The Downtown Winter Retreat @ Historic 1st Ward

Modern and stylish space located within 1 mile of Downtown Houston. Perfect for families, business travelers and weekend get-a-ways. As you step into the home, you will feel the welcoming and cozy atmosphere. With our comfy furniture and warm décor pieces, this property will feel like home away from home. The bedding is clean and the mattresses are plush. The huge back yard awaits your presence either for the children to enjoy or for you to sit back and relax.
Local attractions include:
Med center
14min 7.4 mi

Galleria Mall
15 min 8.4 mi

Museum district
10min 5.2 mi

Breakfast Club
10 min 3.1 mi

Turkey Let Hut
9 min 4.7 mi

Hobby
21 min 11 mi

IAH
13 min 8.2 mi

Hermann Park/Houston Zoo
13 min 6.4 mi

Children's Museum of Houston
10 min 5.1 mi

U of H
9 min 4.7 mi

TSU/Rice U
12 min 6 mi

Aquarium
5 min 1.1 mi

Toyota center/GRB/Discovery green/Minute maid
8 min 2.4 mi

NRG
18 min 11 mi

Saint Arnold Brewing Company
7 min 2.3 mi

Eight Wonder Brewery
10 min 4.2 mi

The kitchen and bathroom surfaces as well as doorknobs and handles in this space are professionally BLEACH CLEANED in between every visit. BLEACH is the best disinfectant for sanitizing.

Extra attention is paid to sanitizing this space to guard against any contagion.

Please be assured we prioritize and are proactive about protecting our guests' health and safety.

Welcome to the Downtown Winter Retreat centrally located within 1 mile of Downtown Houston. This space is inspired by a calm color palette and smart design. The house provides style and value for guests with discerning taste.

This smart homes comes fully equipped with;

Super-fast wifi
Fully stocked kitchen with utensils and cookware
Outdoor seating with grill
Dedicated work space
Enough space for 11 guests and much more...

Other Things to Note:

****The kitchen and bathroom surfaces in this space are professionally BLEACH CLEANED in between every visit. BLEACH is the best disinfectant for sanitizing.**

**Extra attention is paid to sanitizing this space to guard against any contagion.**

**Please be assured we prioritize and are proactive about protecting our guests' health and safety.**

The pictures we have in this listing are up to date and accurate.

Maps may not have the most updated photos.

This is a transitioning area that may appear rough but it's safe and very quiet at night. There is a ring door bell for added security.

Early check-in is subject to availability at the sole discretion of the host.
Early check-in availability is determined on the day of arrival.
The early check-in fee is $50.
Early check-in time is 2pm or earlier.

Late check-out is 12pm. Late check-out fee is $40.
Late check-out is subject to availability at the sole discretion of the host.

Late check-out is only applicable to reservations that have paid the $40 late check out fee. Late check-out can only be added to the reservation prior to check-out date. If you request late check-out on check-out day or overstay past normal 10:30 am check-out time then late check-out fee is $80. This $80 will be automatically deducted from your deposit.

Please note that we have a courtesy half-hour grace period for check-in and check-out. Check-in begins at 4:30 pm and check-out ends at 10:30 am.

You may find clean sheets and towels in the washer and dryer located in the laundry area. If you need to use the dryer, please remove and set it on the side. If you need to use the washer, please transfer and run the dryer. Thank you.

There is an additional yet to be determined commercial usage fee for guests who require filming video or audio on the property.

There are always fresh fully laundered towels and sheets placed between every guest visit. Normal wear and tear, these towels and sheets may get stains and tears. This enables us to give our guests the best possible value and at the same time help the environment.

Houston is a hot and humid climate, this climate causes a lot of bugs. We are aware that bugs can get into space. We do regular extermination to try to prevent bug problems but it's not a perfect solution. Please note that you may see bugs in the home. No refunds given if bugs are seen.

No pets or emotional support animals are allowed. An emotional support animal is the same as a pet.

For undisclosed pets brought into the listing, there is an additional $250 fee.

Pets are not allowed on any furniture or beds as well please pick up your pet's waste. If there is excessive pet hair in the space we will not refund the $250 pet cleaning deposit fee.

Certain events are allowed at the sole discretion of the host.
Events will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional fees may apply and larger deposit may be required.
Contact us if you are interested in reserving the space for an event.

*Deposit Collection* (Only in the case of Pets and Underage guests)

In the case of any deposit collection, we will need a picture of your government ID and a picture of the credit card used matching your ID. The picture only needs to show the last four digits of your credit card. We will not be able to give access to the space until these steps are completed.

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For live TV please access Roku app on the menu

The small Roku remote is for the menu and internet TV.

Please let the host know once you have checked in and checked out.

At check out, please shut off lights and set AC temperature to 75 or heat temperature to 68. Our housekeeping crew will handle all cleanup.

Please let the host know when you have checked in/out

This unit is located in front of an old industrial rail line that runs occasionally. It's a one-way street.

Driveway parking max capacity is 4 vehicles.
No street parking allowed.
There is additional street parking within the neighborhood.
No Parking or Driving in the backyard.

A side door is located towards the back of the house where the driveway is can only be accessed from the inside of the house.

The highchair is placed in Bedroom 1 on the first floor. The fold up crib/playpen with basin and sheets are placed in the primary bedroom on the second floor.

There is a fire extinguisher, bug spray and an extra water jug under the kitchen sink.

There is a first aid kit under the bathroom sink.

The switch to the dishwasher is located on the kitchen sink wall.

Cornhole is available for guest use. Bean bags and boards are located in the closet of the downstairs bedroom. Please return after use.

Backyard has BBQ grill (propane gas) and outdoor sitting for four for guest use. After 10pm please only use the backyard. If there is excessive noise by the front entrance after 10pm the neighbors will complain.

There is a motion detector on the interior of the unit, THIS IS NOT A CAMERA, it only functions to detect motion when the alarm is on.

There is an additional yet to be determined commercial usage fee for guests who require filming video or audio on the property.

Please take out trash and place in black bins located outside in the back/side of the unit. There are additional garbage bags in the trash can under the current bag.

There are always fresh fully laundered towels and sheets placed between every guest visit. Normal wear and tear, these towels and sheets may get stains and tears. This enables us to give our guests the best possible value and at the same time help the environment.

Houston is a hot and humid climate, this climate causes a lot of bugs. We are aware that bugs can get into space. We do regular extermination to try to prevent bug problems but it's not a perfect solution. Please note that you may see bugs in the home. No refunds given if bugs are seen.

Guests have to log in to and log out of their own accounts for all streaming services.

For undisclosed pets brought into the listing, there is an additional $250 fee.

Pets are not allowed on any furniture or beds as well please pick up your pet's waste. If there is excessive pet hair in the space we will not refund the $250 pet cleaning deposit fee.

Please clean up your pets' waste in the backyard or any other place on the property. Failure to clean up after pets will result in a $250 clean-up fee. All pet waste must be cleaned up.

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The inventory price list is in place for any missing or damaged items that are found after check out.

Please let us be aware of any damages that occur during your visit.

Any damaged or missing items not listed below are subject to reimbursement upon request with receipt plus a 20% restocking fee.

No reimbursement receipt is provided by the host to guests for items listed on the inventory price list.

Inventory Price List:

Towels:
Bath Towels $24
Hand Towels $16
Wash Cloth $12

Beddings:
King Sheets $100
Queen Sheets $90
Full-Size Sheets $80
Twin Sheets $60
Pillow $60
Pillow Case $20
Pillow Protectors $20
Mattress Protectors $70
King Comforter $120
Queen Comforter $100
Full Comforter $90
Twin Comforter $70
King Duvet Cover $120
Queen Duvet Cover $100
Full Duvet Cover $90
Twin Duvet Cover $70
Iron $60
Iron board $60
Hairdryer $60

Utensils:
Forks / Spoons / Knives $6/ each
Plates $10
Glasses $10
Coffee cups $10
Coffeemaker $70
Coffee pot $50

Others:
Broom $60

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