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Sprawling estate with private pool and game room and guest house

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8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, video games, foosball, table tennis

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Entire home

8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 30372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kemah Area, TX
    Shell Beach
    5 min drive
    Sylvan Beach Park
    7 min drive
    Armand Bayou Nature Center
    9 min drive
    Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    38 min drive

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About the area

La Porte

Seaside stay .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Shell Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Sylvan Beach Park with a stay here. Heritage Park and Armand Bayou Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 7 min drive
  • Clear Lake - 10 min drive
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 12 min drive
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 16 min drive
  • Space Center Houston - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 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.

Sprawling estate with private pool and game room and guest house

Looking for memories that last? Escape to Bayside Ranch. This spacious retreat offers a charming main house with 6 bedrooms and a unique 2-bedroom garage apartment, perfect for large families or groups. Unwind by the pool, challenge friends in the incredible game room (pool, foosball, arcade!), or relax under the stars by the fire pit. The expansive yard beckons for outdoor fun. And if that’s not enough, you are just 10 minutes to Kemah Boardwalk's waterfront excitement!

Location: La Porte, Texas

Private pool: This home features a large, in-ground private pool in the backyard.

WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.

Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.

Pet policy: Up to 3 pets are welcome in our home with a $25 fee per pet. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend!

Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 16 guests must be approved prior to booking.

Parking: There is room for 2 cars in front of the home and 6 in the driveway.

Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

Bayside Ranch is designed with families and groups in mind, offering plenty of space to relax and connect. As you enter, the well-equipped kitchen with a handy pass-through window makes meal prep a breeze, keeping the conversation flowing. A light and airy dining room sits right next door, perfect for family meals. Need extra space for gatherings? A second dining area overlooks the backyard, ideal for enjoying meals under the Texas sky.

Let’s start with the backyard. Step outside and soak up the sunshine on the large patio surrounding the sparkling pool. Whether you're grilling up a feast or simply lounging with a good book, the backyard provides ample space for everyone to relax and unwind. Kids will love running around in the expansive yard, perfect for frisbee games or just enjoying the fresh air.

Downstairs, four comfortable bedrooms offer a variety of sleeping options. Two king-sized bedrooms provide a restful retreat for parents or couples. Another room caters to families with a queen bed and a fun twin-over-twin bunk bed. The fourth bedroom offers ultimate flexibility with a queen bed and two sets of full-over-full bunk beds, perfect for slumber parties or larger groups.

Head upstairs for a dedicated entertainment haven in the game room. Complete with pool, foosball, arcade games, and shuffleboard, it promises endless fun for all ages. Two additional bedrooms flank the game room, ensuring privacy for everyone. One provides two queen beds, ideal for families or friends, while the other features a queen bed and a twin for flexible sleeping arrangements.

But the fun doesn't stop there! A fully equipped 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom garage apartment offers additional space and privacy. Walk into an open-concept living and kitchen area with bar seating, perfect for movie nights or casual meals. The two bedrooms in the apartment provide even more sleeping options: one with a queen bed and full-over-full bunk beds, and the other with a queen bed.

We are unable to price match any rates found on other booking platforms.

House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 16 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- The homeowner's routine pool maintenance cannot be rescheduled and is required for the health and safety of our guests. They will not need to access the home but will access the yard.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.

Property manager

BeachBox Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4004.2 sq ft (372 sq m)

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Sprawling estate with private pool and game room and guest house Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!!
What a great property and place to bring the family. We had an amazing time. The pool was well taken care of and The location was right near everywhere you want to be. The Host super communicative and answered all of our questions. We are already planning our next stay!! This is a treasured location for our family and we made some good memories. We will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The Worst Experience Ever
This house is not up to standard. It needs updating and cleaning. I have actually filled a complaint due to false advertising. There is NOT TV in every room. The house does have mold and mildew. Trash, bugs and dirt is my experience there at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roxana R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dangerous Place to Stay - Black Mold
Property is a dangerous health hazard. Do not waste your money! We arrived 1.5 hours after check-in time, and the cleaning crew was still there. We were asked to leave & come back, which wasn't acceptable, so they allowed us to go to the “guest house,” which had already been cleaned. In the guest house we found black mold and termite evidence, so we went back to the main house to wait an hour for the cleaning crew to finish. The main house had black mold in the AC vents and bathroom ceilings. The floors were broken up and so filthy our kids’ bare feet were black in 10 minutes! The pool had holes and cracks in it, with no lighting in or around the pool. Beer cans and caps were scattered outside on ground and in pool house. The living room furniture is broken but rearranged to hide the flaws. And the guest house, a renovated-over-the-garage apartment, is frightening with the slanted, swaying floor and the unfinished garage that has hazards everywhere. The advertised pictures of the property are a complete misrepresentation of the actual property. We could not stay there due to lack of cleanliness and health safety issues. We cannot believe VRBO would have this property listed under its name as a representation of its values and services. We requested a refund from VRBO and, still, a full month later, have not received our refund. We have pictures of all the things listed here, but no way to upload here. DO NOT STAY HERE!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family gathering
We had a large group and this property accommodated us well. The property could use some TLC, but overall it worked for us. Kids enjoyed the game room. Nice beach only 10 minutes away that was great for kids with a sandy beach area and shallow swim area. There is plenty to do nearby. The seating for meals was challenging as there is not as many chairs as there are beds. Additional seating would have been nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alfreda L., Opelousas

Disliked: Cleanliness
Communication great, house needs work
We went as a group of 15 church ladies. Nice neighborhood, but definitely needed to be cleaned better. The beds are cheap, dryer took all day to dry clothes, pool guy got there thursday to clean pool-We were there since Monday-, floors are broken up, out house smelled moldy so we couldnt stay n there, outside front door had webs and caterpillars on it. They need some other people to keep up the maintenance cuz overall its a decent home. Plenty of space. Invest in better quality stuff and this would be a lerfect spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The house was perfect for what we needed. There was plenty of rooms for our group. Actually...it was more than enough room. The property was nice and the pool was a nice cool down after a long hot day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot!
We had a great stay here! Everyone enjoyed the amenities! Host was super responsive! Would come again next time I'm in Houston!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short trip
This house was an amazing stay for me and my family. It was very clean and big with plenty of room for everyone. The pool area was also very clean and relaxing. I recommend this house 100 percent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024