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Coastal Oasis Retreat -Unwind & Relax this Fall
COASTAL OASIS A perfect combination of luxury and comfort! A little hidden gem, a beautifully decorated, spacious new home. While enjoying your stay, take a short stroll down the street to go fishing, relax on the porch, soak in the water view, and enjoy the spectacular sunsets. Home includes: Open-concept floor plan for you to entertain or relax, gourmet modern kitchen, private patios off each retreat. 10 mins. to Kemah Boardwalk, 25 mins. to Galveston & many top rated restaurants close by

Lakefront house in the heart of Katy TX!
Escape to this stylish lakefront gem in Katy! Enjoy stunning views of a private artificial lake right in your backyard—perfect for peaceful mornings or sunset unwinding. This modern 2-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a private office, and 2 full baths. Nestled in a serene waterfront community with quick access to I-99, I-10, Katy Asian Town, shopping, dining, and more. Relax, recharge, and feel at home. Per the neighborhood policy, we are not able to accommodate any events.

"The Treehouse", a *Garden Oasis* near IAH & I-69.
Tired of business travel? The crowds & the noise? OK, admit it, you always dreamed of having a Treehouse. Relax in Kingwood, the “Livable Forest” immersed in lush, colorful landscaping and peace, quiet and serenity in your very own private second floor suite with a covered deck just 5 minutes from I-69 and 15 minutes from IAH. A secluded retreat ideal for the solo business warrior or a couple with business and/or family scheduling in NE Houston. Wake to the sounds of birds, not traffic.

Amazing gulf view, private space, close to Houston
This is a studio apartment with private entrance in beautiful, eclectic Bacliff. You're right on Galveston bay with an opportunity to wake up to Texas' most beautiful sunrises or just let the gulf air give you a moment of escape! The apartment has a full kitchen and bathroom (shower only). You'll have wifi and access to a washer and dryer. Bacliff is close to Galveston, Kemah Boardwalk, NASA, and (depending on traffic!) a 35 minute drive to downtown Houston or the Texas Medical Center.

Lakeside Pool & Garden, eat, play, relax & repeat.
Bring the whole family to this Lakeside Garden paradise with lots of room for fun & relaxation, or enjoy a romantic getaway with that special someone. Situated in Houston close to Katy. Enjoy the patio overlooking the pool & the lake or sit at the dock & enjoy an on the lake experience. Walk to the bridge & cross over the lake to the trails, leading next to the lake & through trees to Cullen Park with baseball & soccer fields. Or drive across the road & use the 8 mile hike & bike trail.

Gated Retreat: Med Center/City View & Power Secure
Power is always on!! Enjoy the most comfortable Airbnb in Houston that’s in completely gated community. Cybex arc trainer, Full body Osaki 4d massage chair that was just renewed in 2025. Huge football field back yard dog park. a bayou with plenty of running,biking trails,full kitchen with steam dryer*no need to iron,5.00 uber to hospitals, 8.00 to stadiums and midtown. King size bed adjustable and massage. Full stand up shower or massage tub, full size chefs kitchen, 1.5 car garage.

Little River House - Peaceful Waterfront Oasis
Talk to sunsets and throw your dreams against the wall amid ancient oaks. Explore the open water with canoes, fish or simply enjoy the views. Whether for work or play you’ve found the perfect spot for a romantic weekend getaway or remote work with high speed WiFi & RoKu TV! Relax in cozy queen bed with crisp cotton linens & plenty of towels + spa like shower. A quiet retreat surrounded by nature yet close to Houston, Space Center, HMNS, La Porte, Medical Center, Airports & Baytown!

Lakefront Guesthouse: Pool, BBQ, Bike
Lakefront Guesthouse with private access to the Lake. Spacious 1-Bed Suite (900sft) for peaceful and comfortable stay for your family (1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed). Can accommodate up to 4 adults or 5 people including kids Enjoy the Lakeview, Pool, Sunrise/Sunset, Grill and Patio. Please note, the Guesthouse is attached to the main house where we live. All the interior pictures are from the Guesthouse. Guests don’t share any space with us except the driveway and backyard.

Moonlight by the bay
"The whole group will enjoy easy access to all that Houston has to offer in this centrally located home. "MOON LIGHT BY THE BAY" Bungalow sleeps 6 guests, 2 SPACES FOR PARKING (free parking on street), and an open concept kitchen/living area. Perfect for entertaining family and friends. provides WiFi, a smart TV, and an outdoor seating area. Enjoy your stay by unwinding in the main bathrooms’ stand up shower and relaxing on the couch w/ your favorite book."

Bluefin Getaway (Home)
The Bluefin Getaway home is a nice little place that sits on a beautiful freshwater lake great for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and more. You can relax here but also get out to the great activities like, the Kemah Boardwalk, Space Center, Galveston, Fishing Galveston Bay, etc... Top rated restaurants like Pier 6 , Gihooleys and Topwater Grill. Gated access parking with room for a boat or any other water toy you might have for Galveston Bay!

Cozy tiny house on small lake "The Maryhannah"
Relax and enjoy the calm serene of a country vibe feel in the middle of the city! This cozy tiny house feels like a gentle hug. Float around the seasonal splash pool, soak in the hot tub, enjoy a small container fire, or sit by the lake and watch the fish. Bring your fishing pole for catch and release stocked pond in this small vintage fishing community. Unit is on the back of the main house. Main house has area on the other side that you can’t see.

Elegant spacious home with water view. Prime location- Richmond, Katy, Houston, Rosenberg.
Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Our home was designed for visiting families and groups. The entire main floor is open and spacious allowing everyone to feel included. Gourmet kitchen stocked with all the accessories needed to create a home cooked meals. All 5 bed bedrooms have plenty of space to allow you to spread out. Master suite is on the main level with everything you need.
Popular amenities for Houston waterfront rentals
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Waterfront condo accommodation

3bed2bath(5beds)Waterfront 310' lit fish pier

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Tranquility Base: Lakeside/Pool, NASA/Kemah/ClearL

1BR water-view/front with pool & balcony

Charming Waterfront 2 Bedroom Townhouse

Spacious Clear Lake Condo overlooking Marina

Fabulous, modern in amazing location 2bd/2b apart
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Houston
Total rentals
310 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$31 AUD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
12K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
200 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
120 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
140 properties have a pool
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