display when in season with a lime green luminescence under the clear stary nights. Rockport offers a peace with a real relaxing silence at night & free of background noise during the day.
SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS & FEEL FREE TO ASK US QUESTIONS.
In the main suite is the kitchenette, dining nook, entertainment center & love seat. Table has just been strengthened with stainless steel bolts which is the pirate way to do things! There is plenty of seating & extra chairs arranged tastefully around the cottage. The Kitchenette includes a modern stainless steel refrigerator & overhead stainless steel microwave over a full size flat-top electric stove with oven in a modernized simple but functional kitchenette
The main room opens up through two square arches to the high ceiling backroom with bunks & the laundry area on the left side.
The high ceiling bathroom is off the main room & consists of a curved glass shower, modern one piece toilet, & a pedestal basin. The shower head combination with various flow options includes a hand shower. Left is hot & right is cold. We provide soap, shampoo & conditioner as well as toilet paper & paper towels & soap.
There is basic TV with local antenna channels, WiFi Internet, Netflix & various other streaming services - such as PBS Kids, movie channels & a variety of News Services. The entertainment center has a DVD & small DVD library with an excellent selection of some classical & iconic modern movies.
Check out the local chamber of commerce on year round Rockport & area events & activities.
The stand alone cabinet doubles as our supplies storage center & has 2 large lower draws available for our quests' clothes & belongings & storage for electric blankets.
We have a pet friendly fenced back yard.
Updated traditional "batch" type ( New Zealand Kiwi jargon) beach cottage. All electric with window AC & 1 heat window unit & smaller unit in front room with remote. Stackable LG washing machine & drier combination in laundry area. Laundry soap is provided & the washer/dryer combo is easy to use. All done by us as a work of love in the tradition of the Heritage District batches which are fast disappearing. Its quaint but cute, its old but clean & rebuilt pirate tough & strong. Some cracks here & there still remain but ongoing improvements make the cabin better & better each year. Its proven Hurricane Harvey tough. We love providing this rustic inexpensive getaway experience for our guests.
There is just a 2 minute walk to the City fishing pier that is lit at night & 3-5 minute drive to the free dog beach before the entrance to the City beach. Its best to buy a yearly pass car sticker to the city beach. The city beach has an excellent salt water pond for toddlers on the far left.
There are nice nearby restaurants within walking distance & with a short drive along the waterfront there is an HEB, Walmart, Walgreens, several fast food franchises & an ACE hardware. Just turn right on Market from Live Oak, left at downtown & drive through town & along the coast. Mac's barbeque is on the corner with Market. The Country Man's Country Club is open for business again which we highly recommend. (Your restaurant suggestions & updates are very welcome). After you make your reservation, we text instructions & house rules with further information about Pirate Cove Cottage & what we provide.
Bring your boat for fishing, or canoe, or bikes for relaxing rides or walks along the waterfront on Water Street just 2 blocks away. Rent a kayak or golf cart. Long graveled driveway that easily accommodates a boat & truck or several vehicles.
CANCELLATION POLICY ADDENDUM: Post Hurricane Harvey policy - all cancellations according to our site cancellation policy will be charged an additional $60 for bank fees & processing fees.
KEYWORDS: Cabin, Cottage, Bungalow, Batch, Private property, plenty of parking, privacy, fishing, pet friendly, suitable for a boat.
Support Rockport recovery after Hurricane Harvey and come see the amazing recovery for youself. Enjoy the relaxing Gulf Coast culture, hospitality & the peace of the city of Rockport.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside with no problem
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Rockport
Located in Rockport, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. The Gallery of Rockport and Texas Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rockport Center for the Arts and Fulton Harbor Park. Aransas Pass Aquatic Center and Roberts Point Park 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
- The Gallery of Rockport - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Rockport Center for the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Bay Education Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Texas Maritime Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Rockport Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Whataburger - 3 min drive
- Rosita's Bakery - 9 min walk
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Circle K - 2 min drive
- SONIC Drive In - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
7.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
17 Jun, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Stacy L.
29 Apr, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Stacy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gina C.
27 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little get away
Gina C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Duane G.
16 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and great location
Duane G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
2/10 Terrible
Pamela W.
6 Apr, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
In need of repair
Pamela W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
6/10 Okay
Chase A.
10 Oct, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication
The place was good for what we used it for, but could use improvements.
Chase A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Andi G., San Antonio, Texas
29 Jul, 2017
Owner was very nice; house needs work
Andi G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
2/10 Terrible
Cassandra W.
20 Oct, 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DISAPPOINTED
Cassandra W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Yeison S.
15 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aire
Yeison S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
2/10 Terrible
Jannet A.
14 Jul, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inadaquate place
Jannet A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anthony V.
6 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Anthony V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laurie Y.
1 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family
Laurie Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sally C.
15 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin
Sally C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gerry J.
13 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Gerry J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carol C.
22 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Blue Cottage
Carol C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Annette W.
18 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Affordable and family-friendly vacation rental
Annette W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chris R.
30 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vaca
Chris R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Brittany S.
17 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Brittany S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Katherine K.
18 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've been before this is perfect
Katherine K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
2/10 Terrible
Deborah W.
16 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Bad
Deborah W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
12 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pirates cove
Mary B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
6/10 Okay
kay p.
30 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Location but not enough A/C for summer time
kay p.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kirk M.
13 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall good experience
Kirk M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
MICHELE P.
3 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice
MICHELE P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rebekka G.
26 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, good location!
Rebekka G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
About the host
Hosted by Christopher Anderson
We believe you will like Rockport as much as we do. Its an exceptional little Texas Coast town. We are Christopher and Mercedes Anderson with two children Christopher 18 years of age at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi on the Island from the Fall 2015, and Nicole 16 years of age (the little girl in the photo when we bought the place in 2003) who is in High School and loves and excels at dance. Our vacation rental has been a family project with everybody participating in the restoration of this Rockport vacation cottage. We continue to make updates and improvements each visit. The photos reflect updates through February 2016 with the addition of deck furniture on the backyard deck.
Why they chose this property
When our children were little we camped on weekends all around South Texas. After a very wet season and super sized mosquitos to boot, we dropped into Rockport which we fell in love with and got interested in buying a small cabin in this picturesque little Texas Gulf Coast town. We finally tracked down our property in 2003 and began renovating and restoring it to help preserve the traditional historical charm of the Heritage district of Rockport. The City plans to begin work on a paved walking trail that will pass in front of our cottage. There is a bird reserve on both sides of the street just past Walmart north on old 35 through old downtown. (A 10 minute car trip is required)
What makes this property unique
Rockport is a particularly beautiful and picturesque spot on the water with clean air and starry Texas nights. Silence is golden brings a peace at times that is healing to the spirit.There are small museums and art galleries in old downtown Rockport. The town is relaxing peaceful and there are many local things to keep you occupied and entertained. To the North is the sister city Fulton where there are additional restaurants and on the far side of the Rockport-Fulton community there is a small airport. Rockport is about 30 minutes north of Corpus Christi. One will want to come again and again to sample the peace and calm. Don't fail to take the free ferry across to Port Aransas. There are lots of attractions and local small towns. It is a great and practical base to explore the greater area. The Shrimpree Festival is 2nd weekend in June in Aransas Pass. 4th July Public Fireworks on the beach. SEA FAIR is Thursday - Sunday second week in October at the Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor.
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