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Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 216-ft Pier, Elevator, EV

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Rest easy at a fantastic waterfront spot on the bay.  Your vacation starts here!
Awesome views of the bay on balcony and open access to water from the patio.
Relax and fish our private 216-ft pier with handrails are on all sides.
Open living area with extensive windows to spectacular views over the water.
Play foosball and ping pong in the screened porch!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12257.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kemah, TX
  • Kemah Lighthouse District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kemah Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • NASA Johnson Space Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 216-ft Pier, Elevator, EV

Our waterfront home is only a 2-3 minute walk from the Kemah Boardwalk and the Kemah Lighthouse District, where you'll find shopping, food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. At the house, enjoy the sight and sound of the bay from boats and birds passing by. Get on the water with provided kayaks and explore the coast. Fish from our private 216-ft pier. There's an elevator, EV charger, foosball, ping pong, basketball, arcade, outdoor chess/checkers, and cornhole game.

The vacation retreat is situated right on the shoreline. Greeted with a beautiful sunrise each morning, you will be awed at the magnificent panoramic views of the bay from outside as well as inside of the house. There are lounging areas on the covered balcony overlooking the gulf. The single and tandem kayaks can be launched from the concrete pad next to the water. Life jackets of different sizes are provided.

The heart of the house is its open floor plan that combines the living area with the dining room and kitchen. Rounding out the 2nd floor are bedrooms 1 & 2 and bathrooms 1 & 2. Bedrooms 3, 4 & 5 , bathroom 3 and an additional living room are on the 1st floor. All rooms are within the house under one roof and accessible with inside stairs and elevator. Park on our nestled driveway away from the street.

Pierfect Day at Kemah Bay! Be at ease on our private 230-ft pier with hand railings on all sides. Chill under plenty of shade and cozy string lights which adorn the pier. There are lights for night fishing and cleaning stations with running water and sink on the pier and patio. We have caught red fish, flounder, speckled trout, black/red drum, sheepshead, catfish, alligator gar, crabs, including sharks! If you love to fish, this is the place!

All HDTVs are smart, which means you can watch your favorite cable and internet channels by using only the TV remote. You will have access to our ad-free YouTube Premium account and YouTube TV account, which broadcasts live TV from 85+ popular cable channels, on-demand shows, local news and sports. There are other video streaming apps installed on the TV that you can log in with your own account.

The Kemah Boardwalk and the Lighthouse District have many events and activities scheduled throughout the year so please check their websites for latest happenings. We have the prime up-close spot to experience the Kemah Boardwalk Fireworks on certain holidays and every Friday from June to July. You can "sea" floating arrays of lights illuminating from numerous boats surrounding the fireworks barge, which is anchored not far from the end of our pier.

Kemah Permit #241210004

Other details to note:

IMPORTANT: Only guests in the reservation are allowed on the property. Please review our House Rules section.

For bedroom #4, there's a bunk bed with a double at the bottom and twin at the top. There's also a separate trundle bed (twin size) that can be pulled out from the bottom of the bunk bed.

Elevator is 32" wide and 40" deep. It is reserved for guests who have difficulties in using the stairs. No children are allowed inside without an adult present.

The level 2 EV car charger is the Tesla Gen 3 Home Charging Station. Adapter J1772 is needed to connect to non-Tesla EVs.

You can check yourself in with the keypad. We live in the area and are available when needed.

You will have access to the house, pier, backyard and sea. Doors labeled as "No Access", attic, shed and anything that is locked are off limits.

There are outside security cameras at the front and back of the house.

Fireplace is not in service. Driveway gate remains open during your stay.

Property manager

Le S.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not child proof, no fencing between yard and bay.
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or large gatherings.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only guests in the reservation are allowed on the property. No smoking inside the house. Return items as you found them. Do not rearrange furniture.
Per city ordinance, quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Please wash the dishes if you use them and refrain from wearing shoes inside the house.
Park only on concrete driveway behind gate. Do not park under the house, on grass, outside of gate, on the street or car may be towed by the city.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or large gatherings.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kemah

Located in Kemah, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Space Center Houston is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Kemah Boardwalk and NASA Johnson Space Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Clear Lake Park and Butler Longhorn Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kemah, TX

What's nearby

  • Kemah Lighthouse District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clear Lake - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Space Center Houston - 14 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aquarium Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪T-Bone Tom's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Landry's Seafood House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 216-ft Pier, Elevator, EV pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 216-ft Pier, Elevator, EV?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 216-ft Pier, Elevator, EV?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 216-ft Pier, Elevator, EV located?

This family-friendly Kemah holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Kemah Lighthouse District and Kemah Boardwalk. Kemah School House and Kemah Lighthouse are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house review
Beautiful home and amazing hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
This was our second time staying at the Kemah Bay Retreat and it was wonderful as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
We loved staying here! The location, the pier, the views….everything! Would definitely recommend staying here and would stay here in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coady M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
A great experience! The location is perfect for the boardwalk and restaurants. Highly recommended this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

AHMED A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot
Very clean and organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large family!
The place was beautiful! We celebrated Thanksgivings weekend at this lovely home. Everything we needed to cook our holiday meal was easily accessible in the lovely open concept kitchen. The location was very convenient and located within walking distance to a variety of restaurants and shops. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cleanest rental and most organized house
The cleanest and most organized house rental our fishing group has ever seen. Thank you and have a great holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
We had a great time. The property was very comfortable and had a lot to do. The highlight of our trip was catching a crab. We were very excited before we released it back into the ocean. Le was also very responsive when an issue came up. He was able to resolve it quickly. We would definitely recommend staying at the Kemah Bay Retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shraddha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent getaway
We really loved the property! Room as are very comfortable and amenities are adequate. Everything wa marked correctly and I really liked the no access labels so we don’t bother pulling out the drawers. The view of the sea from the second floor is amazing. We got to see the sunrise from the second floor. Very relaxing trip and the owners have thought of all possible things the guests might need. Recommend it highly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House and Location
We’ve stayed here twice now and the location is superior. It’s literally steps from the boardwalk and all the shopping/bars. Not only is the location amazing, the house itself it’s super clean, beds are great, and plenty of amenities! Le was super responsive and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st Annual Grand's Fishing Trip
My family, especially my grandchildren, enjoyed every second of our stay celebrating their 1st fishing trip with Grandmother! The property is absolutely fabulous. The inside is very accommodating for every possible need. The outside offered treats for all ages. AND the fishing and crabbing set-up, the pier, the lighting, cleaning table, water availability is outstanding. Sunsets, the sound of the waves, the near-by attractions, and comforts of home, made this adventure one that will be repeated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adventure is here
We thoroughly enjoyed every moment we were at this amazing property.It is a two minute walk to anything you could want, restaurant, shopping, nightlife,coffee,arcade, amusement park ,it was so clean and spacious and had more than most vrbos we have previously stayed at.The amenities are endless,we had such a fun adventure.We are hoping to come back to this very peaceful, amazing fun home 💗 park
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO vacation yet!
House was amazing and large enough for our family of 8. The kids spent a lot of time in the covered patio playing foosball and ping pong. Being walking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants is a HUGE plus. We plan on making this our yearly summer escape. Cannot say enough good things about this place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
House is in great location. Steps from boardwalk. We ran out of propane while cooking on gas grill. Host responded immediately. Plan on booking this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
My family and I had a wonderful time. The fishing and crabbing was great. The house was clean and provided us with everything we needed. We will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above & Beyond
The property was absolutely perfect! Amazing views & location. The host was so kind, gracious and considerate. The house was well stocked with everything you could need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay ever
The house was sooo well suited for our group with everyone having their own area and bathrooms. It was perfectly clean, the dock was amazing and we will be back for sure!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kemah Trip
The house was in a great location and house was perfect for our group of 10. Very clean and lots of things to do at the house. We enjoyed everything about the house and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place near everything
We enjoyed this house and loved the location !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

joern s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - great location
We had a great stay at this awesome location. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
I love the location and everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee G., Lake Charles, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
House was perfect for our extended family vacation! location was super close to the boardwalk and of course we love the Kemah neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Kemah House!
Our family loved our stay. Wonderful property. Owners have put a lot of love and thought into the home and made it an easy and fun place for the whole family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig C., Frisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We enjoyed our stay and all the things to do in the Kemah area. What a great house. Will stay there again if ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Le S.

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Love to spend time with family and be outdoors. Feel free to ask us any questions about the property. We're dedicated to make your stay the best that it can be.

Why they chose this property

The charming city is on the gulf and close to many of life pleasures and conveniences, yet far away from the daily grind.

The Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, unique retail stores, festivals and seaside shows. Check out the calendar of events on the Kemah Boardwalk website. Tip: Get a day pass to enjoy amusement rides all day. Your kiddos can walk back to the house to rest and return to the boardwalk to continue the fun, throughout the day!

At the Kemah Lighthouse District, there's entertainment every weekend, antiques, collectibles, home decor, resort and casual clothing, hand-crafted items, ice cream, shops, bars, grills, pubs, cafes, bistros, restaurants....

Kemah is centrally located in that it's about 26 miles from Galveston beaches and 34 miles from downtown Houston.

What makes this property unique

Location! Step out the front door and you're a short walk away from all the activities and festivities at the Kemah Boardwalk and the Kemah Lighthouse District. Step out the back door and you'll enjoy the tranquility and recreational activities of the sea. Or just relax and unwind inside the house with all the amenities you come to expect. It's a wonderful place for all ages.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests