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Galveston Bay Retreat

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Bacliff

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden log walls, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase leading to another level.
A swimming pool with a thatched-roof structure and a wooden deck.
A log cabin interior with a wooden floor, a black sofa with cushions, a chandelier, and a dining area with chairs.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view into the kitchen.
A log cabin interior with a dining area, wooden floors, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bacliff, TX
  • Place, Kemah Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, NASA Johnson Space Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Space Center Houston
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bacliff

Seaside stay .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Houston Methodist Clear Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Kemah Boardwalk with a stay here. T-Bone Tom's and Kemah Lighthouse District are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kemah Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 12 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Space Center Houston - 15 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 34 min drive - 28.3 miles
  • Daikin Park - 43 min drive - 44.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lupe Tortilla - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Brisa Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬2 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.

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.

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Exterior
Empress Waterfront Villa
Seabrook
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
$567 nightly
The price is $610
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Empress Waterfront Villa

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

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

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

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
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.

Rules

Guest must provide government ID and full guest list within 24 hours of booking or reservation may be cancelled

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Galveston Bay Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.5 mi (37-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Galveston Bay Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Galveston Bay Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.6 mi (18-min drive) from Shell Beach and 11.9 mi (21-min drive) from El Jardin Del Mar. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Galveston Bay Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Galveston Bay Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Galveston Bay Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Galveston Bay Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Galveston Bay Retreat have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Galveston Bay Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Galveston Bay Retreat to downtown Bacliff?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Bacliff.

Galveston Bay Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was nice, had a good memorial day weekend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabby O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Isaac B.

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

Family staycation

Family get together to celebrate Fathers Day
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivan C.

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

Outstanding

Beautiful place
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ericka C.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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