Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District | Apartment in Houston

9.2 (7 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Boulevard Oaks Apartment | Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District

2 Bedroom Apartment in Boulevard Oaks, Houston

Welcome to The Southampton Cottage, an English style decorated home by Rice University. Walking distance to the Museum District, Rice University, Rice Village & Hermann Park. Centrally located in the upscale Boulevard Oaks/Southampton neighborhood. Perfect for couples, friends, business travelers & families looking for a serene, romantic ambiance with an English flair. Rail train is a few blocks away with access to Downtown, Midtown, TX Medical Center, Museum District, NRG Stadium, & more!
The Southampton English Cottage is on the first-floor level of a traditional brick two story duplex located in a cul-de-sac on an upscale and quiet neighborhood, which also benefits from a 24-hour private patrol service for this neighborhood.
The entire space is surrounded with plenty of natural light conveying a serene romantic flair.
This elegant place has beautiful oak hardwood floors, a comfortable, stylish & large living room space with a 58" smart flatscreen tv above the faux fireplace, an elegant and spacious dinning room with beautiful english style furniture and formal dinning, two serene and romantic bedrooms with queen size beds and 43" smart TV in each room and a Jack-n-Jill bathroom (which accommodates both bedrooms), full equipped kitchen with beautiful, modern counter tops, upgrafed large sink & a large pantry, and a quaint office/sitting room space with high speed internet & plenty of natural light.
Book today & experience this gorgeous, serene, romantic & stylish Colonial-English decorated space in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Houston!
Guest Access:
The Southampton English Cottage has a smart lock with a keypad for entry to the front door of the building. Keys to the main entry door to the English Cottage is inside a combination lock on the first floor. Guests will be sent a welcome email with access code to the smart lock and combination lock prior to arrival. Wi-Fi username and password are also noted in the welcome letter.
Important things to note:
*There are some street noise during the daytime caused by the construction of Ashby building about 1 block away. It is noticeble at times if you are outside the building, however the noise level is very minimal inside the apartment.
*Assigned parking available on driveway for up to one vehicle only. if additional parking is needed, there is street parking right in front of the house, but please reach out to the host if you plan to park on the street as you will need a visitor permit.
* We have lawn maintance on Tuesdays, so if you are staying on that day, please expect lawn maintenance workers to be around the building and some noise from mowing the grass.
* Early check-in, late check out may be available for a $55 fee.

Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District is located in Boulevard Oaks. Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Apartment features Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Boulevard Oaks has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Boulevard Oaks, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Near a zoo
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide 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
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Daryl B.
Aug 24, 2025 12:36:41 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The place is super cute and in a very nice neighborhood! Communication was quick amd easy with the owner, and we couldnt have been happier with the stay. The construction wasnt an issue, and not overly noticable inside. Would highly reccomend!!!
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