Notes from the host
Texan Pelican
This cozy cottage is on the north end of Rockport by Copano Bay Bridge. You will find all comforts of home with this 2 bedroom/ 1 bath cottage. Full-length, covered porch with space for relaxation—perfect for your stay! The cottage is tucked beneath mature oak trees with great shade in the evening. The property has a pool located directly across the driveway from the cottage with seating and chairs available for lounging. In the morning, the sun glimmers from the direction of the bay. The covered porch looks out to the pool—4 chairs and 2 small tables so you can enjoy the fresh air and a drink/ snacks.
Bedroom 1- Queen bed, Bedroom 2, Queen-over-Queen bunk bed—strong enough/ rated for adults—cottage sleeps 6.
Kitchen is fully equipped with full size appliances and includes everything guests will need to cook a meal. Loaded with pots, pans, baking sheets, mixing bowls, dishes, silverware and drinkware. Cottage has a dual Keurig and ground coffee and a few coffee pods to get you started. Kitchen has a few seasonings available along with foil and plastic wrap. Cottage also has a BBQ grill and BBQ tools and lighter fluid—just bring charcoal.
The kitchen and living area are open. The space feels perfectly put together. The dining table is on casters so it can easily be pulled away from the wall to dine.
The shower/ toilet room are separate from the vanity area so more than one person can get ready. The bathroom is stocked with hand soap, hand sanitizer, make-up remover wipes. In the shower, you will find a dispenser with shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
*Consumable products left in cottage are enough to get your trip started, but guest is responsible for replenishing after consumables left in cottage are used. Example: Toilet Paper, paper towels, coffee pods, trash bags*
Located less that a 1-minute from public boat launch and a 7–10-minute drive into town where you will find shopping, dining and entertainment. If you have questions, please be sure to send me a message and I would be most happy to answer and provide information so you can plan a fantastic trip to Rockport.
Stevie Lew's BBQ is on the other side of the street going back towards town and in that same parking lot is Rockport Coffee and Bakery with cinnamon rolls as big as your head!! The only downside is the bakery is not open Sunday through Tuesday.
HELPFUL TIPS AND HOUSEHOLD POLICIES
Check-in is at 4:00 PM/ Check Out: 11:00
PLEASE NOTE: There is one assigned parking place for the cottage and additional guest parking, which is first come, first served. Do not be alarmed if cars are parked in front of cottage--these are GUEST PARKING PLACES.
**Nothing to be flushed in toilet besides toilet paper**
POOL IS NOT HEATED. Pool is cleaned on Fridays. When the wind blows, leaves may accumulate in the pool between cleanings. Bugs and flying critters land in the water sometimes—just how it goes— but there is a net available for scooping, if needed.
What To Bring:
• Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach/ Pool Toys, Sunscreen
• Charcoal
• Phone Charger
• Ice
Appliances Available:
1. Washer and Dryer--We do not supply detergent
2. Stove/ Oven: Pots and Pans are kept above the stovetop
3. Full Size Refrigerator
4. Dishwasher--Washing powder is kept under the sink
5. Toaster
6. Dual Keurig--A few Coffee Pods and ground coffee and filters are available.
7. Microwave, and other small appliances
8. Iron and Ironing Board
Televisions:
1. 3 Smart TV's with Cable and Internet
2. You will find Username and WIFI Password once inside the cottage
Bathrooms:
1. We supply: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, hand sanitizer
*We do keep a few extra toothbrushes and razors on hand in case you need one*
2. Towels and washcloths are kept inside shower room, and more are available under the sink
CONSUMABLES
Consumable items in cottage are a Courtesy. Items may not last entire stay. We welcome Guests to use items in cottage but once items have been used/ consumed, Guest will be responsible for procuring more. HEB, Walmart and The Dollar Store are in the town of Rockport.
OUR HOUSEHOLD
1. When you leave the house for the day, please lockup
2. QUIET HOURS--10PM to 6AM
3. Do not store any garbage/beer can or bottle accumulation on the porch or beside the house--garbage should be deposited in the dumpsters approximately 50 yards towards the back of the neighborhood (left side)
4. Noise--Be considerate of your neighbors. Keep noise down as much as possible while still having a good time-- it gets too loud; management will be notified, and a request will be made to cease/ reduce noise. IF A SECOND REQUEST IS MADE AND IGNORED, YOU AND YOUR PARTY MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE--Your money will be forfeited and not eligible for refund
5. NO SMOKING INSIDE OR ON PORCH AT ANYTIME--This includes cigarettes, e-cigs, pipes, bongs, cannabis or anything else people may smoke--If we do find evidence smoking has occurred, we will pass on charge to remediate. Please smoke away from the cottage. Do not discard cigarette butts on cottage grounds--we will collect additional fee for clean-up. Don’t spit chew on the porch—double please!!
6. Dog must be approved-Limit: 1-2.
6A. Cover sofas with sheets found in pet basket above dryer--this will catch pet hair, dander and sandy/ muddy paws. Pet hair, dander, accidents and damages will be charged extra fee--$50.00 per hour charged by housekeeping, passed on directly to Guest
7. Do not apply Hair Dye at the cottage--dye damages not only linen's but also sinks, bathtubs, tile and faucets--Very high fees will be charged if this occurs
8. No Glitter or confetti--Clean-up will incur additional charge
9. Non-Guests (those not included in reservation) will cause your reservation to be canceled and you will lose your entire fee. If people are staying in the cottage, they need to be listed on reservation and this includes people of all ages including babies. The cottage is less than 600 sqft and would not be suitable for a group over 6 people
10. We reserve the right to place cameras on the outside of property facing the parking area and the stairway into the cottage. There are no cameras on the inside of cottage or pointing from outside of cottage into the cottage
11. If BBQ grill was used, return it to back corner of cottage and empty cold coals and discard in dumpster--DO NOT EMPTY ON THE GOUND
**Nothing to be flushed in toilet besides toilet paper**
We hate to mention it, but additional charges could be assessed for excessive mess left behind and/ or Checkout tasks not completed—this includes pet hair, pet dander, pet poo or potty and any other damage or accidents.
A $50.00 per hour fee required by Housekeeping will be assessed. Charges also applied for damages, breakage and/ or theft of Cottage property—both inside and out, caused by human or dog.
Smoking Fee charged if we find smell or any other evidence of smoking on property. If bedding is ruined or disappears, we charge to replace.
Problems During your Stay: Please contact host immediately with any questions or concerns--we are here to help--210-895-0274.
Check-Out is at or before 11:00 AM—Enforced to allow cottage to be sanitized and ready for next guests. Housekeeper arrives promptly at 11AM.
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES
Please…
1. If you brought a pet, wash pet blanket and sheets used to cover sofas, wash out our pet bowls (if used), vacuum furniture to catch any dog hair/ dander, pick up poo in yard—Remember, the Pet Fee is not a Cleaning Fee—only an agreement between Host and Guest that one dog is allowed to be in Cottage during your stay, but it does not cover clean-up of dander, pet hair, accidents or destruction.
Charges are not negotiable and fee collection is enforced
2. Place used sheets and dirty towels in tub
3. Load the dishwasher and run/ turn on cycle
4. Take all garbage to dumpster
5. Grab your groceries—Empty freezer and refrigerator
6. If anything was moved, please place it back where you found it :)
7. Return remotes to the room in which they belong
8. Don’t take our stuff—this includes bedding, towels, washcloths, cups, utensils, paper towels, toilet paper or cleaning supplies —we need it for the next Guests checking in
9. If you leave something behind after check-out, we will gladly return item, but Guest will be responsible for supplying FedEx/ UPS/ USPS shipping label
POLICIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED--this allows us to always put our best foot forward