Looks like a nice place for a home in the Rockport area - affordable and good restrictions in place. Not everyone can afford waterfront and this is a good compromise. read more ...

Any news on if this project will ever be completed? I was very interested in buying here, but like everything else in Aransas Pass, seems to have gone up in smoke. read more ...

What other areas has the company developed? How is the company set up? Will they provide any financial information showing they have the capital to develop this new area? What are the various target dates for each phase?  read more ...

JUNK read more ...

Sunset Bay is directly on Hwy 188 at Redfish Camp. The development has it's own water supply (reverse osmosis), electricity, and as a home owner, you would need an aerobic septic system. The sales trailer is gone because the developers sold all lots available within the development. Sales that are now available are for resale. We have a number of these for sell and are listed on our site under "Sunset Bay". I also have a few nice aerials showing the area and surroundings. Fishing is excellent in the area, by the way. My grandmother fished there her entire life. read more ...

check out an alternative development in rockport (not bay front, but close). Phase 3 may be close to available

http://www.rockporttxpreserve.com/ read more ...

The Islands of Rockport development project will encompass an area along the Texas Coast in Rockport that is comprised of private, upscale homes built within and around Venetian style waterways with private boat ramps for each individual home. The development is located directly across “Estes Flats” and “Redfish Bay”, and on the intra-coastal waterway lending itself to both flats fishing and easy access to the gulf for deep sea fishing.

In addition, its close proximity to downtown Rockport provides easy access to the area’s fine dining and shopping. The development includes features such as a spacious clubhouse, infinity pool, quality Architectural Guidelines, lush landscaping and dramatic gated entry to enhance the “Resort” aspect of the project.

The Islands of Rockport reached 60% sell-out within the first six weeks of project announcement. With lot sizes ranging from 8,000 to 20,000 square feet, the private gated community will feature resort type amenities such as a private and spacious clubhouse, beautifully landscaped lagoon pool, children’s playground and private boat ramps. Lot prices range from the $180’s to the $630’s.
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I purchased a 1 acre bayfornt lot in Sept 07.
My dad has property in Rockport and has fished this area for many years. He saids it great for RedFish. I purchased the lot as an investment. Not really a fishing guy, so if anyone is interested in buying a 1 acre lot, please reply.
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I was at the Sunset Bay location yesterday. The road was open and we saw several sites for sale that looked very nice. We did not find the information center for Sunset Bay.

The information about the buildings down the road are correct. I know nothing about the spetic conditions. I will agree with the person that wrote that it would be best to check out the conditions when it is raining.

My husband and I have been going to a favorite hotel for years. Several years ago we had a family reunion there. It rained most of the time and the roads were under water at the hotel.

Marie read more ...

I look forward to retiring there in about 10-15 years, glad I already have property there. I like the fact it has good restrictions. It will be one of the nicest places in all the Rockport area. See you by the bay!! read more ...

Hello Wesley,
I like the aireal view, really gives a better perspective of how sits in relation to the surrounding. Regards, Roland read more ...

While interesting and appealing to persons with a slower pace, I'm not certain that barge travel would be something that would interest me personally. But I am glad to see some innovations. Kudos to them for giving it a go. read more ...

I currently live on North Padre Island on the water and take can't wait to retire in Lamar Pointe Reserve. This will be a nice place to "chill" in our older years. Great fishing without paying the ridiculous waterfront insurance and taxes.  read more ...

That is very true I spent some time down there last summer. I was very surprised how nice Rockport was!

Keep it coming!


Jeffrey Owen
Owner/Chief Home Inspector
IonHomeInspection.com
Houston, The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land Home Inspections read more ...

The sight of a hummingbird zooming into a backyard, magically hovering in midair, dipping into a flower for a sip of nectar and zipping away — all within 10 or 15 seconds — usually draws the same delighted reaction: “Did you see that?”

But if seeing just one hummingbird is a thrill, imagine watching a few hundred at one time. For several weeks in September, as thousands upon thousands of ruby-throated hummingbirds pass through towns near the Gulf of Mexico in their fall migration, thousands of people gather to watch them. Visitors flock to nature centers and backyards to watch the frenzy at the hummingbird feeders, and organized festivals offer speakers, workshops and hummingbird-themed goods to buy. Participants see large numbers of these tiny metallic-green birds up close and can learn one amazing thing after another about them.

While large numbers of hummingbirds make their way to winter habitats in South and Central America by hugging the coastline, others take an express route across the Gulf of Mexico. The nonstop flight can be more than 500 miles long and last up to 20 hours, sobering numbers if you’re 3.5 inches long, weigh slightly more than a penny and have little or no ability to glide, eaglelike, on strong winds. To pull off this marathon, the birds must first fatten up. (Remarkably, they have the ability to double their body weight in 7 to 10 days.) Hummingbird enthusiasts happily oblige by hanging feeders filled with sugar water, the next best thing to flower nectar.

“People who visit the houses get really excited to see so many birds at once,” said Ernie Edmundson, an organizer for the 19th annual Hummer/Bird Celebration, in Rockport, Texas, about 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. “Some people camp out all day.”

Edmundson is one of two dozen volunteers who will open their Rockport-area properties to the public for four days starting Thursday. She expects to hang 8 to 10 feeders and, during peak activity, refill them all twice a day. “Sometimes we’ll have close to 1,000 birds in a single day,” she said.

Lamar Story, the chairman of the Rockport event, said he went through 40 pounds of sugar last year during the two-month-long hummingbird migration, which starts in mid-August and tapers off to a few stragglers by mid-October. At peak season, his yard is full of the birds. “It sounds like you’re standing in the middle of a beehive,” he said. “The birds will be buzzing all around you.”

Despite the undeniable cuteness of ruby-throated hummingbirds (only the male has the red throat), story reports that they pack a serious mean streak. “I have seen really aggressive ones chase others off the feeder clear out of sight,” he said.

They are also curious. “They’ll come right up to you and hover right in front of your face to check you out,” Story said. One bird couldn’t take his eyes off a flower-patterned hat worn by a woman visiting his yard. “That bird nearly landed on her head,” he said, “it was so interested in the flowers.”

Rockport’s festival will include speakers and seminars at the local high school about birds of prey, dragonflies and wildlife-attracting landscaping. Vendors will sell hummingbird-themed T-shirts, jewelry and decorative feeders. Festivals in Holly Springs, Miss., and Lake Jackson, Texas, will have similar events.

At the Folsom Hummingbird Festival, in Folsom, La., Jim Mizell said visitors to his farm will see not only hummingbirds but butterflies as well, including monarchs, which are also heading south.

Madge Lindsay, director for Audubon Mississippi, is based at the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center and has watched the hummingbird migration year after year. “It never gets old,” she said. “The looks of disbelief on people’s faces when they see so many birds in the gardens and at the feeders is priceless.” read more ...

The property is on the back part of Port Bay, way back from Copano Bay and just north of 188. The signs they put up fell apart just after completion but have been replaced with better one. I never see anyone out there and they have a trailer set up for sales, but no one there? I don't see any development of any properties, but they have put in limestone roads and put down some oil on these. They always have the entrances roped off so I don't know how anyone even ask's about any property. As for the fish camp, it's been there for a long time and people here in Rockport do fish, not just sit around and look at property or the water all day, so I don't think it's going away anytime soon. Yes, it's "junky" especially for yuppies. I suggest that someone buys it and turns it into a decent boat ramp and cleans it up.
My best advice to anyone interested in this property is look at the multiple listings in the area and then drive around and actually look at the property before buying. The best time to look is right after it rains so you can see what and where it floods. read more ...

September is prime time for ruby-throated hummingbirds at backyard feeders in Georgia. Hordes of the tiny, southbound birds are stopping at feeders to sip their weight in nectar and store enough energy to fuel their perilous journeys to winter grounds in Mexico and Central America.

So, it's not surprising that we get many questions this time of year about feeding these little flying jewels. Here are some recent reader questions and the answers from various experts:

Q: What is the best food to put in hummingbird feeders?

A: The tried-and-true solution is four parts water to one part sugar. If you're using regular granulated sugar, bring the mixture to a boil so that the sugar melts in the water. Let it cool before putting it in the feeders. Superfine sugar will dissolve easily in cold water. There's no need to add a red dye — the red color of the feeders is enough to attract the little birds.

Q: How do you keep house finches and other birds away from hummingbird feeders?

A: The best way is to use a feeder without perches and flared bases.

Q: How far apart should hummingbird feeders be placed?

A: Some say group your feeders together; others say place them several feet apart. But perhaps the best answer is to try one strategy, and if that doesn't work, try another — especially if you have an aggressive male that's chasing away other birds. One expert recommends hanging three feeders — one on the west, one on the south and one on the east side of the house. Others say the best setup is one feeder in the front yard and one in the backyard.

Try to locate your feeder in shade or partial shade. Direct sunlight can make the nectar go bad or even ferment. The best spot for a feeder is on a pole in a flower bed or hung on a porch or deck near flowers that the birds are attracted to.

Q: How do I keep ants out of my hummingbird feeders?

A: Perhaps the best way is to buy an ant trap that prevents the pesky insects from getting into the feeders. An ant trap, or "ant moat," is simply a little cup that holds water and is hung from the bottom of the feeder. Ant traps are usually sold where hummingbird feeders are sold. Of course, you have to make sure the trap is filled with water.

Q: What about wasps, hornets and bees at the feeders?

A: One solution: Trap them. Wasp/bee traps, which also can be purchased in stores, are plastic, globe-shaped, covered reservoirs that can be baited with sugar water or kitchen scraps and hung near feeders to lure the stinging insects inside.

Most nature stores also have wasp-proof hummingbird feeders for sale.

In addition, some say you can simply fool the insects by moving your feeder only a few feet away. The insects will think their food source has disappeared, but the hummingbirds will hardly notice the change. If that doesn't work, take the feeder down for a couple of days. The hummingbirds will return long before the insects rediscover it, if they ever do.

Q: How often should I clean my feeder?

A: Here's what the Georgia Hummers organization says: Flush out your feeders with hot water once a week. If it's very hot outside, clean it twice a week. Do not use any soap or cleaner — just hot water. Use a bottle brush to scrub the inside if needed. Every month, soak the feeder in a very weak bleach solution for about an hour. The solution should be 1/4 cup of bleach to a gallon of water.

Q: Does feeding hummingbirds deter them from migrating?

A: No. The instinct to migrate is much stronger than your offer of free nectar.

Q: When should I take down my feeder?

A: Nearly all of the ruby-throats, the only hummingbirds that nest in Georgia, will be gone by late October. However, experts advise that you leave one feeder up and full all winter because several hummingbird species, most notably the rufous hummingbird, may visit Georgia during the cold months. read more ...

To DW
The fish camp is a separate property, it is on the curve of 188 right over the bridge over Port Bay. You are right, there is no city sewer out that way so maybe the sewage is just being pumped out or the leach field (if they have one) is waterlogged. That place is so junky it is pathetic- if they tear it down then Sunset Bay will have a chance as the area is very nice-great location-equal distance from Rockport and Aransas Pass and Port Aransas. very pricey lots off of Copano Retreat Rd and Eggery Island road- Bayside is going crazy, too. I love the area, but the junkiness of it is too much and a major turn off I would think for anyone spending that kind of money. But the area is booming. read more ...

To LK RUSH--Is this stinky fishcamp going to be sold? Is the backup due to his own septic system as I thought sewer was not available in that area? How does this affect sunset bay? read more ...

Yes, it is on Port Bay-I own property right up the road 1/4 mile. It is in aransas county and on the border of san patricio county. Every time it rains the ramshackle fishing camp at sunset/port bay sewage backs up. We call it stink bay. 188 is the major road running to Rockport and Aransas Pass. 188 was improved recently so at least the road is nice.  read more ...

Thats actually one of the jobs I've always thought about doing, but haven't gotten around to it yet. I really like nature and the outdoors, and I think it would just be inspiring to go to work each day. read more ...

Ah, its the Sea Gun Sports Inn. Your title really had me scratching me head. I was like, what the heck is anyone going to do with a 22 acre gun! :) read more ...

It is the Lighthouse Inn in Fulton, Texas. Not even near "The Reserve" read more ...

Sunset Bay is essentially on the border of Rockport and Aransas Pass. It is really located on Port Bay attached to Copano Bay. It is an ok location with some lots having very good views. I don't know if they will be able to follow through with what they promise. Prices are higher than the 1 available (but doesn't seem to be available) lot in their advertising. read more ...

I found your website that captures my interest while searching the internet for particular keywords related to real estates. This is a very informative blog of yours. Keep up the good work. You may also check Real Estate Investments and TIC Investments if it interest you for additional information's. Thank You... read more ...

Rockport is only a pleasant 35-40 minute drive to Corpus, not a few hours away...who researches the information? sheesh! read more ...

Homes look cheap from the road. Quality of construction doesn't look the best. Nice area though. read more ...

I believe this is the location:

http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=27.988111,-97.15343&spn=0.023496,0.037851&t=h&z=15&om=1 read more ...

Have bought a rv spot at Iron Gator......These are South Dakota boys and you can't go wrong with them.......We are also fron SD. Looking forward to going south and see how our spot has shaped up! read more ...

what is the address? the exact google map would be nice read more ...

Yes, I have corresponded with 2 people heading up the new Sunset Bay Phase 3 and have even been sent a broshure...which gave no more info than the website. No one is shooting straight w/ me. Where is state hwy 188? Doesn't even come up on a Google map search...thanks. read more ...

The map location is totally wrong if it is on Copano Bay - where is it really located? read more ...

Where exactly is this located? The picture looks like the Lighthouse Inn read more ...

New Web Giant Launches Portal Site – Plans on Dominating Web-based Real Estate Sector

04/12/2007
Chicago, IL based Profertee Realty Group, inc launches its much anticipated real estate portal site (www.profertee.com) Monday morning. Partnering with Melville, NY based American Home Mortgage(NYSE: AHM) and Home Buyers Marketing inc, Profertee’s site is boasting access to over 3.6 million real estate listings nation wide, as well as various premium new construction developments located in Orlando, Las Vegas, and Chicago, just to name a few. Profertee’s mission is to offer a free, user-friendly real estate shopping experience, while also providing additional value-added features such as investment groups, home-valuation tools through Zillow integration, useful real estate investing strategies, and free mortgage quotes through American Home’s retail channels. “We are truly a one-stop-shop”, says Profertee CEO Rhoniel Daguro. “The site has everything a user could want, but we really wanted to feature the premier new construction developments. That is something that no one is really organizing online, and we’ve taken things one step further by forming buyers into investment groups, giving them access to considerable savings at the various developments.”

Profertee also provides local one-on-one services through the thousands of realtors approved with Home Buyers Marketing, inc. Users can create an account on www.profertee.com to search over 3.6 million listings for a home anywhere in the US and still deal with a local partner agent once they are closer to buying. It is in this way that Profertee is providing the best of both worlds: the power of the internet + traditional local realtor partners. Navigate to www.profertee.com today and test drive their site. Also stay tuned for our follow up segment on Profertee in June.

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Sunset Bay is located on Copano Bay. read more ...

Exactly WHERE are these lots located? South of Rockport? Ae they on copano bay or Aransas Bay? read more ...

Now that the Democrats are in control of congress, I would suspect to see a more Government sponsored type solution, instead of one that would have pushed all the costs on policy holders. read more ...

Instead of looking so much to money making, please look at quaint, charming village making. Don't ruin the charm of Rockport for money! read more ...