We spent the weekend at this Bed and Breakfast! They went out of their way to accommodate our late…read morenight check in, last minute reservation and poor B&B etiquette! The owners were so sweet and gracious! We spent the first night in the downstairs master. The bed was huge and comfy! I was thrilled to see that the ac in the house was powered by window ac units! I could die, I love love love Window units! I always sleep so well in rooms that have them. The room was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. On our second night we moved to a room upstairs, this room was considerably smaller but still really comfortable and nice. We had a great nights sleep, and we awoke to a amazing breakfast! They served us coffee, juice, a beautiful fruit bowl and eggs Benedict. Now, y'all know I am picky about my eggs! These eggs were poached to perfection. Breakfast service was elegant and a feast for our taste buds. One of the owners gave us a detailed history of the area and of the house while we ate our beautiful breakfast. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Angel Rose , we will visit again soon. As of now, they are making plans to continue the restoration and to make several upgrades. They are in talks to add an elevator, two extra suites and a sunroom. Upon arrival we asked about any ghost or haunting stories, the owner informed us they may or may not have a friendly ghost! I am happy to report that not only did we not see any ghost, but we also did not experience any paranormal activity! Enjoy your stay and enjoy the surrounding amenities in Rockport!

My husband booked this treasure for our Anniversary. This place is so special! Rusty and Jennifer…read morereally make you feel at home. The meals are fantastic. The home is beautiful. Rusty is very knowledgeable and the stories that he tells at breakfast are intriguing. Jennifer is so sweet and attentive to details. I highly recommend staying here!! We will definitely be back!

Best sleep ever. Beautiful mornings unlike any other. Reminiscent of Akumal, Mexico, my favorite…read moreplace on Earth. Stayed here with my boyfriend and his family over the weekend. Peaceful when we wanted peace; fun when we wanted fun. No need to fuss over whether or not I brought everything I needed for the beach. If I forgot something or needed to pee - the house was 200 yards away. Everyone could kind of do their own thing (chill on the deck in the sun or take a nap in the shade, post up on the beach, watch a movie, cook) and at the same time, there was room for everyone to be a family together in the evening. We did The Black Marlin for dinner the first night (spectacular food and pretty good service). We also took advantage of the kitchen for a home-cooked meal the second night. I'm a pretty picky eater and a picky cook, and this kitchen had all the equipment I needed for the weekend. Most importantly - it was the best two nights of sleep I have had in a long, long time. So relaxing.

The Sunshine House is a wonderful place to stay while in Port Aransas. It is literally On the…read moreBeach! Comfortable bedrooms, cozy living area and kitchen. Great upstairs deck. Below are more bedrooms and bathroom. It has that relaxed "pura vida" vibe, which is why most of us visit Port A! Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

Wife and I waited to the last minute to try and find a place in Rockport for a 4 day weekend…read more Happened to stumble across Anthony's on Yelp by accident. Read the reviews and thought for sure they would be booked. Called and spoke with Beth and by chance, we were in luck. Booked the room and made the trip. For those of you looking for a 5 Star Resort, keep looking. Anthony's by the Sea is very laid back. Come and go as you please or relax by the pool or on the big patio. The breakfast that Beth serves every morning is fit for a king and will keep you full for hours. Beth and Smitty the owners are as sweet as can be and make you feel like this is your home as well. We will be planning more trips to Rockport and will stay here again. Anthony's by the Sea is a true hidden gem in Rockport.

Amazing quiet location with great parking, attractive and clean rooms, with two of the nicest…read moreproprietors you will ever meet. If you're the B&B type, you will love this place and never stay anywhere else. My girlfriend and I loved the seclusion and serenity of the pool so much that we ended up opting to spend time there instead of the nearby public beach. It is also adjunct to the arboretum, so you can get treated to the sights (and sounds!) of peacocks and other wild life literally next door. I don't have a single negative thing to say - just give them a try, and you won't be sorry.

Big Tree Cottages OPEN for business........Great little place out next to the water, with easy…read moreaccess to St Charles Bay Boat Ramp. Has a private pier complete with fish cleaning station! Lights on the pier make fishing at night the perfect time. Pink, green, blue cabins are two bedrooms and sleep 7. Spacious kitchen/living area, and there is even a community BBQ pit to for grilling your freshly caught treasure! Yellow cabin sleeps single person or 4 people or two couples. Great efficiency sized rooms with small two-burner stove, microwave, and refrigerator. There are coffee pots with coffee filters, please be sure to bring your own ground coffee. Highly recommend Big Tree Cottages for your next getaway! Very, very COVID-19 conscience cleaning. Tell your friends!

I have had the pleasure of staying here twice in the space of 4 months and I hope to go back soon…read more The property is well maintained and the "cottages" are as modern as a brand new condo. We had everything we needed for a fun filled and friendly stay. The proprietors were attentive and prompt with requests, even giving us recommendations on safe and delicious restaurants in town. Oh, and if you want a tour of the bays, the proprietors will take you on their large pontoon boat! Can't wait to go back for some actual fishing!

Great spot to celebrate our anniversary! Booked king suite with bay view and enjoyed beautiful…read morewater views from balcony. Staff all friendly and food really good. Just a walk across the street to Fulton Mansion which had cozy garden to sit and enjoy. We will be back!

Could have been a 5 star if it weren't for the paper thin walls between rooms. The room next to us…read morecontained folks that must have never stayed in a hotel or ever learned what an inside voice was. As annoying as it was to hear every word they would holler, it was also entertaining. The room, itself, was clean and beds were comfortable. Loved sitting out on the balcony in the rocking chairs and enjoying the great view of the bay(it was much quieter out there too). If we ever decide to come back to Rockport, we will probably stay here again and just hope that our neighbors in the next room know hotel etiquette.

. I was checking via…read moreanother site to begin planning a trip for Fall '24 and came upon misguided negative reviews. We are thoroughly familiar with this area, just got back from a Family funeral @ Robstown 2 days ago. For background: This is not IN Corpus; it is b/t the tiny Bluntzer & Sandia communities, it is out-of-the-way, not isolated. The lodgings are in the old dairy facilities, from when this was a working dairy. Lodging is rustic but comfortable; with A/C, full bathrooms, etc. The grounds are a great example of Texan "Chaparral", where the coastal bend plains meet the low rolling hills of mid-South Texas. It is like a nature preserve. Think mesquite, live oaks, & huisache. I cannot imagine Beth being deceptive with her guests; this place is her life's work and shows it. Some pointers: If seeking the beach by auto, one must cross over onto the Island (Mustang/North Padre/Padre) via the JFK Causeway or the Port Aransas Ferry. This is about an hour or more from the B&B. Larger grocery stores are in Calallen/Annaville, C.C., or Robstown. There are few good restaurants nearer than 30". The major tourist attractions involve drives of 30" to 60", don't be afraid to drive. I intend to visit this Fall for second or third season doves. Some activities are expensive by nature, but are great overall values. This place is an absolute JEWEL of South Texas nature. Rick .

Best Place Ever! Perfect for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversary, Family Reunions etc.. Food is always…read moreDelicious, Staff is very Friendly and Helpful!! Plenty of Parking, and overall the Grounds and Inside Facilities are Clean,

These folks (the owners and staff) could not be kinder, more helpful or gracious, seriously. I felt…read morefortunate to get what was their last room available for the July 4 wknd, and even though they were full, they made me feel like they really appreciated my business. The staff was helpful with all kinds of info about Port A for a first time visitor and welcomed my puppy with an ice bucket of ice to chew on after our long drive. My room was clean, and the motel's location is very convenient to access the beaches and other businesses. Definitively recommend this site!

From the moment we stepped onto the property, our expectations began to drop. The woman at the…read morefront desk greeted us while reeking of cigarette smoke, which immediately set the tone. The hotel advertises that it serves breakfast, but don't be fooled. This is not a continental breakfast by any stretch. For a group of four, we were given a total of six possible items to choose from--including drinks. The "menu" consisted of a croissant, a muffin, a breakfast bar, juice, or water. That's it. One person would have to choose between having a drink or a very lackluster snack--not both. The pool is listed as an amenity, yet it was completely shut down and coated in green algae. When we arrived at our room, we noticed a row of random office-style chairs lined up outside in the main walkway, directly beneath a "No Smoking" sign. Below them sat three ashtray cups. Nearby was a man wearing an oversized black shirt, oversized shorts, sunglasses, and a crossbody fanny pack. He stared at us in a way that felt uncomfortable and unsafe. He wandered around the property, and we eventually realized he worked there. His appearance and suspicious behavior did not resemble hotel staff in any professional sense, and the overall vibe was unsettling. Opening the door to our room was the final straw. The overwhelming smell of mold, mildew, and cigarettes hit us instantly--so strong we could barely breathe. Nothing in the reviews or advertisements prepared us for this. Even the shower was coated in dark grime, clearly not cleaned or disinfected for quite some time. The sheets were dirty, walls were dirty, sink was dirty. Just so unsanitary. It made my skin crawl and you can't even breathe the air in the room. When we stepped back outside, the front desk attendant was right there, chain-smoking one cigarette after another. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else. This place is nothing like what it claims to be. I don't understand how this place has such great reviews. This is the biggest catfish I've ever experienced. Someone must be buying people off.

What a wonderful piece of history and elegance smack dab in the middle of Duval County. Lunch was…read morean unexpected slice of heaven (we had the Tuna Sandwich, the Chicken Salad, the house salad, the Chicken Breast Sandwich, their signature pasta, and the tiny single serve gourmet cheesecakes, and didn't leave a single morsel behind -- even with our normally finicky brood), and with an ever-changing (and reasonably priced) menu, we just may have to return a couple of times before we leave to see what else Chef Fermin has to offer. The building itself is right out of a Jane Austen novel, from the wrap-around porch to the white picket fence, with each of the rooms individually and tastefully decorated by Anne herself. Just stepping through the doorway is a million miles away from San Diego and a decadent escape for anyone for an hour, a girls' night out, an awards' ceremony, or a romantic weekend. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. You'll feel like you just got home and just went on vacation all at the same time. Congratulations on your grand opening, Anne & company! We're so proud to have you here and wish you all the best.

The Bluebonnet Inn has seen a decline over the past few years. It is a shame, because as others…read morementioned, the building is fabulous and the furniture is lovely. But Ann appears to be in need of help. A good maid and part-time cook would serve her well. Here is what we found: dirty floors and rugs, dust bunnies under the bathroom cabinets, broken A/C (on a 100 degree day), "amenities" that consisted of items left behind by previous visitors (shampoo, body wash, etc.). There was more, but suffice it to say it was disappointing. I hope she can find it in her to hire a couple of part time people, or perhaps a B&B manager because the Bluebonnet has great potential.

My husband and I checked in on Friday July 18th with our grandson. We arrived at around 6:30 pm…read more We had issues from the moment we tried to get into our room. The key card didn't work. We called the office and they said we needed to go back down and have the key cards reprogrammed. My husband went down, came back, it still didn't work. We called again and were told that the lock probably needed a new battery. We had planned on resting from our 3 hour drive and then getting in the pool. We didn't end up making it to the pool until after 8pm because we had to wait for them to come change the battery. Tested the card, it worked. Coming back from the pool, we're stuck outside our room at 10 o'clock at night because the key card again doesn't work. We called the office AGAIN and they say they will have to replace the whole lock. We were up until just after 12:30 am with our room door open and the maintenance guy trying to get the lock replaced. This morning, Saturday as we're leaving to go to the beach, my husband closes the door and the door handle comes off the door in his hand. He sticks it back on and we called AGAIN. We're told they will send someone to fix it. I called in the evening to check the status and I'm told they fixed the handle but the card is still not 100% working. They tell me once we get back from the beach, stop by the office for new key cards and so the maintenance man can meet us and show us " the trick" to getting into our room. Apparently they lock they replaced it with wasn't new. It was just another lock. (That still didn't work) I know things happen sometimes and we try to give grace but this was too much and seriously unacceptable. I asked if we could have late check out of noon at least for our unending inconveniences, they offered to let us have till 2. That doesn't really help us once we're ready to go home. My husband asked about a possible partial refund and was told they would refund us if we left. That was per the manager. This experience has been extremely disappointing. They management here didn't show a bit of empathy for the unsatisfactory service we've received. I will say that the woman at the office was apologetic. That's not enough for us to be back. If you're planning on coming here in the next few weeks, don't let them give you room 209,there are also little black bugs in the room.

After almost 30 years in the military, traveling all over the world, today I had the worst hotel…read morecheckin experience of my life at this establishment, The Island Hotel Port Aransas. The biggest problem here is that not a single person at this establishment takes ownership for problems. First, their official website says checkin is at the traditional 3pm. Checkin is actually not until 4pm which the manager or owner tries to highlight when I point out that I couldn't checkin for almost 5 hours. Problem #1, this establishment needs to correct their official website. Second, I arrive at 5:40pm and I am not allowed to checkin. According to the front desk two cleaners did not show up to work. The front desk says "It's not my fault", as if the hotel staff is not part of the establishment. She suggests I go wait at a bar. She takes my name & number and says she will call as soon as my room is ready. Spoiler: she never calls. Because of this I am not able to use the pool before sunset. Problem #2, this establishment needs to hire reliable staff (e.g., cleaners that will show up to work and a front desk that will pass down information to incoming staff or hotel guests). Third, I arrive a second time at 7:41PM. I see guests checked in leaving with hotel keys. I asked the front desk why was I not called. The front desk says she did not know she was supposed to that it's not her fault. I look around the desk and I see the note indicating to call me. She sees that I see it and she says, "I know, I just saw it now." No room is available despite the fact that I paid a month in advance and other guests that arrived after me were permitted to check in. The new front desk was panicking, unable to help guests and lashing out. The front desk calls the hotel owner or manager who was also unprofessional. The owner or manager did not take accountability, tried to redirect to a 3pm vs 4pm checkin, threatened to cancel the paid reservation, etc., etc. She asked what do I want? I want to check in! Problem #3, the owner or manager herself is the problem, she makes excuses for the lousy staff and does not take ownership for the company they represent. The new front desk staff needs more training or should be fired as she cannot professionally interact with customers. (The job is not that high pressure.) Fourth, after 20 minutes I am finally checked in and given hotel keys. The hotel keys do not work! I cannot get into the room. Staff from a different hotel was called in and came and gave me a key fob with instructions not lose it as it is there last one. Their machine to program hotel keys did not work and they were trying to fix. Problem #4, this establishment needs new key card hardware or software (if it was not user error). The hotel room was nice, clean, spacious, with a cold A/C. There was a little musty or moldy smell...may be. The checkin experience was so bad that it doesn't change the rating.