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Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA

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Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 436 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Place, beach near Goose Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Fulton Harbor Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Rockport

With a stay at this vacation home in Rockport, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Copano Bay and Aransas Bay. .This vacation home is 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from San Antonio River and 29.8 mi (48 km) from Port Aransas Beach.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Goose Island - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Fulton Harbor Park - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Fulton Fishing Pier - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Fulton Mansion - 15 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stevie Lou's BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Tavern & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St Charles Bay Hunting Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Bay Cafe - ‬7 min drive

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 Whistler 1 BR 1BA

Roomy house with a cottage feel and amazing views! Enjoy beautiful sunrises over the water from your front porch that overlooks St. Charles Bay, as well as lovely sunsets from the west. It's the perfect spot for watching the Whooping Cranes (October - March), Sandhill Cranes and Pink Spoonbills feed around the house or fly over to the pond across the road! Deer and other wildlife feed all around this wonderful natural setting! This amazing property is located just a few minutes away from St. Charles Bay boat launch! There is a nicely appointed king-size main bedroom with a queen-size sofa sleeper in the common area! Behind each house you will find a charcoal grill and there is a fish cleaning station behind the shed.

The Whistler has beautiful original photographs from around the state. Situated facing East, the Ibis provides amazing views of St. Charles Bay while creating a feeling of retreat.

Families are welcome and pets are allowed! Please contact the host for requested stays over 14 days. Reserve 1 house or entire property (4 houses including a total of 5 bedrooms plus 4 sleeper sofas and 5 bathrooms) for family gatherings or corporate retreats!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

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

  • Unit size: 390 square feet

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison J M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well stocked, over and above any other places we have stayed. Very pet friendly. The location is gorgeous and it was easy to to get to anything we wanted to do. Hosts were accessible and helpful but not intrusive. We especially enjoyed sitting out looking at the bay with a lovely breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy N W., es

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property for birding and exploring the beautiful area. Melissa was awesome and always available for any questions.Love the area and will definitely return!Thanks for a really cute place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Melissa and Tim are fantastic hosts! We enjoyed every moment if our stay at Goose Island flats.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect for birdwatching with easy access to the major local hotspots. Next time I come, I will bring my kayak and fishing pole, since the bay and marshes are just a quick walk away. You can see a pond and the bay from the deck. The bed was super comfy and the amenities perfect. This is a very cozy place and the host was wonderful. I was able to bring my two dogs, too, and we had a great time at the Rockport Beach.
View from the deck
Along the bay a short walk away
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Pond view from the deck
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem cabin in bird heaven!

This little one bedroom cabin was perfect for a quick weekend getaway and we will definitely be back! Beautiful views and peaceful wildlife surrounded us. The owners are very communicative and kind. I can’t wait to come back and stay here during peak migration!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay with fishing boat

Everything was super great working with Melissa. The property manager was awesome. Love the cottage. Plenty of room for parking with a boat. Will be back again soon. ….
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Getawat spot!

We loved our time here, Melissa and Tim were kind and very helpful, accommodating! The home was very cute, well stocked, clean, easy to locate and comfy! The view is beautiful from the porch, lots of local spots to fish or wander and enjoy the scenery. It was very relaxing and charming and we much enjoyed our time here! Goose island was fun fishing, we loved it.Thank you for a great stay, and for sharing your lovely home with us! Definitely wanting to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rockport area delight

Cabins are the best run accommodation we have stayed in. The Milligan’s are very thoughtful with supplying their guests with everything you would in your own home. They made it very easy to reach if any questions. We would highly recommend if you are staying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S., New Braunfels, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place

Cute small place and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect bird watching location!

This cottage is new, modern and lovely. Very comfortable with a front porch view of the bay and pond next door where the whooping cranes, spoonbills, sandhills and more congregate. Just a delight! We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise V., Austin”Hook ‘em Horns”, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

We enjoyed how peaceful and relaxing our long weekend getaway was. Although there was a little hiccup with the WiFi connection, Paula was quick to help remedy it. We especially enjoyed listening to the bay breeze, the sunrises, and star gazing. I am glad we brought our daughter’s telescope. We got to see a few shooting stars! Paula’s place is well equipped and suited our family. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed, great house!

We had a great time, and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

The cottage was perfect for a weekend getaway. The kitchen had everything we needed and the quiet location was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

roy g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

Nice quite stay. Nice location lots of birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

crystal g., Spring TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Birding perfection!

This is the PERFECT place to stay if you’re coming to see the cranes and other beautiful birds. The owner was responsive and nice. Lord of amenities to make our short stay fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren G., New Waverly, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Lamar Lovelies!

These little tiny houses are just precious. The owner was kind and easy to get in contact with. We have family a couple streets over, and it was SO convenient. You can tell they’re brand new, and they’re equipped with all kinds of amenities including both kinds of coffee makers and even a washer dryer combo. I’m giving it a 4 star rating though for two main reasons. First, the hot water heater was not turned on when we arrived. And as I said earlier we were visiting with family and didn’t get to the property until after 8pm and there was no hot water. In their defense that was one of the first things listed in their visitor binder and we finally found the switch (which was bright red but hidden behind the paper towel holder and completely hidden from view) but reading through that thing wasn’t our first priority coming in late at night with fussy, exhausted, crying 2 and 4 year old children who were ready for baths and bed. And secondly, the pillow situation. There were no pillows included for the pull-out couch bed, only sheets. And the pillows that were in the bedroom were hardly any thicker than the comforter on the bed, and as a result, miserable to sleep on. Great pillows and a comfy memory foam mattress topper in a rental property would go such a long way for guests who rent rental properties frequently and know the difference. All in all though - - - totally worth it and we would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021