Title: The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! Lakefront cottage in Highlands with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81570000/81565100/81565012/c4cf305c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81570000/81565100/81565012/592d1a31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81570000/81565100/81565012/54058383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81570000/81565100/81565012/5149a781.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81570000/81565100/81565012/a29ec148.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 7.8 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72540000/72533300/72533225/c82e6224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Family Game House @Red Ear River RV Park Highlands - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 14 reviews £207 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=72533225&PinnedHotelID=72533225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72540000/72533000/72532983/93fc0a43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Sky House @Red Ear River Boat & RV Park Highlands - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews £169 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=72532983&PinnedHotelID=72532983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100660000/100656200/100656135/84908c91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fortress Waterfront home w/Boat Ramp Access Highlands - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=100656135&PinnedHotelID=100656135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118720000/118713600/118713545/w3000h3998x0y0-308859bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Luxe Home Near IAH with Private Theater – Minutes from Lake Houston! 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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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.814789,-95.07719&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oa_uDlwhcQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40S%40Q%40Q%40O%40QBSBO%40QBQBQBOBQDQBODODQBODQFODODQFMDQFMFQFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHMHMHOHMHKHMJKHMJKJMHKJKJIJKJKLIJIJKLIJILILGJILILGLGLGLGLENGLGLELENELENELENCLCNCNCLCNCNANALCN%3FNANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDLDLDNDLDNDLFLFLDLFLFLFLFLHLHJFLHLHJHJJLHJHJJJJJJJHJJHLJJHLJJHLHJHNJLFLHLHLFNHLFLFNFNFLFPFLFPDLFPDNDNDPDNDPBNDNBPBPBNBPBPBP%40NBR%40P%40N%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FN%3FP%40P%3FR%3FPAP%3FP%3FNARAPAPAPANARCPANCPCPCPCNCPCPENCPENENEPENEPGNENGNGNGNGNGLGNGNIJGNINILGJKLINIJILKLIJKJILKJKHKJKJKJKHMHKJKHMHMHKHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDODMBOBODM%40OBOBMBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOCMCOAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIMIKIMIKKKIMIKKKKKIKKIKKKKMIKKMIMIKIMIOIKIMIOGMIMGOGOGMGOGOGOEOGOEOEQGOEQCOEOEQCOEQCQCOCQCQAQCOCQASAOAQAQAQ%3FSAO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PyTYXOno3-w6i811QfX8AyZVpl8=) Highlands, TX #### What's nearby - Port of Houston - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles - Xtreme Off Road Park - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles - Pirates Bay Water Park - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles - Battleship Texas - 16 min drive - 7.8 miles - San Jacinto Monument - 17 min drive - 8.5 miles #### Getting around - Houston Station - 30 min drive - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min drive - ‪Backdraft Bar-Be-Que - ‬4 min drive - ‪Carla's Snak shak - ‬4 min drive - ‪Village Pizza & Seafood - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at The Retreat- Family Funhouse w/Waterfront Access!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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