Seaside stay .You'll find Kemah Boardwalk and Kemah Lighthouse District within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Kemah Lighthouse and Kemah School House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
NASA Johnson Space Center - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
Space Center Houston - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
T-Bone Tom's - 18 min walk
Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt - 18 min walk
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 Pool Retreat & Boardwalk Fun
Just down the street from the famous Kemah boardwalk, your family will love this beautiful, remodeled home in the heart of Kemah! With a pool and fire pit in the backyard, you'll have a great time relaxing at the house, and will be just a minute away from all that the Boardwalk has to offer! Everything in the home is brand new, from furniture and mattresses to dishware and décor. Come enjoy all Kemah has to offer!
Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am. No parties or events are permitted. Damages to the house or property will result in a deduction or additional charge.
Pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
Pool maintenance cannot be rescheduled and is required for the health and safety of our guests.
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
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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
Garden
Unit size: 2,142 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
204781
Kemah Pool Retreat & Boardwalk Fun Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 74 reviews
10 - Excellent
55
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 74 reviews
8 - Good
11
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
6 - Okay
3
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 74 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Angela F.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
2 night stay
Nice home. Enjoyed the pool.
Angela F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Kelly S., Katy, TX
Jun 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was not ready when we arrived. Cleaners were still there and we had to wait until 440pm to access the home.
Kelly S.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Barbara B.
Jun 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Home was in a great location, and was clean. We brought some bikes and wanted to use the garage to keep them in, but had trouble opening the door and didn’t realize it was manual lift. We chose not to open it manually to avoid breaking something. The TV in the guest room with double beds did not work. It was nice having a pool, but we didn’t bring pool toys or anything thinking maybe those home had some. Also, we couldn’t find kitchen towels/rags. Overall great stay, would recommend. Having stayed in many other VBRO’s we’ve been in homes that have been more furnished.
Barbara B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Nathan G.
May 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location great house.
Great location. Communication was very impressive. Little items needed fixed but overall great stay.
Nathan G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Samuel F.
Apr 20, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t trust the lovely photos - needs serious maintenance
So many things wrong here. I really just realized that I got lucky before with clean, updated and kept-up properties. (Such a bummer, because this property looked really nice in the photos). It’s definitely the same house as in the photos, just FAR more beat up and not taken care of. Cannot cover the windows, things are falling off the walls, the floor is coming apart, water leaks, subpar pool, the home is majorly outdated, the garage looks like a haunted house, nasty and stained mattresses, mold inside & out, master bed frame destroyed, falling apart.I addressed the issues with the owners and was immediately disappointed with the ‘back-and-forth’ texts. You get the “I’ll try to help you, but it won’t really help you” feeling.So many broken blinds. Be prepared to hang towels over each window - it took my wife and I over an hour to hang towels over the windows.Funky and musty smell - smells of old.. It does not smell “healthy” like, at all. The cleaning chemicals add a layer of discomfort when coupled with the natural stench of the old and un-maintained home.I looked back into several of the reviews that CLEARLY states that there are maintenance issues with this house. I have to admit, I really only looked at the positive reviews, the location from NASA, the lovely photos, and the fact that it had a pool. Wow, was I blind.Advice - ALWAYS read the negative reviews closely. If you see more than one that states the exact same thing - that’s a RED FLAG, folks. Gross..
Samuel F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Rhonda F.
Apr 16, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sisters Trip
Our experience began on a negative note. The house was not clean upon our arrival. I reached out to the host, who claimed she had tried to contact me earlier to confirm my check-in time. However, I checked and found no missed messages, texts, or calls.Unfortunately, the cleaning crew was late, which forced my sisters and me to delay our planned activities for the evening as they worked throughout the house. Initially, we saw that they had put fresh sheets on the beds but returned the used bedspreads. When we inquired about this, they mentioned needing to call the manager. Eventually, they replaced the bedding. After expressing our dissatisfaction, the host refunded the cleaning fee.As the weekend went on, the neighbors called the police five times. They even called while we were in the pool. One sister parked on the curb to help another unpack groceries, and her car was less than an inch over the neighbor’s driveway, prompting another police call.It was a dreadful experience. To avoid further issues, we stayed inside. Despite our professionalism and kindness, the neighbors eventually revealed their frustration with the host for using the property as a vacation rental. They were compiling complaints for the next city meeting to advocate for regulations against vacation rentals in their area. Ironically, the neighbor who complained didn’t even live in his own home, as he was using it for his printing business.It was appalling. I have more to say, but not enough space.
Rhonda F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly J.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Texas Road-Trip Stop
The perfect location for a 2-night (or longer) break away. We stopped on our trip across Texas and could not have been happier. It was perfect for space and enabled us to catch up on washing too.
Kelly J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erica B., Milwaukee
Mar 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!!!!
Location was great. Host was super responsive. Enjoyed the layout of the house.
Erica B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Asif M.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Get together
It was a fabulous stay very beautiful place very clean we liked very much pool also was very clean nic property we loved it
Asif M.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachelle M.
Mar 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Clean, Quieter to eee and th2we boys
Was a great stay for our large family. Lots of great space,
Rachelle M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Claire P.
Feb 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, but lacking some basic amenities
Gorgeous and large house with plenty of room to stay for me and all my friends! Missing some basic creature comforts, mainly extra bedding like blankets and linens.
Claire P.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
Feb 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kemah friends' trip !
Lovely home! Open floor plan, well arranged and decorated tastefully! Not cluttered! 4 bedrooms nice accommodations! Heated pool, but weather was not conducive to using this February trip !
Linda W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brooke & Kris L.
Feb 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kiddo Paradise! Pool and Park
This house was perfect and we already discussed coming back next year. EZ to relax in, close to shopping, literally 2 minute walk to Cien Park for our 3 year old. Park also offers tennis/ pickleball, COVERED FULL-BASKETBALL and skate park.Boardwalk
Brooke & Kris L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
TATIANA I.
Jan 31, 2025
Beautiful house and location
Great experience
TATIANA I.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
2/10 Terrible
Jacob L.
Jan 7, 2025
Horrible hosts/rental company
We drove 5 hours to get here at their 4pm check in and got there early and wasted time until check in. Host verified with us we were going to be at the house at 4. Got there at 4 and it was still being cleaned for another hour because people checked out 5 hours prior to us. Came by the house to see itat 3 and nobody was there cleaning. It was pouring rain and we had to sit in the car for an hour for cleaning to finish. They would not offer us any type of refund.Once we got inside we were pretty disappointed that only 1 of the 4 bedrooms had a tv and it wasn’t even the master bedroom. The next day it was 30 degrees outside and we found out that the heater and the fireplace both don’t work. Called property management and they said someone was there the night before and checked and it worked.(which was a lie because we were there the time they said they came and nobody came by) they said they would call me back once they got a hold of maintenance to tell me when they would be by (they never called). Had to end up calling VRBO customer support and have them bother them to fix it which they finally did. Horrible customer service, would not rent from this property manager again. All their support is outsourced out of county so they don’t actually know anything that’s going on.
Jacob L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tammy Z.
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location in Kemah
Location is perfect and excellent accommodations with a heated pool! Great communication with Russell. Will stay here again! pictures
Tammy Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike & Lisa
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Stay at this Beautiful Property!
We had an excellent stay at this well cared for property! The house was very clean, and the pool was heated, which made for fun even in January! Easy and efficient communications-- THANK YOU!
Mike & Lisa
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Emilio C.
Dec 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A-OK
Really enjoyed the house. Enough room for everyone that was there. Only issue we ran into was that the heater did not want to come on. There was a fireplace but did not seem to work either. Quiet neighborhood.
Emilio C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
RS B.
Dec 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Private house in kemah texas with a pool
If youre looking to stay between Houston and galveston island, and be within half hour of nasa space center this place is perfect.
We specifically loved the pool and jacuzzi as well as easy access to kemah boardwalk. Highly recommended
RS B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa R.
Nov 27, 2024
Melissa R.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kari H.
Nov 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kemah Wine Fest
The house is very clean and conveniently located within 1 mile of the Kemah Boardwalk and Walmart Super Center. We enjoyed using the fire pit while grilling outside. Having a garage to keep both of our cars out of the rain was very beneficial! It’s about a one and a half hour drive to the Renaissance Festival too, which was one of our vacation destinations during this trip. The restaurants on the Kemah Boardwalk are fantastic!
Kari H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josh W.
Nov 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & Spacious
Had a great weekend in Kemah staying here w/ the family. Large home w/ ample space.
Josh W.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
4/10 Poor
amanda b.
Nov 6, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Has potential but needs and update and a good cleanup
House overall is ok but there’s multiple broken items including blinds, the bed, handles. Backyard was covered in dog poo, we didn’t bring pets so it wasn’t cleaned from people before. Socks around the pool, pool was dirty on arrival.
Needs a good update. The hosts did respond very quickly and were helpful, they made sure the pool was cleaned the next day and returned the grill.
The house has potential but needs some updating and cleaning.
amanda b.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Andrea H.
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, lots of room for family
This was an enjoyable stay for my family. The pool was helpful with the kids. Master gave privacy away from other rooms. Might need to make some repairs to master bath tub but overall, it was pleasant and clean.
Andrea H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie H.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation house
The property was cozy and felt like home away from home. Well stocked and had everything we needed.