Refuge in the heart of Montrose

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5138.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen

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Houston, TX

Toyota Center
‪5 min drive‬
Rice University
‪6 min drive‬
George R. Brown Convention Center
‪7 min drive‬
Houston, TX (JGP-Greenway Plaza Heliport)
‪12 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

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.

Property manager

Deborah Caballero

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

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

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Events Allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

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 Downtown Aquarium and Houston Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Toyota Center, or consider NRG Park for a night out.

Houston, TX

What's nearby

Toyota Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Daikin Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Rice University - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
MD Anderson Cancer Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
George R. Brown Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.8 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
‪The Burger Joint - ‬6 min walk
‪Ripcord - ‬7 min walk
‪Eagle Houston - ‬7 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 Rd and within 3 miles (5 km) of Toyota Center and Rice University. George R. Brown Convention Center and Daikin Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ensemble/HCC Station is 26 minutes by foot and McGowen Station is 27 minutes.

Exceptional

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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

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

1 May 2025

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

Perfect for us

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Refuge in Montrose. The apartment was perfect for two couples with separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Everything was spic and span and Deborah stopped by to say hi and welcome us. She is wonderful! The purpose of our trip was to see a special exhibit at the MFAH along with the Great Elephant Migration in Hermann Park. The location is ideal with good restaurants, coffee shops and bars within a short driving distance from the apartment. We will be staying here again on future trips to Houston.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip C.

28 March 2025

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

Phillip C.

24 March 2025

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

Linda Z.

23 January 2025

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

Linda Z.

12 December 2024

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

Caroline T.

10 December 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

bari m.

23 November 2024

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

Judy K.

10 November 2024

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

Robert C.

21 October 2024

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

Logan W.

14 October 2024

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

Lani N.

25 September 2024

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

Verniss D.

17 September 2024

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

Kelli R.

26 June 2024

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

Lily W.

9 June 2024

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

David M.

5 June 2024

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

Fantastic Experience

This is basically the perfect rental experience. I visited Houston with my brothers for a weekend trip to watch baseball, and the host responded immediately to my booking. She then followed up as the trip got closer to let me know when to expect check in details and then followed through on that with everything we would need. The check in was incredible easy and the place is exactly as described, super clean and with two huge bedrooms. The dining and living areas were spacious and comfortable, and the kitchen had everything you would need. The host had left a personalized note and a bottle of wine for us, and then messaged appropriately during the weekend to ensure things were going smoothly and inform us of checkout process. We tidied up a bit, but there was none of the pages of rules you come to expect from a rental - just drop the keys and they take care of the laundry and such. The neighborhood is also fantastic, and the apartment is walking distance from some fantastic restaurants, and Montrose as a neighborhood is as close to everything you would want to do as you can expect in Houston. If you drive, there is parking right outside the unit. Everything about this was ideal and I will definitely book here again for future trips.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

dorothy t.

29 May 2024

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

New home away from home

A friend and I stayed for a long weekend in this beautiful home. The home had today’s modern conveniences, but kept the charm of a 1930-40 bungalow. Beautiful wood floors look original, and had an updated small kitchen overlooking the charming garden. There was plenty of room for two and would be good for two couples. We ate at a great restaurant just steps away, and were so close to Rice Univ and the Montrose area. The host was more than nice and helpful. Never had to wait for a response. Even helped to carry our bags out. This will be our go-to stay in Houston from now on.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

22 April 2024

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

Verified traveller

8 April 2024

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

Samantha S.

1 April 2024

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

Long weekend in Houston

Took my 92 years old father to Houston to see his granddaughter for Easter weekend. Anton met us upon arrival at night with the property well lit, helping us get settled. We were greeted with a bottle of wine, fruit, water, snacks, as well as a personal note. The property was well stocked with bath towels and toiletries. Deborah communicated well throughout the entire process. The neighborhood is walkable to many great restaurants and coffee shops. Thank you for sharing your lovely home.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

24 March 2024

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

Ideal

Ideal location, ideal size, ideal for us. 3 people in Houston for Foto Fest who dined in one night (tip-top kitchen) and also ate out nearby. Very tranquil and quiet at night. Also Menil and St Thomas nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Sydney, Australia

14 March 2024

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

A Home Away from Home

We enjoyed our 4 night stay in this very comfortable and spacious townhouse in Montrose. The location is excellent, within walking distance to several restaurants and supermarkets. The very well equipped kitchen provided us with everything we needed to cook a delicious dinner which we enjoyed in the attractively furnished dining room. An ideal home away from home.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

9 March 2024

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

A home from home in Montrose

This felt like home from the minute we stepped in. We then saw the welcoming flowers, snacks, fruit and bottle of wine in the fridge. The apartment feels calm and stylish, is spacious and cozy with lovely corners to sit in, was so comfortable and had everything we needed and a place for everything The patio area was delightful to be in and look out on. The location was perfect with shops and restaurants nearby, lovely tree-lined streets to walk in and close to all the places we wanted to go to and people we wanted to see. Deborah was a charming host, gave us all the information we needed, was responsive and the check in and check out were flawless. We will make this our home again on our visits to Houston. Thank you Deborah.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

23 February 2024

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

Cozy and beautiful

1920s home is beautiful and comfortable for two couples. Snacks upon arrival! Every morning I sat in the backyard by the koi pond and meditated. The neighborhood is close to yummy restaurants and unique boutiques. Most things were a 10 to 20 min walk away. It was the perfect place for us!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

3 January 2024

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

Houston vintage charm

Lovely charming apartment in excellent Montrose area of Houston. The two bedroom, two bathroom property was spacious, beautifully decorated, and full of nice amenities. The owner was gracious, professional and responsive. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

2 January 2024

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our stay was nothing but WONDERFUL! The communication with Deborah was great! The unit had everything we needed and was SO clean even for the pickiest of guests! Beds were very comfortable, extra blankets and a lot of towels. Location worked well for us, close to restaurants and about 10 minutes from MD Anderson. Don't pass this one up, we would book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Caballero

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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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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