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Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA

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Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4390 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Copano Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rockport Beach Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Matagorda Island
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rockport

In Rockport .You'll find Aransas Bay and Copano Bay within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Fulton Convention Center - Paws & Taws and Fulton Harbor Park.
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What's nearby

  • Copano Bay - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Fulton Fishing Pier - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Fulton Mansion - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Rockport Beach Park - 22 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Matagorda Island - 23 min drive - 12.3 miles

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

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!

Property manager

Melissa Milligan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi (11-min drive) away from the Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA to the beach?

This vacation home is 11 mi (19-min drive) from Rockport Beach Park.

Does Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA to downtown Rockport?

This vacation home is 9.9 mi away from Rockport.

Goose Island Flats -The Whistler 1 BR 1BA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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