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The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access!

Highlands accommodation with kitchen

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Highlands, TX
  • Place, San Jacinto Mall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Houston
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Xtreme Off Road Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Highlands cottage, you'll find Lynchburg Ferry and San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Baytown Nature Center and Battleship Texas.
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What's nearby

  • Lynchburg Ferry - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • San Jacinto Mall - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Baytown Nature Center - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Port of Houston - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Xtreme Off Road Park - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Houston Station - 30 min drive
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Backdraft Bar-Be-Que - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carla's Snak shak - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizza & Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access!

The Retreat is the most modern and luxurious addition to the Red Ear River Park family. An artisanally crafted cottage awaits you within the fully gated privacy fence. Grill out and take in nature like never before. Just a short walk(2 min)down our private road brings you to the waterfront to enjoy a stunning sunset and fising on the pier. This home is perfect for a weekend getaway or just getting away from city life. Tranquility and relaxation await, all within 20 minutes of downtown Houston!

The Retreat is crafted to be an adventure away from the big city. Play ping pong with your family and friends, enjoy an old school arcade matchup, enjoy the card games, grill out, or simply walk down to waterfront and enjoy time on the fishing pier. The choice is yours on how to enjoy when you set your bags down at our beautiful vacation home!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets are permitted on a case by case basis.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! to the airport?

This cottage is 23.5 mi (34-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access!?

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! on Jan 5, 2026 start from $117.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! to downtown Highlands?

This cottage is 1.2 mi away from Highlands.

The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lashunna R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

DON'T DO IT!!!

Check in was easy. Description wasn't completely accurate. No firepit, couch broken, refrigerator smelled like fish, place had roaches. After I complained I was asked to leave 1145 pm
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fell short of expectations

Air conditioning was amazing and kept up well with an extremely hot Texas week. Game tables were very fun and appliances worked well. The house met our basic needs. Host was very responsive when a bed was missing. Room for (sometimes major) improvements: -Had to ask for access to house even after check in time. Thankfully, host responded within 15 minutes. -The flooring is coming up in multiple places. Really pretty dangerous. -While house sleeps 8, there are not enough place settings or tableware for 8. This presented a challenge for us, as well as not having any area available for 8 people to sit comfortably together (to eat or in a common area). No blender as mentioned (we did not need but definitely missing from the listed appliances in the description). -The house description was misleading…while there was access to waterfront technically, there was no real ability to swim or use without bringing your own boat or kayak, etc.. Additionally the advertised pier was incredibly dilapidated. Extremely unsafe to try to walk on. I would not call the house “luxurious”. -We would definitely recommend adding space to hang towels after bathing, especially with no washer or dryer available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Couldn’t ask for more, beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Corona, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Highland Retreat

It was nice and served us well
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Natekia V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Houston girls trip

The property was a nice place but the mosquitoes on the outside of the property attacked us every time we went outside. Even in the daylight. The wifi was not available at all. Other than that the stay was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

Nice place !! The shower was awesome !!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Home w/ everything Needed for Family Fun

Aside from several issues with the lockbox entry key (auto), our stay was very Nice. The property has been renovated very well, the rooms were cool and the bathrooms were super nice, especially Master Shower. Additionally the kitchen and living areas were perfect for family game/movie nights. The property is fenced in, which gives great privacy and helps with feeling safe. We didn’t utilize the water front access but would recommend doing so, we did take a look and it seems like great place to fish. Overall Good stay and would consider returning for any family trips to the area, short drive to Kemah and not far from downtown Houston.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Beautiful and nicely appointed home exactly as pictured. Very spacious, was more than enough room for us. Conveniently located close to the highway and just 20-30inutes to Houston. Alexandra was very hospitable and a great communicator. We had a snafu with using the keyless entry (that was on us! 😩) but she graciously gave us a key.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022