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This location has it all for country comfort near the bay and beach!

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The Kemah Cottages on Walsh-Hospitality House
Property grounds
Living room has two sofas and extra chairs.
Property grounds
Dining area can seat 6

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bacliff, TX
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kemah Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • NASA Johnson Space Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

The Sky Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

The Sunshine Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Central Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

This location has it all for country comfort near the bay and beach!

Kemah Cottages on Walsh, Hospitality House and Tiny Dream Cottage, are located in unincorporated area called Bayview, just 3 miles south of the Kemah Boardwalk, and 3 blocks from Galveston Bay. Like its postal neighbor, Bacliff, the area contains a diversity of homes and inhabitants. It might not be unusual to hear the neighbor's rooster crow midday, or hear a ball game or music wafting through the air on a Sunday afternoon. It's country style by the Bay.We believe you shouldn't have to bring the little things you need for daily life, so expect the salt and pepper, coffee and tea fixings, and the bath amenities you expect from a hotel. We have spare beach towels and starter sun tan lotion in case you forget yours. There will be a variety of bed pillows to choose from because everyone's neck is different. Throw your wet towels in the laundry bin as you leave, and we'll clean them up!
Oh, and the cable television and wireless internet are ready.
For those with children, we can provide one convertible baby/toddler bed upon request for a $10 a stay charge. And, bedding for the sofa is available if you've booked for it.

Property manager

Linda Stice Heausler

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fenced back yard and screen porch. Concrete drive
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Events

Events allowed
Prior approval of party needed by owner.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Message for prior approval from owner No cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only outside.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Prior approval of party needed by owner.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bacliff

Located in Bacliff, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Space Center Houston is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Kemah Boardwalk and NASA Johnson Space Center. Clear Lake Park and Butler Longhorn Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Bacliff, TX

What's nearby

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Clear Lake - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Space Center Houston - 16 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Brisa Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stomp's Burger Joint - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is This location has it all for country comfort near the bay and beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This location has it all for country comfort near the bay and beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This location has it all for country comfort near the bay and beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This location has it all for country comfort near the bay and beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Houston Methodist Clear Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kemah Lighthouse District and Kemah School House. Kemah Boardwalk and Kemah Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ray b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ray b.

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

Bacliff

Good stay, local to every thing you need
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

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

Weekend Getaway

Very cozy cottage. Very nicely decorated and comfortable. Lots of activities close by. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Sister Trip

The cottage was really cute and cozy. Just the right amount of space for relaxing. The mattresses were a little uncomfortable. A little yard maintenance was needed with vegetation by the entry. There were plenty of towels and other necessities. We enjoyed outings to Kemah boardwalk and Tanger outlet mall. Travel to and from was easy..Overall a very nice place to stay. Thanks for sharing your place. God Bless. Romans 8:28
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Cute Little Country Home

We arrived a little early thinking we would've ran into traffic. They were very nice to let us check in early. The house is in a great location. Lots to do just 5 minutes from the house. Thanks for making our stay very relaxing. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Bacliff

I was there for a 5K and this was convenient to everything. It was nice to have a yard for the dogs. The house had everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Kemah trip

Really enjoyed our Lil stay at yalls house! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Country living!

We really enjoyed this comfy, country and cute cottage house. It had everything that my small family needed for our weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

Was perfect location

Great Communication and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Nice House, Uncomfortable Location

We mostly enjoyed our stay here. The house was fine and as described. However, the location we felt was not accurately described. While we never felt unsafe (we would've left if so), we did feel uncomfortable during our stay. There are a couple of trailer homes next door (with roosters that start crowing at 4am) and what appeared to be an abandoned home on the other side. I had to go to work one afternoon and my wife and kids stayed at the house, and neither of us was very relaxed during that time. It is probably a good place to stay if on a budget, but we were wishing we would've spent a little more on a better area. The kids still had a good time so was a good trip overall (visited Galveston Island, Kemah Boardwalk, and Houston). Kemah boardwalk is about 8 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

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

2nd stay in Bacliff

We had a nice, easy stay at the Holiday Cottage in Bacliff. It was our second stay. It's easy to find and park there. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds and bath are comfortable. We visit our family in the area so we haven't cooked many lunches and dinners, there, but I think that would work well. Thanks for having us, Greg and Linda.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

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

Good place to stay

Nice long weekend stay. Good location. Everything you needed was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Perfect for quick family trip

Check in was easy and the cottage was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marylee H.

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

Cute cottage

Third time staying here… always clean and comfortable. Exactly like the listing details! We love the rooster next door ❤️. On a foggy morning you can hear the ship fog horns too!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Lovely cottage

Our stay was very pleasant. Very cute cottage was located close to our family. Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh R.

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

Thanksgiving Stay

Enjoyed the home feel of th little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Great stay after our cruise!!

Loved this place, and had a great location to everything around
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Myra T.

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

Houston Visit

We made last minute plans and were able to get this property scheduled with no fuss or problem. We had our dog with us and we all enjoyed the spaces to walk. The hosts provided everything we needed to make our stay pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Kemah trip

It was great, location, home, property it was relaxful, quiet and very nice all the way around. Can't thank Linda enough! Thank you, Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

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

Great house in a quite nice location

Great house for our week vacation to Galveston/Kemah/JSC The neighborhood was perfect to walk in the mornings and feel the cool breeze of the gulf. Close to shops/restaurants and entertainment. Property management were great to communicate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

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

July 2023

We enjoyed our stay in Bacliff. The location was convenient to everywhere we needed to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

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

Cute and cozy house

Really enjoyed our weekend. Very cozy and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Short vacation

Even though we had a short vacation the home was great and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

shelly b.

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

Baclif Stay

Cute little older home in eclectic neighborhood. Met our needs to be close to family in the area. The neighbors could be heard in the evenings at times. Owners did a good job making the property feel Private amidst many other homes closer nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great spot!!

It was a great location near our family and near Galveston! Very comfortable! We will be back in the fall!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Stice Heausler

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Linda is a retired teacher and Greg is a retired chemical engineer. They found each other at a great time in their lives, and have been traveling, and working on personal projects since. They love hosting their friends with several parties a year, so hosting a VRBO is great way to share their love of giving to others.

Why they chose this property

Linda's passion is renovation, and particularly taking older homes and making them alive again. Greg recognized this talent of hers, and when she sold her renovated ranch house, encouraged her to find another project. Hospitality House was just that, a project. Lots of cleaning up, repainting, and love later, we hosted a Hurricane Harvey family for the last year until they moved. Now it's open to you. Having a second empty building gave her the dream of a tiny house. It will be ready to share by May 1st. The Tiny Dream come true.

What makes this property unique

Hospitality House has always felt cozy and inviting. Changing the color scheme to the blues and yellows made it moreso. The screen porch in the rear gives that outdoor extension without the bugs. Adding the charcoal BBQ grill will let the true griller in a family take the heat outdoors. Rearranging the fences it had has made the whole property separated, yet will allow those who need more rooms to rent both cottages and be close to each other. Hospitality House is set for 4, but can be arranged to add 2 more comfortably. Also, a convertible baby/toddler bed can be brought to the house for longer term rentals with prior notice.and a small fee..
Tiny Dream is definitely a 1-2 person experience. A sleeper sofa opens into just enough space to pass around at night, but plenty of space during the day. Full kitchen (except dishwasher or laundry) and shower bath make a great experience. It is now available on it's own listing.

Languages:

English, French
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