City-by-the Sea stay.Your stay at this City-by-the Sea vacation home places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Conn Brown Harbor and Rialto Theater. Aransas Pass Aquatic Center is within 6 miles (10 km) and Rockport Gallery is within 9 miles (15 km).
Aransas Pass Aquatic Center - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
Rockport Gallery - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles
Rockport Beach Park - 17 min drive - 7.9 miles
Getting around
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Sr Boil House - 6 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 7 min drive
Hideout - 3 min drive
SUBWAY - 8 min drive
Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill - 6 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.
Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea
Private Boat Dock | 8 Mi to Rockport Beach | Patio w/ Blackstone Grill
Get ready for a memorable Gulf Coast escape at this waterfront vacation rental in City-by-the Sea! Located between Rockport and Port Aransas, this 4-bedroom, 4-bath home is ideal for enjoying aquatic activities and exploring the area. Spend your days swimming, fishing off the dock, or visiting attractions in Corpus Christi. In the evenings, fillet your daily catch and bring it to Crab-N Restaurant for a delicious meal!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds - Bedroom 4: 1 full bed - Downstairs Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa - Additional Sleeping: 1 twin rollaway bed
OUTDOOR LIVING - Private outdoor pool (not heated, depth 3'-5.5') - Outdoor shower (no hot water), fish cleaning station (no electricity) - Canal access on-site, boat dock - Deck w/ dining area - Patio w/ gas Blackstone grill - Lounge chairs
INDOOR LIVING - Smart TVs (living rooms & all bedrooms, bring your own streaming login info) - Large leather sectional - Board games - En-suite bathrooms - Dining table
- Located on canal w/ bay & gulf access - Walking distance to Crab-N Restaurant - 7 miles to Rockport: Texas Maritime Museum, Rockport Beach Park, shops, art galleries - 12 miles to Port Aransas: restaurants, beach access, Port Aransas Museum, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - 24 miles to Corpus Christi: Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington, Selena Museum - 33 miles to Corpus Christi International Airport
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking, vaping, or drugs of any kind - Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max) - No pets are allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Please be mindful of neighbors - Please be cautious of diapers and young children in the pool and hot tub - Please rinse off any lotion or oil before using the pool or hot tub - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This 2-story home requires using an exterior staircase to enter; the main level features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Stairs are required to access the washer and dryer on the lower level - While you can tie your boat to the dock, the boat lift is not available for guest use - Please note that the outdoor shower does not have hot water, and the fish cleaning station does not have electricity
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 3,205 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
530182
Frequently asked questions
How close is Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea to the airport?
This vacation home is 13.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea to the beach?
This vacation home is 7 mi (11-min drive) from Rockport Beach Park and 12.6 mi (25-min drive) from Port Aransas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea to downtown Aransas Pass?
This vacation home is 3.9 mi away from Aransas Pass.
Waterfront Home w/ Deck & Pool in City-by-the-Sea Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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I had a fantastic stay here! The place was exactly as described clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up with everything I needed. The location was perfect, with easy access to nearby attractions and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
This home was very spacious and comfortable. Our family had a great time staying here. It wasn’t too far from the beach but we also had the pool to enjoy. The check in process was not difficult at all and we had no issues our entire stay. We highly recommend staying here!
The outside area was very spacious and is were we spent most of our time. The hot tube was a surprise and a hit with the family. The inside was nice, but there was dog hair on the couch and we have allergies. But after we wiped it down we were ok. We had a great time.
Vanessa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
May 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Let me first say that Nada with the Evolve team is amazing! However, from the get-go my communication with the local host, Christina left a lot to be desired. I had to change dates. She instructed me to go in and change it myself, luckily I reached out to Nada who advised me not to do that; Nada handled the issue. On Saturday evening my elderly in laws locked us out of the house and the keys in the key box did not work. We reached out to Christina, who was not a happy camper; her tone, her attitude. She said there would be no way she could find a locksmith at 10 o’clock at night and said she was reaching out to the owner and hung up. No goodbye, no I’ll call you back, no I’m sorry the wrong keys are in the key box. Nothing. Just hung up. She sent me a text about 30 minutes later saying per owner we could all sleep downstairs until she was able to get a locksmith. Mind you, we were there for graduation on Saturday and were in the middle of baking desserts and making decorations for the party on Saturday. I explained all that to her in a text and explained that our dog was still in the main house. I never heard back from her until the following morning at 8:30. I hope the owner sees this and realizes they need a new on-site person. Sidenote, the first locksmith we called was available but was going to charge 250. I didn’t feel I should have to pay for their mistake; the keys in the key box should have worked! I’ll never rent another house that Christina is in charge of