About Big State Living
A Texas-owned short-term rental company built on Gulf Coast hospitality
We’re the Owners, Not a Middleman
Big State Living started the way most good things do — with a place we loved and wanted to share. The Nautica Retreat in Rockport, Texas is our property. We own it, we maintain it, and we care about it the way an owner does — not the way a platform does.
When you book through us directly, you’re talking to the people who will actually make sure your stay goes well. No call centers, no ticket queues. Just straightforward Texas hospitality.
Why Book Direct with Us
No Extra Fees
Third-party platforms add 10–15% service fees on top of the nightly rate. Booking direct means that money stays in your pocket.
Real Support
Questions before your trip? Issues during your stay? You reach us directly — the people who own and manage the property.
Better Rates
We can offer discounts, extended-stay rates, and return-guest deals that platform policies don’t allow.
The Nautica Retreat
Our flagship property sits in a quiet coastal community just minutes from Aransas Bay. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, community pool, and a boat wash station — set up for the guests who come to Rockport for the fishing, the birding, or just a slow weekend on the water.
We’re growing. More properties are coming to the Big State Living portfolio — all hand-selected, owner-managed, and booked direct.