With a stay at this vacation home in Houston (Washington Ave./ Memorial Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Westheimer Rd and Downtown Aquarium. .This vacation home is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Minute Maid Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Toyota Center.
George R. Brown Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
Quitman/Near Northside Station - 4 min drive
Houston Station - 5 min drive
Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Laredo Taqueria - 2 min walk
Bayou Heights Bier Garten - 6 min walk
Voodoo Doughnut - 8 min walk
Jersey Mike's Subs - 12 min walk
The Coffee House At West End - 8 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.
The Art Studio a Quirky Loft/ Washington Ave Strip
"The Art Studio" This memorable place is anything but ordinary. Located next to a bar PLEASE DO NOT rent if your going to give us a poor rating because it is next to a bar. READ more about this property under "The space" below. Most younger guest really enjoy this location and have no problem with it being next to the well known Hookah Bar. Not your traditional apartment. Located on the Washington Corridor known for lively restaurants and nightclubs this art studio is next to a nightclub and has the potential for music playing loud until 2am some nights. The loft has a low ceiling good for sleeping not standing! We have redone all the black plastic ceilings new photos coming soon! Our most popular VRBO rental unit!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Mike Spear
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Kitchenette
Fridge
Microwave
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Soap
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Games
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 400 sq ft (37.2 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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: 10
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
The Art Studio a Quirky Loft/ Washington Ave Strip Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 33 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
5
7.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Sharon M.
16 Nov 2024
Sharon M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jazmynn T.
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
really chill space
this place was neat!!
Jazmynn T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Robert Y.
21 Oct 2024
The maid was very rude and pushy
The stay was pretty nice check in is at 4pm and check out is at 12pm or so the ad says the maid came to my door at 10:50 and was pushing her way in said I should have been gone a long time ago and very rude will never go back
Robert Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick weekend getaway
Rented this little property for the 2nd time and got to see some of the improvements the owner made, place looks great! Owner was super responsive to any questions we had, and the convenience of where it is, is perfect, so many different places within walking distance, saves you quite a bit on parking when you’re going out to eat.
Gary M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Renee K.
13 Oct 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Piss 'partment
reeked of urine, host never answered my texts/phone calls with my questions, found 3 spiders and left w a spider bite. Look up the hosts criminal history before deciding to stay here...
Renee K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rita S.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and neat art studio
Mike the owner is very nice. This place is nice and the price is very cheap. The only downside is that the A/C is right next to the bed. I had no choice but to put my luggage in front of the A/C outlet to cover the A/C to prevent the air-conditioning from blowing directly on me and causing rheumatism.
Rita S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Loudin K.
12 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Blood on the mattress cover
If you just want to save money stay here and you will. If you want it cleaned on time, consistent water pressure, a tv remote, toilet paper that is not sand paper (bought my own and took it home), or to sleep on a non bloody mattress cover stay somewhere else. Thought we would “help clean” and discovers stains everywhere after removing the sheets to help.
Loudin K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Mariah B.
10 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mariah B.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Danae D.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to it all, Cozy & Affordable
The listing is still not completly finished. My friend found it unnerving that a lot of the outlets, switches and lights were a mishmash of indoor and outdoor fixtures in/with strange locations/fasteners that most likely were not up to code. But as far as Im concerned everything worked- we had lights, ice cold AC, hot water & working outlets that we could plug things into. So I don't have any personal complaints about that.
It is close to all the food, nightlife & goings ons that happens in the Washington Ave corridor + Montrose. So location, location, location!
It's super affordable & seemed quiet + safe. We didn't hear any noticeable noise from neighbors or from the hookah bar on the other side of the wall.
The place is very small but with such high ceilings it felt bigger than it actually is. I never once felt cramped in the shower or in the downstairs sleeping area.
The photo of the bed on the listing makes it look like it's a king bed but I'm positive the two beds are both only full size. So if you are taller or wider than average you may not fit the bed.
We also didn't have any issues with mold or musty smells. My partner has very sensitive allergies & didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. Overall I loved staying at the artist studio. It had an amazing location, a great price & was super cozy/cute. The trade-offs for those three things is that it's unfinished. Sounds more than fair & reasonable to me!
seems hightively quiet and safe.
Danae D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teri W., San Antonio
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little spot in the Heights
Had a few minor issues upon check in but was quickly resolved. The Art Studio was perfect for me and my (adult) daughter. I will say... it is next to a bar so it can be a little noisy in the evening, but that didn't bother us. This spot was so close to everything we needed too. Thank you for letting us stay here. I would totally stay again.
Teri W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Cute small place, perfect for a quick weekend getaway!
Rachel H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Tremon L.
31 May 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Moldy ,exposure to insulation debris
Was pretty ran down old Smokey cigarettes and sweat smells. A c units filled with black dirt. It was winter unfortunately they had only a c .
Bags over the ceiling was the most unsafe/hard to breathe time of my life .
Bags on ceiling in restroom had me not even wanting to look inside.
Unsafe and should be unlivable asap
I tried getting Refunded the same night but the owner quickly ignored me from the first complaint.
He disputed my charge claiming that the item was described as posted . Wich is a lie
Tremon L.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
The place was even bigger in person, it hadnt been cleaned when i got there but the cleaning lady was nearby and she did a wonderful job of cleaning it up for us, so so sweet
I woukd definitely stay here again
Jessica D.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meaghan T.
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky getaway
I enjoyed the uniqueness of this rental. It had everything I needed and I loved that it was right off of Washington ave. There are many places in walking distance to get food and join the nightlife off Washington ave.
Meaghan T.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Natalie E.
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good stay
The location was great, the place was nice and tidy. The property manager had very poor communication and the cleaning person was late in letting us in (she had the key to the place) but other than that it was great.
Natalie E.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Danielle H.
2 May 2024
Sketchy neighborhood
The noise didn’t really bother us like others complained, but the house smelled very musty like old setting water. The neighbor lady kept sneaking through the fence and taking/using. There was another man on a bike sneaking through the fence rummaging through piles of rocks. Honestly we were afraid to be outside because these people were so off and kept showing up. After the man rummaged through the rocks another man showed up in a truck an rummage md through them as well. Not from Houston, so didn’t n ke the area
Danielle H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hank W.
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Art studio
Good price, good location and wild time!
Hank W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Rohit J.
11 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
We had an amazing time at this property. It is tastefully decorated and is located in the heart of the city.
Rohit J.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
CJ B.
4 Mar 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Disappointed
Overall I was extremely disappointed. The listing said there was a hot tub, there was not. The cleaning person was still there when we got there and said she was running late. The property owner didn't respond for hours after I messaged them. The ceiling was covered in what looked like trashbags that were attached with tacks.
CJ B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Anna B.
22 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Minimal But Cozy
Stayed here with three friends on a college trip. Location was as advertised (next to bar) but didn’t find the noise to be very loud or troublesome, even over the weekend. One thing to note is there is black tarp across the ceiling which felt a little odd/exposed but no real complaints.
Anna B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Corey R.
6 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Nice location and a perfect spot for me over the holidays with my moms house full of siblings. With all the bar hoppers, it needs a black out curtain for late night privacy, but the light filtering curtains didn’t bother me.
Amazing price!
Corey R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim L.
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, good communication
We wanted a central location in town for ease of travel. We always travel with our dog and since we were having a long distance drive being able to walk the dog and get around was important.
We wanted inexpensive since we had a lot of things to see with our family. We found for the price, the location and amenties this was really good.
The listing is honest. It is next door to a band playing music. If you like music, it's a good place to be! We also brought along a bluetooth speaker and just played ocean waves that smoothed out the sound for us. Everyone slept fine, if you are a 2nd shift or night owl-- it likely won't be an issue. And there were some fun characters out.
We found the kitchen was kitted out with enough stuff to cook with over the holidays. The beds were cozy. It is December when we arrived-- heat worked; hot water worked; there was soap, shower gel, ect ( we brought our own-- not knowing). Fluffy towels, fluffy bathmats, all fine.
It's artsy, and it is as it reads in the listing. We tried out Voodoo Doughnuts and they were great. We walked the dog and found the neighborhood and neighbors friendly. No problem parking the car-- we had a good time and would and do plan to stay again.
Kim L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
4/10 Poor
Stephanie F.
4 Nov 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay on 11/3/23
The photos make the property look kept up, refurbished, and overall a cute boutique place to stay. The beds were smaller than pictures. The shower was dirty and the hot water took 10+ minutes to heat. The door did not seem very secure. You can hear EVERYTHING, including your next door neighbors. It sounds like they're in the room with you. The ceiling was black garbage bags held up by push pins. The beds were at least comfortable and it worked for what it was. Glad I didn't pay a cent more to stay there.
Stephanie F.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
LaToya R.
25 Oct 2023
Great until...
The home is awesome and My stay was great until I was awakened in the morning and greeted with the smell of urine and mildew! It rains the night before so I am not sure if that contributed to the situation but the smells were extremely strong
LaToya R.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky but cool!
We really enjoyed our stay. The music next door wasn’t an issue and the thick black plastic on the ceiling was so high up we just thought it was creative. Would definitely stay here again. Host was responsive and Art Studio was spotlessly clean!