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

Top rated by guests
Harwood floors and faux fireplace embellish this elegant space.
Private kitchen
Some steps leading to the front Door of the building.
Elegant Living room
Serene with plenty of natural light livingroom
review stars
9.2Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"The place is super cute and in a very nice neighborhood! Communication was quick amd easy with the owner, and we couldnt have been happier with the stay. The construction wasnt an issue, and not overl..."
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9.2 / 10
Outstanding(10 Ratings)

Apartment in Houston, TX

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

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.

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

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10
Outstanding(10 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
The place is super cute and in a very nice neighborhood! Communication was quick amd easy with the owner, and we couldnt have been happier with the stay. The construction wasnt an issue, and not overly noticable inside. Would highly reccomend!!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Gorgeous neighborhood, I enjoyed walking around for exercise and looking at the houses. It is close to Rice Univ, which is why we were there. Close to Museum District. It is the cleanest short-term rental we've ever stayed in. Plenty of room in this first-floor apartment. I worked remotely while we were there. There is a small office which worked perfectly for zoom calls. Internet was fast and consistent. Host was very helpful and available. Our plane was delayed and we arrived at 3am. Exhausted after a terrible day of travel, I couldn't get the lock box open, and she answered my text at 3am to help. As another review stated, there is a 20-story building being constructed in the back yard. Construction started precisely at 7am. This wasn't a problem for us since we were up. I was still able to work with what noise there was. However, if you are super sensitive to noise, you may want to see if this has been completed. It is a charming older house in a gorgeous old neighborhood. If you appreciate vintage houses and their quirky charms, you will love it.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2024
My wife and I were in Houston to celebrate a grandchild's birthday and to visit family. The house was a mile from my son's house. It's in a quiet neighborhood. The house is clean, comfortable and well-appointed. The area is extremely walkable. Everything we needed was very close by, grocery, pharmacy, Starbucks (!), restaurants, et c. We discovered three restaurants less than 1/2 mile from the house (Raven, Picnic and Agnes). We recommend them all. Herman Park is walkable from the house and also recommended. The host was great and very responsive. If they'll have us and the house is available, we will definitely stay there again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
This is a very charming apartment in a nice neighborhood. The unit was sparkling clean and had everything needed for my 4-day stay. The owner was responsive and provided clear instructions. I can definitely strongly recommend this place and would stay here again. A highrise is being build in the next block, which created some noise during the day, but nothing extreme. Check this place out!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

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What amenities are available at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.