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Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area

Vacation home near MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston

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Interior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

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Houston, TX
  • Place, Westheimer Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Richmond Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Greenway Plaza
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Houston

Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby vacation home, you'll find Color Factory Houston and Richmond Avenue. Also, Westheimer Road is within half a mile (1 km) and Greenway Plaza is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Westheimer Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Richmond Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Color Factory Houston - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Greenway Plaza - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lakewood Church - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ensemble/HCC Station - 5 min drive
  • Kinder Station - 7 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whole Foods Market - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Pies Restaurant & Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mia's Table - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Local Foods - ‬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.

Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area

Artist’s Library Studio apartment with Queen Murphy bed, full bath, working fireplace, Roku TV, private swimming pool and patio in the heart of Upper Kirby, Close to River Oaks Blvd., Antique Shops, (Tootsies) , top restaurants, Wholefoods, bus stop which connects to medical center, all within walking distance. WiFi, Refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, tea kettle, plates and silverware, and weekly maid service.STR 2025-000836

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Weekly maid service with sheet and towels changed

Please tip maid $20. Per week.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-25-000836

Property is also known as

Artists Library; Private Swimming Pool

Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool Houston

Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.3 mi (28-min drive) away from the Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area to downtown Houston?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi away from Houston.

Artist’s Library; Private Swimming Pool in River Oaks Area Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
A great alternative to a hotel room with a lovely shaded patio and great decor. The host is wonderful. I would absolutely stay again and recommend. Note, it doesn’t have a kitchen (small fridge and microwave), but it’s in a great location with restaurants and a Whole Foods around the corner. Also good walking in the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was nice and helpful. The library was cool to browse through and the pool was fun to chill next to. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful to walk through. Everything was clean and comfortable to lay on. Just be aware that there are no blinds for the windows and it is a room attached to a house. It was quiet. We did enjoy our stay thoroughly though!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nancy's library looks exactly like the pictures. Everything was wonderful, quiet, and easy to check in. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting a quiet and eclectic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Houston vacation spot

What a wonderful place! Nancy (Paris) is so welcoming and a talented painter, and the inside and outdoor spaces are charming, fascinating, and peaceful. I loved staying here for my spring break trip, and it was so quiet and calming to come back to in between all my activities. I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson P.

Liked: Cleanliness

FANTASTIC Stay In Houston, Texas

Overall, my stay was incredible. I am full-time moving from Los Angeles to Houston and while my townhome wasn’t ready yet, I had to stay in a VRBO. Moving can be chaotic, even living out of your suitcase with the anticipation for moving day a week later. Nancy was responsive and checked in periodically to make sure everything was running smooth throughout my stay. The listing is just as it appears online and is, in fact, much more beautiful in person in my opinion. A nice touch is that it’s private with its own dedicated parking space and private pool for use, especially in the Houston weather. Would definitely recommend, and I can’t say enough good things about the host or the listing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Matt N.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice place, good location

Owner very nice, good location w walking to stores/resturants. Nice outdoor area. Only knock was said it had kitchen, but really just a microwave/toaster oven/mini fridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Flawless Houston Visit

Clean, well-located, and relaxing, Nancy’s place is the perfect retreat for an in-town Houston visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We loved staying at Nancy’s place. The studio was perfect for us for the weekend - very clean, had everything we needed, easy to get to, off street parking, close to shops and good food. Very easy drive or Uber to the museum/ orchestra. We enjoyed hanging out at the pool. Nancy is very kind. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

I loved everything about my stay here! It was a charming place and the location was great! Lots of good restaurants and shops within walking distance and the host was very kind and responsive. I would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Artist Library

Nice place to stay and conveniently located
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for my staycation getaway

The Artist's Library is a lovely spot for visitors or staycationers looking for a private oasis in the middle of Houston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

An Oasis in the City

The artist’s library was just that; a beautiful spot where you’d love to spend a day just browsing the bookshelves, and find something new every time you did. Nancy was a communicative host who made sure we had everything we need. The setup of the studio was very private, and the back space lap pool was secluded with high walls and beautiful greenery. It was close to everything yet worlds away, and the most perfect break!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

We enjoyed every moment of our stay and would gladly stay again. The host was an absolute pleasure!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

JARED R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Nice place with lots of fun things to do near by.

10/10 Excellent

Felicia M., Sugar Land

Lovely little library

This place was very charming, comfortable, and quiet. The owner was very kind and was easy to communicate with. I am looking forward to visiting this charming place again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

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