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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Sheldon Lake State Park
    7 min drive
  • Port of Houston
    11 min drive
  • Battleship Texas
    21 min drive
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    25 min drive

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About the area

Houston

With a stay at this vacation home in Houston (Northeast Houston), you'll be a 5-minute drive from River Terrace Golf Course and 7 minutes from Sheldon Lake State Park. .This vacation home is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Minute Maid Park and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from George R. Brown Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Sheldon Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Port of Houston - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Minute Maid Park - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Toyota Center - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 19 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston Station - 28 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Oasis Retreat

The Space
Spacious 3500 sq., ft., two story home on a 13,000 sq., ft., lot with private swimming pool and spa. Perfect home setting for being away from home. Large living room with fireplace, kitchen with breakfast table area, formal dining room, study room with desk, 5 up-stairs bedrooms with large walk-in closet space for suitcases and clothes, two large double-sink-double-vanity bathrooms with tub and shower, and one restroom with a shower down-stairs, an up-stair game room/sitting area and patios both up and down-stairs.

Kitchen

Fully stocked kitchen with microwave, oven, gas range, all pots, pans, utensils, mugs, cups, wine glasses, openers, tea kettle, coffee maker, coffee, tea, baking kitchen has everything you need to prepare big meals at home, and of course an outdoor charcoal bbq - grill.

Outdoor/Yard Space

Large fully fenced yard with swimming pool and spa. Upstairs and downstairs shaded backyard patios with outdoor furniture on both levels.

What’s nearby?

The Neighborhood

Located just off I-10 E and Beltway 8 North is surrounded with restaurants, education opportunities, entertainment venues, shopping and more.
Several bars, restaurants, and coffee shops are less than 5 minutes walking/driving away. A detailed listing will be provided to you upon check-in.

Other places to go in Houston

Whether its business or entertainment, Houston has everything you need to stay busy or just relax. The distance of the home to key spots are as follows:

Downtown Houston-17.1 miles
Toyota Center-17.9 miles
Discovery Green Park-16.3 miles
George R. Brown Convention Center-16.1 miles
Minute Maid Park-15.9 miles
BBVA Compass Stadium-16 miles
Downtown Aquarium-17.2 miles
Museum District-19.1 miles
Houston Zoo-20.4 miles
Medical Center Area-21.8 miles
Houston Galleria-25.4 miles
Reliant Stadium-23.9 miles
Hobby Airport (HOU)-19.1 miles
Houston Intercontinental (IAH) Airport-20.2 miles
Galveston-53.8 miles
Space Center Houston-26.9 miles
Kemah Broadwalk-25.7 miles

Guest Access

HomeAway will unlock or reveal our exact address after your booking is finalized or closer to your stay – it is kept private for security purposes prior to that.
Please provide us with a general time of your arrival – check-in is after 4 PM unless other arrangements are made.

Whole home, yard and pool to yourself, with wireless internet and charcoal barbecue grill.

Interaction with Guests

Meet with the guest upon check in and for any needed assistance during your stay.
Walk-through of home with guests is done only after reservation is confirmed and on the day of check in and on check out. Guest who confirmed reservation must be present.

Getting Around

Guests will need to provide for their own transportation as there is no public transit in this area.

House Rules

This is a family home setting and is intended to be kept that way at all times. The intentions for the house rules is to establish a sense of a safe environment for guests who wish to rent the home so they can enjoy a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere feeling welcomed at this home while they are away from home. Observation of ALL house rules is expected to be followed by ALL persons occupying and visiting the home especially the person who made the reservation. This house is solely for lodging. We want you to have fun while you're here, so here are the house rules:

1. Respect the house – treat the place like it was your own.
2. Respect the neighbors - Absolutely NO outside actives, loud noise , parties, gatherings, late night on the patios, in the driveway, in the pool & Spa, and the back yard. QUIET HOURS are from 10: pm., to 7: am. If this rule is broken, your Security Deposit will be taken away, and you will be asked to leave the premises.
3. Respect the furnishings inside & outside. if moved from there original places, please put them back to there original places or a $175.00 fee will be charged to you for replacement.
4. This is a SMOKE FREE HOME, smoking is only allowed on the outside, back patios and the doors must be kept closed. There is a $500.00 penalty fee for smoking in the house, and this will be taken out from your security deposit.
5. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS NO ANIMALS. If your animals are found on the premises, your Security Deposit will be taken away, and you will be asked to leave the property.
6. Before checking-out, we ask our guest to kindly place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and take all trash to the back of the house.
7. Total number of guests spending the night on the premises MUST be entered in your booking. After 8 guests there is a fee of $35.00 per guest per night, will be charge up to 12 guests maximum. Guest who under book the number of guest staying with them in the house, their Security Deposit will be taken away.
8. Children MUST be supervised AT ALL TIMES, especially around the pool and spa. Certified life guard services are available upon request for an additional fee.
9. 100% of the cleaning fee goes to cleaning staff -- it covers basic cleaning and laundering of bedding, towels, pool and spa, NOT damages to the home, and not cleaning the Barbecue Grill, which is $20.00.
10. Please give us at least an hour notice before you check-out, so we can do a walk-through of the property.
11. Walk-through of the home WILL NOT be made to anyone prior to booking and check-in. Walk-through can be arranged after booking is confirmed and on the day of check-in and, on the day of checkout.
12. Rental of this property is SOLELY for LODGING, NO PARTIES & NO Social
Events, inside or outside are allowed, whether it’s for business, family visits, and relaxation purposes. Rental of this property WILL NOT be made for any other reasons not limited to filming movies, documentaries, projects, TV shows, commercial purposes etc. ANY GUESTS OCCUPYING THE HOME OBSERVED OR SUSPECTED OF SUCH ACTIVITY IN NATURE OUTSIDE OF LODGING PURPOSES WILL BE ORDERED TO LEAVE & THERE SECURITY DEPOSIT WILL BE TAKEN AWAY, AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OR ALLOWED TO RENT THE PROPERTY AGAIN.
13. Absolutely NO PARTIES or SOCIAL EVENTS allowed. IF SUCH AN EVENT IS DISCOVERED YOU WILL BE ORDERED TO LEAVE, AND YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT WILL BE TAKEN AWAY.
14. Underage drinking and or recreational drugs are NOT to be done on the premises. IF SUCH ACTIVITIES OCCUR YOU WILL BE ORDERED TO LEAVE & YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT WILL BE TAKEN AWAY., AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OR ALLOWED TO RENT THE PROPERTY AGAIN.
15. You must be 24 years of age or older to rent this home.
16. Weekly cleaning service are available for guests on long stay. Please inquire.
17. Anyone seen adjusting the outdoor pool and spa equipment will be charged a fee OF $250.00, This is an off-limit area. Guests will be shown how to manage the pool, spa and all its features from the indoor screen panel, which is located inside the house.
18. Any Guest leaving behind after check-out decorations that they have put up inside or outside the house, or in the yard, front or back will be charged a fee of $ 250.00 for the removal of such decorations left behind.
19. For the protection and safety of all guest, there are cameras located outside the house.
20. QUIET HOURS: Between the hours of 10 :00 pm., to 7:00 am., there will be absolutely NO outside actives, noise, gatherings or use of the pool or spa. Take all activities in doors, and keep all inside noise low please. If such outside activities are discovered, you will be asked to leave the property and your Security Deposit will be taken away.
21. Do not block neighbors driveway or the mail box in front their homes.
22. There will be a FEE charged for anyone leaving; lipstick, makeup, dies from hair, body or fabric, or any staining on pillow cases, sheets and towels, burns & gum on carpet The FEE will be assessed upon walk through of check-out, or after general inspection of property. This service is not covered in basic laundering of bedding and towels.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN HOUSE

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 24

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: MUST BE SUPERVISED ALL TIMES

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Spacious Oasis Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SANDRA D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat!
My only two complaints, downstairs bathroom shower needs a mat, marble floor is slippery and the yard needed to be cut and maintained. Other than that great property, we've stayed there before
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

gerardo a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spying on you
Constantly felt like someone was spying on us. We never felt comfortable at this location constantly calling that we left lights on just always felt like we were being watched….. don’t stay here if you don’t like to be on someone else’s camera
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tameya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
She was a marvelous host! Went above and beyond to make sure we was satisfied and comfortable with our stay. We will definitely be staying again when we come back to Houston.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynndee L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool fun
We had a family gathering and enjoyed our time together inside and at the pool! Plenty of beds to accommodate the four couples and several singles.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for your big group
Place is as advertised and owner was incredibly nice. Large dining area, outdoor area, kitchen, and living room comfortably house 8 of us. Pool is fantastic, Wi-Fi is fast. Plenty of silverware. Beverage chiller is awesome. Stove/oven/micro work great. Some chain restaurants and fast food in walking distance (and Star bucks) also a Wal-Mart less than .5 mile. Super cute area. Notes: only one pan and it's not big, be prepared. Sheet only on bed (summer) so byo blanket, ice maker isn't working but a bag of reddy is easy. Lots of baking dishes, cooking utensils, mixing bowls, and muffin tins. You feel very set up for success here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tasha T.

Disappointed & Hot
Lystra met us at the property right on time to do the walk through. Written instructions would have been just fine. Let’s start with the pros: Lystra was nice and attentive. Pool was refreshing. Plenty of seating inside and out for a large family. Drink cooler was a huge plus. Now the cons: The freezer wouldn’t make ice until the day we left. Let Lystra know and she thought she fixed it but didn’t. Had to purchase ice which was fine because the freezer was pretty gross. The heat upstairs was terrible & the thermostats were off limits and in a locked lock box. Called Lystra about the heat and was told it would cool off eventually, it did not!! Ceiling fans were so dusty but we had to use them due to the heat upstairs. The dryer had electrical tape holding it together. Had to purchase frying pans cause what was there was a joke. House needs a deep cleaning, new paint, wall repairs and attention to the base boards. The topper was being charged extra for moving 2 pool umbrellas. Moved 1 umbrella a couple inches and the other maybe 3 feet. We followed all rules of the house and not moving pool umbrellas wasn’t one of the rules.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!!!
Lystra was the best host. She was very kind and throughcin regards to explaining how to operate each functional fixture in the home. My friends and i were in town for the game against the Colts (Go Colts). The property more than exceeded our expectations. The location is within 20-30 minutes to Houston's main attractions. The lovely pool and spa topped ot all off for me. I didn't want to leave! I'll stay here each time that im in Houston if possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R., Edroy, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
This was our third time staying here and we still love this place! It’s a perfect little getaway for the whole family and very accommodating. We had so many plans and we only left the house twice because the kids didn’t want to get out of the pool. We will definitely be back for another visit. Thank you, Marlene, for being so wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gerald H.

Liked: Cleanliness
our expectations were met !!
kids enjoyed backyard...did not want to get-out the pool...vey spacious...plenty of room for us
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home with an amazing pool area
We loved the house! The pool area was amazing. It not only had a large pool with a hot tub and waterfall feature, but also had many options for seating. We were there during a hot stretch and it was nice to sit in the shade at the table under the covered patio. There was plenty of room inside for the 8 adults we had staying there. It also had the basic necessities in the bathrooms and kitchen which was also nice. The neighborhood was quiet and within walking distance to many restaurants and stores. Lystra also met us at the house to show us around. She was quick in answering my texts and the communication was excellent. If you want a great house with an amazing backyard pool, this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
Our family had so much fun staying here over Easter. The outdoor area is amazing. The kids loved the pool/hot tub combo. It was chilly and rainy during our stay so the hot tub was amazing. The house was very big for our group of 7 (3 kids and 4 adults). We loved the upstairs deck seating area. The neighborhood was very nice. We went for a few walks. Very close drive to groceries and food! The kitchen is renovated and had most of what we needed to cook there. A skillet for breakfast would be nice but we made do. The upstairs is pretty outdated but was perfectly fine for sleeping. Everything was very clean. Lystra was very nice to work with. Very accommodating. She met us at the house upon check in and went over everything we needed to know. Everything worked out well for our family! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neighborhood Oasis
This was such a great little neighborhood! Quiet, beautiful, and close to everything you would need! The house was very big and had everything we needed. The pool and backyard were great to hang out in!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrea M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location
House was in a good location for out activities and had a good amount of space and great pool! House need to be kept up better and deep cleaned! Property manger was easy to deal with!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and perfect location❤️
This property was amazing! My family and I really enjoyed our stay which included children that ranged from ages 7-13 years old. Plenty of Space to move around. And the backyard is pure paradise ❤️ The size of the pool and the patio was resort like and absolutely beautiful. The property manager was very nice, and helpful during our stay. Lystra did everything in her power to ensure we enjoyed our stay. I definitely recommend this home, especially for large families. Can’t wait to stay at this property again during our next visit to Houston :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Latoya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay but a couple of issues
The house is absolutely gorgeous, however, there were a couple of things that bothered us a bit. The sheets on the bed were meant to be a crisp white but you can tell they were old as they started turning yellow. I’d suggest getting new ones. We bought our own pillows/pillowcases bc of the makeup policy. Same with towels. We had our own. The one major complaint I had was that we couldn’t control the air. There’s a lock box covering both thermostats. The first night we were all miserable as it was HOT. The next day after speaking to the host, she adjusted it for us. However, it was a nightly thing. It was like we had to have permission to get cool air and I didn’t like that at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away
House was much bigger than we needed for our family of 4 but we enjoyed having the space to spread out. The pool and hot tub were delightful for the kids even though the weather was not in our favor during our stay. The kitchen was well equipped and there were plenty of fresh towels. Very conveniently located in close proximity to stores but set far enough back for some peace. Lystra was great in meeting all our our requests. Would definitely stay here again if we come back to the Houston area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Macaela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Good location. Loved the pool.

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family
We truly enjoyed our stay. The house was spacious and clean with all amenities present. The hot tub and pool were a definite plus, as were the balcony and large yard. Would surely recommend the house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lacey L., Jennings

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This house was perfect for our stay! Very clean and plenty of room for our party of 11. It was nice to sit by The pool all weekend and relax. I’d definitely recommend this house and would love staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Lovely property with plenty of room. Outside pool and spa are fantastic with plenty of outside chairs and tables and umbrellas. Inside every window has a beautiful view. We actually felt so comfortable and slept that way too. Thanks Marlene for sharing your beautiful house with us.

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Fantastic pool!
We really enjoyed our stay in this home. We had 5 adults and one 4-year-old and we all enjoyed the pool very much. The house is very comfortable and spacious. The property manager was very warm and inviting. Overall I would recommend this as a place for families to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Regina O.

Amazing home
Amazing home and neighborhood
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Melyssa W.

Great house for a gathering!
Marlene was soo nice, my family and I came down for a vacation during thanksgiving, the house was beautiful and the owner was very accommodating, we had a wonderful time! The only reason we are giving 4 stars is because the house could really use a deep cleaning (with our cleaning fee) and a fresh paint job. Other than that we had a wonderful time and would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Lovely home, great location. Close to most attractions and shopping.
Marlene was a great host. She met us at the home and walked us through the home upon our arrival. The pool and hot tub were great for relaxing. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zhane B.

The property was beautiful and very clean
Dear Ms Marlene , Thank you for being so warm and inviting. I felt at home right away !!! The home was so beautiful, it was very clean and organized ! My friends and I were very pleased with our stay ! Lodging at This property made my 21 st birthday vacation wonderful , it was more than I hoped for !!!! Thank you again ! P.s enjoy your cruise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018