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Hall House: A Century of Charm Come relax in a beautiful piece of Texas history

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A stone pathway leading to a white building with columns and a covered porch.
A spacious kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a chandelier, and a staircase leading to another level.
A house with a porch, a welcome sign, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Hempstead, TX
  • Place, Marshall Car Museum and Showroom
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Prairie View A&M University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Katy Mills Mall
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Downstairs Public Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bedroom 1

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

Upstairs Bedroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs Master

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Hall House: A Century of Charm Come relax in a beautiful piece of Texas history

Experience history, comfort, and beauty at Hall House. Built a century ago, it's on land acquired by Stephen F. Austin, laying the foundation for the Republic of Texas. Perfect for family getaways with 4 suites sleeping 8+. On 8.5 scenic acres, just 25 mins from Texas A&M, near Prairie View A&M. Part of the Historic Grand Texana Wedding Venue, ideal for weddings, reunions, and more. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No crib or guard rails, children at your own risk.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3680398vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hempstead

Hempstead is home to this holiday home. Chappell Hill Museum and Brenham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Windy Winery and Oil Ranch. Travelling with kids? Consider Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In and Waller County Fair Association.
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Hempstead, TX

What's nearby

  • Marshall Car Museum and Showroom - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Prairie View A&M University - 11 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Houston Premium Outlets - 26 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Santa's Wonderland - 43 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Katy Mills Mall - 46 min drive - 83.0 km

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Citizens Coffee & Wine Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hill Country BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hall House: A Century of Charm Come relax in a beautiful piece of Texas history pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Hall House: A Century of Charm Come relax in a beautiful piece of Texas history?

As of 29 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hall House: A Century of Charm Come relax in a beautiful piece of Texas history on 3 Aug, 2027 start from S$1,083, 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 Hall House: A Century of Charm Come relax in a beautiful piece of Texas history?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hall House: A Century of Charm Come relax in a beautiful piece of Texas history?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hall House: A Century of Charm Come relax in a beautiful piece of Texas history?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hall House: A Century of Charm Come relax in a beautiful piece of Texas history located?

Located in Hempstead, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Marshall Car Museum and Showroom, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In and Waller County Fair Association. Peckerwood Garden and Prairie View A&M University are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2024
Vincent was a great guest.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Graduation

The grass needed to be cut and the water pressure was too low. The smell of the house was old smell. It had enough room to fit my family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2025
Laura, Demanded an extra day and failed to pay for it. Left the house a mess, left make up smeared all over our pillows and our comforters. Be careful with her.

About the host

Hosted by Chris Tritico

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Chris and Debbie Tritico live in Houston where they raised their beautiful family. Chris is a nationally known lawyer. Chris Tritico is not your typical lawyer. From white-collar criminal defendants to handling high-profile cases like Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City bombing.

But beyond the courtroom, Chris is a family man, happily married to his college sweetheart, Debbie, for 40 years. Chris and Debbie have raised three amazing kids, Melissa, and Christopher II. They tragically, lost their oldest daughter Maria, taken in Dec 2020 due to gun violence.


Why they chose this property

Hall House is a beautiful 100-year-old home conveniently located just outside of Houston, 20 minutes from Texas A&M, 10 Minutes from Brenham. Right on 290, however, a secluded farm feel to make any stay a great vacation.

What makes this property unique

Hall House is located on the grounds of The Grand Texana, a beautiful 8.5-acre oak and pecan tree filled wedding and event venue available for events up to 150. Hall House is a 100-year-old home built to support the older dairy barns that once supported the dairy farm that was The Grand Texana.

One of the origina 300 properties that Stephen F. Austin obtained from Mexico that became the Republic of Texas, Hall House is steeped with History. Relax on our 8.5 acres of pecan trees and open pasture.

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