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

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

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

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning

## Add dates for prices

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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 transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- 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
- Up to 9 kg per pet

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### 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 and check-out are available 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out 

### 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 are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 9 kg 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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 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 

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 

Property Registration Number STR-26-000132

## About the area

Southeast Houston, a neighbourhood in Houston, is home to this holiday home. NRG Park is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Toyota Center or Daikin Park. [Visit our Houston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houston.dx178265)

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Houston, TX

### What's nearby

- ![Ezekiel Cullen building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1503/0aa6966c-e758-486f-bc8a-5046153bcda3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
University of Houston  
3 min drive \- 0.7 miles
- Smither Park  
5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- Orange Show Center  
7 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Conrad Hilton Archives  
2 min drive \- 1.0 mile
- Fertitta Center  
3 min drive \- 1.9 miles

### Getting around

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

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
3 min drive
- El Bolillo Bakery  
3 min drive
- Chick-fil-A  
3 min drive
- 888 Chinese  
3 min drive
- Taco Cabana  
3 min drive

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

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 8.6

Location

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Jessica M.

6 May 2024

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.

##### Jessica M.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Madeline S.

11 Apr 2023

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!

##### Madeline S.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Patricia C.

29 Apr 2024

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!!!

##### Patricia C.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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