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3bed/3ba home- huge backyard - Mins from Downtown

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Room
Interior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Downtown Aquarium
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Place, Buffalo Bayou Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Aquarium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary bedroom:

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Guest Bathroom1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Guest Bathroom2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

3bed/3ba home- huge backyard - Mins from Downtown

Downtown-adjacent living at its best! This home puts you:

- Minutes from Galleria, Medical Center, Memorial Park
- Close to universities, sports venues, and top eateries
- Near craft breweries, aquarium, and Houston Zoo
- 10-15 min from Hobby Airport, 8.2 miles from George Bush Airport (IAH)

The space
This home has three large bedrooms, all with Smart TV's.
The first-floor bedroom has a comfortable queen size bed with amble seating.
The second upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed and full-size bunkbeds to accommodate large families.
The primary bedroom has a king bed and an on-suite bathroom with a walk-in closet. Enjoy your favorite drinks and great conversation, all season long, on the walkout balcony with views of downtown.

The house features three full bathrooms complete with stylish fixtures that ensure a modern and comfortable experience.

The property includes a fully furnished living area with a comfortable queen-sized sofa bed with amble room to relax and unwind. The adjacent dining space boasts a modern rectangular kitchen table and quartz bar area that together, provides seating for eight (8).

For your outdoor enjoyment, the spacious backyard has a Gas grill, a Pergola that seats eight and a dinning/card table that seats six.

This home harmonizes timeless architectural elegance with modern conveniences, while the nearby train tracks offer a hint of nostalgia.

Each space is meticulously designed to combine practicality with colorful appeal, proving its place as a coveted property in Houston's dynamic Height's area.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Certain events are allowed by the host.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2423998vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Certain events are allowed by the host.
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Houston

Located in Houston, this holiday home is in the city centre. Memorial City Mall and CityCentre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Downtown Aquarium and Houston Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Daikin Park or Toyota Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Houston, TX

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Bayou Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Downtown Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hobby Center for the Performing Arts - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bayou Music Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • House of Blues Houston - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Burnett Transit Center/Casa de Amigos Station - 2 min drive
  • Houston Station - 17 min walk
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coastline Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tejas Brewery & Taproom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3bed/3ba home- huge backyard - Mins from Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3bed/3ba home- huge backyard - Mins from Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3bed/3ba home- huge backyard - Mins from Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 3bed/3ba home- huge backyard - Mins from Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 3bed/3ba home- huge backyard - Mins from Downtown located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Buffalo Bayou Park and Downtown Aquarium. Daikin Park and Toyota Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Theater District Station is 23 minutes by foot and Quitman/Near Northside Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taurean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was superb. Understanding and insightful. Very helpful and a pleasant to talk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neil n.

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

Great stay

The communication with the host was great and the place was extremely clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
Neil, Glad to hear that you enjoyed a five star experience. We look forward to your return .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carita w.

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

I loved everything about this vacation rental.

The House is clean, spacious and have everything you need! love this place will be booking again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2024
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay Carita. We look forward to your return visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison N.

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

Great

Such a great stay for my friends and I for my 25th bday. The host was great and communicated very well and efficiently. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2022
Madison, Glad to hear that you and your guest enjoyed a 5 Star experience. We look forward to your return
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly t.

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

Perfect Stay

Property is much much larger than it initially appears. Very cute and felt homey. The whole stay was less than half the cost of staying in a hotel and was ideal for my work travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge S.

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

Perfect!

This house was very nice and cozy, the inside looked beautiful and the beds were comfortable. I recommend this place to anyone. The back was amazing too with the lights and the floor. Perfect house!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2022
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay Jorge. Looking forward to your return visit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique H.

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

Family vacation

David was a great host. He answered all questions right away. The area is very quiet, neighbors speak as they walk around. We all felt very safe in the home. Located in a great spot to get around. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2024
We appreciate the opportunity to Host you and your family Dominque. We look forward to your return visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

William J.

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

Houston

The property was as advertised. It was clean the house was great. It was a little hard to find and I didn’t realize the rr tracks were that close which was loud trying to sleep but our stay was enjoyable. William Jones
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2025
Thank you for your business William. We look forward to hosting your Family again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

very comfortable house in a hip area

i was here to take care of cleaning out a storage space i left behind when i left Texas so not a fun reason but the house was near storage - clean and comfortable-the listing mentioned the proximity to a freight train track which might really bother some folks but i got used to it, and better the sound of a train occasionally than a loud bar. the kitchen was well appointed and the beds comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2024
William, we are delighted that you were able to enjoy your stay during your business trip. You always welcome at the Downtown Winter retreat
Verified

10/10 Excellent

9promote

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

VERY GREAT

really nice home in 1st ward near downtown of Houston neighborhood is good neighbors are really nice and friendly host 10 out of 10 very understanding
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Asley e.

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

Nice place

The only complaint I would have is the beds I slept in all of them and all soooo uncomfortable and the listing didn’t mention the train that right across the street you can hear all day and night . Other than that it was a nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Ashely, We are sorry to hear that the beds were not to your liking. It appears that you overlooked the disclosure in the house rules, where all guest must agree before booking, that clearly states that there is a train track across from the property. There is also a picture in the listing that illustrates this. In any event, we certainly appreciate your feedback and hope that you continue to enjoy your travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Cute townhome in the arts district

Nice property in the arts district - within walking distance to Spring Street bike trail, food/coffee/ restaurants (Sawyer Yards, etc.), art studios, and Target. Clean property. Enough space for 6 adults or a large family given 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Along the railroad track but sound is not a major disturbance. Neighborhood is nice though a couple properties next to the unit are rundown (other post mentions this). Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2025
We are delighted that you and your family thoroughly enjoyed your stay in Houston. Glad we were able to provide you with a five star experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Great home

We booked this for UofH graduation weekend, so we had multiple adults from 56-81 staying here. It's a fantastic property for that age span, as my mom who is 81 was in the main level bedroom, my wife and I were in the Main bedroom upstairs and two sisters -in-law shared the "bunk" room upstairs, and we all had our own bathroom. The home was super clean and very well stocked down to q-tips in the baths. The rest of the home was very comfortable with multiple seating areas in the living/dining space. We didn't use the kitchen, but it was also very well stocked, and it had a super nice oven/gas stove. The train is directly across the small road, and the places around it are a bit rundown, hence the 4 star on location. But, after the first night, we didn't really have an issue with the train. Overall, definitely would recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina L.

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

Home away from hom.

We felt safe we delft homely.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrekia s.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Hello Andrekia, We are delighted that you enjoyed a five star stay at the Downtown Winter Retreat. We look forward to hosting you again real soon. Thank you for your business.

About the host

Hosted by David

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My passion is rebuilding and remodeling downtown neighborhoods, one house at a time maintaining the integrity of the area. I also take great pride in providing comfortable and unique spaces for those visiting the vibrant city of Houston

Why they chose this property

This property is literary minutes from downtown and all the exciting venues, restaurants and attractions that Houston has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Comfortable, quiet and colorful space to unwind and relax while experiencing the vibrant and spectacular activities of Downtown Houston and the surrounding areas.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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