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DwellHTX Modern Designer Home 1 mi frm Downtown 2-Story Getaway w/ Views

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Place, Downtown Aquarium
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bayou Music Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪23 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 Downtown Aquarium and Daikin Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Toyota Center and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from George R. Brown Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Downtown Aquarium - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Hobby Center for the Performing Arts - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bayou Music Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • White Oak Music Hall - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Buffalo Bayou Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston Station - 19 min walk
  • Quitman/Near Northside Station - 19 min walk
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coastline Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tejas Brewery & Taproom - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Poppa Burger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ChòpnBlọk - ‬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.

DwellHTX Modern Designer Home 1 mi frm Downtown 2-Story Getaway w/ Views

Welcome to DwellHTX, located in the 1st Ward Arts District less than 1 mile from downtown. This LUX modern 3 BED, 2.5 BATH 2-story home is also 3.5 miles from the med center and 8 mins to Galleria. The house is nestled along the Buffalo Bayou Bike Trail, giving you walkable/rideable access to downtown parks, restaurants, shops and entertainment.

Dwell HTX is located in the heart of the historic First Ward Arts District less than 1 mile from downtown Houston. The home is located steps from the Buffalo Bayou Bike Trail with easy access to bike share stations. The path offers gorgeous views and a quick ride to downtown. There is also plenty to explore in the 1st Ward neighborhood where you can take a short walk to a local coffee shop, restaurants, beer garden, and the Sawyer Yards Arts Complex that features more than 300 art galleries and arts related businesses. (Target is located within a quick walk as well).


DwellHTX has been curated with modernist mid-century furniture and decor from both local and international designers. The home includes special touches from authentic Guatemalan accent blankets to Hermès artwork.

This two-story family home features carrara marble counter tops, Malaccan cherry and marble floors. Loaded with Smart home features, alkaline water filter, and key-less keypad entry. DwellHTX is an ideal retreat for an urban getaway or extended stay in Houston.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace 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. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 11
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, a first aid kit, 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
Property Registration Number STR-26-001150

Property is also known as

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DwellHTX MidcenturyModern Lux Getaway Downtown 3BR Houston

DwellHTX Modern Designer Home 1 mi frm Downtown 2-Story Getaway w/ Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean, nice and as advertised. Very spacious for our group.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aisha Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house host was amazing 10/10 definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was amazing at this beautiful, clean, and spacious house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Houston Trip

Amazing property, great for a family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ryann p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Looks just like the photos, Dustin was a great help during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a perfect location & the area is not crowded. We had plenty of space & loved how cozy it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Randall B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wedding party stay.

Property very nice and short distance to attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dustin was an amazing host and the home was perfect for my family! We had an amazing time and were comfortable our entire trip. I have absolutely no complaints about the home and I would suggest it to any family or big group looking to stay in Houston!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

My family and I enjoyed our time at this clean, spacious, open home. Easy access to freeways and good food nearby. Hosts were very accommodating and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in beautiful home

Very nice. Roomy and great location. Would definitely stay again. Host was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five star

My stay was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location

House was great to stay in. Clean and well taken care of. Location was good with access to anywhere we wanted via Uber/Lyft. Walkable to a few spots too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location.

Really enjoyed staying at this property. Close to downtown so many places to go. It’s on a quiet street too. All the beds were comfortable and place was really clean. Will definitely stay here again next time I’m in Houston.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I enjoyed

Loved my stay. Nice area and designated in the heart of everything
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

Clean, beautiful, very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We chose the location because of family living nearby.Only problem that comes to mind: it was difficult to find in the evening because the house number was not visible in the dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

The property is very clean, spacious, and it’s even better than the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

H-Town weekend

The property was well-maintained, conveniently located, and provided a comfortable stay for the duration of our stay! Will definitely rent again!! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful MCM decor

Beautiful property. Decorated so cute and even more spacious than pictures looked. Good communication with host and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great experience

great experience, the listing is exactly what you see. very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buffalo

Family loved the area and the house. Dustin was great communicating . House was very clean and perfect for our weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location!

Nice clean space. The bunk beds were perfect for our young kids and we appreciated having a washer & dryer available. One of the bathrooms had a broken faucet handle but other than that it was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Great location to bars and downtown life to celebrate a 21st bday! Clean and accurate listing. Upgraded house w everything you need! Owner got back to my promptly! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025