[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B Waterfront vacation home in Rockport with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100957100/100957032/w1024h569x0y57-fe6ecc92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100957100/100957032/w526h683x258y0-487b0c25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100957100/100957032/w506h683x259y0-f5e2112b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100957100/100957032/w508h683x257y0-8e44f130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100957100/100957032/aa8d22e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Wake up to beautiful St. Charles Bay sunrises at this spacious two-bedroom cottage, where nature photography and wildlife watching opportunities abound. Enjoy the large porch overlooking the bay, perfect for birdwatching or simply taking in the surroundings. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61080 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112281000/112280954/bbbbbfab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sorry Charlie's | Waterfront Serenity Rockport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=112280954&PinnedHotelID=112280954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95700000/95699300/95699231/w1500h1125x468y0-7ec26c3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Sunsets at The Villa at Copano Cove. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Rockport, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Aransas Bay and Copano Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fulton Harbor Park and Fulton Fishing Pier. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Rockport travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rockport.dx9691) [View more Vacation homes in Rockport](https://www.expedia.ca/Rockport-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9691-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.14699%2C-96.97668&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tJzmhjP0m0TE9GSWhJKyoLjB96E=) Rockport, TX ### What's nearby - Copano Bay - 6 min drive - 4.5 km - Fulton Fishing Pier - 17 min drive - 15.7 km - Fulton Mansion - 18 min drive - 16.8 km - Rockport Beach Park - 22 min drive - 21.0 km - Matagorda Island - 23 min drive - 19.8 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 - ‪Jersey's Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Salty Frog - ‬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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Goose Island Flats -The Whooping Crane 2BR 2B Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa T., Austin Mar 17, 2024 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. ##### Melissa T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darion i. Apr 11, 2023 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! ##### Darion i. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve M. Jan 25, 2023 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! ##### Steve M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wade D. Jun 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Good ##### Wade D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc G. Jul 9, 2024 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. ##### Marc G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco G. Sep 5, 2023 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. ##### Marco G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jo d. Jan 3, 2024 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. ##### jo d. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John O. Mar 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whooping Crane Cottage Wonderful property and great hosts. Would recommend to anyone. ##### John O. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marci J. Mar 21, 2022 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! ##### Marci J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Oct 20, 2021 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! ##### David H. 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