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Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B

What's not to love? Whether your trip includes bird watching, nature photography, fishing, kayaking, duck hunting or beach time, you will relax in comfort and beautiful surroundings in our spacious two-bedroom, two-full-bath cottage! Enjoy beautiful sunrises from your front porch that overlooks St. Charles Bay! You will enjoy watching the Whooping Cranes and other wildlife feed behind the house or fly over to the pond across the road! This amazing property is located minutes away from St. Charles Bay boat launch!

There is a nicely appointed king-size main bedroom, queen-size guest room, and queen sofa sleeper in the common space, as well as a large kitchen, dining table for 10, and large living room gathering space for your family or group.

Excellent views from the Primary Bedroom, Living Room, and large porch make this cottage our most popular.

This house has plenty of parking area for your vehicle with room for a boat.

Families are welcome and pets are allowed! A non-refundable $25 pet fee will be requested. Please contact the host for requested stays over 14 days.

Reserve 1 cottage or entire property (4 cottages including a total of 5 bedrooms plus 4 sleeper sofas and 5 bathrooms) for family gatherings or corporate retreats!

There is even a fish cleaning station behind the cottages on the west side of the shed.

Property manager

Melissa Milligan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,080 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs left in the cabins alone must be crated.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • Copano Bay - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Fulton Mansion - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Rockport Beach Park - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Matagorda Island - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 51 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stevie Lew's BBQ Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pops Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St Charles Bay Hunting Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Laredo Taco Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Bay Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Aransas Bay and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Copano Bay. Fulton Convention Center - Paws & Taws and Fulton Harbor Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T., Austin

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

Great place

Loved the cottage, great layout, and wonderful set up. We loved seeing the birds and the neighbor cows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Whooping Crane Cottage

Wonderful property and great hosts. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darion i.

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

Awesome property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was more spacious than it appears in pictures. Very clean and well furnished with surprise personal touches. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great crane viewing

The Whooping Crane cottage was perfect for us (2 couples). The check-in and check-out was remote and easy. The furnishings are fresh and the cottage was clean and we could relax on the deck too. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

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

Home away from home

Very nice,clean home. Relaxing and beautiful views. Quiet place to unwind in the wonderful location of Goose Island Flats Its our 2nd time here and can't wait for our 3rd. Dog friendly. Even with the neighbors the place is so respectful, and to ourselves it seemed like home. Near the bay is a huge plus. The availability to take walks and see the wildlife is just perfect. Thank for having this place available. We barbecued we relaxed and just a few minutes from Rockport was satisfying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade D.

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

Anniversary

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

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

Refreshing

Relaxed, saw beautiful views, and the location is away from any noise. The bay which was walking distance produced my fishing needs. My mother and family loved relaxing, and taking walks with the amazing scenic views with wildlife everywhere. Taking in the beautiful sunrise getting ready to fish was priceless. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jo d.

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

Perfect

I was just looking for a place to view the Whooping Cranes and this place delivered! There were 25 across the street one day, and a dozen the other days. The Whooping Crane cottage was the freshest smelling place I’ve ever stayed in. The kitchen table is long enough to seat at least 10 people! The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had all the pots and pans I needed for cooking my meals. The front porch was great for watching the birds from comfortable chairs. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci J.

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

Better than expected!

My husband and I were looking for something simple and not very expensive for our trip to Rockport with his parents, and our 7 year old daughter. This seemed to fit the bill. However, when we got there we were pleasantly surprised by our little cabin. The living area and kitchen were much bigger than the pictures let on. The rooms were large, with comfortable beds. Our daughter loved, and I can not emphasize this enough, loved watching the deer and birds eat from the deer feeder. The porch was the perfect place to sit (we are buying some of these chairs) and drink coffee in the morning and wine at night while enjoying the view of the bay. We are already planning a trip back to this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Whooping Crane

This is a charming cottage on an unusually quiet slice of the Texas coast. Unbeatable!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021