Spend a day in and around the beautiful Aransas Bay, and you’ll understand why this area has long been recognized as a birding and nature-lover’s paradise.

Within minutes of your SailHouse cottage, you’ll find many protected bird and wildlife observation areas and preserves. Enjoy a morning trail walk at the 54,000-acre, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, home to whooping cranes, alligators, deer and many other species of wildlife, as well as many native and rare Texas plants.

Hang a feeder on your porch and watch the ruby-throated hummingbirds hover and dive. Or simply relax on your SailHouse cottage balcony and drink in the sounds of nature all around you.