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Galveston Bay Retreat

Family-friendly vacation home in Bacliff

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This rustic custom log home, just blocks from a boat launch and Galveston Bay, offers an open floor plan with a large gourmet kitchen. Relax in the poolside cabana game room or unwind in the oversized master suite's spa-like shower.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly

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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.

Galveston Bay Retreat

This rustic custom log home will pleasantly surprise you with nice big open floor plan, including a large gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, over sized master suite with a spa like shower and soaking tub, pool side cabana game room with outside bar, Just blocks from boat launch that provides access to Galveston bay and first class fishing. 2 miles from Kemah boardwalk, Nasa Space Center and minutes away from fine dining and dive bars.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Before leaving Set A/c unit on temperature of 77* Place used bedding on floor near door
Return furniture and remotes to original spots Pickup any trash and crumbs
Spot sweep and vacuum only if there’s any visible mess(e.g., sand pet hair, food)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Bacliff, TX

What's nearby

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 14 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Space Center Houston - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 32 min drive - 47.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lupe Tortilla - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Brisa Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Galveston Bay Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Galveston Bay Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Galveston Bay Retreat located?

This family-friendly Bacliff vacation home is located by the sea, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Houston Methodist Clear Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kemah Boardwalk and Kemah Lighthouse District. Ray Holbrook Park and Deep Hole Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Galveston Bay Retreat Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabby O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Fantastic Pool

The property is beautiful! We loved the pool and game room!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Great time!

We had a great stay- loved the pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Love this place

This was our second time staying here and it was amazing! We love this property and plan on visiting as much as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Family Vacation 2024

It’s a beautiful place very relaxing!!! Everyone had a good time especially the kids before school start!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan C.

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

Outstanding

Beautiful place
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani Jo T.

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

Wonderful

This place was absolutely incredible!!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blazing G.

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

Fun times in the pool!

We had a great stay at this wonderful home in Bacliff. Our dogs had fun in the large yard and we had fun hanging out by the pool. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

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

Family Staycation

We had a great time... we will definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jackie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Vacation

Great time in the pool area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wes G.

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

Great Stay

Listing was very accurate. Close to the boardwalk. Awesome pool and cabana.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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

Great Stay!

Lea was so attentive to any concerns we had, and was available when we had questions. The house had a pool and a great "party room"...when we weren't siteseeing, we were having fun at the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornesha J.

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

Family stay

Great stay but wish it could of been closer to Houston. Everything great as described yet wish the beds can be bigger is only complaint about the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sade B.

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

Great family social distancing vacation spot

With social distancing going on we really enjoyed our stay.. absolutely no complaints. The family enjoyed the pool and outside area. Thank you for having us.. we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Chance B.

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

Family Mash Up

2 family’s used this property for a cross state meet up and had a wonderful time. Close to local attractions, the private pool was a hit with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Great pool and game room.

Property is great and a lot of fun. We will def be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

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

Beautiful property with lots of fun activities

Overall we had a great stay! This property has a lot of amenities. The host is great and it is only 20-25 minutes to Galveston. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

janet s.

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

Christmas stay

This property is spacious and clean. I would have like to utilized the pool but it was too cold to do so. Great place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Anniversary and Father's Day Getaway

The perfect getaway from the city. The outdoor area including the pool, palapa and shaded seating were so amazing. And the facilities inside were clean and comfortable...especially the gourmet kitchen. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We were looking for a place that had everything we needed without having to leave, and this house accomplished that. We spent most of our days in the pool/outdoor area, the kids loved the pool table and gaming table in the palapa. It's a neat house with lots of room and we were very happy with our time.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

Great house!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The neighborhood isn't the greatest but it was perfect for what we needed. The house was spacious and we enjoyed spending our days in the pool. It was a short drive to Kemah and Galveston.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

SAMEER A.

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

Will return again A+++

Very clean and beautiful place. Kids enjoyed the warm pool. Great communication with Lea.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ericka C.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Rhonda K.

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

Good plus

Definitely need bathroom by pool/gameroom; wifi could be better it was in/out whole time; other than that very nice place but being older the stairs are killer;
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Wonderful

The property was very nice, clean, and was just as stated. We had a wonderful time. The pool was a big hit with the kids as was the pool table.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021