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Refuge in the heart of Montrose

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Living Room
Dining Room
Dining Room Looking to Kitchen
Kitchen and Breakfast Nook
Rear Bedroom with Sitting Area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Place, Westheimer Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rothko Chapel
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Menil Collection
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Refuge in the heart of Montrose

The 1,500 square-foot 1930's duplex is in the heart of the best neighborhood in Houston. It is within walking distance of many restaurants, cafes and nightlife spots, and is very close to museums, the Houston Medical Center, downtown and the sports stadiums. Our place is perfect for couples and friends, business travelers, as well as medical center visitors. The apartment occupies the first floor of the building and has it's own entry. This is a calm, comfortable, clutter-free home that you will love for its charm, well-equipped kitchen and unbeatable location.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
Events Allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside
Respect for noise and comfort of neighbors

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-26-001728
Property # 905580vb
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
Note from host: Events Allowed
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Houston

Montrose, 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 Downtown Aquarium and Houston Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Toyota Center, or consider NRG Park for a night out.
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Houston, TX

What's nearby

  • Westheimer Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of St. Thomas - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rothko Chapel - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Menil Collection - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Buffalo Bayou Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Ensemble/HCC Station - 2 min drive
  • Kinder Station - 5 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪JR's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Burger Joint - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Niko Niko's - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Refuge in the heart of Montrose pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Refuge in the heart of Montrose?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Refuge in the heart of Montrose on 11 Jan 2027 start from £238, 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 at Refuge in the heart of Montrose?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Refuge in the heart of Montrose?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Refuge in the heart of Montrose?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Refuge in the heart of Montrose located?

Located in Montrose, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Westheimer Road and within 3 miles (5 km) of Toyota Center and Rice University. George R. Brown Convention Center and Daikin Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ensemble/HCC Station is 26 minutes by foot and McGowen Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, lots of room and very clean. The hosts were very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2025
Thank you, Angie, for being such delightful and considerate guests. We appreciate your choosing our place and hope you will in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best VRBO in Houston. Great location, lovely host and beautiful property. In short: perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed in this lovely home away from home several times now, and it never disappoints. The space is spotless, cozy, and perfectly located close to everything in Houston. Deborah truly goes above and beyond—her thoughtful touches and warm communication make us feel welcomed every time. It’s the perfect little hideaway, and we’re always happy to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2025
Thank you, Linda, for being such considerate and appreciative guests. You make our job easy . . . and enjoyable!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Great stay

Great hosts and rental, excellent location, walking distance to restaurants, quick ride to museums and downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
We were very glad Matthew picked our place to stay in Houston. He was prompt in communication, easygoing and respectful of the property. We would love to host him again and are thankful for guests like him!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Adorable place, great location

Such a tastefully decorated, comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Thank you, Kate. Sorry we missed you, but hope you had a nice weekend despite the dreary weather. Appreciate your leaving the apartment so spic and span.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

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

Excellent place!

Best place we ever stayed at! Had everything we could possibly need. Very clean and tidy spacious and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
Thank you, Caroline, for your nice feedback. We are, in turn, grateful for your being such considerate guests and for choosing our place among so many others. Please come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

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

Work trip

Very nice, quiet and well maintained with lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Very nice property.

Very nice and comfortable. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful stay in the heart of Montrose

Pretty bungalow with outdoor space. Host was very nice and helpful- great location and close to downtown. Definitely recommend and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verniss D.

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

Great Location Great Host

Had a great time with the kids on a long bday weekend. The host was great and on top of it all, the place was well kept, free parking right up from and the location is close to everything. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you, Verniss, for your positive feedback. We are glad to know you had a good time and a nice trip and that being comfortable in the Refuge was a part of that. We appreciate your taking such nice care and we hope you return one day. We would love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily W.

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

Van buren

Great stay, great location, will return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Perfect stay.

Wonderful location, charming, clean apartment, and wonderful hostess. We hope we can stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Hi Lynda, So glad you chose our place and enjoyed it as much as we do. We hope you come again and thank you for being so clean and respectful. We love having guests like you! Best wishes, Deborah and Anton
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Montrose Convenience

Lovely, convenient, and extremely quiet stay. We enjoyed lots of space and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Beautiful home, great location

Hosts were gracious and made everything easy. Home is tasteful, clean, and comfortable. Will absolutley stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you, Jennifer. Glad you had a good stay and we hope you return soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Just what we needed

Our stay was great! Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2023
Thank you, Michelle. Glad you enjoyed and we appreciate the care you took. Please come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

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

Wonderful stay in Montrose

This VRBO is just the best! Extremely clean and convenient to the Houston Medical center. It is well equipped and the owners are just super! We have stayed there twice and hope to again on our next trip to Houston!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2021
Thank you, Clay and Debbie, for being such ideal guests. We really appreciate getting to meet personable, interesting people like you who take care of the apartment like your own. We hope to see you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

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

Great place!

This lovely home is always our first choice when visiting Houston - comfy beds, spotless, great dining area that easily doubles as a spacious work station, two en-suite bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen, snacks and wine waiting for us, great location. I could go in and on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thank you, Linda! We are thrilled you feel at home at the Refuge and appreciative of the care you take and how considerate you are. Please come back anytime. We hope to see you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great Location

Perfect location for taking in the museums. Within walking distance of numerous wonderful places to eat. Very clean and very attentive owners. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
Glad you enjoyed, James. We appreciate the care you took of the apartment during your stay and we hope you come back to the Refuge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Charming Montrose refuge

We were very comfortable in this charming Montrose duplex. It was a good place to return to after experiencing the busyness of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

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

Another great stay!

This was our second stay in this lovely home and we will be back. It is comfortable, spotless, and welcoming. Deborah and Anton are great hosts, going above and beyond. The floor plan is perfect for us and our adult son, and the location puts us near all the people and places we came to Houston to visit.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2024
Thank you, Linda, for your complimentary words. Most importantly, we are glad that you were comfortable and enjoyed your stay. We appreciate the care you take and getting to see you and your lovely family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

Perfect home and location for Houston vacation

We could not have been happier with this beautiful, comfortable home and its perfect location for our 5-night stay in Houston. Parking was easy and convenient, and the hosts were wonderful and very responsive as well. We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your nice words, Brent and Laurie! We hope to see you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E.

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

Fantastic home and host!

The communication and checkin process was super smooth and problem free. The house itself was even better than advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2022
Thank you, Anthony, for choosing our place and being a great guest. We are glad you had a good stay and we hope you consider the Refuge in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julio P.

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

Great stay

Apartment is very nice and well equipped. Debora was always very helpful and quick to respond. We definitely recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2021
Obrigada, Julio. We hope you enjoyed your time in Houston and thank you for taking such good care of the apartment!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Graduation getaway

Deborah was a super host and her home is lovely. Instructions to check in were super easy and the house had everything we needed and then some snacks and water were most appreciated. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia B.

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

Fantastic stay for a week

We loved Deborah and Anton's place. The location is perfect is you like to wander around and explore on foot, lots of cute shops and restaurants near by. Easy to drive to all the major attractions and shopping/restaurant districts. Highly recommend booking this home if you're looking for a place that has it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Caballero

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We are both professionals and have lived in Houston for almost 20 years. We love to travel, but we find comfort in returning to the peace and quiet of our home. We enjoy having dinner parties with friends, walking, reading, undertaking different projects around the house, meeting new people.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this duplex when we first visited it. We loved the light, the windows and the size and layout were perfect for us. Anton personally did most of the complete remodeling that we undertook while we lived in the upstairs apartment. It was a labor of love! We knew we wanted to live in an older home and preserve some bit of history in Houston. Van Buren is a calm street amid an increasingly bustling neighborhood. Most everything is within walking distance. We still live upstairs, but have lived in both units and love each for their own unique characteristics.

What makes this property unique

The aspects we love most about the downstairs unit that is available for booking are:

--high ceilings
--spacious kitchen/breakfast nook
--easy first-floor access
--two bathrooms (one with tub and the other with shower)
--view of backyard

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Russian

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