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Stylish 3BR Near Downtown Houston w/ Private Pool – The Rusk House

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Smart TV, computer monitors
Smart TV, computer monitors
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Place, Houston Sports Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gus Wortham Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Orange Show Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Houston

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Houston, within a 5-minute drive of Daikin Park and University of Houston. .This vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from George R. Brown Convention Center and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Toyota Center.
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What's nearby

  • Houston Sports Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Gus Wortham Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Orange Show Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • NRG Stadium - 13 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Altic/Howard Hughes Station - 6 min walk
  • Houston Station - 21 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cochinita & co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Refresqueria Tampico - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia's Ice Cream & More - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Xela Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stylish 3BR Near Downtown Houston w/ Private Pool – The Rusk House

The Rusk House is a stylish 3BR home with a private pool in Houston’s East End. Enjoy easy access to Downtown, stadiums, museums, and the city’s top food spots—plus a quick route to Galveston for beach getaways. Nestled in historic Eastwood, this 1930s gem blends character and comfort with smart home upgrades, lounge-worthy outdoor space, and room to unwind. Experience the perfect mix of culture, convenience, and character - right here at The Rusk House.

Key Amenities at The Rusk House

Interior Comfort & Convenience
High-end kitchen appliances: stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker & filtered water
Small appliances: coffee maker, toaster, tea kettle, countertop ice maker
Fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, and cooking tools
Dishware and glassware for every occasion
Roku backlit TVs in every bedroom and the main living area
High-thread count 100% cotton linens in all bedrooms
Full-size closets in each room
Basic toiletries and hair dryers in every bathroom
Mud room with full-size washer & dryer
Alexa-connected smart home features
High-speed Wi-Fi & laptop-friendly workspace
Security system with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Outdoor Living
Private outdoor pool with sun loungers and deck chairs
Covered gazebo and towel valet
Grill for outdoor cooking and entertaining
Private, gated driveway for added security and convenience
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Check-In: 4:00PM CST / Check-Out 11:00AM CST (Complete House Rules Policy is in the Renters Agreement and will be sent via email)
Please exercise caution when using the pool. Pool rules are posted in the home and in the formal House Rules in your Renters Agreement.
On Checkout, leave property in a generally tidy and organized state (pool area picked up, trash collected, towels collected, etc). Lock all doors.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Stylish 3BR Near Downtown Houston w/ Private Pool – The Rusk House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice pool! Very well equipped and comfy home but the best part was Louis was an amazing host. Thank you sir!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025