Title: Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech 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 # Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Texas Tech University ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/aa53d1df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/0cb47237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/5e02af81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/effeb5d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/19142b01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A short walk from Texas Tech University, Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech provides a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms5500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill £675 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech Brand new to VRBO! Welcome to Golden Grace in Lubbock, Texas. Once the home of former Texas Governor Preston Smith, this 5,500 sq. ft. mansion is great for large families or groups. This phenomenal property boasts 5 bedrooms, including 4 king beds, 1 twin bed, and 2 queen beds, as well as a game room with an 8-person poker table and foosball table. Located directly across from the Texas Tech campus, guests will feel right at home. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like central heating & cooling, washer and dryer, an extremely large backyard with flat-top gas grill, fish pond, games, books, smart TVs and WiFi. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at Golden Grace. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 5,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94950000/94949100/94949057/4eb1c7ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Tree House Lubbock - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews £290 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=94949057&PinnedHotelID=94949057&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110560000/110552500/110552435/2e7d9b2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fountain Hills Grandeur Lubbock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=110552435&PinnedHotelID=110552435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106040000/106030200/106030125/95ebe92e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gatsby Getaway 2 miles to TTU w/Pool+Speakeasy+Bar Heart of Lubbock - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=106030125&PinnedHotelID=106030125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60180000/60175900/60175831/3a4c5592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Island - Waves of Fun! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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=33.574333,-101.87683&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uj%7DkEdyxlR%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40QBQBQBQBSBQBQBQDOBSDODQDQDQDOFODQFODQFOFOHOFOFMHQFMHOFMHMHOJMHMHMHMJKHMJKJMJKJKJMJIJKJILKJILILKJGLILILGLILGLGLGLGNELELGLENENELELCNCNELCNANCNALCNCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBL%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLDLFNFLFLFLHLHJFLHLFLJJHLHJJJHLJJHJLJJJJHLJJHLJJJLHLHLHLHNHLHLFNHLFPHLFNFNFNFNDPFNFPDNFNDPDPBPDNDRBNDPBPBPBRBPBP%40P%40PBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAP%3FRARAPAPARCPAPAPCPCRCPCPCPEPCPEPENCPEPEPGNEPGNGNEPGNGNGNGNILGPILGNILINILILILILKLKLIJKJILKJKLKJKHMJKHKJMHKHMJMFMHKHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDODMDMFOBMDOBOBMDOBMBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMCOEOCMCMEOCOGMEMEMEOGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKGMKMIKIMKKIKKKIKKKMKKKMKKIKKMIMIMIMKMIMIOGMIOGMIQGMGOIOGOGOEQGOEOGQEOEQEQEQEOCQEQCQCQCQCQCSCQCQAQAQASCQ%3FQASAS%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ezAheIE9IkJ-PGsqV5Kt6D_K5ZU=) Lubbock, TX #### What's nearby - Texas Tech University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Jones AT&T Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Covenant Lakeside Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Buddy Holly Center - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Getting around - Lubbock, TX (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk - ‪7 Brews - ‬14 min walk - ‪Raider Pit Bbq - ‬10 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Chimy's - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech? > As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech on 11 Nov 2025 start from £675.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lubbock-Hotels-Historic-Governors-Mansion-Across-From-Texas-Tech.h111960904.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech located? > Located in Tech Terrace, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vietnam Archives at Texas Tech and Texas Tech University. United Supermarkets Arena and Buddy Holly's Grave are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke W. 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time at the rental. It was very close to campus. The backyard was very nice, Each of the rooms had a different theme. We enjoyed the poker table. ##### Brooke W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. 10 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay in a historic home. House was clean inside and very pleasant to hang out in. Guests need more control of A/C. Home needs a coffee grinder. Perhaps a couple softer pillows. But besides that, we would stay again. Thank you ##### John M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana P. 18 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location My family stayed at this wonderful house for a couple of days. We were comfortable and it was a great location for us. Very nice house and easy communication with the property manager or owner. ##### Jana P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler R. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Place Loved the house and the history, very spacious. Will stay again on way back from Colorado ##### Tyler R. 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