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The Allen House, a Coastal Paradise!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
wrap around bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rockport, TX
  • Aquarium at Rockport Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rockport Beach Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Matagorda Island
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Allen House, a Coastal Paradise!

Historic family home on the old Rockport waterfront

Fishing, jet skis, swimming, crabbing, wade fishing, etc. Best winter bird migration watching anywhere.

Large, bay-view, outdoor patio, two screened-in porches for entertaining and dining. Large country kitchen with fireplace, card room with fireplace, large living/dining bay front room with fireplace. Wet bar.

$200 cleaning fee

Three (3) night minimum for all Holiday Reservations.

Property manager

Coastal Bend Property Management

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Must Request for Owner Approval
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Pets

No pets allowed
Non refundable pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely No Smoking

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must Request for Owner Approval
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Rockport

Rockport is home to this holiday home. The Gallery of Rockport and Texas Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Aquarium at Rockport Harbor and Fulton Harbor Park. Fulton Fishing Pier and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Rockport, TX

What's nearby

  • Rockport Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Aquarium at Rockport Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rockport Beach Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fulton Mansion - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Matagorda Island - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Comales Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Allen House, a Coastal Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Allen House, a Coastal Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Allen House, a Coastal Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Allen House, a Coastal Paradise! located?

Situated in Rockport, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Aransas Bay and The Gallery of Rockport. Rockport Center for the Arts and Texas Maritime Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

martina c.

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

LOVED LOVED LOVED OUR STAY!!

Beautiful beach home! Had plenty of room for my family Host was awesome. Even let us put a water slide out for the kids.. Everyone had a great time just relaxing and soaking in the sun. We especially enjoyed being in the living room area. We look forward to booking with yall again. LOVE YOUR HOME!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis F., San Antonio

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

Great place for a nice get away!!!

This is a beautiful home with plenty of room for a nice little family vacation. My family and I had a great time and would book again!! Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Great Weekend!!

House was perfect size and location for our family. We were bummed that half the pier had been recently damaged by hurricane, and that some of the electrical did not work in the home, but that did not stop the group from saying they want to make this spot a yearly tradition going forward! We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles g.

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

Guys fishing trip.

Weather was amazing. Fished the whole time we were there. Caught a good amount of fish as well. House was spacious and comfortable for everyone. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deserae R.

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

We love Rockport!!

Very communicative when anything was needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Amazing stay

This was an amazing place to stay. Loved that we could fish off the dock. Was such a beautiful house. The light switches were a little confusing but we couldn’t have been happier with this beautiful home. Thank you for letting us enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Vacation

Was a perfect spot for our family vacation! We didnt want to leave . Very spacious, comfortable, and beautiful view of the ocean. Kids loved the fishing .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Aimee Y.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

house with wild animals

House smelled like feces and urine. We later found out why when we saw a racoon trying to pry himself through the wall . We heard it crawling throughout the inner walls of the house. Also, the patio , and lights to the bar area did not work. We contacted the owners on day one and never heard back. DO NOT RENT THIS PROPERTY
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gerardo Z.

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

Great location and house lay out

We surely enjoyed our stay, the lay out of the house is great, location perfect. We recommend that the landlord assures all works at the house, we arrived and the internet never worked, my college daughter was unable to do some work, the outside lights did not worked so was difficult to cook outside in the dark. Still we had a great time and were able to enjoy our stay despite the struggles with the internet and maintenance issues at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Jared W.

Liked: Location

Decent

The house is a great house just had its problems. Do think its in a great location and would use again if these problems were fixed. Never recieved a code to the house. A worker from the property company happened to be there and let us in, bc the front door was actually unlocked. Had called the company twice. The house was missing power in areas due to the flooding from the hurrican (had emailed about if everything in the house was good pryor to trip). Mold in the house, in the kitchen. And upstairs rooms. comoany.toto usi c
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Misleading

Pictures need to be updated. Doesn’t match at all. Contacted property twice. Fleas all over house, mouse in kitchen cabinets. Dolphin dead by pier flies and smelt bad couldn’t use outdoor area or pier. Will not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dustin A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property review

It was a little dusty, floors where pretty bad, holes and bad spots. Roof leaked in a spot or 2 during storms. But overall it was good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Charming Cottage by the Water

I had no expectations coming to this house but was pleasantly surprised. Very spacious and comfortable, everything was perfect when we arrived. Fishing off the pier is was fantastic. They weren’t biting as much as we wanted but that’s secondary to spending time with friends. Only issue we had was when the power went out. Tried to get a hold of someone unfortunately unsuccessfully. Luckily the outage only lasted a short while.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Coastal bend property management

Lights didn’t work in key areas. Contacted property management (Coastal bend) and lights were not addressed by maintenance nor Coastal bend. Animal feces all over back upstairs steps outside. Dryer vent filter hadn’t been cleaned in some time. Photos of property were a bit misleading. Could be ultra cute as property has good bones but not all areas can be accessed due to poor maintenance and property management. Really a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eloy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Easter weekend 2023

The property was good. Older home and could use some modernization like the bathrooms, the lighting around the house is hard to find out which switch is which and the back pation lights did not work or we never found the switches. I believe that some remodeling to address some of the many steps or level changes in order to accomodate the older traveler. Over all I believe it was a great stay but it needs to be somehow made more comfortable. There are no comfortable seating other that the wicker furniture. A regular sofa and maybe a couple of comfortable chairs would be nice. Thank you for the accommodations. Needs more lighting in the back patio and the carport area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

am69

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Danger

This house is a nightmare. When we arrived, the utility room and kitchen/livingroom area smelled like something was dead! We had to go to the store to get air fresheners to try and get the smell out. ( side note-the smell was so bad they didn’t work) one of the bedrooms you couldn’t even sleep in because the ac didn’t cool at all. By the second day we were noticing fleas. We notified the management office and told them about the fleas and smell. They sent an exterminator out. ( * we had to leave house for a few hours) THEY NEVER ADDRESSED THE TERRIBLE SMELL! Exterminator said we should be good to go and the fleas should be taken care of. The next day we were still seeing fleas and they would cover your feet while standing in the bathroom upstairs. Also, the lights in the bar and outside sunroom did not work. They said they would try to get someone out to fix them. No one ever showed. The day we left I notified the management again about the fleas and smell and asked for some kind of compensation for the terrible inconveniences we had to deal with. It’s been 3 days now and few more messages sent, still no response. If you are looking to enjoy your stay in Rockport BE AWARE OF THIS HOUSE!! We will NEVER STAY THERE AGAIN.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

James B.

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

Great seaside getaway spot

The home is very tied with the owners of the home. It is set in a beautiful shoreline area, great for fishing. Plenty of room and a well supplied kitchen with plates, pots, and pans. The place needs a few maintenance fixes. The pier is in poor shape. There are obvious electrical issues with some of them being outside. Finally the home has countless photos hung on the walls of various rooms. Some are very faded and come off a bit creepy. Knowing that this is someone’s home, you expect pics, but this is a bit over the top. Overall a very enjoyable stay, creating a wonderful memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Precy J.

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

A fun weekend with friends.

We had a wonderful, fun and hassle free weekend staying at the Allen House for 2 nights. The place was clean, equipped with all the needed supplies for our stay from the bathroom to the kitchen needs. Lots of towels, even body wash were included, and trash bags provided! Our group loved to cook and it was just a home away from home. The private pier provided us with ample fishing fun, we got perch, croakers red fish, sheepshead,!! We were able to take an early morning walk, photos in the marina and just enjoyed the 2 days. Thank you to Lauren and her group for allowing us to extend our check out time for another two hours. This place is highly ,highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Wedding

My sons wedding great spot to all of Rockport thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

lana p.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but unfortunately house needed maintenance

Older home right on water. Unfortunately the home needed some maintenance. Upon arrival we quickly found roaches crawling all over kitchen counter tops. Later we noticed 2 of the bathroom doors would not close all the way or lock. Assuming due to shifting of home. The pier pictured is about half the length as appears to be as advertised. My guess the other half was damaged to hurricane which occured a few years ago. Once sun went down the temperatures dropped and we soon noticed the heat in downstairs did not work at all. After going to bed we were awoken to what sounded like a racoon running back and forth all night in the attic. While laying in bed my daughter had a roach crawl across her arm. We notified owners the next morning who attempted to get us help but the exterminator and AC repairman could not arrive until 2 days later. Exterminator was not able to assist with people in home and did not have proper chemicals at time of arrival. AC repairman said unit was beyond repair. Stated a new unit was needed and had to be ordered. Owner was great responding first day but never heard from them again even after asking for permission to use fireplace to keep warm. We ended up purchasing a portable heater for our elderly parents who could not walk stairs to upper floor where there was heat. I think it was an unfortunate number of events at one time. We made the best of our vacation. Owners did compensate for 1 night stay. Had we not had all the issues I would probably give great reviews primarily to size of home and the gorgeous views. Unfortunately due to the circumstances and until repairs and maintenance are done the property is not adequate for rental. I do hope they can do the necessary repairs. It is definitely a place I would try again under different circumstances.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F., San Antonio, TX

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

Great large family getaway!

The property is easy to find and in a great location for fishing and shopping. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of room for 10 adults and 2 teens. The back patio facing the bay was wonderful and where we spent most of our time. This is an older house with a weathered pier, but is priced well for the location and size. The pier is probably not appropriate for smaller children as one board was missing and the handrailing is only on one side, but we still managed to get lots of use out of it. The photos and history of the house added a special touch to our trip. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need. Plenty of towels were available. I would gladly stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Patrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Plenty of rooms to spread out

House was good with plenty of space. Pier needs some updating and AC went out. No one came out to fix
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Humberto Z.

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

Nice pierfront property with lots of room!

We had a blast! The kids enjoyed fishing on the pier, the nice breeze in the covered back porch was a delight. Kitchen was ample and plenty of beds and bathrooms to acommodate everyone. The bedroom adjacent to the game room was a bit warm, so a windowbunit would be better there, but the rest of the house was easy to cool down otherwise. Would definately stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon N.

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

Fun place.

The pier was a great place for the family to fish!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

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

Super Nice Home Right on the Ocean

The home is very nice and is located right on the ocean. The kids and grandkids loved being right on the water. The home is conveniently located to see Rockport and enjoy shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

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