Galveston Bay Retreat
About this house rental
Located in Bacliff, this attractive house for $374 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. 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 and minutes away from fine dining and dive bars.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Bacliff, TX
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(55 Reviews)
5.0
This place was absolutely incredible!!! Highly recommend!!!
5.0
We had a great week at this beautiful house. It is just as described but pictures don’t do it justice. We all enjoyed the pool and game room. The owner was very easy to contact and quick response. We had one minor issue with the upstairs thermostat going out and it within an hour of contacting the owner, it was resolved. The kitchen is well equipped and plenty of towels and linens were provided. Was a quick drive to Galveston without the high cost of staying in Galveston. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. Thank you Lea for a wonderful after graduation vacation for our boys!
5.0
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!
5.0
The property was 100% as advertised. We had a great stay. The kitchen is definitely high end, the pool was clean and warm. The pool house is a big plus. Be aware of the stairs to enter the house and the master bedroom is up a flight of stairs. I would have preferred there to be a door on the master bathroom but it wasn't a problem. I highly recommend the house for those that can navigate the stairs.
5.0
This house was perfect for our needs. We came to visit my sister for Thanksgiving and it turns out she lives right behind this house. What a blessing that was. My son flew in from Chicago and I, my husband and granddaughter flew in from FL.
The house was wonderful. It was stocked with lots of games that we played each night. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, pans and utensils.
If there was a negative, it would be that there is no light over the dining table so it’s hard to see at night when you’re trying to play games and read the cards.
It was cold, so we could only look at the pool and not swim
3.0
Process was easy. Pool was dirty and neighbor was very undesirable. No privacy from neighbors in pool area. The downstairs game room bar area saved the trip.
5.0
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.
5.0
We loved the property! It was very homey feeling and made our family feel welcome. The pool and game room were so nice & created fun space for family time. The dishwasher was broken when we arrived and the property owner addressed it very quickly. The property is well cared for and our family would love to stay there again!
5.0
Beautiful house, pool, and game room. We never left the property for the 4 days we stayed. Bring your own propane tank or plan to get the ones on site refilled for grilling. Plenty of pool floats and toys.
House hadn’t been cleaned after guest checked out earlier in the day. We let Leah know and then finished laundry and light cleaning. Owner was very apologetic and refunded our cleaning deposit.
4.0
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.
4.0
Good family option
The house was as stated online with plenty of room. The cabana area was nice and provided plenty of shade while outside. There was a pool table, card table, roulette table, and foosball table. The pool could use a good cleaning bc there was a large ring of green mildew around the bottom of it. The house could use an exterminator bc we saw lots of large roaches inside and around the pool area as well as spiders and other small insects. The master bathroom has no door so that was awkward. Especially since the extra bedroom with two twin beds is also in the master bedroom, so not much privacy. Otherwise, the house was great for our family. We had tons of fun.
5.0
Na
5.0
Beautiful house and pool
Beautiful house, pool, and game room. We never left the property for the 4 days we stayed. Bring your own propane tank or plan to get the ones on site refilled for grilling. Plenty of pool floats and toys.
House hadn’t been cleaned after guest checked out earlier in the day. We let Leah know and then finished laundry and light cleaning. Owner was very apologetic and refunded our cleaning deposit.
5.0
Vacation 2022
We had an amazing time enjoying the pool and and games. The house was gorgeous. Property owner responded back right away when we contacted her with questions. We would love to stay again next summer.
5.0
Great pool and game room.
Property is great and a lot of fun. We will def be back!
2.5
Na
5.0
My family and I were looking for a place to take our summer vacation that offered all of the amenities that we look for: a tub for mom to soak, double shower, king size beds, no a/c degree limit, pet friendly, separate master bedroom, reasonable fees and price and a wow factor. This year we also wanted a private pool. This beautiful home had all of these, and we thoroughly enjoyed our 4-day vacation!
The beds were the most comfortable we have ever slept on. The A/C worked better than mine at home! The water was hot and the refrigerator was cold upon arrival. The home was clean and tidy. Sparely decorated but I actually like it this way, less distractions and simple. The stairs well, it is what it is on that one; a little exercise is good for you!
The neighborhood may look rough and tough but in actuality it is just a poorer neighborhood with really hardworking, decent people. I am a lifelong survivor of abuse, and I did not feel uncomfortable here and alone with my kids with my husband commuting to and from work. We were fine. Actually, while sitting on the front balcony of the house, my daughter and I noticed a daily occurrence of a son walking his momma to and from the store to get ice-cream everyday around 3:30; All the while carrying her purse. One day it was three purses! Please remember the old saying, "Never judge a book by it's cover." This certainly applies to the surrounding neighborhood of this lovely home.
My family and I will be back and most likely this year too! This home is exactly what we needed to come together as a family. We played hide and seek in the house (all the nooks and crannies were perfect for this) and family games at the table under the massive, ornate chandelier. My children actually unplugged and hung out with mom and dad. This place brought us together again as a family. We so needed this with all of the crazy in our life.
Thank you Lea for having my family in your home! We will be back to create more wonderful and lasting memories!
4.0
Very nice and interesting house. Lots of stairs. Kinda wish the pool had a little more privacy from the neighbors. Minor maintenance issues with the master bathroom toilet, disposal, and some lights over the stove. Fridge kept freezing food. We enjoyed our stay. Not to far from other areas to go exploring.
4.0
Interesting house.
Very nice and interesting house. Lots of stairs. Kinda wish the pool had a little more privacy from the neighbors. Minor maintenance issues with the master bathroom toilet, disposal, and some lights over the stove. Fridge kept freezing food. We enjoyed our stay. Not to far from other areas to go exploring.
5.0
We loved our stay! The pool was perfect & property was very nice, our group of 8 has plenty of room & everything we needed. Lea was very helpful & responsive. The neighborhood is a little run down in areas, but was quiet & we had no issues at all. We never felt uncomfortable or concerned. Would stay here again.
5.0
Most Comfortable Vacation!
My family and I were looking for a place to take our summer vacation that offered all of the amenities that we look for: a tub for mom to soak, double shower, king size beds, no a/c degree limit, pet friendly, separate master bedroom, reasonable fees and price and a wow factor. This year we also wanted a private pool. This beautiful home had all of these, and we thoroughly enjoyed our 4-day vacation!
The beds were the most comfortable we have ever slept on. The A/C worked better than mine at home! The water was hot and the refrigerator was cold upon arrival. The home was clean and tidy. Sparely decorated but I actually like it this way, less distractions and simple. The stairs well, it is what it is on that one; a little exercise is good for you!
The neighborhood may look rough and tough but in actuality it is just a poorer neighborhood with really hardworking, decent people. I am a lifelong survivor of abuse, and I did not feel uncomfortable here and alone with my kids with my husband commuting to and from work. We were fine. Actually, while sitting on the front balcony of the house, my daughter and I noticed a daily occurrence of a son walking his momma to and from the store to get ice-cream everyday around 3:30; All the while carrying her purse. One day it was three purses! Please remember the old saying, "Never judge a book by it's cover." This certainly applies to the surrounding neighborhood of this lovely home.
My family and I will be back and most likely this year too! This home is exactly what we needed to come together as a family. We played hide and seek in the house (all the nooks and crannies were perfect for this) and family games at the table under the massive, ornate chandelier. My children actually unplugged and hung out with mom and dad. This place brought us together again as a family. We so needed this with all of the crazy in our life.
Thank you Lea for having my family in your home! We will be back to create more wonderful and lasting memories!
5.0
It was a very nice experience. It was my first time renting a house.
5.0
Family get away
It was a very nice experience. It was my first time renting a house.
5.0
This was our second time staying here and it was amazing! We love this property and plan on visiting as much as possible.
5.0
Great place to stay!
We loved our stay! The pool was perfect & property was very nice, our group of 8 has plenty of room & everything we needed. Lea was very helpful & responsive. The neighborhood is a little run down in areas, but was quiet & we had no issues at all. We never felt uncomfortable or concerned. Would stay here again.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
This place was totally worth it, We had 3 adults and 5 kids for four days. The listing is accurate, the home was in good order and well-stocked. No disappointments! We would book this one again in a second.
5.0
Beautiful, wonderful experience!
This place was totally worth it, We had 3 adults and 5 kids for four days. The listing is accurate, the home was in good order and well-stocked. No disappointments! We would book this one again in a second.
5.0
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.
5.0
Very clean and beautiful place. Kids enjoyed the warm pool. Great communication with Lea.
2.0
Was ok but not for the price being asked of. Property was in a run down area. Family enjoyed the weekend. But will not recommend this property to anyone.
5.0
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.
5.0
Will return again A+++
Very clean and beautiful place. Kids enjoyed the warm pool. Great communication with Lea.
2.0
House was very clean but smelled badly of dog urine. Pool was murky and had algae in it
Was ok but not for the price being asked of. Property was in a run down area. Family enjoyed the weekend. But will not recommend this property to anyone.
4.0
My husband, daughter and I were in Houston for Junior Olympics. The house provided a great,
roomy place to relax while not exploring Houston or at the track. We really enjoyed the pool and palapa, spending much of our time there. The location provided us a quick drive to Galveston, the Houston Space Center, and restaurants/grocery stores. As others mentioned, the neighborhood initially appears questionable, but we had no problems and folks were nice. We ran/walked along the water, just a few blocks away on a couple of mornings. We had some issues with cable TV access and water in the downstairs shower; however Lea addressed both quickly for us.
5.0
My family had a great time. The house was nice and big and had everything we needed. The pool area is where we spent most of our time, even eating meals down in the cabana. The pool was great and everyone really enjoyed the diving board and the guys played a lot of pool. This is a great place to relax, have fun and enjoy being together. Lea went above and beyond by mailing two of my granddaughter's swimsuits that I accidentally left in the dryer.
4.0
Great Retreat
My husband, daughter and I were in Houston for Junior Olympics. The house provided a great,
roomy place to relax while not exploring Houston or at the track. We really enjoyed the pool and palapa, spending much of our time there. The location provided us a quick drive to Galveston, the Houston Space Center, and restaurants/grocery stores. As others mentioned, the neighborhood initially appears questionable, but we had no problems and folks were nice. We ran/walked along the water, just a few blocks away on a couple of mornings. We had some issues with cable TV access and water in the downstairs shower; however Lea addressed both quickly for us.
5.0
Lovely property. A very well equipped, comfortable home. Great kitchen with everything you need. Plenty of household supplies. We enjoyed the swimming pool area with the palapa that gave us great shade. Communication with the owner was easy with quick responses. Shops and restaurants are nearby. I would recommend this house in Bacliff.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bacliff?
The average price for a rental in Bacliff is $237 per night. This rental is $137 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Galveston Bay Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Galveston Bay Retreat. Enjoy the water!
Is Galveston Bay Retreat pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Galveston Bay Retreat?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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