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Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District

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A living room with a dark blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a vase of flowers. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.
A brick building with a black-framed entrance, red doors, and a small porch with steps.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A fireplace with a decorative metal screen and a modern flat-screen TV mounted above it displaying various streaming services.
A hallway with a large ornate mirror, a small table with a plant, and a decorative shelf with various items.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rice University
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Place, Rice University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermann Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Houston Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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
Garden

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:

*Assigned parking available on driveway for up to one vehicle only.

* 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.
Many of my guests are cancer patients so No pets of any kind allowed due to hair shedding.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3653183vb
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.
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Houston, TX

What's nearby

  • Rice University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hermann Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Houston Museum of Fine Arts - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Westheimer Road - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Houston Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Kinder Station - 4 min drive
  • Hermann Park/Rice U Station - 19 min walk
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Trill Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Davenport - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Red’s Cafe On The Go - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District?

As of 19 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District on 26 Aug, 2026 start from S$746, 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 Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District located?

Located in South Central Houston, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rice Stadium and Rice University. MD Anderson Cancer Center and Houston Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km). Hermann Park/Rice U Station is 19 minutes by foot and Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo Station is 21 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Fernandez

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Languages:

English, Spanish

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