Summary:

A renovated 1BR in a historic 1945 building in Houston's Third Ward, about 10 min from the Texas Medical Center and Downtown, and a short walk to Texas Southern University.



✔ Queen memory-foam bed, plus a sofa bed for up to 4

✔ Full kitchen, workspace, and Smart TVs in both rooms

✔ Private entrance and one covered parking space



Planning your stay? See "Worth Knowing Before You Book" below for the details guests ask about most.



The Space:

Morning light comes in over the workspace and queen bed, whether you're heading out for an early hospital shift, taking a call before going downtown, or having a slow coffee before exploring the city. By evening, the kitchen table is ready for a home-cooked dinner after a long day, before the building settles into a quiet night.



This professionally managed 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is on the second floor of a renovated 1945 building, part of the Blodgett Urban Lofts, with its own private entrance at the back of the building.



☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆

☀ About 8–15 min to the Texas Medical Center and Downtown

☀ Walk to Texas Southern University; about 5–8 min drive to the University of Houston

☀ Private entrance, no shared hallway or staircase

☀ Full kitchen for cooking, not just a microwave stop

☀ Workspace and reliable WiFi for everyday remote work

☀ Smart TVs in the bedroom and living room

☀ One covered parking space



Well suited to medical staff on rotation, business travelers, academic visitors, and event weekends, with a central base and no suburban commute.



★★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★★

✔ Bedroom: queen bed with memory-foam mattress and protector

✔ Living room: double sofa bed, a snug fit best for a night or two

✔ Sofa bed linens and towels provided when requested in advance



Sleeps 2 comfortably, up to 4 with the sofa bed.



★★ KITCHEN & LIVING ★★

✔ Full kitchen with all basic appliances

✔ Kitchen table for meals

✔ Living room with Smart TV



★★ LAUNDRY ★★

✔ Shared first-floor laundry room, available on request

✔ Detergent not provided; longer-stay guests should request access in advance



★★ WORTH KNOWING BEFORE YOU BOOK ★★

✔ Central, authentic neighborhood: Third Ward is historic and actively redeveloping, more urban energy than suburban quiet. Guests who want a central base love it; if you'd prefer a quieter, more manicured setting, ask us about our other Houston homes

✔ Second floor, reached by an exterior staircase at the back of the building; no elevator

✔ Historic multi-unit building: expect some city noise and sound between units. Earplugs and a white-noise machine are available on request

✔ Tight assigned parking space, best for a standard car or compact SUV

✔ The driveway, parking area, laundry room, and dumpster are shared with other guests of the building

✔ Shared water heater: several long back-to-back showers can briefly lower hot water (reheats in 5–10 min)

✔ Starter supplies cover your first 24–48 hours; longer stays should plan to restock

✔ No on-site pool or gym; Emancipation Park's free public gym is a 3–5 min drive

✔ A disclosed noise monitor measures decibel levels only. It does not record audio, video, or conversations.

✔ Quiet hours: 9:00 PM–8:00 AM

✔ ID verification through our guest portal is required before access instructions are sent



★★ AVAILABLE ADD-ONS ★★

✔ Mid-stay cleaning with a towel swap for longer stays

✔ Early check-in or late checkout, subject to availability

✔ Pets considered with advance approval



Guest Access:

★★ ARRIVAL & ACCESS ★★

✔ The entire apartment is yours, with its own private entrance and no shared interior space

✔ Self check-in by smart lock from 5:00 PM

✔ Your access code and check-in instructions are sent once you complete pre-arrival verification through our guest portal (link sent after booking)

✔ The driveway, parking area, first-floor laundry, and trash areas are shared with other building residents



★★ OFF-SITE AMENITIES ★★

✔ Free public gym at Emancipation Park Recreation Center, less than a mile away (about 15–20 min walk or 3–5 min drive)

✔ Weight room and cardio equipment, basketball courts; ages 18+ with valid photo ID

✔ Seasonal outdoor pool May-September 1-7pm

✔ Online registration required; no showers or lockers; closed Sundays



The Neighborhood:

★★ LIFE IN THIRD WARD ★★

The apartment sits in Houston's historic Third Ward, near Texas Southern University and the University of Houston, with easy access to Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, and the Texas Medical Center.



✔ Walk: Mikki's Soul Food Cafe (2–3 min), Texas Southern University (about 10 min), Emancipation Park (15–20 min)

✔ Dining (5–10 min drive): Granger's for steak and seafood, The Pit Room for Texas barbecue

✔ Short drive (5–10 min): University of Houston, Midtown, EaDo, Museum District and Hermann Park



Getting Around:

★★ PARKING & TRANSPORTATION ★★

A car or rideshare is the easiest way to get around, and both are readily available. METRORail's Purple Line also runs nearby toward Downtown.



✔ One assigned covered parking space; it's narrow, best for a standard car or compact SUV

✔ Please park only in your assigned spot, since other spaces belong to building residents and unauthorized vehicles may be towed

✔ Additional street parking may be available, subject to posted signage



Drive times without traffic:

✔ Downtown Houston: 5–10 min

✔ Texas Medical Center: 8–15 min

✔ NRG Stadium: 12–20 min

✔ Hobby Airport: 20–30 min

✔ Bush Intercontinental (IAH): 30–40 min



Traffic, weather, and events may add time.



Other Things to Note:

★★ CHECK-IN & CHECKOUT ★★

✔ Self check-in by smart lock from 5:00 PM; checkout by 10:00 AM

✔ Early check-in or late checkout available by advance request, subject to availability



★★ VERIFICATION & AGREEMENT ★★

✔ The primary guest completes government ID verification (matching the reservation name) and signs our rental agreement through our guest portal before check-in details are sent

✔ Primary guest must be at least 18, pass ID verification, and be present throughout the stay



★★ OCCUPANCY ★★

✔ Maximum 4 registered guests: 2 in the queen bedroom, up to 2 on the sofa bed

✔ Sofa bed linens must be requested before arrival

✔ Parties and gatherings are not permitted

✔ No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors; please step fully off-site to smoke



★★ PARKING ★★

✔ One assigned covered space included; it's narrow, best for a standard car or compact SUV

✔ Additional street parking may be available, subject to posted signage

✔ Improperly parked vehicles may be towed at the vehicle owner's expense



★★ PETS ★★

✔ Up to 2 pets with advance approval; pet fee applies

✔ Larger breeds require advance approval and may need to be crated when unattended

✔ Service animals are accommodated at no charge per applicable law; emotional support animals follow Airbnb policy, and standard pet fees may apply where permitted



★★ DAMAGE PROTECTION ★★

✔ An optional damage waiver is available on Airbnb, covering qualifying accidental damage per its terms. You're welcome to decline it.



★★ DELIVERIES ★★

✔ Food and grocery deliveries are always welcome

✔ All other deliveries require advance approval; we can't accept, store, or guarantee receipt without it



★★ HOUSE POLICIES ★★

✔ Commercial photography or filming requires prior written approval

✔ House rule violations (smoking, unauthorized guests or pets, gatherings, damage) carry additional charges, as outlined in your rental agreement



Interaction with Guests:

★★ YOUR HOSTS ★★

✔ Professionally managed by our local Houston team, about 10 minutes away

✔ Message us anytime through the app

✔ Standard requests are handled within 24 hours; for urgent issues, start your message with EMERGENCY for priority response, day or night

✔ Maintenance or service visits are coordinated with you in advance

✔ No one will enter the apartment during your stay without advance notice, except in an emergency