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1940s Retro-Modern Home-8 min to Downtown Houston

Vacation home with kitchen, near University of Houston

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Interior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Located in the heart of the city, this stylish home offers a tranquil retreat with quick access to artistic parks. Unwind and relax after a busy day in its cozy atmosphere, take advantage of nearby hike and bike trails within walking distance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1940s Retro-Modern Home-8 min to Downtown Houston

A stylish, cozy experience at our centrally-located home in the city. Original 1945 and recently renovated 3BR/2 BA modern home has a tranquil vibe alongside quick and easy access to artistic parks within the neighborhood, an 8 min drive to Downtown Houston, Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, BBVA Soccer Stadium, The Hobby Center, and 10 minutes to The Medical Center. A lovely space to unwind and relax after a busy day of work or play. Hike and a Bike trail within walking distance. Enjoy our home as much as we do!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please clean up after pets/ throw waste in trash

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Houston, TX

What's nearby

  • Smither Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Orange Show Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Conrad Hilton Archives - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • University of Houston - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Fertitta Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station - 3 min drive
  • Houston Station - 14 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Bolillo Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪888 Chinese - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Cabana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Birria Los Primos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Den - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1940s Retro-Modern Home-8 min to Downtown Houston pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1940s Retro-Modern Home-8 min to Downtown Houston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1940s Retro-Modern Home-8 min to Downtown Houston?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1940s Retro-Modern Home-8 min to Downtown Houston located?

Located in Southeast Houston, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from University of Houston and within 3 mi (5 km) of Texas Southern University and Fertitta Center. Gulfgate Shopping Center is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. UH South/University Oaks Station is 22 minutes by foot and MacGregor Park/Martin Luther King Jr. Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

1940s Retro-Modern Home-8 min to Downtown Houston Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

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

Nice!

Our entire family enjoyed staying at this home. It was beautiful, cozy, & convenient while we attended a family wedding. Our host made us feel very welcome and was very helpful our entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline S.

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

Perfect for girls trip/group trips

The perfect stay. Ambiance was 10/10. Everything was beyond clean. Ursula leaves a bottle of wine for guests during their stay, has a fully equipo kitchen (including full stocked and organized seasonings). Back yard was super cute. Location was perfect. 10-15 min from night life/brunch. Can not say enough good things about our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

We felt at home.

Pictures are accurate. So many small decor details that we loved. The home didn’t feel like a rental. It was very welcoming and cozy. I’m that person that flips the pillows, removes sheets, looks under the sofa and beds to make sure it’s not dirty. This home has met my standards. We are 100% returning to Ursula’s lovely home. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024