House in Harris County, TX
Reasons to book
About this house rental
🏡 Welcome to your Empress Vacation Rentals Houston retreat, a bright and spacious one-story home created for comfort, connection and memorable group stays.
This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home accommodates up to 14 registered guests across 8 beds. Enjoy generous indoor gathering spaces and a private backyard built for swimming, soaking, outdoor movies and evenings around the fire pit.
Guests can enjoy:
🏊 Private in-ground swimming pool
♨️ Hot tub and Jacuzzi access
🔥 Outdoor fire pit
🎬 Outdoor movie setup
🌳 Private fenced backyard
🪑 Poolside lounge seating
🌤️ Shaded outdoor seating
🍽️ Poolside dining area
📺 HDTV and streaming
📶 High-speed WiFi
💻 Dedicated workspace
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen
☕ Coffee station
🧺 Washer and dryer
🚘 Gated driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles
🔐 Keyless self check-in
🐾 Pets considered with prior approval
🏡 Convenient one-story layout
🌴 Private Backyard Oasis
The private backyard is one of the home’s biggest highlights and offers space for guests of all ages to relax together.
Outdoor features include:
🏊 Private swimming pool
♨️ Hot tub and Jacuzzi
🔥 Fire pit
🎬 Outdoor cinema setup
🪑 Poolside lounge chairs
🌤️ Shaded seating
🍽️ Outdoor dining
🌿 Landscaped fenced yard
✨ Comfortable setting for families and groups
The pool heater and Jacuzzi features must be activated remotely. Guests must contact the host in advance when they would like the heat or jets enabled.
Pool heating and Jacuzzi access require an additional daily charge and a two-day minimum. Please review the fee details before booking.
🛋️ Living and Gathering Spaces
The home includes multiple bright and comfortable areas for relaxing, dining and spending time together.
Guests can enjoy:
🛋️ Formal sitting area
🍽️ Formal dining room
🏡 Open-concept family area
📺 HDTV with streaming capability
📶 High-speed WiFi
💻 Dedicated workspace
✨ Spacious group-friendly layout
The indoor spaces are ideal for family conversations, movie nights, shared meals and relaxing after exploring Houston.
🍽️ Kitchen
The full kitchen makes it easy to prepare breakfasts, snacks and group meals.
Kitchen features include:
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen
🔥 Gas stove
♨️ Oven
🧊 Refrigerator
☕ Coffee station
🥘 Cookware
🍽️ Dinnerware and dining essentials
🧼 Kitchen basics
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements
🛏️ Bedroom 1 — Primary Suite
1 King Bed
Private ensuite bathroom
Spa-inspired finishes
🛏️ Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
🛏️ Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
1 Bunk Bed
🛏️ Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
🛏️ Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
1 Futon
✨ Total listing capacity: 5 bedrooms, 8 listed beds and accommodations for up to 14 registered guests.
🛁 Bathrooms
The home includes three bathrooms.
Guests can enjoy:
🚿 3 bathrooms
🛁 Private ensuite in the primary suite
🧼 Bathroom essentials
🧺 Fresh towels
✨ Convenient setup for families and groups
💻 Work and Extended-Stay Ready
The home is suitable for medical visits, business travel, relocations and longer Houston reservations.
Guests can enjoy:
📶 High-speed WiFi
💻 Dedicated workspace
🧺 Washer and dryer
🍳 Full kitchen
🚘 Gated driveway parking
🏡 One-story layout
Nearby attractions
✰ Shop, dine and pick up everyday essentials at Meyerland Plaza — approximately 5–10 minutes
✰ Attend Texans games, concerts, rodeo events, conventions and year-round entertainment at NRG Park — approximately 10–15 minutes
✰ Reach the Texas Medical Center and nearby hospitals — approximately 15–20 minutes
✰ Visit Houston Zoo inside Hermann Park — approximately 15–20 minutes
✰ Explore Hermann Park for gardens, walking paths, pedal boats and outdoor recreation — approximately 15–20 minutes
✰ Discover museums, art and cultural attractions in the Houston Museum District — approximately 15–20 minutes
✰ Visit Rice University and nearby Rice Village restaurants and shops — approximately 15–20 minutes
✰ Shop and dine at The Galleria and throughout Uptown Houston — approximately 15–20 minutes
✰ Travel to Downtown Houston for restaurants, nightlife and business destinations — approximately 20–25 minutes
✰ Attend Rockets games and concerts at Toyota Center — approximately 20–25 minutes
✰ Visit Daikin Park for Astros games and downtown events — approximately 20–25 minutes
✰ Attend conferences and expos at George R. Brown Convention Center — approximately 20–25 minutes
✰ Fly conveniently through William P. Hobby Airport — approximately 25–30 minutes
Travel times are estimates and may vary due to Houston traffic, construction, weather and event-day congestion.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the home and available amenities during their stay.
Easy self-check-in is available with keyless entry. Check-in details will be provided once all required check-in steps have been completed.
Pool and Jacuzzi features must be activated remotely. Guests must notify the host in advance when they would like the heater or jets turned on
Guest Attraction:
We respect our guests’ privacy and want you to feel comfortable throughout your stay.
Our team is available through the Airbnb platform before, during and after your stay. Please reach out with any questions about check-in, pool heating, Jacuzzi access, pet approval, amenities or nearby Houston attractions.
Listing Notes:
⚠️ IMPORTANT BEFORE BOOKING ⚠️
Please carefully read ALL requirements below before confirming your reservation. These requirements apply to every guest and every reservation without exception.
✅ The primary booking guest must be 25 years of age or older and must be present for the duration of the stay.
✅ We require guest verification through our trusted third party partner, Truvi, after booking confirmation.
✅ Truvi verification includes:
• Government issued photo ID
• Signed rental agreement
• Contact verification
• Completion of verification through a secure third party link
✅ Guests must also choose ONE of the following:
✔️ Non refundable damage waiver
OR
✔️ Refundable $1,000 security deposit hold
✅ The refundable security deposit is fully returned after checkout provided there are:
• no damages
• no missing items
• no excessive cleaning
• no unauthorized guests
• no house rule violations
✅ For guests who are not comfortable submitting ID or paying the refundable deposit/damage waiver outside Airbnb, payment may be arranged through the Airbnb Resolution Center when applicable. However, the remaining verification process, including ID verification and rental agreement completion, must still be completed through the Truvi portal.
✅ We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your stay against unexpected events including:
• flight cancellations
• weather disruptions
• illness or emergencies
• changes in travel plans
✅ Please carefully review the cancellation policy before booking, as exceptions and refunds outside policy cannot be guaranteed.
🚨 PLEASE ONLY PROCEED WITH BOOKING IF YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FULLY AGREE TO ALL VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, TRUVI SCREENING, HOUSE RULES, SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, AGE REQUIREMENTS, AND CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE 🚨
- Smoking is not permitted in the house
- Neighborhood quiet hours are 10pm-7am, but you`re welcome to use the outdoor amenities (quietly) until 11pm.
- The pool will be cleaned most Wednesdays, and the automated pool vacuum is scheduled to clean everyday starting at 8am-12pm.
- The lawn is serviced on Wednesdays during growing season.
- Our Jacuzzi takes approximately one hour to heat from cold, depending on the time of year.
- The heated pool takes 4-6 hours to reach tepid temperatures and up to 24 hours to fully heat. This is our fee structure for the extra amenities!
Pool heating is $125 per day if the lowest forecast temp during your stay above 60° f.
Pool heating is $150 per day if the lowest forecast temp during your stay is between 50° f & 60° f.
IMPORTANT: Pool features and Jacuzzi must be activated remotely.
🛑 Please notify us in advance when you`d like the heater or jets turned on so we can remotely enable them.
ADDITIONAL FEES/CHARGES:
**it is an additional $125/per day minimum of 2days to have access to the pool heater and jacuzzi. This covers the energy consumption required to maintain the desired temperature
- The pool will be cleaned most Wednesdays or Thursdays, or may vary depending on the weather, and the automated pool vacuum is scheduled to clean everyday starting at 8am-12pm.
**Guests can request late check-outs for a $100 fee within 1 day of departure. Late checkouts are not guaranteed and we will not be able to approve any late check-outs before this window. Late checkouts will not be allowed past 12pm.
This strict rule is put in place to give the cleaners enough time to clean the property and replenish supplies before the next guest arrives.
⚠️ IMPORTANT BEFORE BOOKING ⚠️
Please carefully read ALL requirements below before confirming your reservation. These requirements apply to every guest and every reservation without exception.
✅ The primary booking guest must be 25 years of age or older and must be present for the duration of the stay.
✅ We require guest verification through our trusted third party partner, Truvi, after booking confirmation.
✅ Truvi verification includes:
• Government issued photo ID
• Signed rental agreement
• Contact verification
• Completion of verification through a secure third party link
✅ Guests must also choose ONE of the following:
✔️ Non refundable damage waiver
OR
✔️ Refundable $1,000 security deposit hold
✅ The refundable security deposit is fully returned after checkout provided there are:
• no damages
