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A modern living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on the wall.
A narrow hallway with a red table and a white sink, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.
A garden with a brick pathway, metal chairs, and various plants.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, and a central island with bar stools.
A house with a red door, a white porch, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $283
$269 nightly
$283 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

Explore the area

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Nacogdoches, TX
  • Place, Oak Grove Cemetery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nacogdoches Railroad Depot
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen F. Austin State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nacogdoches

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Nacogdoches, within a 5-minute walk of Nacogdoches Visitor's Center and Sterne-Hoya House Museum and Library. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lanana Creek Trail and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Nacogdoches Visitor's Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oak Grove Cemetery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nacogdoches Railroad Depot - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stephen F. Austin State University - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria 21 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Barbeque House - ‬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.

Updated Downtown Gem

A beautiful, newly remodeled two unit house in the heart of Nacogdoches Texas. Enter into a rustic house with a modern touch and most amenities needed. Walk to all the downtown events in minutes and enjoy all that downtown Nacogdoches has to offer.
The space
Our place is nestled in the heart of downtown in a beautifully completely updated home.
Guest access
The patio may be a shared space in the event there is a guest in the studio apartment.
From the parking lot and back porch patio you can enjoy the most beautiful sunrise and sunsets with brilliant colors reflected in the clouds taking on the red and orange hues as the sun sets and rises.
Other things to note
Please park in the parking lot next to the house. You can park anywhere at the side of the house. all that space is yours to use. Great for RV's, trailers, boats and more.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Updated Downtown Gem Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Exactly what we needed to see our daughter for a weekend at SFA
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The AC struggled to keep up during the day but cooled down at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

We love this place. So peaceful and great access to all the downtown places.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy ourself at this property. Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike was absolutely amazing to work with. I was in a tough spot and he stepped up right away—super responsive, helped me get early access to the unit so I could refrigerate some items, and stayed on top of everything. We ran into a couple of issues, but he made it right and even upgraded the stay, which says a lot about how much he cares. Truly A service—Johnny on the spot from start to finish.The location is great too—just a couple blocks from downtown, walking distance to restaurants, right by a park, and less than three minutes from Planet Fitness. I’ll definitely be looking to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great for exploring downtown Nac! The house was older, but definitely had some updates to it. It worked perfect for our family of four. There was a large fenced in parking area right next to the house too. The host was very accomodating and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our one night stay and the location was perfect! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Great place

Cute two bedroom place located right off the main square. Host was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Convenient to downtown

This was our second time to stay at the Downtown Gem. It was a girls trip to the Nac Wine Swirl. This house is perfect to visit downtown Nac. Convenient and walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2-night stay here was perfect. The house has lots of thoughtful details and welcoming decor. Kitchen has full size appliances and is well stocked with pots and pans. Location location is so convenient to walk to nearby stores and restaurants. Luckily for us, the sunset/sky show was just as the picture showed: a beautiful display of orange and blue and pink.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raquel T.

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

Fabulous location!

The location is excellent! We were able to walk to dinner and truly enjoyed the convenience. The home had everything we needed. Michael is extremely responsive and great to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

College student drop off

Great Place!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia F.

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

Good location

We had a few minor issues which were address quickly and properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela S.

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

A quick girls' getaway.

This gem provided us with a quick girls' getaway, which was so refreshing. We could easily walk to all the downtown attractions in Nacogdoches.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nacogdoches darling

This was absolutely perfect. Clean and walking distance to downtown shopping, Fredonia etc. Equipped with everything we needed. Loved our stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Y.

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

Model A Texas Tour

We had a great stay, plenty of parking (for a trailer if need be), car was safe. We had an issue when we first arrived and the host was quick to resolve. Good place to stay a block from downtown shopping and eating. Thank you for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great house near downtown

The house is super clean, right next to downtown, and well maintained. The owner is available if needed, but also makes it a point to give you your privacy. This will definitely become my go-to rental every time I come back to Nacogdoches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Excellent location for the Wine Swirl

The location could not have been more perfect! We booked this home for the convenience of walking the Nacogdoches Wire Swirl. The home was perfect for the 4 of us, which was my sister and 2 daughters. The home was very cute and had everything we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vernon P.

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

October stay

Good property, dryer did not have heat but everything else was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

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

Downtown hideaway

We came to nacogdoches as I had been here before and it was such a pretty town. We were looking for a place where we could walk to town. This is perfect. Perfect size for us three girls. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda K.

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

Relaxing and Quiet!

Stayed New Year’s Eve and everything was there! Got to see the light show from the privacy our huge gorgeous deck! The little details and “spare” everything you might forget was there! Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This house should be advertised for 2 adults and two children instead of 5 people. The twin beds in the closet room are only suitable for children/teens. A foam topper could help the dorm mattresses comfort. The throw pillows are dirty and should be thrown away. Need to add additional towels. The comforters were dirty and need to be washed. Also the refrigerator started beeping at 6am and did that twice not sure why. The house is cute and has potential but these things should be addressed for this price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN O.

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

Great customer service

Very quaint houses on property. Quiet neighborhood, close to Main Street. Owner was extremely accommodating and bent over backwards to resolve Wi-Fi issue affecting the TV. My husband and 2 teen boys wanted to go home, but the owner cleaned another open unit with working Wi-Fi, so my boys could watch March madness. LOL. Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall not bad as we have stayed at this location before but this time we had one significant issue. We booked this property June of last year and we checked in at 2pm. We left for several hours and when we returned to the property someone had moved in even though we had all of our belongings in the house. They had 2 dogs in living room and one locked in the bathroom. So we had to sit out on the porch until our host Michael contacted them to come and get there stuff out. They returned within an hr and moved out but not before taking a bag with my wife’s shoes and a couple other things that were in the bag. Could have been taken by mistake but they made no attempt return the items. Not sure how VRBO can book two groups on same dates but it should not have happened.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Owner Decided New Roof Was Needed During Stay

We really, really wish we could write a lovely review of our stay here, but we want to be transparent and honest. We actually had family members stay here the weekend before and let us know the photos don't accurately show the outside of the property. The photo shows a quaint cottage within a beautifully landscaped entrance. The reality is that that was taken from the perfect angle and didn't show the lack of upkeep of the roof and exterior. We woke on our final morning at 7:30 am to see workers peering in the windows of the back patio at us as we walked through to get coffee in our pajamas. The owner decided getting a new roof on our final morning of our stay was more important and came to the door within the hour to ask us to move our (new) car. The workers had pulled up in a truck with a flatbed and parked beside our car, spreading tarps down around the property and began pulling the roof off. Before we could finish getting dressed, roofing materials and nails were flying off the roof to the flatbed parked within 5 feet of our car. There was no possibility of our teen sleeping in as the nail gun began shooting off nails. When it was time to load our car and leave at checkout time, we had to walk through the roofing materials with our bags as the workers continued throwing items to their flatbed. We received a refund for 18% of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023