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Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8

Rockport vacation home with private pool

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A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a large island with stools. There are pendant lights above the island.
A two-story house with a balcony, a swimming pool, and outdoor seating.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a body of water, a covered seating area with chairs, and a building with a window and door.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, large windows with blinds, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Place, Salt Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Copano Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockport Beach Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Rockport

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Salt Lake and Copano Bay. Fulton Harbor Park and Fulton Convention Center - Paws & Taws are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Salt Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Copano Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rockport Beach Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 39 min drive - 59.8 km
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 43 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Smoothie Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jayroe’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 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.

Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8

Welcome to Sunshine Retreat, a private waterfront escape on Salt Lake designed for relaxed coastal living. Here, mornings begin with water views, days are spent swimming, fishing, or kayaking, and evenings wind down with sunsets over the lake.
This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect balance of comfort, outdoor living, and waterfront access — ideal for families, couples, or friends looking to slow down and enjoy the Texas coast.

Waterfront Living & Outdoor Spaces
Enjoy your own private slice of Salt Lake:
• Waterfront home with peaceful water views
• Lighted fishing pier with fish-cleaning station and rod holders
• Private pool located inside a fenced backyard
(optional pool heat available)
• Covered patio with outdoor TV and Adirondack seating
• Charcoal grill for coastal cookouts
• Upper balcony overlooking the water — perfect for sunset cocktails or morning coffee
• Two kayaks with life jackets for exploring the lake

Comfortable, Well-Equipped Interior
Inside, the home is bright, welcoming, and designed for easy gatherings:
• Open-concept living area with comfortable seating and Smart TV
• Fully equipped kitchen with island seating for four
• Dining table seating for six
• High-speed Wi-Fi and Smart TVs in the living room and all bedrooms

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps up to 8)
• Primary Bedroom: King bed, walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom
• Bedroom Two: King bed
• Bedroom Three: Bunk bed with two double beds
• Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa

What’s Included
We’ve stocked the home to make your stay effortless:
• Quality linens, bath towels, and pool towels
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hair dryer
• Coffee, basic cooking essentials, and grill utensils
• Washer, dryer, iron, and clothes steamer

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Rules

Sign a rental agreement and provide a copy of your driver's license to complete the booking.
Security Deposit of $500 will be held 2 days prior to stay.
** Additional fee to heat pool.**

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
No Events or Parties

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
Note from host: No Events or Parties
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No Events or Parties For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number P-00145

Property is also known as

Lovely New Bayfront Home House Rockport
Lovely New Bayfront Home Rockport
Lovely New front Rockport
Lovely New Bayfront Home With Pool
Sunshine Retreat Waterfront/Heated Pool/Fishing Pier
☀️Sunshine Retreat☀️ Waterfront Home Private Pool Fishing Pier
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8 to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8 to the beach?

This vacation home is 5 mi (10-min drive) from Rockport Beach Park.

Does Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8 have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8 to downtown Rockport?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi away from Rockport.

Sunshine Retreat | Waterfront Pool + Lighted Fishing Pier | Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean fun atmosphere right on the water. Pool was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to fish and relax! I would highly recommend if you want to stay in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was incredible. The house was wonderful and so clean. We enjoyed every bit of this stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and attentive. Home was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything needed! Beautiful location and close to restaurants and shopping. Very clean and loved the heated pool! We have stayed at many houses and this one is at the top! Thanks for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sunshine Retreat was clean, well maintained and tastefully decorated. The ice maker and pool was a nice touch and would really come in handy in the hot summer months. There was plenty of room and playthings for a larger group and a private pier with fishing and crabbing equipment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

My family and I had a wonderful time at this beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our one year wedding anniversary vacation and it did not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A terrific stay!!

Was a wonderful stay. Would recommend this home to any of my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised. Very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a welcome basket full of snacks. My daughters enjoyed it! The house was very clean and we felt very safe there. Everything was perfect! We really enjoyed being able to access the kayaks also. This house was beautiful and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacations

We had a really good time staying at this property, the place was cleaned and the manager was very nice and responsive, we definitely will be going back for our next family vacation .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place

Great place, just as described. We had an amazing time. Would definitely recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic from start to finish. We had everything that we needed. The home is comfortable and decorated in such a beautiful way. The views are amazing… fabulous sunsets and sunrises. Sunshine retreat is a wonderful home away from home. Thank Kristen for a truly wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week of family time at a great location

The house was clean and ready for our family to begin our annual vacation in Rockport. The pool was in great condition and fishing was good. Overall we had a wonderful stay and we plan on returning next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and peaceful

Great experience
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family

Thank you for a ver relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away location.

Great experience. Really enjoyed the view and the convenience of the private pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Salt Lake @ Rockport

Great place in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most relaxing stay . We had everything we needed !

We had the absolute best time at our stay . Home away from home!! Loved every bit of it ! Host was very gracious!! Will be booking for all our future stays
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The great get away!

Very nice home. Well kept and cleanPool and fishing pier a plus!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great family hangout.

This is a really nice place for all ages. Fishing, kayaks, swimming and much more with a great costal relaxation vibe. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, and beautiful. We didnt fight crowds and eveything was cost effective. Rockport is a great city to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025