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

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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 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.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with a sink, and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft

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, Rockport Beach Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas State Aquarium
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rockport

With a stay at this vacation home in Rockport, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Rockport Beach Park and Salt Lake. .This vacation home is 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from Port Aransas Beach and 31.1 mi (50 km) from USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Salt Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rockport Beach Park - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Texas State Aquarium - 39 min drive - 37.2 miles
  • Corpus Christi Marina - 43 min drive - 39.9 miles
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 43 min drive - 37.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pier 77 Of Fulton - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬15 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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

Pets not 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 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
Property Registration Number P-00145

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

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

Josh T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

pam h.

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

Rachel H.

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

Terilyn F.

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

Paige B.

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

Tracey T.

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

Tricia D.

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

Stephanie W.

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

Brian S.

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

Tracy R.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karina L.

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

Eliazar G.

Great Place

Great place, just as described. We had an amazing time. Would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo G.

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

Catherine D.

Beautiful and peaceful

Great experience
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

10/10 Excellent

rebecca d.

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

Steven H.

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

Kenton H.

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

Joan R.

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

Kevin B.

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

patty b.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so much. Kids swam a lot, kayaked to the islands then fished til wee hours of the mornings! The house and beds were great! Thank you for sharing this home with us. Our grandkids had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

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