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Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District

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Interior
Smart TV
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Rice University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Houston Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Houston

South Central Houston stay.Your stay at this South Central Houston apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Rice University and Houston Zoo. Westheimer Rd and MD Anderson Cancer Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Rice University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Houston Natural Science Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Houston Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • NRG Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Houston Station - 18 min drive
  • Hermann Park/Rice U Station - 19 min walk
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trill Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Monarch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Black Hole Coffee House - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District

Welcome to The Southampton Cottage, an English style decorated home by Rice University. Walking distance to the Museum District, Rice University, Rice Village & Hermann Park. Centrally located in the upscale Boulevard Oaks/Southampton neighborhood. Perfect for couples, friends, business travelers & families looking for a serene, romantic ambiance with an English flair. Rail train is a few blocks away with access to Downtown, Midtown, TX Medical Center, Museum District, NRG Stadium, & more!

The Southampton English Cottage is on the first-floor level of a traditional brick two story duplex located in a cul-de-sac on an upscale and quiet neighborhood, which also benefits from a 24-hour private patrol service for this neighborhood.

The entire space is surrounded with plenty of natural light conveying a serene romantic flair.

This elegant place has beautiful oak hardwood floors, a comfortable, stylish & large living room space with a 58" smart flatscreen tv above the faux fireplace, an elegant and spacious dinning room with beautiful english style furniture and formal dinning, two serene and romantic bedrooms with queen size beds and 43" smart TV in each room and a Jack-n-Jill bathroom (which accommodates both bedrooms), full equipped kitchen with beautiful, modern counter tops, upgrafed large sink & a large pantry, and a quaint office/sitting room space with high speed internet & plenty of natural light.

Book today & experience this gorgeous, serene, romantic & stylish Colonial-English decorated space in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Houston!

Guest Access:

The Southampton English Cottage has a smart lock with a keypad for entry to the front door of the building. Keys to the main entry door to the English Cottage is inside a combination lock on the first floor. Guests will be sent a welcome email with access code to the smart lock and combination lock prior to arrival. Wi-Fi username and password are also noted in the welcome letter.

Important things to note:

*There are some street noise during the daytime caused by the construction of Ashby building about 1 block away. It is noticeble at times if you are outside the building, however the noise level is very minimal inside the apartment.

*Assigned parking available on driveway for up to one vehicle only. if additional parking is needed, there is street parking right in front of the house, but please reach out to the host if you plan to park on the street as you will need a visitor permit.

* We have lawn maintance on Tuesdays, so if you are staying on that day, please expect lawn maintenance workers to be around the building and some noise from mowing the grass.

* Early check-in, late check out may be available for a $55 fee.

Property manager

Jessica Fernandez

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District to the airport?

This apartment is 13.7 mi (27-min drive) away from the Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District to downtown Houston?

This apartment is 3.2 mi away from Houston.

Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tanya G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Langley construction is in your backyard.

I know the location very well as we lived in a nearby neighborhood for over 25 years. I love the neighborhood. The home was very clean. However, the listing needs to include the proximity of the 20 story new construction building, called The Langley. It is not a block away as stated in one of the reviews. It is directly behind the property. I would not have booked this reservation had I known the actual location. Exterior door latches don’t catch easily so you need to give it an extra push and visually confirm closure. Owner has a note advising hot water tank needs to be left on for a while to warm up. It never warmed up enough for a shower. Especially a problem during the recent icy weather Owner was very responsive until I tried to reach her to let her know i was leaving after the first night of a four night reservation on Tuesday. Still have yet to hear a word.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A week with the grandkids!

My wife and I were in Houston to celebrate a grandchild's birthday and to visit family. The house was a mile from my son's house. It's in a quiet neighborhood. The house is clean, comfortable and well-appointed. The area is extremely walkable. Everything we needed was very close by, grocery, pharmacy, Starbucks (!), restaurants, et c. We discovered three restaurants less than 1/2 mile from the house (Raven, Picnic and Agnes). We recommend them all. Herman Park is walkable from the house and also recommended. The host was great and very responsive. If they'll have us and the house is available, we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusan, Menlo Park

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very charming apartment in a nice neighborhood. The unit was sparkling clean and had everything needed for my 4-day stay. The owner was responsive and provided clear instructions. I can definitely strongly recommend this place and would stay here again. A highrise is being build in the next block, which created some noise during the day, but nothing extreme. Check this place out!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hampton N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great option to see Rice

Enjoyed it thoroughly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john j.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location

In the best of neighborhoods near city center
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023