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Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech

Vacation home near Texas Tech University in Lubbock

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms5500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lubbock, TX
  • Place, Texas Tech University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Jones AT&T Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lubbock, TX (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lubbock

Tech Terrace stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Tech Terrace vacation home, you'll find Texas Tech University and Vietnam Archives at Texas Tech. United Supermarkets Arena and Buddy Holly's Grave are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Texas Tech University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jones AT&T Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Covenant Lakeside Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Buddy Holly Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Preston Smith Intl. Airport (LBB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪TTU - Hulen-Clement Complex - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chimy's - ‬17 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.

Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech

Brand new to VRBO! Welcome to Golden Grace in Lubbock, Texas. Once the home of former Texas Governor Preston Smith, this 5,500 sq. ft. mansion is great for large families or groups. This phenomenal property boasts 5 bedrooms, including 4 king beds, 1 twin bed, and 2 queen beds, as well as a game room with an 8-person poker table and foosball table. Located directly across from the Texas Tech campus, guests will feel right at home.

Enjoy the convenience of amenities like central heating & cooling, washer and dryer, an extremely large backyard with flat-top gas grill, fish pond, games, books, smart TVs and WiFi. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at Golden Grace.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,500 square feet

Policies

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:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Preston Smith Intl. Airport (LBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech on Oct 5, 2025 start from $380.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech to downtown Lubbock?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Lubbock.

Reviews

Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie E., Boerne

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C., Chico, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was very clean, had great air conditioning, fast Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding & comfortable furniture for our family of 6 adults. We had a great time playing foosball in the game room, sitting together in the family room & hanging out in the kitchen area which had plenty of seating. The backyard was really pretty with a nice water feature & has some nicely appointed seating areas & a Blackstone grill (that we unfortunately didn’t have an opportunity to use), that was very clean. Bedrooms were huge (Texas sized!) and had fun themes/decor & historical info. Easy walk to campus & the Jones Stadium for football. Wonderful location! Our host Eric was excellent communicating with us & checking in to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this property & host. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here for my son's graduation and had a large group. The house is in a great location, is a great size, and was very clean. We had plenty of room to spread out yet still be together. The kitchen is large and spacious and was a great gathering spot. The back patio was another favorite gathering spot. We also really enjoyed playing games at the poker table. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time at the rental. It was very close to campus. The backyard was very nice, Each of the rooms had a different theme. We enjoyed the poker table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay in a historic home.

House was clean inside and very pleasant to hang out in. Guests need more control of A/C. Home needs a coffee grinder. Perhaps a couple softer pillows. But besides that, we would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana P., Las Cruces

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

My family stayed at this wonderful house for a couple of days. We were comfortable and it was a great location for us. Very nice house and easy communication with the property manager or owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place

Loved the house and the history, very spacious. Will stay again on way back from Colorado
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025