Summary:

Prefer a top-floor apartment with its own entrance? This renovated 2BR is reached by a private staircase at the back, with nobody above you, about 10 min from the Texas Medical Center and Downtown.



✔ King and queen bedrooms with memory-foam mattresses

✔ In-unit washer and dryer, full kitchen

✔ Assigned parking space and self check-in



Planning your stay? See "Worth Knowing Before You Book" below.



The Space:

Morning light comes in over the kitchen table, whether you're heading out for an early hospital shift, taking a call before going downtown, or having a slow coffee before exploring the Third Ward. By evening, the kitchen is ready for a home-cooked dinner after a long day of meetings or appointments.



This professionally managed 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is on the second floor of a renovated historic building, part of the Blodgett Urban Lofts, with its own private entrance at the back.



☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆

☀ Two bedrooms, a king and a queen, each in its own room

☀ Top-floor unit with its own private entrance; nobody above you

☀ In-unit washer and dryer

☀ Full kitchen for cooking, not just a microwave stop

☀ Smart TVs in the living room and both bedrooms

☀ Self check-in with a keypad code, whenever you land

☀ About 10 min to the Texas Medical Center and Downtown; walk to Texas Southern University



★★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★★

✔ Bedroom 1: king bed with memory-foam mattress and protector

✔ Bedroom 2: queen bed with memory-foam mattress and protector

✔ Living room: sofa bed, best for a child or an occasional extra guest

✔ Sofa bed linens and towels provided when requested in advance



Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms, or 5 with the sofa bed by approval.



★★ KITCHEN & LIVING ★★

✔ Full kitchen with all basic appliances

✔ Dining seating for 4

✔ Smart TVs in the living room and both bedrooms



★★ LAUNDRY ★★

✔ In-unit stacked washer and dryer

✔ Detergent not provided



★★ WORTH KNOWING BEFORE YOU BOOK ★★

✔ Central, authentic neighborhood: Third Ward is historic and actively redeveloping, more urban energy than suburban quiet. Guests who want a central base love it; if you'd prefer a quieter, more manicured setting, ask us about our other Houston homes

✔ Second-floor unit reached by an exterior staircase at the back; no elevator

✔ Historic building: some sound between units is normal, and footsteps carry to the units below, so please keep noise down in the evenings

✔ Annex door: a door connects to the neighboring unit. It stays locked throughout your stay, but some sound or smells can travel through, as with a shared wall

✔ Shared A/C: message us if you'd like the temperature adjusted, since changing it yourself affects both units

✔ Shared water heater: hot water can take 5–10 minutes to reach full temperature and runs warm rather than very hot; running the sink briefly before showering helps

✔ Tight assigned parking, best for a compact or mid-size vehicle

✔ The driveway, parking area, and dumpster are shared with other building guests

✔ Starter supplies cover your first 24–48 hours; longer stays should plan to restock

✔ No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors

✔ No on-site pool or gym; Emancipation Park's free public gym is a 3–5 min drive

✔ Quiet hours: 9:00 PM–8:00 AM

✔ ID verification through our guest portal is required before check-in details are sent



★★ AVAILABLE ADD-ONS ★★

✔ Mid-stay cleaning

✔ Early check-in or late checkout, subject to availability

✔ Pets considered with advance approval



Guest Access:

★★ ARRIVAL & ACCESS ★★

✔ Your apartment is fully private, with no shared interior spaces; the annex door to the neighboring unit stays locked

✔ Self check-in by smart lock from 4:00 PM, however late you land

✔ Your access code and check-in instructions are sent once you complete pre-arrival verification through our guest portal

✔ The driveway, parking area, and dumpster are shared with other building guests



★★ OFF-SITE AMENITIES ★★

✔ Emancipation Park, less than a mile away (3–5 min drive). Founded in 1872 by formerly enslaved Houstonians to celebrate Juneteenth, it's the oldest public park in Texas.

✔ Free public gym with a weight room and cardio equipment, plus basketball and tennis courts; ages 18+ with valid photo ID

✔ Seasonal outdoor pool, May–September, roughly 1–7 PM

✔ Online registration required; no showers or lockers; closed Sundays. Check the park's website for current hours.



The Neighborhood:

★★ LIFE IN THIRD WARD ★★

The apartment sits in Houston's historic Third Ward, near Texas Southern University and the University of Houston, with easy access to Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, and the Texas Medical Center.



✔ Walk: Mikki's Soul Food Cafe (2–3 min), Texas Southern University (about 10 min), Emancipation Park (15–20 min)

✔ Dining (5–10 min drive): Granger's for steak and seafood, The Pit Room for Texas barbecue

✔ Short drive (5–10 min): University of Houston, Midtown, EaDo, Museum District and Hermann Park



Getting Around:

★★ PARKING & TRANSPORTATION ★★

A car or rideshare is the easiest way to get around. METRORail's Purple Line runs nearby toward Downtown, where you can transfer to the Red Line for the Museum District and NRG Park.



✔ One assigned parking space, best for a compact or mid-size vehicle

✔ Street parking on Blodgett may be available, subject to posted signage

✔ Backup: the TSU paid garage is one block away



Drive times without traffic:

✔ Downtown Houston: 5–10 min

✔ Texas Medical Center: 8–15 min

✔ NRG Stadium: 12–20 min

✔ Hobby Airport: 20–30 min

✔ Bush Intercontinental (IAH): 30–40 min



Traffic, weather, and events may add time.



Other Things to Note:

★★ CHECK-IN & CHECKOUT ★★

✔ Self check-in from 4:00 PM; checkout by 10:00 AM

✔ Early check-in or late checkout available by advance request, subject to availability



★★ VERIFICATION & AGREEMENT ★★

✔ The primary guest completes ID verification and signs our rental agreement through our guest portal before check-in details are sent

✔ Primary guest must be at least 21 and present throughout the stay



★★ OCCUPANCY ★★

✔ Maximum 5 registered guests: 4 in the king and queen bedrooms, 1 on the sofa bed

✔ Sofa bed linens must be requested before arrival

✔ Parties and gatherings are not permitted

✔ No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors; please step fully off-site to smoke



★★ PARKING ★★

✔ One assigned space, best for a compact or mid-size vehicle

✔ Street parking on Blodgett may be available, subject to posted signage; the TSU paid garage is one block away

✔ Improperly parked vehicles may be towed at the vehicle owner's expense



★★ PETS ★★

✔ Up to 2 pets with advance approval; pet fee applies

✔ Larger breeds require advance approval and may need to be crated when unattended

✔ Service animals are accommodated at no charge per applicable law; emotional support animals follow Airbnb policy, and standard pet fees may apply where permitted



★★ DAMAGE PROTECTION ★★

✔ An optional damage waiver is available on Airbnb, covering qualifying accidental damage per its terms. You're welcome to decline it.



★★ HOUSE POLICIES ★★

✔ A disclosed noise monitor measures decibel levels only, with no audio, video, or conversation recording

✔ Commercial photography or filming requires prior written approval

✔ House rule violations (smoking, unauthorized guests or pets, gatherings, damage) carry additional charges, as outlined in your rental agreement



Interaction with Guests:

★★ YOUR HOSTS ★★

✔ Professionally managed by our local Houston team

✔ Message us anytime through the app; we typically respond within 20 minutes, including for temperature adjustments

✔ Urgent issues during your stay are handled promptly, day or night

✔ Maintenance or service visits are coordinated with you in advance

✔ No one will enter the apartment during your stay without advance notice, except in an emergency