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2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
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Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Place, Texas Children's Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Houston Methodist Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, MD Anderson Cancer Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Houston

Texas Medical Center stay.Your stay at this Texas Medical Center vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Rice University and Houston Zoo. MD Anderson Cancer Center and NRG Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Texas Children's Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Houston Methodist Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • CHI St. Luke's Health-Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rice University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kinder Station - 4 min drive
  • Dryden/TMC Station - 7 min walk
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Anderson - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪MOD Pizza - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni

About this space
*2 min walk to Med Center
*2 min walk to metro to downtown & NRG
*5 min walk to Rice Uni area
*10 min walk to Hermann Park
*Suitable & spacious for 1 to 5pp
*A light airy all hardwoods 2 bedroom / 2 bath private duplex renovated in 2021
*1300 sqft downstairs unit in newly furnished 1940s house
*Wifi, Smart TV, W/D access, ample luxury bedding, towels & comp bath amenities & coffee galore!
*Dyson Hepafilter & GermGuardian units
*Full kitchen
*Private entrance
*1 off road parking or permit spot

Proudly featured in the travel blog TheEscapeHome as "The best we’ve stayed in", this is a beautiful, clean, well cared for, welcoming home & our goal is to make your stay as pleasant as we are able. Our forte, backed by our reviews, is hosting families, friends, academic & medical professionals visiting the Houston Medical Center & Rice University both only a short stroll from the duplex.

The entire unit has been remodeled 2020-2021.

The living & dining areas are approx 1000 sq ft, all hardwoods with refreshingly large windows looking out towards the tree lined street. There is a Dyson Hepa Filter unit to keep the air clean & indoor air quality high.

The kitchen is fully equipped with both gas & electric appliances, kettle, coffee machine, plate wear, glasses (from moscow mules to martini glasses & everything in-between), utensils, pans, oven gloves etc. And great tasting, high quality water throughout the house with the whole house Culligan HD-950a three-stage filter system.

The dining table seats 6 & there is comfy tv seating for 6.

As well as the 55" SMART TV, there are Century Internet Radio Smart Wi-Fi Speakers with Alexa built-in for your enjoyment.

There are 2 bedrooms:
- The 1st front “Texas” bedroom features a plush king mattress & has a walk in closet, an ensuite bathroom with 6ft shower, desk, seating & looks out over the old oak tree in front of the building
- The 2nd rear view “British” bedroom has a firm memory foam queen mattress, a desk & full bathroom the next door along.
- There is also a convertible twin sofa-bed in the spacious living room.

All bedding, linens & towels are washed & treated with UV-C lights between guests. We consider the cleanliness of your environment to be paramount. (Cleansebot uses FOUR UV-C lamps to blast away 99.99%+ of germs and bacteria)

There are desks in both of the bedrooms & each is also equipped with charging units for your convenience, white noise machines for your privacy & blackout curtains incase you'd like an afternoon siesta.

The two bathrooms are stocked with fluffy bath, hand & face towels & a variety of amenities, just incase you forgot something, as well as hairdryers, flat iron etc

Hopefully we have thought of all the little things that will make your stay an easy one ;)

Though there are both front & rear entrances to the flat, the front entrance is where the keypad is located for you to enter & exit the building.

If you need anything during your stay, reach out & if we can help, we will!

The entire downstairs duplex you are looking at is private & on one floor. The location is 100 yds from the Med Cen & occasional lifeflights & ambulances can be heard but far less than one would expect. This is a downstairs duplex & though we have gone to great lengths to minimize sound transference & encourage quiet hours, it should be noted there is a unit above

The back deck sun lounger area, Weber, bicycle rack & washer/ dryer, all located to the rear of the building, are shared with the upstairs duplex.

IMPORTANT
- Integrity in numbers matters. Your reservation needs to match your guest count for you to be our guests. If that number changes, you must change your reservation prior to arrival so we can prepare for you accordingly
- The maximum occupancy of the unit at all times is 6pp including guests & youngsters
- Our forte, backed by our reviews, is hosting families, friends, academic & medical professionals visiting the Med Center & Rice University. We are located in a quiet neighborhood & our home is NOT suitable to be used as a party venue
- To meet the neighborhood watch requirements, please provide us with EACH guests name at least 24hrs prior to arrival. Though we require, we also appreciate your co-operation as we cherish our neighborhood & community relations & the safe environment that it encourages
- Please respect any locked doors or cabinets or coolers marked Private.

Other things to note
Our forte, backed by our reviews, is hosting families, friends, academic & medical professionals visiting the Med Center & Rice University. We are located in a quiet neighborhood & our home is NOT suitable to be used as a party venue.

1. Please tell us a bit about yourself along with the general purpose of your stay so we can prepare for your arrival
2. Please include the FULL NAMES & ages of your guests in your reservation to provide to our neighborhood watch as a condition of rental
3. It is important the number of guests in your reservation matches the number of guests that attend. The maids also use this to provide ample amenities, supplies, breakfast choices & set up the bedrooms. And they are also re-numerated accordingly
4. An ETA is always appreciated so we can make sure the duplex is cooled for you (Houston is sweaty!)
5. Please let us know if you would like parking for one vehicle at the unit so we can forward the relevant information to you the day before arrival

And if you have questions about the neighborhood, we would be happy to guide you as best we can ;)
We love hosting & want this to be a incredible stay for you xox

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

If you need parking, please notify the host prior to check in. We will provide one parking permit and pls use the designated parking assigned to you
This is 1 of 2 duplexes in the building, respect for other tenants is a must. This is a quiet neighborhood home not suitable for loud groups/parties.
Only the guests listed in the reservation are allowed to stay in the apartment. Please message guest names to confirm reservation.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-25-000970

Frequently asked questions

How close is 2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.8 mi (22-min drive) away from the Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni offer free breakfast?

Yes, this vacation home offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni to downtown Houston?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Houston.

2BR for 1-5pp - 1/3mile Med Cen - 1/2mile Rice Uni Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host - highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L., Palmer, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cute place to stray with the best host! Very attentive and sweet! Sarah checked in here and there to make sure we had what we needed during our stay. Great location for the medical district and within walking distance (or a short drive) to restaurants and shops. The adorable orange kitty who would sleep in the chair out in the yard has the biggest purr. Thank you Sarah for a comfy home away from home while we were there for medical care.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything to make our stay fantastic

From the start, Sarah, our host, reached out to us about our visit. She asked about snacks and drinks we liked, and for any other items that might make our stay better. We had all the check in information prior to our arrival and check in was smooth and easy. Our stay was the entire first floor of a nice older home in a very nice residential area between the Houston medical center area and Rice University. Many people were seen walking the neighborhood. There were many food places within walking distance.The VRBO was fantastic. There were many, small touches that any visitor would appreciate - snacks, drinks, phone chargers everywhere. The furniture was comfy. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. The beds and bedding were extremely comfortable. Everything was very welcoming. Check out was just as easy as check in. We would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Had a fantastic time! Great location right in the heart of the medical district! Owners were very helpful and were quick to respond to questions. Very accommodating place for us so well equipped with anything you could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka M.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful home. easily accessible to the md anderson medical center. very accommodating and pleasant owners. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025