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Bayside Retreat! Bring your boat, private boat ramp at this fabulous bayfront home!

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A round metal table with two chairs, a bowl of crackers, and two glasses of a beverage with lime slices, overlooking a body of water with a dock and buildings in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a view of the outside.
This home has a high-end kitchen with everything you need to prepare a delicious meal. Just bring food and drinks!
A staircase with a black railing, a door with a window, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the water through large windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Clear Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Kemah, TX
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, South Shore Fitness Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, NASA Johnson Space Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2, Queen bedroom upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3, Queen bedroom upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master king bedroom with steaming TV, bath and and private

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Kemah

Located in Kemah, this holiday home is 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Jackie's Brickhouse and Okie's Yardhouse. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Map
Kemah, TX

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South Shore Fitness Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Space Center Houston - 16 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Opus Bistro And Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chelsea Wine Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Center Court Pizza & Brew - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Retreat! Bring your boat, private boat ramp at this fabulous bayfront home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bayside Retreat! Bring your boat, private boat ramp at this fabulous bayfront home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Retreat! Bring your boat, private boat ramp at this fabulous bayfront home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside Retreat! Bring your boat, private boat ramp at this fabulous bayfront home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Retreat! Bring your boat, private boat ramp at this fabulous bayfront home! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Clear Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of South Shore Fitness Center and Jackie's Brickhouse. Okie's Yardhouse and Coco's on the Canal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bayside Retreat was a great place to relax & recover. The home is clean, pretty, cosy & right on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2026
Hi Susan, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that Bayside Retreat provided the perfect place to relax and unwind. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the clean, cozy, and beautiful home along with its peaceful waterfront setting. We truly appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice view of the lake, easy access by boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
Hello Kent, thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful lake views and the easy boat access. It’s wonderful to hear you had a great time, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was top quality appliances, amount of fishing supplies didn’t have to pack our own, beds were comfortable, overall cleanliness of the place was immaculate. By far one of our favorite places we have ever stayed at. We were very satisfied. The linen was overstocked. There was extra fans for white noise. And the view was immaculate. It was definitely family oriented, and our family will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and nicely decorated with everything we needed for our stay. The highlight of the stay was the outdoor space. We spent all our free time on the dock drinking coffee or wine and looking at the lake. It was a great space for 5 adults who were in town for a wedding. Many of the reviews talked about the number of stairs in the unit. We are all in our mid sixties and had no problems at all with the stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2025
Hi Angela, thank you for such a lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you found the home clean, well decorated, and fully equipped for your stay. It’s wonderful that the outdoor space and dock were the highlight—enjoying coffee or wine by the lake sounds like the perfect way to relax. We also appreciate you sharing your experience with the stairs, as that’s helpful for future guests. We’re glad the home was a great fit for your group and hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend this property!

This is a beautiful house on Clear Lake with an amazing view! We traveled to Houston and League City for new patient appointments at the MD Anderson locations in both cities. We chose this house hoping for peace and tranquility in between visits and it delivered!!! The house was spotless and felt like home immediately. There are multiple decks to enjoy the view and breeze off the water. We will definitely stay here for my MDA visit in September. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of our favorites!

The house was immaculate when we arrived! The views from the multiple decks were gorgeous! All beds comfortable and bedding super soft. Kitchen had top of the line appliances. Plenty of comfortable furniture for game night or watching a movie. All the extra touches were appreciated- from the towels on trays with shells, to large shampoo, conditioner and body wash in both showers, liquid soaps at all sinks, and accessible cleaning products so we could keep the space neat during the week. We visit the area often and will definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good experience!

The place is very nice! Clean, good location, quiet! As some other reviews have stated—there are a lot of stairs! We had some issues—keypad to garage didn’t work, breaker tripping affecting internet & hot water—HOWEVER—manager & owner were quick to respond & remedied the issues quickly! Definitely read amenities before going shopping—they are upfront about it, but there is no foil, baggies, etc. I would suggest some cards, dice & another game or two, but overall good experience! Fishing was fun & kitchen was stocked with great dishware, pans, etc!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2025
Hello Jenn, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the home, its peaceful location, and that you found everything clean and well-stocked for your stay. We appreciate your patience with the minor issues and are happy we could resolve them quickly for you. Your suggestions about adding games and small kitchen extras like foil and baggies are very helpful—we'll definitely take them into consideration for future improvements. We're so pleased you had a fun and relaxing time fishing and cooking, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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fine
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful property just a few problems.

We loved the location and the peacefulness of the harbor. The property has many steps. Steps to get to main level. Steps to get to 2 spare bedrooms. Steps from that level to master bedroom and then steps from master bedroom to bathroom. House was clean and well equipped. We had a couple of problems but they did quickly send a repairman to take care of them. The fan in the master bathroom is crazy loud and needs attended to and the master bath mirror is an antique but not useful as a mirror to see. Just a few tweaks and this could be a total gem.The steps were okay for us but many would have a problem. It was a good workout for our legs. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again with just a few suggestions for the next guests.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Thank you for taking time to review us. Our team is disappointed to receive this poor review, on this beautiful, new to market waterfront home. The fan has been taken care of and the owner was notified about the mirror. Kind regards, Vonda
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