A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Buffalo Bayou Park
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Balcony
Hot tub on site
Barbecue grill
Internet access
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Explore the area
Houston, TX
Buffalo Bayou Park
Place, Buffalo Bayou Park
8 min walk
Artcar Museum
Place, Artcar Museum
13 min walk
Memorial Park
Place, Memorial Park
5 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
29 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
3rd floor
1 Double Bed
Master w/ bath
1 King Bed
Mother-in-law suite
1 King Bed
North
1 Queen Bed
South
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony
This 6000 sq. ft. converted prohibition era general store has been transformed and reimagined by an owner/architect for over a decade into a completely custom house like none you have ever seen. It was designed for entertaining & comfort.
Founded in 1921 as Laurnicella’s Meat Market, this historical gem sits on the corner of Floyd and Patterson. A remnant of its life as a meat market, the spacious second story deck extends over the sidewalk and is where Laurnicella would hang her signs to tell the neighborhood what cuts of meat she had to offer that day. The walk-in meat locker, converted into a glamorous industrial-chic bathroom, has a foot thick meat locker door door and original 1920’s colossal hinges, locks, and pulls. Shortly after Laurnicella built the property, it was taken over by “Snow” and became “Snow’s Corner Store”. An extensive renovation, plus an addition, has given new life to “Snow’s” and created a beautiful residence full of character and charm with fantastic space for entertaining and elegant daily living.
1,000 bottle wine storage Old growth hardwood 533 square foot wrap around balcony with hot tub
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
About the neighborhood
Houston
Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, a neighborhood in Houston, is home to this vacation home. 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 Downtown Aquarium and Houston Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Daikin Park, or consider NRG Park for a night out.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Quitman/Near Northside Station - 5 min drive
Kinder Station - 9 min drive
Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Laredo Taqueria - 4 min walk
Velvet Taco - 7 min walk
Burger Bodega - 4 min walk
El Rey Taqueria - 6 min walk
Pearl Bar Houston - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony?
As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony on Jun 24, 2026 start from $1,108, including 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.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony located?
Located in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Buffalo Bayou Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Westheimer Road and Downtown Aquarium. Memorial Park and Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We rented this house for a wedding we were attending in Houston. There was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy, get ready for the wedding and relax. Truly a beautiful home in a great location to everything we needed to be close to and tons of amenities available.
We had 7 people staying at the house for a week (and 2 more coming in and out). It was a perfect size for us just enough room so that everyone had some space, but still cozy. The house is funky and fun and was just a terrific atmosphere for our vacation. We cooked Thanksgiving dinner (the kitchen was perfect), had appetizers relaxing on the balconey, and ate big meals at the long table. The beds were delightfully comfortable and the house was centrally located to be able to get to just about anything we wanted within about 15 minutes. The only things I would say are that you might not like it (a) if you're an interior designer and are particular about having a "beautiful" place (we LOVED the decor, but it may not be everyone's cup of tea), (b) if you're a light sleeper (the bamboo scrapes on the gutter when there's wind, but it seemed only audible in the master) or (c) if you're older and might trip on uneven floors (if you're younger, you'll call it "character", but if you're having trouble with your balance, you'll call it hazardous. My mom is 78 and she was fine puttering around the downstairs, but in a few more years it'll be a problem for her.)
All that said though, we really did enjoy the place. Plenty of room, great location (easy access to running/walking/biking on Buffalo Bayou too), just different enough to be fun and really put you in the mood for a nice vacation. We'd go back in a heartbeat!
Verified traveler
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam F.
Apr 6, 2019
Enjoyed our experience!
Fun place to share with a large group!
Adam F.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurent C.
Jun 24, 2018
An amazing stay!
I am a regular HomeAway client. This is surely one of my best stays ever!
First, the house is amazing. Located just a few minutes away from downtown in a great neighborhood: calm at night and so animated during the evening. Washington St has many animated bars and exciting restaurants.
Second, the house is entirely decorated and renovated by an architect. The actual owners are great antique amateurs and there are many incredible art pieces everywhere in the house.
Hunter, the person in charge of the renting, was more than helpful. He accommodated every one of our wishes and gave precious advice on restaurants and bars.
The house is ideally made for 4 bedrooms as the 5th one is really more modest.
A must have for those who need to spend time in Houston!
Laurent C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
About the host
Hosted by Hunter Jones
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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