Renovated & Fully Furnished Historic House (built in 1928) w/Lush Flowers
Location: College Station, Prairies & Lakes, Texas, USA (Home of the "Fighting Texas Aggies")
Accommodations: Historic House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-7)
I take great pride in my accomplishment in making Casita de Cruzita very classy, colorful, comfortable, and enjoyable for my guests. I pamper my guests with many great amenities that you don't want to carry with you when you are traveling to a "home away from home". I offer privacy and proximity to Texas A&M University (1 BLOCK) and other near businesses. I put myself in your shoes and strive to have everything you might need especially in my well-equipped and stocked Country kitchen. As soon as you walk in the door, you will smell the freshness and see the immaculate rooms in my beautiful home. I promise you a memorable and wonderful stay! A basket of snacks and bottles of water in the refrigerator awaits your arrival. Mi Casa es Su Casa!
This historic house was custom built in 1928 and has 4 interior French doors with many windows throughout the NINE rooms. It sits on a large corner lot and located in the Southside Historic Area, a 5 minute walk to Kyle Field Football Stadium and 1 minute drive to Reed Arena and Bush Library & Museum. College Station is between Houston (1 hour) and Austin (2 hours). This home has easy access from Hwy 6 or Texas Avenue. Easterwood Airport is 7 minutes away.
The house has been professionally remodeled and decorated in an eclectic colorful decor by an Interior Designer. You will admire the many art wall paintings. The bedrooms are personal and intimate with their cozy charm from decorative accents. They are unique in their tasteful themes - Victorian, Safari, and Southwest. The new 3 queen size beds have Denver Mattress (Doctor’s Choice with double pillow tops) with beautiful comforters, high threaded count cotton sheets, and pillows for a goodnight restful sleep. All bedrooms including the living and dining rooms have refinished cherrywood hardwood floors with area rugs. Ceramic tile floors are in the kitchen and bathroom.
The charming Country kitchen is fully functional and well-equipped with new appliances and all the many necessary accessories including cookbooks amd beautiful sets of dishes. You are able to cook your favorite meals and share with family/friends and avoid the cost of dining out. The kitchen is homey enough to cook a turkey during Thanksgiving/Christmas.
The Country Living with a Cottage Style large living room has a BIG Screen 56" HDTV with surround sound and Direct TV with 150 channels plus many DVD & VHS movies provided for your entertainment during your stay. It has a cozy gas fireplace for the winter colds and a ceiling fan for a summer coolness. We have a library with selections of books, magazines, games, and puzzles to enjoy your leisure time in our house, too. This is better than a hotel suite!
The spacious Country Living dining room has a large Oak dining table with 8 comfortable chairs to have informal or formal meals (with candles). You may want to remove the tablecloth and enjoy a game of Bingo, cards, or put a puzzle together while playing selective music from the Direct TV Channels.
The utility room (276 square feet) is equipped with new Sears washer/dryer for your laundry. An iron and ironing board are provided. In addition, laundry soap to wash your clothes.
There are 3 sets of thirsty hotel towels for each guest and baskets with variety of bath spa for your bath. Extra linens for each bed, too.
The backyard is being converted into a Hacienda Courtyard with 20 ft. banana trees, Palm trees, 4 tier water fountain, hacienda brickwall, shrubs, etc. Home & Garden patio furniture with large umbrella for rear deck. A cedar bench to sit and read a book or you may want to enjoy the Texas breeze and sunshine. The side covered porch (196 sq. ft.) has new colorful Mexican leather and wood round table and 4 chairs, Mexican red wooden bench, wrought iron table with 2 chairs. A ceiling fan and light fixture. These large backyard decks and porches are popular where you and your family can BBQ before/after an Aggie football game or have food catered by a local restaurant to celebrate a graduation, birthday party, small wedding reception, business group meeting, etc.
**** FREE Wi-Fi (Wireless Internet) **** bring your laptop and let your fingers do the work in a beautiful atmosphere.
Sorry,
* No Smoking or Drugs Environment
* No Pets Permitted
* Not Handicap Accessible
* Not Child-Proof or Equipped for Infant/Toddler
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 4-Ton AC and Heating System
- Washer: 276 sq. ft. Utility Room with large capacity Sears Washer
- Dryer: 276 sq. ft. Utility Room with large capacity Sears Dryer
- Linens Provided: Extra linens, 2 sets of pillows with pillow cases and covers, 21 sets of thirsty towels, kitchen towels
- Off Street Parking: 3 Private Parking Spaces and free parking on the street, too.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 3 Bedrooms (Safari, Victorian, and Southwest) with Denver Mattress (Double Pillowtops) Doctor's Choice. Excellent Comfortable Beds for a goodnight sleep.
- Twin/Single Bed: 8 ft. Sofa with Topper for 1 person in Living Room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV with 150 channels for 56" HDTV with Surround Sound and TV in the kitchen
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Many movies provided
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Direct TV has various channels with different kinds of music
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully Functional, Well-Equipped, and Stocked Kitchen. Basic Cooking Supplies (Wesson Oil, Extra Virgin Oil, & Crisco Shortening), Flour, Sugar and Coffee Creamer, 2 Sets of Dishes and glassware, Utensils, 2 sets of silverware, Start-Up paper goods (paper towels and napkins), dish washing and hand soaps, picnic basket, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Stainless Cookware, 5 frying pans, Electric skillet, Cast iron skillet, griddle, 3 roasting pans, baking pans, Set of Cooking Utensils, set of cutlery, etc. Many small appliances.
- Refrigerator: Refrigerator with above freezer. Loaded with condiments. Bottles of water provided.
- Dishwasher: Electric Dishwasher with Cascade
- Microwave: Jennair (Large) Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Catering available from local restaurants
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Small Smoker and large Grills in the backyard. Backyard being converted into a Hacienda Courtyard with palm trees, 20 ft. banana plants, elephant ears, cactus, etc.
- Deck/Patio: Rear Deck with Home and Garden Furniture, and large bench. Backyard has 1 Small Deck with wrought iron table and 2 chairs to sit while cooking outside. Two (large and small) BBQ charcoal grills.
- Lanai: Covered Side Porch: Hacienda decor with Mexican leather and wood table and 4 chairs, Bistro wrought iron table and 2 chairs, Mexican red bench, wall water fountain, and fan/light fixture. Covered Front Porch with Wrought Iron Table and 2 Chairs.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Suddenlink Provider for Wi-Fi. Bring your own Laptop. Desk is provided in the Living Room.
- Other Amenities
- 56" HDTV with surround sound, stereo VCR/DVD/CD + Direct TV, a fully functional and well-equipped kichen with new appliances (electric glass stove/oven, Jennair microwave, refrigerator w/ice maker, garbage disposal, & dishwasher), small appliances (toaster, Krups coffee maker, blender, mixure, toaster for pop pies, juice squeezer), Faberware stainless steel cookware, 5 frying pan, electric skillet, Fine China & ceramic dishes and silverware, glassware, baking pans, 30+ Spices, Start-up Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, Kleenex), Starbucks & Folger's Coffee, Tea, & Cocoa, Cooking Utensils, Iron & Ironing Board, Smoke & CO alarms, Emergency/Sewing Kits, Linens & Thirsty Towels provided, Soap (body, hand, dish washing, & laundry), 2 make-up mirrors, Library (books, magazines, games, puzzles), 3 Parking Spaces, His & Hers Terry robes. In addition, a welcome basket of snacks upon arrival, In-house massages for a fee upon appointment with Gracie Perez Larti
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Not Child-Proof or Equipped for Infant/Toddler. Nice large backyard to play.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Sorry, No Smoking or Drugs on the Premises.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- George Bush Library and Museum, Texas World Speedway, Shopping at The Post Oak Mall, nearby shops, bookstores & souvenirs, and antiques downtown Bryan, Artic Wolf Ice Arena, Dining out at local restaurants, nightclubs, bars, dancing, live music, Hollywood Movies 16, Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, Tour Itineraries for Bryan/College Station, Opera & Performing Arts Society, visit TAMU, Texas A&M Sports, Texas Speedway, Messina Hof Wine Cellar, Fishing at Somerville & Bryan Lakes, MSC Forsyth Center Galleries and Former Student Association (short walking distance), Bonfire Memorial, Blinn College, etc
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
We ACCEPT Credit Card Payment via PayPal with a 3.2% Service Fee. CHECKS ACCEPTED
$350/per night---Weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
$850 Special Events (2 nights)
$325/per night---Mon. through Thurs.- Rented on a Daily Basis
Weekends, Holidays, & Special Events -- Two Nights Minimum Stay
$1,750 Weekly Rate + 15% hotel tax --- $4,500 Monthly Rate w/No Hotel Tax
50% Deposit at Time of Booking with Full Balance + $200 Refundable Damage Deposit
Due 30 Days Prior to Arrival. 15% hotel tax---NO Cleaning Fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2001
Howdy, My name is Victoria Martinez Nichols, President and Founder of Casita de Cruzita. I am a proud Aggie Mom and an AT&T retiree. My former Aggie and Marine son, Andy Valadez graduated from Texas A&M University in 1993 in Marketing. Andy has been instrumental in assisting me in my business venture in having the first vacation rental home in Aggieland on February 24, 2006. My husband, Marcos and I have put a lot of hard "work with love" in my historic home for others to enjoy and appreciate the little things you might forget when leaving home.
I'm a big supporter of Texas A&M University Alumnus, donating to the Aggie Moms Club, MHMR, Hispanic Forum of B/CS, Champion Kids Camp in Alvin, etc. I graduated in 1964 at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, Texas and was the first grandmother in my 20th Class Reunion at the age of 37. I am now a great grandmother and enjoying life to the fullest. I was a long distance and directory assistance operator for General Telephone Co. in Bryan for 8 1/2 years before moving to Austin in 1976. This year, 2009 I was a nominee for the Hispanic Owned Business of the Year with The Hispanic Forum of Bryan/College Station.
I love to travel nationwide and stay at vacation rental properties with my family or friends. "I can tell you one thing, I haven't yet found a home that has more amenities than Casita de Cruzita." I love to pamper my guests for I care. That's a fact and not a brag! Marcos and I welcome you to Casita de Cruzita-a history of family and friends--Su Casa Tambien. I promise you a memorable stay!
Why the Owner Chose College Station
I have taken ownership of our family (The Martinez) home of 53 years after my retirement with AT&T in Denver, Colorado in 2001. The business became my dream to have the best well-equipped, comfortable, and enjoyable vacation rental home in Aggieland. Families or friends traveling together can share the cost of lodging and cooking their own meals to avoid the cost of dining out. Guests have their own private domain without an innkeeper.
I named and dedicated this home 'Casita de Cruzita' after my late mom, Cruz Alonzo Martinez. She was selected as 'Mother of the Year for Brazos County' in 1978 for her familial dedication in rearing 27 children (16 of her own). Our family was one of the first Hispanic settlers in town. The home always welcomed friends and family with hot food on the stove to include beans, pappas, and carne guisada or other Mexican cuisine with homemade tortillas and hot chili salsa.
Across the street in front of the home lived the famous Movie Director and Producer, Allen Coulter of the Sopranos on HBO, Sex and the City, Six Feet Under, etc. We went to the same school together and Allen's Dad, Frank Coulter was my Choir Director teacher.
The Unique Benefits of this Historic House
I love and enjoy staying in my childhood historic home. Casita de Cruzita's impact in the community is growing evey year, gaining in beauty, prestige, and allure. Just like the rare St. Joseph Amaryllis that grace the property and planted by my mom decades ago. Each year they bloom and add to the mystique of this home. It shows my mom's love to her family and dedication to the community and the Texas Aggies. Many fond memories are made in this house. If these old walls could only talk!
Property Photos
- Renovated & Fully Furnished Historic House (built in 1928) w/Lush Flowers - College Station, TX Historic Vacation Home
- Colorful Mexican Leather & Wood furniture, Red Bench, and Water Fountain - College Station, TX Historic Vacation Home
- Southwest Bedroom with French doors to Porch, 8ft. Armoire, Stained Glass Lamp - College Station, TX Historic Vacation Home
- Country Living w/Cottage Style Living Room w/56" HDTV w/Surround Sound & Movies
- Charming Gourmet Country Kitchen --- Fully Functional and Well-Equipped
- Safari Master Bedroom w/Cornered Shower and Cherrywood & Granite Sink
- Large Dining Room Table (seats 8)for Formal or Informal Meals
- Romantic Victorian Bedroom w/New Regency Bed, Bombay Chest, Comfy Recliner
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"Thanks, Victoria, We enjoyed our stay and will be back. The location just can't be beat."
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"Victoria, What a wonderful celebration. Our daughter, Victoria received her ring. This was the PERFECT place for family and friends get together and celebrate an Aggie milestone. We will definitely be back!"
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"Victoria, Our group had an excellent stay at Casita de Cruzita; the distance to Kyle Field made it the best choice for us. We all were able to feel at home and will definitely have another stay at the Casita."
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"Victoria, Staying here has been wonderful. Our daughter, Elizabeth received her Aggie Ring this weekend and your delightful and charming home made it perfect for family and friends to stop by. We will definitely be back soon!"
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"Victoria, You have a beautiful home, a perfect place to stay for our oldest grandson's graduation from Texas A&M. It was very comfortable for a small gathering family and friends after the ceremony. Your kitchen is better stocked than mine! All of our dinner meals for the week, came from your 1987 All American Cookbook. What a treasure of comfort foods!! Thank you for your kindness."
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"Thank you!!! For letting us stay at your house. The house is beautiful!! We felt very welcome. We had a fun time. Thanks again."
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"Victoria, We had a wonderful time celebrating our son's wedding and the use of your beautiful home made it even more special. We had a truly marvelous stay in College Station and your wonderful home was an ideal place for all of us. I think my wife's reaction every day we were there was "I just can't believe how well equipped this is." It was especially nice to be able to invite people to come to us to meet in a home environment - something which would have been lacking had we stayed at a hotel. I hope one day we will be able to visit again. Thank you so much."
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"Victoria, The Casita was perfect for our graduation celebration. We held an "open house" all day Friday before my daughter's ceremony. Many friends and relatives visited and enjoyed great catered Mexican food from Mi Cocina. We had a few overnight guests as well, and they were very comfortable. Everyone complimented the decor and special touches around the home. We will certainly recommend it to our Aggie friends and other potential visitors to College Station."
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"Mr. & Mrs. Nichols, Thank you for opening up your beautiful home. Amenities and access to Kyle Field are awesome! We will definitely be staying at Casita de Cruzita again! What a wonderful place! Thanks again." Lance and Nikki Herell - Kemp, Texas Troy and Shonda Tindall - Mabank, Texas
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"The house and all of the amenities were amazing. We had a wonderful time. It was like a home away from home. I don't think I will ever stay in a hotel in B/CST again. All accessories were above and beyond my expectations. Thank you so much for making this feel like home." Amy Larson