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Lovely Gem

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Miscellaneous
Living area
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • University of Houston
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Toyota Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • George R. Brown Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Gem

Relax at the stylish and comfy home nestled in a lively Central Business District of Downtown Houston, TX. It is conveniently located in the Greater Third Ward, near the NRG stadium, George R. Brown Convention Center, the grand Toyota Center and more!

Easily explore Houston restaurants, shops, attractions, and landmarks, then retreat to the beautiful, fully furnished home!

✔ Comfortable Queen Bed
✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen
✔ Smart TV
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi 100mbps
✔ Free Parking
✔ Security Cameras
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Texas Southern University.
  • Air-conditioned home with ironing board and hairdryer
  • 13 minutes by foot from University of Houston and a 4-minute drive from Toyota Center

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Lovely Gem Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kevin C.

It was just fine
There was a closet, with only a couple of hangers. No dresser to put clothes in or personal items on.The lights in the bedroom didn’t work.The shower leaked through a tile by tub, so the floor flooded. We were only there to sleep, so it was just fine. Not a place we’d want to hang out at.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Loved
The house is clean inside and it is obvious the owner has put much love into the house to make it nice. The bed is very comfy. We had to communicate with the owner and she was fantastic and responded quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antuan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely renovated!!
Not too much but just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taniya W.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and host!
Alexia is an excellent host! Thanks so much for being so responsive and kind for letting us check in early after an early flight in from Boston!Nice little apartment for the price at a convenient location. We had a great time seeing Houston for the first time and found the apartment's location convenient for the Space Center, Toyota Center, and Meow Wolf.We did encounter some pest issues... but perhaps they are ubiquitous in warmer climates? And I saw some other guests commenting about hot water problems - we had no issues with that, but the shower does leak onto the floor when running thru a hole in the wall.All in all, a few minor issues but great location and great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Regina R.

Property Condition and Safety Concerns Led to Early Departure
The property condition differed significantly from the listing photos. The house shows considerable wear, including visible stains and tears on the furniture. While the location is conveniently close to downtown Houston, I experienced serious safety concerns during my stay. One night involved extensive police activity in the immediate area, including helicopter presence and armed officers around the property. Due to these safety concerns, I ultimately decided to end my stay early.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Annabelle J.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

patrick b.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolette O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway
The place was as described. Cute cozy place to relax 😌 ☺️ 😊. Could use some minor improvements, but perfect for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franki R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawrence P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great value; just fix the hot water concern!
The pictures on VRBO accurately reflect the actual interior of this cute unit. And the relatively low price was also much appreciated. The kitchen is well-appointed, with coffee, sugar, creamer and a good array of expected kitchen tools. The bathroom and bedroom were comfortable and well-appointed, as was the living room. The ‘deal-breaker’ was the fact that the gas line coming into the unit failed for an unknown reason. That meant no hot water for showers, etc. and no ability to use the stove or burners. The management representative was quite proactive in communicating the status of this, but was unable to facilitate the needed repair/resolution in my 5-day stay. When I arrived, the third ward neighborhood was of a bit concern, but over my 5-day stay I had no negative experiences in the unit, with my vehicle, etc. Would I stay here again? Save the hot water failure, yes. Definitely. L~
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
good stay
Nice and quiet and close to downtown and UH.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sidney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Toby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kernesha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ms.Boyd
First time in Houston and I must say when I arrived at the location I was a little skeptical because of the block and there were so many people standing outside a half of block down but it was actually quiet and very peaceful.when I went into the property I was like omg it’s so nice & beautiful,very clean, and the air was turned on prior to me entering so that such a relief. A few spiders and geckos on the front porch but overall far as bugs that was it,The host was accommodating to my time zone change and allowed me to enter early because I was completely thrown off by it and I was just standing outside but she helped me out and I really appreciated that
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great
Peaceful and safe and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kameria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deonna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Stay
Host was very attentive and responded very fast.. Location is right by the University of Houston and is convenient and is close to everything downtown/midtown.. Nightlight was a vibe!!!! Very nice and clean space.. The only issue I had was the hot water heater stopped working but she immediately accommodated my needs and allowed me to use the shower next door.. The house has two sides just to give you a heads up. But overall I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This place was a great place to stay. It was not far from anything I needed to get to. As well as the host communication and replies were great. Recommended lots of places to eat as well as events in town during my stay. I would definitely come back and rent this place again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024