LUXURY Town Home near Museums, Downtown & Med Center, Pool & more, STUNNING!

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A spacious living area with a central glass dining table, clear chairs, a staircase, and a large rug.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a dining area with modern furniture.
A patio with outdoor furniture, a table, and chairs.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by potted plants and a blue wall.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a glass coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Rice University

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Place, Houston Museum of Fine Arts
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermann Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rice University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Living room

Bidet · Toilet

Loft full bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

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About the area

Houston

Located in Houston, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Toyota Center or Reliant Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Houston, TX

What's nearby

  • Houston Museum of Fine Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hermann Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rice University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Houston Natural Science Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Houston Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Museum District Station - 6 min walk
  • M. D. Anderson Station - 13 min walk
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pit Room - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bodegas Taco Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Candente - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fia’s Pizzeria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Black Hole Coffee House - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does LUXURY Town Home near Museums, Downtown & Med Center, Pool & more, STUNNING! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is LUXURY Town Home near Museums, Downtown & Med Center, Pool & more, STUNNING! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LUXURY Town Home near Museums, Downtown & Med Center, Pool & more, STUNNING!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LUXURY Town Home near Museums, Downtown & Med Center, Pool & more, STUNNING!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LUXURY Town Home near Museums, Downtown & Med Center, Pool & more, STUNNING!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LUXURY Town Home near Museums, Downtown & Med Center, Pool & more, STUNNING! located?

Located in South Central Houston, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Houston Museum of Fine Arts and Rice University. MD Anderson Cancer Center and Houston Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km). Museum District Station is 6 minutes by foot and Hermann Park/Rice U Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hans was a welcoming host and was very communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Amy and her family were wonderful guests and treated the Museum House with respect, leaving it spotless. We welcom her back anytime...Hans. 5 Stars
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the museum house. The house is in the perfect location close to all the museums and Herman park. It was so fun looking at all the art throughout the house. We would definitely stay there again next time we visit our son in Houston.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An experience

We were very happy at the museum house. The location is great and the host perfect. Thank you
Stayed 15 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
I hope you had a safe trp back home and your family enjoyed your stay at the Museum House. Will your daughter come back to Houston for more training? It was a pleasure hosting you... All the best... Hans and Vuthy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mixed professional and personal trip with kids

From start to finish, the process was seamless. The host was there to greet us and give us information about the house and the surrounding area. The house was clean, well maintained, and had interesting art throughout. The private pool and location near shopping, museums and restaurants made it oetfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

My wife and I along with my son, daughter-in-law, and grandson stayed 4 nights at the Museum House. The facility was wonderful in every way that such a facility can be wonderful, and Hans was a gracious and attentive host. We all felt blessed to have found such a perfect place to reside while in town for the Final Four.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Place - as advertised

This home is beautiful inside, just as the pictures posted show. Hans was very pleasant: met us as we arrived. He had a Final Four packet made out, took time to go over food and attractions with us, and showed us around the house. This home was clean and well maintained. Daily morning walks in this area were refreshing. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home during our trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Once settled, much better

Unfortunately we arrived very late to the property and were not able to get in that night (we had to stay at a hotel). Once we were able to connect with the property owner, things went much, much smoother. Travelling with my wife and son......which made the recovery from missing the first night difficult. Owner was responsive once we were able to connect and he did try to make things better. I personally enjoyed our stay, but the first night was difficult to overcome for my spouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house, great location, great rate and great owner!

I stayed with my parents. my 14 years old and her friend and my 8 years old. We all enjoyed our stay. Some of the best museums in the country are within walking distance and its a short drive to the best shopping malls and other attractions (you should choose your time wisely to avoid Houston's traffic!). The house was great (from art works to the beds, towels, bathtub, kitchen, etc.). The only thing you should consider is a few stairs you should take to get into the house (if you have bad knees or hips). My mom has bad knees but could manage it! If you are planning to visit Houston, definitely consider this place. And Hans, thank you for your hospitality.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. It certainly was a pleasure hosting you and your family and I am glad that you took advantage of the location of the Museum House. Please come back soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay during convention in Houston.

Myself and a colleague from work were in town for a convention at the GRB convention center. We travel frequently and staying in hotel rooms is the same the world over. We decided to try booking a house through VRBO during our stay and it was the best decision we made during the trip. Hans was great to deal with during check in and out, and the house was a very relaxing place to stay and wind down between meetings. Our only regret was that we didn't make full use of the facilities and use the pool/hot tub. The house was very comfortable, and even my roommate who is 6'2" commented on how comfortable the beds were. It was also nice and quiet every night, compared to the constant door slamming and hallway yelling we're used to in hotels. The house was in a great location, close to great restaurants and museums, but still only a quick drive over to the convention center for meetings. This was leaps and bound better than staying in a hotel, and we'll be sure to stay again when we return to the area. Thanks!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your kind words Tyler. I look forward hosting you again when you are in Houston and lets make sure you take some time aside to enjoy the courtyard and pool. You were the perfect guests!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superb location, property, and host!

Our family of 4 had an incredible stay in the Museum House! The location could not have been better - we walked daily to incredible museums and parks and restaurants, and we were an easy train ride to other area attractions and restaurants. We also very much enjoyed our time while in the house. It was comfortable and spacious enough to invite friends over, the kitchen was perfectly equipped (fun coffee mugs included), and there was daily access to the owner's pool and patio as well. The best part about the stay, however, was the host. Hans was so kind and helpful, it was almost as if we were visiting friends. We arrived to a welcome basket, and he was responsive to texts throughout our stay and sent several updates of local goings-on. Although we were traveling with 2 young children, I would probably not suggest this home to all families. There is a lot of very valuable and very breakable art, and there are also 2 very steep staircases. Our kids were able to 'not touch', and we used a traveling baby gear company to rent stair gates and were fine, but like I said it might be more ideal for couples or families with older kids. All in all, it was an excellent vacation and I recommend the museum house and Hans with 5 stars!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Carrie, it was a real pleasure to host your family and thank you very much for your nice words. I hope more families discover Houston and the Museum District as a vacation spot. Please come again and I appreciate leaving the Museum House so spotless... Hans
Archival

10/10 Excellent

relaxing getaway

Oh my God! What a beautiful home---it is SO much better than the pictures, you truly have to see it to believe it. Hans, the owner, met my daughter and me upon arrival and chatted about how great the city of Houston is for sightseeing, cuisine, the arts and sporting venues. He patiently explained how we did not even need to drive anywhere---we could walk to the museums and take the light-rail almost anywhere!!! We journeyed to the IMAX theater and visited the planetarium and the butterfly exhibits. We returned to the most comfortable home with an incredible ambiance. My master bedroom was immaculate and the enormous jacuzzi-tub was so relaxing after the cold freezing rain drove us inside. My daughter had the loft off the living room and was warm and cozy and kept in-touch with her friends using the wi-fi available for her laptop. We watched a movie together and I drifted downstairs to my sumptuous suite,where I read on the most comfortable king-sized bed with an incredibly soft pillow-top mattress! I awoke the next morning after a blissful sleep (it is wonderfully quiet in the entire Museum house). The owner has a Keurig coffee-maker with some wonderful choices as I leisurely read for a while. We had plans to visit with my older daughter and her husband for a late lunch and they also loved our new home---so much beautiful art work to see (everywhere) at the Museum house. Our stay was much too short for me, but I look forward to returning very soon. Hans has a real jewel for those who seek an exceptional home-away-from-home. The house is very clean and comfortable. Although we did not prepare any meals, a full kitchen has everything you could ask for. I promise you wont be disappointed if you stay here. Hans even presented me with a bottle of wine upon arrival----Cheers!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Karian for your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and your daughter and I am so happy that you enjoyed the Museum House and got some rest. There will be an other bottle of wine waiting for you at your next visit...lol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome townhouse in museum district

This is an exciting property: beautiful art everywhere, funky multi-story layout, beautiful pool, very quiet, nice off-street parking, kitchen very well equipped, excellent heating/cooling, comfortable furniture, and the most fabulous location for museums, Hermann Park, Rice University, lovely old neighborhoods, and dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our every need was anticipated.

Great location, beautiful home, super nice host, who anticipated our every need. From sodas and water bottles in the fridge to extra plug-ins at our bedside, and umbrellas near the door, Hans thought of everything! The location is beautifully located in the Houston Museum District, and Hans gave us great recommendations for walks, sites to see and restaurants. The only drawback for some may be the stairs to get into the home. They may be too steep and a few too many for some vacationers. We enjoyed our stay at Museum House and would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, great property

The Museum House is so special. I came in for a long weekend with friends and we had such a nice time. There is a bedroom upstairs and downstairs with a main floor in the middle so there is privacy for all. Everything you need is at the property, including a nice pool but it was too cold out for a swim. The house looks exactly like the photos. We walked to museums, spent time in nearby Montrose, and tried the many wonderful restaurants nearby. I will stay here again next time I’m in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique property in great location.

Hans had the home very well supplied and was a great host. The unit shares the pool and patio area with another unit so being mindful of your neighbors is a must. The location is a great part of Houston and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

nice

nice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent host, property, and location

We chose this property because of the cool factor, excellent reviews, and proximity to rice university. The positive reviews are well deserved! Hans is a great host and a kind person. The pictures representative of the property and the art was appreciated by all. The location is fantastic with easy walking distance to museums, parks, and really even rice university is close. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

I didn’t know that the owner lived on the property

When I booked the property I didn’t know that the owner lived on the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place near Rice

Second time staying here. Great for graduation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eclectic home in Museum District

A very interesting home filled with beautiful art pieces. My wife and I were in Houston to take our granddaughter to art classes at the Fine Arts Museum— only a short walk away. Location is perfect for museum district plans. Everywhere you turn— there is art. Sort of a “funky” layout, and lots of stairs, but very well done! We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property

Hans takes care of every detail. Wonderful property in beautiful museum district.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic on all fronts

Fantastic on all fronts. Fantastic house, fantastic host, fantastic art, fantastic hospitality. What else is there to say?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Great house and host

Hans was very imformative and a great host, location was nice and the house was clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The property was in the perfect neighborhood for a family visit. House was comfortable and spacious

We had a lovely stay and Hans was kind and helpful:)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Breathtaking

This property was one of the most amazing and interesting properties I've stayed in. Hahn was an amazing host and was very helpful. Whether it was food, places to go, or hospitality, he was right there. I won't stay anywhere else when I visit Houston.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
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