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The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!

The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!

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View from the Private Pier at The Sunset Bay Escape!!!
Amazing Views All Year 'Round!
Property grounds
Wonderful, Secluded House!

Overview of The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 253200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Rockport, TX
  • Popular LocationRockport Beach Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMatagorda Island24 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort Aransas Beach33 min drive
  • AirportCorpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Twin Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!

PLEASE read the entire listing. There is a lot of information here.

Also, if this house is booked, try our other house in Rockport.

Copano Pelican's Roost -- https://www.vrbo.com/2989607

NOTE -- Please give us an ACCURATE number of Adults and Children in your group. Our Listing states that we sleep / have beds for 25. That assumes some children in your group. Limit of beds for adults (including older teens) is about 18 including blow up and bottom bunks. If you bring more adults, you may have to provide additional bedding. We have beds for at least 25 (maybe more) that includes top bunks, cots, couches and/or fold-outs for kids.

Our houses are not run by a property management company, but is a family business. We live close by on the Texas Coast and equip our houses with everything we want for when we stay there. No cast off or "hand me down" mattresses. All are good quality for when we and our friends and family stay there.

Whether you are interested in birding, boating, fishing or simply watching the sun set, The Sunset Bay Escape has it! The Sunset Bay Escape is a 7 bedroom house located on Port Bay near Rockport, Texas. Port Bay is a back bay off of Copano Bay in the Texas Coast with EXCELLENT fishing. We have caught over 40 fish in one evening off the fishing pier.

This house is not a canal home but a BAY home and fully equipped with EVERYTHING you might need for your stay. You need only bring you self, food and clothes. We provide everything else including all linens, towels, pans, dishes, etc. There are not 5 cups, glasses and plates here. There is PLENTY of good plate, pans and utensils. If something necessary is missing, let us know. There is a high-quality Pit Boss Grill with Propane, Charcoal and built in Smoker.

We are KID and PET FRIENDLY!!! We have 5 kids of our own and have tried to include all the things to keep the kids entertained.

When you are at The Sunset Bay Escape, if feels like you are a million miles from civilization, but you are only 8 minutes to a Super Walmart! You drive through a lot of ranch land and then, suddenly, you emerge in a Jewel of a place on a wonderful, isolated bay.

The Sunset Bay Escape is a luxurious three story house that has two full kitchens - one upstairs and one downstairs! It has a large Master Suite upstairs with an oversized tiled shower and large Jacuzzi tub. There are four bedrooms on the second floor with two being Masters and two more bedrooms on the ground floor. Enjoy our Five Large Flat-Screen TV’s and three Blu-Ray DVD players using our collection of DVDs. For the little ones, we have a play set out back.

Right out the back door is Port Bay and your own 350 foot lighted pier with direct access to the water. Port Bay is full of redfish, shark, trout, flounder, gafftops, whiting, croakers, sheepheads and drum. There is no commercial fishing in the Bay so fishing is GOOD! Kayaks/rafts and basic fishing gear provided as well as bright fishing lights on the pier. Don't forget to look for the dolphins!

Bring your boat! There is a boat launch very close by, and you can tie it up to our pier. Also, with your boat, you have easy access to Copano Bay, considered by all to have some of the best fishing on the Texas Coast! We now have a 18 ft. wide driveway so you can park on one side of the drive way and still get in and out on the other sire AND to accommodate larger vehicles and boats.

For the wildlife enthusiast, there is an abundance of wildlife in the area. You can see deer, raccoon, possum, turkey, rabbit and other wild animals in and around the area. Rockport has several Wildlife areas in and around town.

For the birding enthusiast, this area is teaming with a large variety of bird species including Black-necked Stilts, Ibis, Rosette Spoonbills, Reddish Egrets, Gull and Tern species, Least Turns, Rails and Snipe, wintering Geese, Sandhill Cranes, Brown Pelicans and White-tailed Hawks. You might even see endangered Peregrine Falcons or Wood Storks.

On Lamar Peninsula just across the Copano Bay Causeway you can see wintering Whooping Cranes and the BIG Tree near the shores of St. Charles Bay. There are a number of birding sites within a few miles of the house including Goose Island State Park also on Lamar Peninsula. Go to https://aransaspathways.com/ to see a good list of the birding sites in the area.

Rockport is a short drive away with a nice sandy city beach, museums, shopping, great places to eat (plus a few dives) and antiques. Go to https://www.rockport-fulton.org/51-Things-To-Do for a list of a LOT more things to do and place to see around Rockport!

Port Aransas is also close by for a good day trip to the Gulf of Mexico.

Unfortunately, we do not allow 'Events' such as weddings or other large parties. Gatherings at the house are strictly limited to those guests staying at the house.

The Sunset Bay Escape is a Family Friendly location. No corporate retreats or other such gatherings allowed. We only allow Family Gatherings. All persons must be related by blood, marriage or other family connection as required by our HOA Rules.

Add $225.00 Cleaning Fee to all Rentals

Sadly, VRBO adds their own fees. Can't do anything about that.

Add 15% Tax to all Rentals. Can't fight Uncle Sam.

Holiday Charge for Major US Holidays. Christmas and New Years at Peak Rate

Keywords: Beach House Fishing Birding on the Texas Coast

Property manager

Beverly Raub Tompary

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
$50.00 per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking or Candles Allowed inside the House

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Rockport

Located in Rockport, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center and Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture, while Rialto Theater and The Gallery of Rockport are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Texas Maritime Museum and Aquarium at Rockport Harbor. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • Copano Bay - 1 min walk
  • Rockport Beach Park - 15 min drive
  • Matagorda Island - 24 min drive
  • North Beach - 27 min drive
  • Port Aransas Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In - 11 min drive
  • Whataburger - 9 min drive
  • Shempy's Grill - 9 min drive
  • Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
  • Church's Chicken - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sunset Bay Escape - Fishing, boating, and Fun!!! located?

This family-friendly Rockport vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Copano Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Conn Brown Harbor and Rialto Theater. Texas Maritime Museum and Aquarium at Rockport Harbor are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house.
We really loved the stay. The place Is as clean and well set up for a large family group as you can imagine. I highly recommend. Here are some tips - There is not a green light in the water (or at least not one that is working). We brought one and it greatly improved night fishing. There is some issue with VRBO sending the wrong key code. Make sure to ignore that and use the one that is sent by the owner. The pier lights are on a timer, so you need to turn them on and then also wait for the light sensor or timer to kick them on. Bring panty hose for the crab trap (to hold bait). Go to the stores in Aransas Pass and not the ones in Rockport for bait and supplies. These are all basically the tips from the owners, but those are the ones that paid off the most. Great stay. Much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break
Had a few minor hiccups, which were taken care of in a very short amount of time All in all. Great place for our family of 20
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Church mens retreat coordinator
Men’s fellowship
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
This was our second year to stay at the Sunset Bay Escape. The house is large enough for our group and is pet friendly. We love the pier, although the fishing was not so great this year, even with a fishing guide. It’s a great place for everyone to be together but also spread out. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Great house, great location. Perfect for our annual fishing trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beverly Raub Tompary

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Timothy & Rosa Raub have five children and three grand children (as well as a wonderful son-in-law and daughter-in-law!). We live nearby on the Texas coast. Tim has a full time job and Rosa is the one who takes care of most of the property issues. You will also hear from our daughter, Beverly, a stay-at-home mom. You are not dealing with a big property management company but, rather, the actual owners. The Sunset Bay Escape is our house. We stay there every chance we get. We have equipped it the way we want it for our enjoyment and want you to enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

The Sunset Bay Escape is in a GEM of a location. The location near Rockport, Texas is one of the greatest, if not THE greatest places on the Texas Coast for getting away from it all. No Big Hotels, no houses squeezed together on top of one another. Water out the back door and pasture land out the front door. No street lights at night. Enjoy gazing at the stars in this unique location.

What makes this property unique

One of the great things about the Sunset Bay Escape is that the closest neighbor is several hundred yards away. The house is quite isolated and even located on a cul-de-sac road. We are definitely off the beaten path and away from it all yet about 8 minutes from a Super Wal Mart!
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