Summary:
Traveling with a colleague or family member who needs their own room? This renovated 2BR has its own ground-floor entrance with no stairs, about 10 min from the Texas Medical Center.

✔ Two bedrooms: a queen and a twin, for up to 3 guests
✔ Private entrance, full kitchen, and workspace
✔ Covered, assigned parking space

Planning your stay? See "Worth Knowing Before You Book" below.

The Space:
Morning light comes in over the kitchen table, 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 is ready for a home-cooked dinner after a long day, before the building settles into a quiet night.

This professionally managed 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is on the first floor of a renovated 1945 building, part of the Blodgett Urban Lofts, with its own entrance and no stairs.

☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
☀ Two separate bedrooms, so everyone gets their own door
☀ First floor with its own entrance; no stairs
☀ About 8–15 min to the Texas Medical Center and Downtown
☀ Full kitchen for cooking, not just a microwave stop
☀ Workspace and reliable WiFi for everyday remote work
☀ Covered, assigned parking space

★★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★★
✔ Bedroom 1: queen bed with memory-foam mattress and protector, Smart TV
✔ Bedroom 2: twin bed
✔ Towels provided for your confirmed guest count

Sleeps up to 3. There is no 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
✔ Units above: in a historic building, footsteps and some sound from upstairs are normal. 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
✔ 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 first-floor entrance and no shared interior space
✔ Self check-in by smart lock from 4:00 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 guests

★★ 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, roughly 1–7 PM
✔ Online registration required; no showers or lockers; closed Sundays

The Neighborhood:
The property is located near Texas Southern University in Houston's Third Ward and University Area, with convenient access to Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, and the Texas Medical Center. It's a walkable, actively redeveloping part of the city — guests who like an authentic, central urban setting tend to feel right at home.

✔ Texas Southern University — approximately 3 minutes by car or 10 minutes on foot
✔ Downtown Houston — approximately 5–10 minutes by car
✔ Midtown and EaDo — approximately 5–10 minutes
✔ Texas Medical Center — approximately 8–15 minutes
✔ NRG Stadium — approximately 12–20 minutes
✔ Hobby Airport — approximately 20–30 minutes
✔ Bush Intercontinental Airport — approximately 25–40 minutes

Drive and walking times are approximate. Traffic, weather, events, and the selected route may add time.

Nearby Amenities - Emancipation Park (3-5 min drive)

✔ Full indoor gym, seasonal pool (May–Sept, approx. 1–7 PM)
✔ Basketball and tennis courts.

Valid ID required. Check the park website for current hours.

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 covered, assigned parking space (2820-Unit 4); 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 4:00 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 3 registered guests: 2 in the queen bedroom, 1 in the twin bedroom
✔ 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