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 manager
Gibran I Hernandez
Languages
English, Spanish
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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
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets 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
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
About the neighborhood
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
Schlotzsky's - 9 min drive
Tony's BBQ - 14 min drive
Backdraft Bar-Be-Que - 4 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 4 min drive
Wild Horse Saloon - 9 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!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lynchburg Ferry, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, and Baytown Nature Center. Battleship Texas and Crosby Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! Reviews
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10/10
It was nice and served us well
Susan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10
Couldn’t ask for more, beautiful property.
Michael K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
8/10
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.
Natekia V.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
6/10
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.
Michelle O.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
8/10
Nice place !! The shower was awesome !!
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
8/10
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.
Thomas S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10
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.