Gorgeous Gulf front estate-Heated Pools, Private Pier, walk to the Boardwalk
House in Kemah, TX
16 guests · 7 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Garden, Pool and more
About this house rental
Accomodations.....
A stunning, gated, private estate home with breathtaking views, its own private pier with 2 tier dock.
5 * reviews.
We do have another house a block away that is a 3/2 if you need more space. Fully remodeled with a game room. https://www.vrbo.com/3612852 is the link.
Perfect for small family gatherings, with a gourmet kitchen, 12 seat dining room, this home is just the place for entertaining.
A large family room, large bar, poker table, pool table, dartboard area, with walls of glass throughout to enjoy the magnificent views of the bay.
There are 2 pools, 1 2ft pool for children, the center pool is 5ft, perfect for volleyball, or just sit and relax on 1 of the 5 submerged pool bar stools. The pool heaters can be used during the cooler winter months, November to March, at guests request, for a daily charge of $75. Please note, with cold winds blowing or rain, it is simply not possible to keep the pools heated to the optimum temperature.
There are many games to keep everyone entertained, from swimming or Volleyball, basketball to corn-holes, croquet, bocce ball, giant Jenga and more. There are swings for the children to use.
This home has its own private 300ft fishing pier with 2 tier boathouse, relax and enjoy the sun from the second floor of the deck, watch boats cruise by or relax, listening to the lapping water. It is perfect to enjoy day or night-time fishing, lights available for night-time fishing. The sunrises are incredible especially from the dock, often you will see pods of dolphins enjoying the morning undisturbed, truly a beautiful sight to behold, have your camera ready!
The property is very well maintained, with our full-time groundskeeper taking care of the property and landscaping. Trash is taken out on Mondays and Thursdays. Guests are responsible for their trash to be properly bagged and put in the provided trash cans which will be emptied Mondays and Thursdays.
We have a Professional Car Service which can be booked, for airport pickups or drop offs, tours etc. Please let us know if you would like to use this service.
Kemah is located on Galveston Bay, where constant breezes and endless family entertainment abound, with a variety of restaurants and bars.
1/4 mile away there is a park with tennis courts, basketball, skateboard track and playground.
1/2 mile away is Kemah Boardwalk, which enjoys magnificent tranquil Galveston Bay views, to endless entertainment for everyone with games and rides.
From fine dining to family restaurants, Kemah Boardwalk offers many styles of cuisine for all to enjoy. The variety of charming stores on the Boardwalk makes for great browsing. There are theme-park rides, a stingray touch pool and a rain forest exhibit with snakes and turtles. Watch the endless coming and going of boats through the Kemah Boardwalk throughout the day and night. See link below...
https://www.kemahboardwalk.com/visitor-info.asp?gclid=Cj0KCQiAic6eBhCoARIsANlox86sBLPJtAookvm9wp3nZTxX-1yx8_rHlpXgBnmH2mdmKqgB3H_SDQ0aApuZEALw_wcB
Nearby, the Kemah Lighthouse District is filled with a plethora of shops and restaurants. The Old Kemah Schoolhouse has a museum and visitor center.
With constant breezes year round, Kemah is a popular place to visit, with seasonal festivities, a constant stream of boats through the Kemah channel, lots of music festivals and fun.
After New Year festivities of music and fireworks, there is Mardi Gras, always fun on the Boardwalk. The Kemah Crawfish Festival, March and April, features seafood and music under the Kemah Bridge. Throughout the summer months, there are music festivals, boat races, fireworks on Friday nights for everyone to enjoy. For Halloween, Kemah has their very own Haunted House. Thanksgiving is remembered every year with the Boardwalk decorated appropriately. Christmas time is beautiful, with decorations and lights, it is a sight to behold. The Christmas Store has many gorgeous decorations, definitely worth a visiting, and it is open year round!
In Galveston, just 25 mins away, is an old tradition 'Dickens on the Strand', an annual and wonderful event. Celebrating Christmas in Dickensian times, people come from far and wide to enjoy and be part of this fun and history, in Dickensian costume or 'just as you are', it is an experience to remember.
Kemah/Clear Lake is the third largest boating area in the USA.
The bayside City of Kemah community is just 35 minutes south of Houston and 25 minutes north of Galveston.
NASA Space center is just 4 miles away, an absolute must to visit, from young to old, there is something for everyone. There are many different tours, you can spend 6 hours to 6 days, definitely an experience not to be missed.
Galveston Island 25 minutes from the house. It’s many features include Moody Gardens, where giant glass pyramids house sharks, monkeys and butterflies, to name just a few. Galveston Pleasure Pier with rides and restaurants, Schlitterbahn water park, Galveston Island Historic District, Sea Wolf Park and the famous old Grand 1894 Opera House.
West is bird-rich Galveston Island State Park, with its trails, kayak launches and fishing spots. Stewart Beach and East Beach are on the island’s eastern side.
A stunning, gated, private estate home with breathtaking views, its own private pier with 2 tier dock.
5 * reviews.
We do have another house a block away that is a 3/2 if you need more space. Fully remodeled with a game room. https://www.vrbo.com/3612852 is the link.
Perfect for small family gatherings, with a gourmet kitchen, 12 seat dining room, this home is just the place for entertaining.
A large family room, large bar, poker table, pool table, dartboard area, with walls of glass throughout to enjoy the magnificent views of the bay.
There are 2 pools, 1 2ft pool for children, the center pool is 5ft, perfect for volleyball, or just sit and relax on 1 of the 5 submerged pool bar stools. The pool heaters can be used during the cooler winter months, November to March, at guests request, for a daily charge of $75. Please note, with cold winds blowing or rain, it is simply not possible to keep the pools heated to the optimum temperature.
There are many games to keep everyone entertained, from swimming or Volleyball, basketball to corn-holes, croquet, bocce ball, giant Jenga and more. There are swings for the children to use.
This home has its own private 300ft fishing pier with 2 tier boathouse, relax and enjoy the sun from the second floor of the deck, watch boats cruise by or relax, listening to the lapping water. It is perfect to enjoy day or night-time fishing, lights available for night-time fishing. The sunrises are incredible especially from the dock, often you will see pods of dolphins enjoying the morning undisturbed, truly a beautiful sight to behold, have your camera ready!
The property is very well maintained, with our full-time groundskeeper taking care of the property and landscaping. Trash is taken out on Mondays and Thursdays. Guests are responsible for their trash to be properly bagged and put in the provided trash cans which will be emptied Mondays and Thursdays.
We have a Professional Car Service which can be booked, for airport pickups or drop offs, tours etc. Please let us know if you would like to use this service.
Kemah is located on Galveston Bay, where constant breezes and endless family entertainment abound, with a variety of restaurants and bars.
1/4 mile away there is a park with tennis courts, basketball, skateboard track and playground.
1/2 mile away is Kemah Boardwalk, which enjoys magnificent tranquil Galveston Bay views, to endless entertainment for everyone with games and rides.
From fine dining to family restaurants, Kemah Boardwalk offers many styles of cuisine for all to enjoy. The variety of charming stores on the Boardwalk makes for great browsing. There are theme-park rides, a stingray touch pool and a rain forest exhibit with snakes and turtles. Watch the endless coming and going of boats through the Kemah Boardwalk throughout the day and night. See link below...
https://www.kemahboardwalk.com/visitor-info.asp?gclid=Cj0KCQiAic6eBhCoARIsANlox86sBLPJtAookvm9wp3nZTxX-1yx8_rHlpXgBnmH2mdmKqgB3H_SDQ0aApuZEALw_wcB
Nearby, the Kemah Lighthouse District is filled with a plethora of shops and restaurants. The Old Kemah Schoolhouse has a museum and visitor center.
With constant breezes year round, Kemah is a popular place to visit, with seasonal festivities, a constant stream of boats through the Kemah channel, lots of music festivals and fun.
After New Year festivities of music and fireworks, there is Mardi Gras, always fun on the Boardwalk. The Kemah Crawfish Festival, March and April, features seafood and music under the Kemah Bridge. Throughout the summer months, there are music festivals, boat races, fireworks on Friday nights for everyone to enjoy. For Halloween, Kemah has their very own Haunted House. Thanksgiving is remembered every year with the Boardwalk decorated appropriately. Christmas time is beautiful, with decorations and lights, it is a sight to behold. The Christmas Store has many gorgeous decorations, definitely worth a visiting, and it is open year round!
In Galveston, just 25 mins away, is an old tradition 'Dickens on the Strand', an annual and wonderful event. Celebrating Christmas in Dickensian times, people come from far and wide to enjoy and be part of this fun and history, in Dickensian costume or 'just as you are', it is an experience to remember.
Kemah/Clear Lake is the third largest boating area in the USA.
The bayside City of Kemah community is just 35 minutes south of Houston and 25 minutes north of Galveston.
NASA Space center is just 4 miles away, an absolute must to visit, from young to old, there is something for everyone. There are many different tours, you can spend 6 hours to 6 days, definitely an experience not to be missed.
Galveston Island 25 minutes from the house. It’s many features include Moody Gardens, where giant glass pyramids house sharks, monkeys and butterflies, to name just a few. Galveston Pleasure Pier with rides and restaurants, Schlitterbahn water park, Galveston Island Historic District, Sea Wolf Park and the famous old Grand 1894 Opera House.
West is bird-rich Galveston Island State Park, with its trails, kayak launches and fishing spots. Stewart Beach and East Beach are on the island’s eastern side.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kemah, TX
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The view alone is worth all the money that we paid. We were a small group that stayed in this house. It was the views and pool that sold us. A plus we were not expecting was the use of a golf cart. My husband and kids enjoyed this more than I enjoyed the view and in fact, I'll probably have to get him one for Christmas now. The views from the master bedroom was absolutely amazing and all of the entertaining possibilities was fantastic. I would stay here again, if given the choice.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a remarkable four night stay. Just regret we didn’t stay longer. The view was spectacular and it was just a short distance from the Kemah Boardwalk. This rental was very clean and the overseer (Ralph) was so helpful in making sure we had everything we needed.for an enjoyable stay. And Clay the host was helpful in answering any of questions of concern. Looking forward to coming back again and will highly recommend it to others.
10.0 / 10.0
House is fabulous gated very private. We are a3 generation family. Due to hurricane Beryl pier was damaged and off limits so fishermen of the family was disappointed. But we all had a wonderful time playing games and visiting. It rained 2 of 3 days so we were mostly inside
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time! The house is very well stocked and the location/view make this such a great place to gather. The golf cart was a must have for easy access to the boardwalk and we were in the pool for hours each day. We would definitely come here again!
10.0 / 10.0
we loved the property, location, amenities and everything you need is close by, from great restaurant food, entertainment, walmart/target, liquor, gas, fast food, home depot, auto zone just across the highway, GREAT LOCATION and GREAT HOUSE
we knew what to pack and theres plenty of fishing gear, pool toys, bikes in the garage to use
Ralph was amazing and helpful in checking in and out, definitely coming back a 3rd time and making it an annual trip to same the house year after year
plenty of space, towels, refrigerator and freezer space, SUPER CLEAN and no bugs - mosquitoes are out sometimes at morning/evening
everyone had fun and looking forward to coming back
10.0 / 10.0
We chose this location for our Réunion because of the size. It was perfect. The house was spacious amd had everything for our convenience. Ralph was awesome. Very accommodating. Owners are very lucky to have him. 10/10 would recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Best communication with host ever. Like we had a concierge. High points…ample supply of paper goods, shampoo, basic soaps, coffee filters, beach towels, great floor plan, and water view Every store you need is close. Restaurants and attractions are nearby also. ALL 13 of us loved this home!
10.0 / 10.0
We used the rental for a wedding weekend. Everyone was completely impressed with the place! I would highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
This house is dated, however, everything was clean and exactly as shown in the pictures. There is plenty of space with very comfortable beds. The Master Bedroom facing the bay is ENORMOUS! The kitchen is stocked with anything you may need and they even provided a wonderful gift basket with snacks upon arrival. The property manager met us and gave an initial tour of the property, which was very nice. There are many remotes for fans and lights, so you need the information he shares. :-) There is plenty of parking and the property is gated and private.
The pool heater wasn't working, so we were a bit disappointed with that and didn't get to use the pool.. also, the golf cart is an extra charge per day, so be prepared for that payment if you want to use it. It is great to have it though! You can run around in the local town for dinners, a fancy coffee or ice cream without having to move your car.
10.0 / 10.0
The weather was great and the property was beautiful and very comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Me & my wife and couple of our friends from new york city stayed at clay's house for the weekend and when i tell you it was our best vacation home yet ! loved everything about it , ralph the grounds keeper was very helpful and super nice would recommend this to everyone with a bigger party of people to come stay at clay's house , loved every second of it !
10.0 / 10.0
Great property and hosts. Enjoyed thoroughly.
10.0 / 10.0
We had such a fabulous time. Everything was so clean, and home was beautiful and spacious. Groundskeeper made sure we had everything we needed with daily check ins. Much appreciated and made our trip unforgettable.
10.0 / 10.0
Extremely clean and perfect for a family or adult outing. We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and convenient- view was amazing and we loved the sunrises. Pools were perfect for our grandchildren ages 2-15. Not far from the boardwalk- just a short drive. We will probably stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Plenty space and activities for all ages
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was great. Ralph is great and was there to answer any questions. We had a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a large group of family and friends, mixed with all ages. Adults, children, and an infant. This property has a ton of room to be spread out and not feel like you are crowded. Everything was very clean and taken care of. The property manager was a great resource to have during the stay, he answered every call and question we had. Just a short walk to the Kemah Boardwalk plus lots of bars and restaurants. The outside pools and fire pit were perfect for entertaining our large group! Highly recommend this property for your Kemah stay! We had a great time and enjoyed staying at this house!
10.0 / 10.0
The host and caretaker were very accommodating. The property was gorgeous and spacious. We had plenty of space downstairs to play games, cook and socialize with our entire party. The huge tv was great for the Christmas football and basketball games. We had a beautiful time together. We'll definitely be back again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great for large groups and families
10.0 / 10.0
We had 12 people stay here very comfortably. There is so much space to spread out or come together.
Loved the pools and fishing dock - we caught about 20+ fish over 3 days the best time was around 8pm!
The owner and caretaker were very responsive to any requests over the booking period and through our 3 day stay.
Highly recommend getting their golf cart for easy access to Kemah Boardwalk it even includes VIP parking!
Loved this place and hope to go back someday.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the property!
10.0 / 10.0
Booked the house to celebrate our 50th birthdays with some friends from high school. One of the best VRBOs I’ve ever rented. The home owner was very informative. Ralph, the site manager, met us at the house and showed us the property. He was also very helpful and quick to answer any questions we had throughout our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a WOW Home! The Views, the beautiful pools and outdoor space, The open living room/bar area a Big Plus! There were 12 adults, and a 1 yr old, 2 yr old and 3 1/2yr old and still tons of room! A HUGE tv that you could see from anywhere in big room/bar or kitchen. The fish tank was a big success with the kids- getting to feed the fish each day. We were there 5 days over Labor Day Weekend and didn't want to leave! Did a quick drive to Kemah Boardwalk for a couple hours.. Did a Fishing trip out of San Leon, Fished off the dock.. Swam a lot in the pool.. Did Tons of cooking, grilling etc. A few things to know- the smaller fridge in laundry room does not keep things very cold so be careful what you put in there.. and the kitchen is great, however definitely needs more utensils, glassware, etc. .There were pots and pans, plates, bowls and coffee cups. We always travel with quite a bit of things-but a lot of people do not. So if you eat out all the time then not an issue. Ralph ( the maintenance /grounds worker) was great! Even came over after arriving late to show how things work. Checked back the next day if everything was going good. Plenty of parking, Beds were comfortable. So busy enjoying the pool and great weather we never even played on the Pool table or Darts. Super awesome having Walmart 3 blocks away, making multiple trips. You will NOT be disappointed with this property! Can't wait to go back!
10.0 / 10.0
My siblings & our spouses (7 couples) met up here for a reunion & birthday celebration. The Groundd keeper met us at the site, gave us a tour & went over rules. The location of the house was perfect, walking distance to the boardwalk which had rides, restaurants & bars. There was live music most nights. We also spent time swimming, playing pool, playing cards, and fishing. There was plenty of room in the house so even with 14 people it didn't feel crowded. We also did quite a bit of cooking and the kitchen was well stocked.
10.0 / 10.0
This property made Kemah worth visiting.
10.0 / 10.0
We really had fun! This house is in a fantastic location and the views of the bay are spectacular! We loved the pier and spent many hours fishing!
10.0 / 10.0
This home is incredible! The accommodations are very luxurious and spacious. The view of Galveston Bay is very scenic, and we experienced spectacular sunrises every morning of our stay. The location is very private and quiet as well.
There were 15 of us gathering for a family reunion and 55th birthday celebration for our twin sons. We came from Indiana, California, Virginia, Arkansas and Dallas, Texas. Our ages ranged from 13 months to 79 years old. Everything about this house suited our needs . . . from bedroom configurations, dining room tables, and open living space. Having the use of three refrigerators and an ice maker as well as double ovens, were all perfect for food preparation and storage. Clay quickly met our additional need for a highchair by purchasing a portable one for our use during our stay. This was greatly appreciated and helped us tremendously during mealtime.
The bonus of being able to rent the golf cart was also very much appreciated. Everyone enjoyed the easy access to the Boardwalk that the use of the golf cart provided. We were thankful to be conveniently located to Walmart and Target for grocery shopping and other miscellaneous purchases throughout our stay. The Houston Space Center was also very nearby and a must see/do if at all possible!
I cannot write this review without mentioning how responsive Clay was whenever I had questions before our arrival. Also, Ralph was very helpful and quick to respond if we had any other questions.
10.0 / 10.0
This house was amazing. Everything was as advertised and more. The kid pool at the top of the main pool was perfect for our kids, and the unsung hero of the trip was the ice fridge in the bar. Great fishing off the dock in the bay, and was just down the street from the Boardwalk. Truly enjoyed the house and would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for a large group. Between the pool and the pier, we really didn’t need to leave for entertainment.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location.. We stayed Sat-Mon.. Right along the water with a short distance to the Kemah Boardwalk.. Check for activities at the Boardwalk if you're looking for something fun a short distance away.. We will be looking forward to staying here again in the future...
10.0 / 10.0
We traveled down from WI as a three family group of 14. This beautiful house is just as advertised, easily accommodating all of us. The pools were great for enjoying a week in the hot Texas sun. Ralph the caretaker was there at check in to help explain everything and was extremely friendly. Dan’s Pizza and T-Bone Toms are within walking distance and highly recommended. NASA and Astros game were both easy commutes. Good spot to vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
This house was fabulous as was the location. The pool set up was great. Some of us played volleyball in one pool and the others lounged in the kiddie pool with our 3 year old. Everyone enjoyed the indoor fun as well including the pool table and card table. The wide open living room made it easy for all of us to be together without feeling crowded. We tried to catch crabs but no luck. We ended up buying crab and shrimp locally and had a delicious boil by the pool. The golf cart added to the fun as we were able to get to the Boardwalk easily. Highly recommend this place.
10.0 / 10.0
the property is amazing (lots of space) and has something for everyone from fishing from a private pier, swimming pool, kiddy pool, sun bath pool (part of bigger pool), pool table, card table, basketball goal, house had 12-14 guests and never felt crowded, anyone can do just about anything
fire pit and underwater pool lights were nice to use at night
house has 3 fridges, under counter ice maker for drinks, house was clean and Ralph was very helpful and answered all my questions
there are bugs outside ofcourse but there were absolutely no bugs inside, so their pest control definitely works well inside
location was great and convenient for anything and everything from places to eat, drink, and had specs, walmart, target, gas, within a 5 minute drive
definitely returning next year depending on availability
this was definitely the best vacation rental we stayed in and best bang for your buck
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and peaceful
10.0 / 10.0
Check in was easy and location and security were great.
10.0 / 10.0
We just spent 5 great days here. Beautiful home, plenty of room for 10 adults and 2 children. This home is close to so many attractions and things to do. Ralph was such a joy to meet and if we had any questions he responded to us very quickly . We loved the pool, basketball court, the pier, and the house was great for cooking and spending time together. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed in Kemah for a family vacation. There were 14 of us and this home was perfect to house us all. The property is beautiful and close to many fun things in the area. There is currently some road construction around but after driving to the property the first time it was easy to get around.
Our grandchildren had a great time in the pools and there were many things for all to do. Love the ice maker! The new firepit was a hit.
They are in the middle of remodeling this property and the upgrades they are making are a great attention to an already good house. We were the first to come after the first round of remodeling and they worked hard to be ready for us to visit. I gave a four star for cleanliness only because there was some construction still in the works but otherwise a 5 all around.
Security is great, bedrooms are quiet and the aquarium an added treat.
The management were very easy to work with and Clay and Ralph were most helpful.
Thanks for a fun vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
We needed space and this location had space, view of the water and more. Did not regret this rental.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay! It was crazy cold while we were there and it could be setup better to enjoy the location when you’re stuck inside by the weather (only a couple of inside locations look outside), but it is clearly perfect when the weather is normal for Houston!
Thanks for a great place to stay for a Christmas wedding!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Kemah?
The average price for a rental in Kemah is $302 per night. This rental is $1,384 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gorgeous Gulf front estate-Heated Pools, Private Pier, walk to the Boardwalk. 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 Gorgeous Gulf front estate-Heated Pools, Private Pier, walk to the Boardwalk. Enjoy the water!
Is Gorgeous Gulf front estate-Heated Pools, Private Pier, walk to the Boardwalk 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 Gorgeous Gulf front estate-Heated Pools, Private Pier, walk to the Boardwalk?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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