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Refuge in the heart of Montrose

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Living Room
Dining Room
Dining Room Looking to Kitchen
Kitchen and Breakfast Nook
Rear Bedroom with Sitting Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5138.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Toyota Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • George R. Brown Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rice University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Refuge in the heart of Montrose

The 1,500 square-foot 1930's duplex is in the heart of the best neighborhood in Houston. It is within walking distance of many restaurants, cafes and nightlife spots, and is very close to museums, the Houston Medical Center, downtown and the sports stadiums. Our place is perfect for couples and friends, business travelers, as well as medical center visitors. The apartment occupies the first floor of the building and has it's own entry. This is a calm, comfortable, clutter-free home that you will love for its charm, well-equipped kitchen and unbeatable location.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
Events Allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside
Respect for noise and comfort of neighbors

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Events Allowed
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Houston

Montrose, a neighbourhood in Houston, is home to this apartment. 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 Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Toyota Center, or consider NRG Park for a night out.
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Houston, TX

What's nearby

  • Toyota Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Daikin Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Houston Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Rice University - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Ensemble/HCC Station - 2 min drive
  • Houston Station - 11 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JR's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Burger Joint - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Niko Niko's - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Refuge in the heart of Montrose pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Refuge in the heart of Montrose?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Refuge in the heart of Montrose?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Refuge in the heart of Montrose located?

Located in Montrose, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Westheimer Road and within 3 miles (5 km) of Toyota Center and Rice University. Houston Zoo and George R. Brown Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ensemble/HCC Station is 26 minutes by foot and McGowen Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

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

Work trip

Very nice, quiet and well maintained with lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

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

Excellent place!

Best place we ever stayed at! Had everything we could possibly need. Very clean and tidy spacious and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip C.

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

Good. Just like pictures. Older but well maintained.

Good. Not as close to MDA as hoped, but good experience. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C., Fairfield, Pa

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

Montrose Convenience

Lovely, convenient, and extremely quiet stay. We enjoyed lots of space and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Adorable place, great location

Such a tastefully decorated, comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Very nice property.

Very nice and comfortable. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verniss D.

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

Great Location Great Host

Had a great time with the kids on a long bday weekend. The host was great and on top of it all, the place was well kept, free parking right up from and the location is close to everything. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful stay in the heart of Montrose

Pretty bungalow with outdoor space. Host was very nice and helpful- great location and close to downtown. Definitely recommend and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Charming Montrose refuge

We were very comfortable in this charming Montrose duplex. It was a good place to return to after experiencing the busyness of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lani N.

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

Extended weekend in the city

The property was so nice for what I was looking for. A place closer into Houston, but quiet and relaxing. The space was so beautiful and clean. I will for sure recommend others to stay here and hopefully I will be too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily W.

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

Van buren

Great stay, great location, will return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

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

Another great stay!

This was our second stay in this lovely home and we will be back. It is comfortable, spotless, and welcoming. Deborah and Anton are great hosts, going above and beyond. The floor plan is perfect for us and our adult son, and the location puts us near all the people and places we came to Houston to visit.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

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

Astros Game Trip

Lovely apartment. So nice and clean, and conveniently located. Deborah was a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Just what we needed

Our stay was great! Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

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

Great place!

This lovely home is always our first choice when visiting Houston - comfy beds, spotless, great dining area that easily doubles as a spacious work station, two en-suite bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen, snacks and wine waiting for us, great location. I could go in and on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Great apartment

We had a wonderful time in Houston and really enjoyed our stay! The apartment is lovely, very clean and has lots of thoughtful extra touches. Easy parking right outside the door. We felt safe and comfortable walking around the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

erika m.

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

Houston

Great area, it was everything it said it would be and more.. thanks Deborah!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Frankfort, KY

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

Perfect Montrose base

We really enjoyed this property. The owners were very helpful, the place was clean and well stocked, and the location was perfect for getting around town. Thank you for your great hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

bari m.

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

Spacious, Comfy and Relaxing

Deborah’s apartment was the perfect choice for us in Houston while I recuperated from surgery at MD Anderson. Well equipped kitchen, comfy bed. Comfortable furnishings, quiet and very walkable to wonderful restaurants. We did have a car but we felt very safe and walked around the neighborhood daily. I do recommend visiting the Art Museum which was close by.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan W.

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

Welcoming, comfortable, and cute!

We had such a wonderful stay in this adorable home. Perfect location. They provided all the comforts of a hotel stay including coffee, creamer, shower supplies etc that some vrbos omit. High end look and feel. 10/10 would be back! Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Graduation getaway

Deborah was a super host and her home is lovely. Instructions to check in were super easy and the house had everything we needed and then some snacks and water were most appreciated. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

What a gem!!

Such a warm, comfortable place for a relaxing weekend in Houston! The best kitchen we've had for a short term rental, quite well stocked! Convenient location to venues and great restaurants! Host has thought of every touch to make this a special place. The great reviews are well-deserved!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

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

Remembering the past

Well maintained old-style apartment. Reminds me of past times - but everything worked well. Looked just like the photos. Would recommend. Excellent communication (messaging) with the host. Easy to access. Parking on street a little challenging, but not a problem most of the time , especially after business hours. Nitas close to MD Anderson As I would have liked, but just had to allow more travel time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia B.

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

Fantastic stay for a week

We loved Deborah and Anton's place. The location is perfect is you like to wander around and explore on foot, lots of cute shops and restaurants near by. Easy to drive to all the major attractions and shopping/restaurant districts. Highly recommend booking this home if you're looking for a place that has it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

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

Marvelous

Everything exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Caballero

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We are both professionals and have lived in Houston for almost 20 years. We love to travel, but we find comfort in returning to the peace and quiet of our home. We enjoy having dinner parties with friends, walking, reading, undertaking different projects around the house, meeting new people.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this duplex when we first visited it. We loved the light, the windows and the size and layout were perfect for us. Anton personally did most of the complete remodeling that we undertook while we lived in the upstairs apartment. It was a labor of love! We knew we wanted to live in an older home and preserve some bit of history in Houston. Van Buren is a calm street amid an increasingly bustling neighborhood. Most everything is within walking distance. We still live upstairs, but have lived in both units and love each for their own unique characteristics.

What makes this property unique

The aspects we love most about the downstairs unit that is available for booking are:

--high ceilings
--spacious kitchen/breakfast nook
--easy first-floor access
--two bathrooms (one with tub and the other with shower)
--view of backyard

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Russian

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