3BR Houston Home near Medical Center, Zoo, Museums & Downtown | Sleeps 9

Enjoy a stylish Houston stay near the Texas Medical Center, Hermann Park, Houston Zoo, Museum District and Downtown. This modern 3BR, 2.5BA home sleeps up to 9 with a king bed, queen bed, flexible twin sleeping spaces, fast WiFi, full kitchen, outdoor grill, smart-lock self check-in and parking for multiple vehicles.

The space

🏡 Welcome to Empress Goodhope Retreat, a bright and comfortable Houston home designed for family trips, medical visits, university stays, business travel and group getaways.

The home accommodates up to 9 registered guests across 3 bedrooms and 7 beds.

Guests can enjoy:

🛏️ King, queen and twin sleeping arrangements
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen
📶 Fast WiFi
📺 TV
🔥 Outdoor grill
🔐 Smart-lock self check-in
🚘 Driveway parking for 2 vehicles
🚗 Additional street parking
🐾 Pets considered with prior approval
📅 Weekly and monthly stays welcome

🛋️ Open-Concept Living Area

Natural light and an open layout create a welcoming space for relaxing and spending time together.

Living-area features include:

🛋️ Comfortable group seating
📺 TV and entertainment space
📶 Fast WiFi
✨ Modern fixtures and artistic décor
🌿 Indoor greenery
🏡 Spacious, functional layout

🍽️ Kitchen and Dining

Prepare breakfast, snacks and complete meals in the full kitchen.

Kitchen features include:

🍳 Fully equipped kitchen
🔥 Stove
♨️ Oven
🧊 Refrigerator
🥘 Cookware and cooking essentials
🍽️ Dinnerware and utensils
☕ Coffee and beverage space
🧼 Starter kitchen supplies

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1 — King Retreat

1 King Bed
2 Single Beds

The room includes a canopy-style king bed and flexible daybed/trundle sleeping arrangement.

Bedroom 2 — Triple Twin Room

3 Single Beds

This practical setup works well for children, friends or additional group members.

Bedroom 3 — Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

✨ Total: 3 bedrooms, 7 beds and accommodations for up to 9 registered guests.

🛁 Bathrooms

The home includes 2.5 bathrooms, giving families and groups added convenience.

Guests can enjoy:

🚿 Full bathrooms
🚻 Additional half bathroom
🧼 Starter bathroom essentials
🧺 Fresh towels
🛏️ Fresh linens

🔥 Outdoor Grill

An outdoor grill is available for guest use.

Propane tanks are provided. When a refill is needed, guests may exchange the tank at a nearby store. Please clean the cooking surface after use; the housekeeping team will complete the deeper cleaning.

🐾 Pet-Friendly Stays

Pets may be accepted with advance approval.

Please contact the host before booking with a pet and complete all applicable pet requirements before arrival.

🚘 Parking

Parking options include:

🚘 Driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles
🚗 Additional street parking where legally permitted

Street-parked vehicles must face the direction of traffic and comply with posted regulations.

Nearby attractions

✰ Texas Southern University — approximately 5 minutes

✰ Texas Medical Center and nearby hospitals — approximately 10 minutes

✰ Hermann Park — approximately 10 minutes

✰ Houston Zoo — approximately 10 minutes

✰ Houston Museum District — approximately 10 minutes

✰ University of Houston — approximately 10 minutes

✰ Downtown Houston — approximately 15 minutes

✰ Toyota Center, Discovery Green and the convention district — approximately 15 minutes

✰ William P. Hobby Airport — approximately 20 minutes

✰ George Bush Intercontinental Airport — approximately 30 minutes

Travel times are estimates and may vary due to traffic, construction, weather and major Houston events.

Guest access

Guests receive private access to the entire home and its designated outdoor and parking areas.

A unique smart-lock code and arrival instructions will be provided before check-in after all required reservation steps have been completed.

Guest interactions:

Guests will have interaction with our team all hours of the day until 11PM.

Other things to note

⚠️ 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 🚨

Know before you go:
➔No smoking indoors.
➔Quiet hours are 9pm-9am. Outdoor amenities may be used quietly until 11pm.
➔Late check-outs may be requested within 24 hours of departure, but approval is not guaranteed and cannot extend past 12pm. Unapproved late check-out incurs a $150 fee.
➔Outdoor grill available. Guests are asked to clean it after use; our staff will handle deep cleaning. Propane tanks are provided; if refill is needed, guests may exchange at a nearby store.

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We have one security camera in the driveway, a Ring doorbell at the front door, and one overlooking the backyard pool. A Minut Alarm also monitors noise levels, alerting us if limits are exceeded. All exterior cameras are installed for the safety of guests and the property, and they will remain active during reservation
⚠️ 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 🚨

1. Provide the exact number of guests; unregistered guests are not allowed.
2. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the loss of your deposit or eviction.
3. This property offers self-check-in; please confirm your ability to check in as instructed.
4. Check-in time is at 4 pm, and check-out time is at 10 am. Early check-in or late check-out is available for a fee with prior approval.
5. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 AM.
6. Packages or mail deliveries are not accepted at the property.
7. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house. Smoking is only allowed outside. A cleaning fee of up to $1350 will be charged for any detected smoking (cigarettes, vape, marijuana).
8. The use of narcotics is strictly prohibited.
9. The host is not liable for accidents or injuries that may occur during your stay.
10. Please be mindful of energy usage by turning off lights and closing windows, doors, and blinds when not in use.
11. Parties or events are not allowed on the premises. A charge of $175 per day will be imposed for violations.
12. Open flames, including candles or fireworks, are not permitted.
13. Maintenance requests may take up to 24 hours to address.
14. Groups of 6 or more guests must inquire before making an instant booking.
15. Local guests must request approval before booking.
16. Unauthorized overstays beyond the check-out time will incur fees.
17. Additional charges may apply for excessive mess, trash, or damages caused during your stay.
18. Furniture should not be rearranged or items removed from the property.
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