Published On May 3, 2017
Location... Baffin on the Rocks is 26+- acres of prime real estate located an hour south of Corpus Christi in Riviera Texas. It is just under 4 hours from Houston, under 3 hours from San Antonio and about 7 hours from DFW. It is 20 minutes from Kingsville Texas, home of the famed King Ranch and only a few minutes from the famous King’s Inn restaurant.
Water
You’re right on the water at Baffin on the Rocks. Baffin Bay is an inlet of the larger Laguna Madre. Located near the Gulf of Mexico, Baffin Bay forms part of the boundary between Kleberg and Kenedy counties, home of the King Ranch and Kenedy Ranch.
Baffin on the Rocks has 350’ +- of frontage on Baffin Bay. A seawall protects the property from tide erosion and tidal surges from hurricanes.
Water for drinking, washing and the swimming pool is provided by a water well.
Wildlife
Fishing is the obvious draw for this property but the wildlife is also a plus.
Sport fish species include speckled trout, red fish, flounder and drum. With the close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico a large variety of sport fish are available.
Wildlife on the 26 acres property includes dove, quail and the occasional nilgai. Day hunts for hogs, nilgai, turkey and ducks and geese are available thru various outfitters..
Improvements
Baffin on the Rocks improvements include 4 identical cabins. Each cabin has a porch facing Baffin Bay so you can have your morning coffee watching the sunrise. Also, each cabin is landscaped with tropical plants and trees to add to your retreat.
Each cabin has:
Central ac/h
2 bedrooms, each with 2 queen-sized beds
Living room with 2 futons that fold out into a double bed
2 full bathrooms
A fully equipped kitchen
Wireless Internet
Satellite television
Barbeque pit
Baffin on the Rocks also has a 300’ (that’s a football field) long pier. It is lighted for night fishing and has water for cleaning your trophy as soon as it comes out of the bay.
An open air, covered pavilion, an air conditioned, glass enclosed party room and swimming pool round out the improvements.
For your convenience, storage containers house washing machines, dryers and ground maintenance equipment.
Land
Baffin on the Rocks comprises 26 +- acres of manicured and landscaped area overlooking Baffin Bay. The balance of the land is in brush. The adjoining property on each side is brush which provides the seclusion and privacy for corporate or family retreats. A picnic area is covered in trimmed mesquite trees. An open and manicured area is used for games or skeet shooting.