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The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access!

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Located in Red Ear River Park, The Retreat is a modern and luxurious cottage that combines adventure with tranquility. Grill out on the private grounds or take a short walk to the waterfront for sunset views and fishing off the pier. Unwind with ping pong, arcade games, or cards within this fully gated retreat.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
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
On-site 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

About the area

Located in Highlands, this cottage is on the waterfront. Battleship Texas and Pasadena Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and San Jacinto Monument. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stallworth Stadium or Houston Raceway Park.
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Highlands, TX

What's nearby

  • Port of Houston - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Xtreme Off Road Park - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Pirates Bay Water Park - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Battleship Texas - 19 min drive - 12.5 km
  • San Jacinto Monument - 20 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tony's BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Carla's Snak shak - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Backdraft Bar-be-Que - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lynchburg Ferry, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and Baytown Nature Center. Battleship Texas and Crosby Stadium are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Corona, CA

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

Highland Retreat

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Loved it

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

8/10 Good

Natekia V.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Comfortable stay

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

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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