Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 230-ft Pier, Elevator, EV
Kemah, Galveston County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 230-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...
Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 230-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 230-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 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.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.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, garage and anything that is locked are off limits.There are outside security cameras (no audio recording) at the driveway, front door, back door, and kayak area. Fireplace is not in service. Driveway gate remains open during your stay.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
- Kayak / canoe
- Water sports gear
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- Video games
- DVD player
- Game room
- Ping pong table
- Foosball
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- EV car charger
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Near the ocean
- Oceanfront
- Ocean view
- Water view
Nearby activities
- Theme parks
- Sailing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Shopping
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
- Marina
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Game room
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Toys/games
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Sea view
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Playground
- Children's dinnerware
- Highchair
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchenette
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 private bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub only
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Video games
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Garden
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- 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.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
- Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Accessible parking space
- Front entrance ramp
- In-room accessibility
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the bay
- Near the ocean
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Kayak
- Water sports equipment
- Fishing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Foosball table
- Table tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Theme park nearby
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Electric car charging station
- Garden
- Water-efficient showers
- Double-glazed windows
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Unit size: 2,772 square feet
- Water-efficient toilets
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, playground, games room, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 24
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: 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.: 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.
Important Information
- 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
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.
Nearby locations
- Kemah Lighthouse District 1 min walk
- Kemah Boardwalk 3 min walk
- Kemah Lighthouse 4 min walk
- NASA Johnson Space Center 11 min drive
- Space Center Houston 14 min drive
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, 230-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, 230-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, 230-ft Pier, Elevator, EV?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kemah Bay Retreat: Steps to Kemah Boardwalk, Bayfront, 230-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.