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Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District
Apartment with kitchen, near Rice University
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Rice University
- Place, Houston Zoo
- Place, MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
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.
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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to 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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Houston
South Central Houston, a neighbourhood in Houston, is home to this apartment. 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 NRG Stadium, or consider NRG Park for a night out.

Houston, TX
What's nearby
- Rice University - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Houston Natural Science Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Houston Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- MD Anderson Cancer Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- NRG Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Tapatia - 15 min walk
- Valhalla - 12 min walk
- Starbucks - 15 min walk
- Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern - 2 min drive
- Birdie's Den Montrose - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jessica Fernandez

Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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