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Royal Estes, in City by the Sea, offers a spacious retreat with a private pool and canal frontage. Enjoy fishing from the dock or unwind with friends around the waterfront fire pit. With multiple dining areas, a fully stocked kitchen, and covered grill area this home is perfect for large groups.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Royal Estes! Large Home! Canal front! Private pool! Firepit!

Welcome to Royal Estes! This two story, 2500 square foot home has it all. A private pool, canal frontage, a dock you can fish from, a lighted fish cleaning station. Located in City by the Sea, you are just a short boat ride away from world class flats fishing. Royal Estes can accommodate up to 18 guests. Upstairs is the main living area, two dining areas, a fully stocked kitchen, and a wet bar. The master bedroom has a king bed, its own bathroom and access to the balcony.
The second bedroom has two queen beds. The third has a king bed and access to the balcony. The second and third bedroom share the second bathroom.
Downstairs is the fourth bedroom with a king bed and it has access to the covered patio. A large bonus room downstairs serves as a fifth sleeping quarter and has two more queen beds and two queen size futons that can do double duty as beds. You can access the patio from here as well. The third bathroom is downstairs. Both the balcony and patio have multiple seating areas and wonderful views of the pool and canal. There is a covered, lighted, designated grill area with a huge charcoal BBQ grill where you can grill the days catch. You will also enjoy the large, waterfront fire pit, a great spot to unwind with a cool beverage. Come and make new memories that will last a lifetime with friends and family at Royal Estes today! Streaming TV only.
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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • 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

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,548 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is also known as

2529-230073

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in City-by-the Sea, a neighborhood in Aransas Pass. Rialto Theater and The Gallery of Rockport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fisherman's Wharf and Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Aransas Pass Aquatic Center and Rockport Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Aransas Pass travel guide
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TX, Aransas Pass

What's nearby

  • I tell ya, South Texas isn't exactly known for their beaches. However, Rockport Beach is quite lovely, with a long sandbar and not overly crowded. Nice place for a peaceful getaway!
    Rockport Beach Park
    13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Conn Brown Harbor
    6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Rialto Theater
    7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Aransas Pass Aquatic Center
    9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Rockport Center for the Arts
    11 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • SONIC Drive In
    8 min drive
  • Coasters
    6 min drive
  • Hideout
    4 min drive
  • Boatman’s
    7 min drive
  • M&J's Hometown Cafe
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Estes! Large Home! Canal front! Private pool! Firepit! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Royal Estes! Large Home! Canal front! Private pool! Firepit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Royal Estes! Large Home! Canal front! Private pool! Firepit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Estes! Large Home! Canal front! Private pool! Firepit!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royal Estes! Large Home! Canal front! Private pool! Firepit! located?

Nestled on the beach, this City-by-the Sea vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Conn Brown Harbor, Rialto Theater, and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Rockport Beach Park and The Gallery of Rockport are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Royal Estes! Large Home! Canal front! Private pool! Firepit! Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

8.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Patrick & Theresa B.

Royal Estes again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house allows for lots of room for a large family. Love the pool. We grilled three times and enjoyed the outside areas. Location is a quick drive to all the area has to offer, and a quick boat ride too! Kitchen is tight, and my tall people each had at least one turn hitting the corner of the hood vent, one drew blood!

6/10 Okay

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Mediocre

First, I’m used to staying in Key Allegro, so please view through that lens. The location is good unless you want to experience restaurants etc in the main parts of Rockport. The house was clean enough. I’ve never left a bad review on VRBO, and that is not my intent but I do appreciate others’ reviews when choosing a house so I want to share my thoughts since the photos don’t capture everything. The owners put forth effort to make the house nice, but cut corners in the remodel process. I’m not even sure it’s up to code - extremely steep interior stairs, exposed wall outlets and the best part, a stainless oven hood that sticks out in an already very narrow passage that is frankly dangerous. All our guests hit their head on the corner of it. The kitchen is TINY! Two people struggled to cook in the unusually small space - you can’t tell from the photos online. The floor elevation has tiny step ups or step downs that will trip you up. The big master doesn’t have an en suite bath. And there is nearly nothing in the kitchen such as hand soap, etc. Bring everything. The shower looks like one of those cheap plastic showers that you’d find in an RV.. all fine, but the price point should reflect the quality of the house. Mold residue is visible, which I understand with the heat and humidity. Plenty of parking! Poor HVAC design with inconsistent temps. Overall not terrible but certainly needs investment, renovation and some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

4/10 Poor

Dan C.

Read this carefully

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property has an excellent location for fishing, and a very nice outdoor yard and environment. As advertised. What is not properly advertised is the very poor condition of the home inside. It is large and does sleep 18. But the master bath has loose tile on the floor that was never glued down, master bath shower is plastic insert that I have seen in RVs, there is a hole in the wall in the other large room. Wall facing the kitchen is unfinished with plaster not even sanded down, the kitchen is TINY. Two large me can barley work in the kitchen at the same time. Paint worn all over the home. This is a good project home that probably needs $150k for a make over. Great for 5 guys that just want to fish and don't care about interior condition. But this is not a luxury home, and not a place to bring entire families that actually want to stay in a nice home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Yolanda H.

Our stay at royal estes

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall great location. The space and amenities are good. Plenty of room for all our guests. Great to have a pool and BBQ pit. Fishing access to the canal was good. Although the house needs some upkeep. We ran into a few things, house was not cleaned to good. Needs some maintenance. We had to call for dining door not opening. Maintenance came to replace door know. We also informed him of there being dirty underwater hanging in closet,threshold in 2nd bedroom loose, we tripped over it, old molded coffee grounds in pot. Oven dirty,Bbq pit was filthy which we cleaned, dead and live cockroches. Maintenance was very nice and friendly. Our hostes Nina was very nice and accommodating to our needs even prior to our arrival,thank you. We had a great time at this location, would definitely recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

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

Great stay!

Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved having the pool in the backyard. Plenty of space for big groups
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was good for a family vacation of 17. The pool was small, but fun. The canal was good for some fishing or just a water view. Check in and out was easy. Kitchen had enough to make meals. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

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

Family Vacation

We had a fantastic time and the house was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Great Location

Great location. Plenty of space for 10 guests. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Great house

Everything was wonderful, weekend to remember forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy R.

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

Awesome time!

We had a great stay. The weather was perfect and the house was big enough for all 17 who stayed with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K.

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

Relaxing

Very clean nice home. Plenty of dock space for boats an awesome view from the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Family Weekend

We enjoyed the pool, swimming in the canal, gathering around the large table in the living area, and all the outdoor seating areas that were perfectly situated so very little sun was ever on us. The beach was nearby and had lots of free parking with easy access. It was a great stay for 10 in our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Loan K.

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

Good Times

Check in was a breeze! The kids enjoyed the pool and fishing off the dock. We enjoyed gatherings and making s’mores at the fire pit at night. Plenty of space for the family. Some of the doors were hard to open and close but overall a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fishing Tournament

Nice to stay where we could dock the boat and enjoy the pool and grilling area and balcony. It is very easy to hit your head on the kitchen stove vent, lots of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

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

Nice place a few problems

Nice place one of the toilets wasn’t working one kept running tile by pool slippery , boat lift didn’t work but overall was a nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa M.

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

Cleanliness

Needs to be cleaned better
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

50th birthday celebration

We loved the house, it was very roomy and the pool was great. I would more than likely come back again. The property manager stayed in contact with me through the entire process. Wonderful customer service. 🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nancy H.

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

PROPERTY DOES NOT RECEIVE PROPER CARE/ MAINTENANCE!!

Extremely dirty property. Seems like the only thing they changed/cleaned were the towels. No one informed us upon arrival that the pool was not safe to get in. Pool guy came out and said there was NO CHLORINE. He even said we shouldn’t be swimming in it. Although they reimbursed for the inconvenience, it wasn’t a fair amount as it caused our kids to have ear infections, and a big reason why we booked was for the pool and was not able to use it on half our trip. Tiles around the pool and stairs were very slippery. We almost slipped a few times. THREE out of their five or six TV’s did NOT work. Grass was long, they did not have yard work done upon arrival. We bought brisket to smoke in the smoker as they had shown in their property images. They got rid of it and never updated their pictures. Their fishing pier feels very shaky. The planks were coming up.One of their check out instructions was to have the boat lift up before leaving. Their boat lift looks like it had been in the water for months. If you plan to bring your boat, be sure to ask them first!They do not respond to messages in a timely manner. Worse rental property I’ve ever stayed in. They do not put in proper care for this house. They definitely do not have the right to charge a cleaning fee as it obviously does not get the maintenance it needs. In my opinion, this property shouldn’t be allowed to be rented out. I will never rent from this rental company again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Incredible Family Weekend Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best trip - 3 families and lots of kids, and the house was very accommodating. Everyone had their space, the backyard was so spacious - room for everyone to sit, to swim, to fish, it was great. Close to Rockport Beach and Port Aransas and beautiful weather while we were there. Thank you for such a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyn M.

Liked: Check-in, location

1st time in Texas

It was a beautiful location. Unfortunately weather was not cooperating the week we were there. The house had plenty of space for all of us. We felt it was in need of some improvements. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

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

Great first experience

This was the first time I rented a house and I have to say it was awesome. The property was very clean and the process was very easy. I am looking forward to doing it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Awesome Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was absolutely beautiful! It accommodated my whole family, and my family is pretty big. The house was in tip top shape and we will definitely be returning!

10/10 Excellent

Augusto V.

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

Amazing stay!

My family enjoyed all the amenities along with locations of activities near us. We enjoyed the pool while we barbecued, enjoyed the atmosphere of the location by the water for fishing along with plenty of space for my family. We look forward to staying again for our yearly beach vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

195 Port Royal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022