Summary:
Two families or a small team who want the whole top floor to themselves? Book both second-floor apartments, connected by an interior door, with nobody above you.

✔ Sleeps 8 in 2 kings and 2 queens, up to 10 with sofa beds
✔ Two kitchens and two in-unit washer/dryers
✔ Two assigned parking spaces

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

The Space:
This booking reserves both second-floor apartments, Units 3 and 4, in a renovated historic building, part of the Blodgett Urban Lofts. Each party gets its own kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms, side by side on the top floor, with an interior door between the units that can be opened for your group.

☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
☀ Two private 2BR apartments, side by side on the top floor and connected by an interior door
☀ Four bedrooms: two kings and two queens, all with memory-foam mattresses
☀ Two full kitchens and two in-unit washer/dryers
☀ Individual keypad codes, so each party arrives on its own schedule
☀ About 10 min to the Texas Medical Center and Downtown; walk to Texas Southern University
☀ Two assigned parking spaces

★★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★★
✔ Unit 3: king bedroom, queen bedroom, living room sofa bed
✔ Unit 4: king bedroom, queen bedroom, living room sofa bed
✔ All beds have memory-foam mattresses and protectors
✔ Sofa beds are best for a child or an occasional extra guest; linens provided when requested in advance

Sleeps 8 in four bedrooms, or up to 10 with the sofa beds by approval.

★★ KITCHEN & LIVING ★★
✔ A full kitchen with all basic appliances in each unit
✔ Dining seating for 4 in each unit
✔ Smart TVs in each living room and every bedroom

★★ LAUNDRY ★★
✔ In-unit stacked washer and dryer in each unit
✔ 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
✔ Both units are on the second floor: Unit 3 by an interior staircase, Unit 4 by an exterior staircase at the back. No elevator. If anyone in your group has mobility concerns, our first-floor Units 1 and 2 bundle may be a better fit
✔ Historic building: some sound between units is normal, and footsteps carry to the units below, so please keep noise down in the evenings
✔ The two units share one A/C system. Message us if you'd like the temperature adjusted
✔ Shared water heater: hot water can take 5–10 minutes to reach full temperature and runs warm rather than very hot, so staggering showers helps with a full group
✔ Parking spaces are tight, best for compact or mid-size vehicles
✔ 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
✔ Parties and events are not permitted
✔ 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
✔ The primary guest completes ID verification and signs one rental agreement covering both units 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 ★★
✔ Both second-floor apartments are reserved for your group, each with its own private entrance
✔ Each unit has its own keypad code, so every party can check in on its own schedule
✔ Self check-in from 4:00 PM, however late you land
✔ Access codes and check-in instructions are sent once the primary guest completes pre-arrival verification through our guest portal
✔ The driveway, parking area, and dumpster are shared with other building residents

★★ 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.

✔ Two assigned parking spaces, one per unit, best for [compact or mid-size vehicles]
✔ 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, with individual codes for each unit; 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 one rental agreement covering both units before check-in details are sent
✔ The primary guest is responsible for every guest and both units on the reservation
✔ The primary guest must be at least 21 and present throughout the stay; each unit's lead guest must also be 21+

★★ OCCUPANCY ★★
✔ Maximum 10 registered guests: 8 in the four bedrooms, up to 2 on sofa beds
✔ All overnight guests must be registered on the reservation
✔ Sofa bed linens must be requested before arrival
✔ Parties, gatherings, and events are not permitted
✔ No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors; please step fully off-site to smoke

★★ PARKING ★★
✔ Two assigned spaces, one per unit, best for [compact or mid-size vehicles]
✔ 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 total 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 in each unit measures decibel levels only, with no audio, video, or conversation recording
✔ Commercial photography or filming requires prior written approval
✔ House rule violations (smoking, unregistered guests, unauthorized 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
✔ The primary guest can add each party's lead to the reservation so everyone can message us directly
✔ 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 either apartment during your stay without advance notice, except in an emergency