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

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12258 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Kemah, TX
  • Place, Kemah Lighthouse District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kemah Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kemah Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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: We strive to make your stay enjoyable, secure and safe for everyone. 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.
This holiday home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kemah Boardwalk. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a car charging station and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Kemah Boardwalk and 11 minutes by car from NASA Johnson Space Center
Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 216-ft Pier, Elevator, EV offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The family-friendly Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 216-ft Pier, Elevator, EV also features laundry facilities and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,772 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not child proof, no fencing between yard and bay.

Events

No events allowed
No parties or large gatherings.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great place to stay for our Sales Team while they’re in town. Very clean, great beading, and towels. There is plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner communicated clearly and fast. Entry to property was effortless. Beautiful property! Very well stocked. Lots of games, ping pong, foosball, kayaks. 3 houses down from Kemah Boardwalk and a block away from Kemah bars and restaurants. Lighted pier for fishing or just relaxing. We had a great stay and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara X H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this house is spectacular, starting with the host. The house is well appointed, the location is awesome….walking distance to just about everywhere…and the size is perfect (there were 9 of us). You will lack for NOTHING in this house!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home with a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and great location!

Excellent location for families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADAM BLAKE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place and hassle free. Thank you so much. Our family loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

This property is exactly as advertised!It had all of the amenities we needed for our stay.The location is the best for walking to the Kemah Boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

The home is fantastic! Clean, well supplied, especially with kitchen & cooking ware. Pleasant hosts. Sunrise views, privacy and accomodations will have us returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay and Experience

We came to Kemah for a softball tournament, Le was an excellent host, his property is as advertised, location is fantastic and was perfect for the getaway we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay

The House was Amazing. Host was very friendly and easy to work with. I would absolutely Recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week and the house helped make the trip

We had a great time. This was the second time we stayed at this property and it still was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterfront

Great spot on the water and in a holiday area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021