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Upscale, Spacious Retreat in the Heart of Houston - Pet-Friendly!

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A modern dining area with a wooden table and black leather chairs, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a view of the kitchen in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV stand.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a covered area with a metal roof.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven.
A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a ceiling fan, and a dresser.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Westheimer Road

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Place, Richmond Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Westheimer Road
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bedroom 2/3 Jack & Jill Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary - Private Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office

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About the area

Houston

Located in Houston, this holiday home is in the city centre. Memorial City Mall and CityCentre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Reliant Stadium, or consider Reliant Park for a night out. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Houston, TX

What's nearby

  • Richmond Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Westheimer Road - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Galleria - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • River Oaks District - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Ensemble/HCC Station - 7 min drive
  • Kinder Station - 9 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nordstrom Ebar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale, Spacious Retreat in the Heart of Houston - Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Upscale, Spacious Retreat in the Heart of Houston - Pet-Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upscale, Spacious Retreat in the Heart of Houston - Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale, Spacious Retreat in the Heart of Houston - Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upscale, Spacious Retreat in the Heart of Houston - Pet-Friendly! located?

Located in Afton Oaks, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Richmond Avenue and Westheimer Road. Williams Tower and The Galleria are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 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. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here while we were in town and it was just as great as the first.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
We’re so happy to have y’all back this year! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly, cozy and clean place to stay. Conveniently located with tons of great eateries in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property just as shown in photos. Very comfortable beds. The location was super convenient! Easy communication with owner. Would love to stay there again during another trip to Houston.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great, cozy place to stay. The host was nice and easily accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here for a girls weekend! The house was perfect and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very comfortable stay. Host was welcoming and easy to communicate with. Good central location. Overall very positive experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Houston!

The place was very clean and exactly as pictured. The host was very responsive to any questions we had, and the location is a very good spot. I recommend this place and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Regina

Very cozy and comfortable! Owner very nice :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you, Regina! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houston Stay

The house was in the perfect location. Close to restaurants and shopping. It was clean and comfortable. It worked great with our two small dogs. Check-in was easy. The host was great. Very good communication. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Beautiful and spacious!

The double living areas were perfect for the 80th birthday family gathering we hosted! Beautifully decorated and the mattresses and bedding were great for sleeping. Lovely patio seating area and well stocked kitchen. Owner lives in the other unit of the duplex and was super responsive. Close to great restaurants, shopping, museums, and music venues. I recommend this place highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home

Our family of 6 (2 adults, 4 kids) + dog stayed here for a month during a prolonged house renovation. The location and space were great for our family and the host (Samantha) and her precious dog could not have been more welcoming and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location & decorated beautifully

The house is conveniently located in the center of Houston making it easy to get anywhere. We had great communication with the host. The house is decorated beautifully making it feel like a home vs a rental. There is plenty of space to spread out with two living rooms and a separate office plus the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my sister were checking in for a weekend in Houston the house had mouse droppings all over the bathroom and urine and personal hair all over the bathroom floors truly disgusting there were silverfish in the drawers that’s alive little bug that was so gross and they eat on human flesh so need I say more. Already spoke with one of the representatives after telling the owner I was leaving immediately after walking into the place, I am expecting a full refund, but do not have it yet. This house should be taken off the listings. The owner is listed as a super host and judging by this home, I do not trust anything she says. She says she lives next-door to the unit and hasn’t been inside of it actually in a long time and it’s lifted in the cart for cleaning crew. That’s unbelievable to me and I don’t Find anything. She says to be truthful. I doubt anyone has cleaned that house in months.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
This guest has made egregious claims that are false and ridiculous. Her messages upon booking forewarned the probability of an issue before she checked in, and she proved to be one as soon as she arrived. We were very cautious of accepting her booking request due to a few flags, and should have trusted our gut. We will be sure she gets reviewed appropriately to forewarn other hosts of the likely peril. We did everything we could to make her happy, including an immediate and full refund given (at our own expense) when she started making a fuss over issues that would have been easily fixed with a conversation. However, she refused any graciousness, has chosen this route to spread lies despite doing everything possible to please her, and has proven to be one of those who has an inability to be pleased.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Host Samantha easy and quick to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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