Is Galveston Bay Retreat pet-friendly?

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

Where is Galveston Bay Retreat located?

This family-friendly Bacliff holiday 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 miles (10 km).

Galveston Bay Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

17 Mar 2025

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

Ivan C.

2 Jul 2024

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

Outstanding

Beautiful place

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity C.

30 May 2025

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

Comfortable with lots to do for the whole family

We recently stayed at this gem for a family weekend. It was well appointed and comfortable, with everything we needed in the kitchen, baths, and bedrooms. The pool and game room were the hit of the weekend. The pool was meticulously clean and the game room had just enough shade and fans to be cool on a hot weekend. The open concept kitchen/dining/living room was a perfect spot for everyone to gather. We loved it! Jake and Ashley were responsive to my questions as we got settled into the house. Everything was even better than the pictures on the site.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

15 Sept 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Blazing G.

30 May 2024

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

Joe L.

7 Aug 2024

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

Isaac B.

17 Jun 2024

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Family staycation

Family get together to celebrate Fathers Day

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani Jo T.

28 Jul 2023

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Wonderful

This place was absolutely incredible!!! Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda K.

3 Aug 2024

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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

Claire D.

28 Feb 2022

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.

4 Jan 2021

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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

Robyn G.

2 Sept 2022

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

Debra V.

27 Jun 2023

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

Salomon G.

26 Jul 2019

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

Perfect Getaway!

Thanks so much for providing such a warm and wonderful place to stay while in Bacliff/Kemah. The location is convenient to all areas one would like to visit. Only a 30 minute drive to Galveston. Very clean, comfortable and very spacious. Whether you're a kid or an adult, you will LOVE the outdoor area with the pool and the cabana. What more could you ask for?!? It honestly felt like a little home away from home. We cant wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

23 Jun 2023

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Renter

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

David B.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Late summer trip

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

28 Aug 2020

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Great pool house

Property was great! We stayed in the pool & pool house most of the time. Diving board & Volleyball net were used. There was a propane pit . The stairs were a pain but we managed. Parking is awesome. Plenty of space on this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alyson D.

5 Dec 2024

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

Perfect Holiday Getaway

We were looking for a place large enough to keep our family entertained while meeting up with old acquaintances and family in the Houston area. The Galveston Bay retreat offered just that. While our stay was to chilly to utilize the pool, the young adults had plenty to do in the added game room. The kitchen was large enough to create a small Thanksgiving feast, and the house was plenty big enough to lounge about the rest of the day. Location was close to Kemah Boardwalk, grocery stores, and other necessities. Upon arrival we found some bonus snacks and drinks to make us feel welcome. Check in was easy, and we were even offered an early check in! The property was clean, secured, and well maintained for the area. You can tell the owners care. We make it back to the Houston area about every 10 years, so hopefully this gem is still around. We would book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamisa A.

13 Apr 2025

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Okay, but not worth what was charged

Overall, the space seemed to be clean. The beds were very stained under the sheets though. The pool was also a let down because it was very dirty and the cleaner was not working. There’s also no diving board as pictured. The space overall was spacious but it had a bunch of rooms that were locked making it kind of creepy. Especially at night because we didn’t know if anyone else was there on the property or in any of the locked rooms. We didn’t have restful nights at the place because it always sounded like people walking around and doors opening/closing. Also, one of the nights, a dog barked almost all night.The neighborhood looked a little sketchy but was fine, just a regular neighborhood.The best thing was the game room and outdoor area. I believe that they are charging mostly for that. It was okay overall but would not return.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie P.

10 Jul 2023

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

Beautiful vacation home!

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!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

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