Title: Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District Apartment with kitchen, near Rice University ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99620000/99613800/99613720/8aae182d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99620000/99613800/99613720/w1678h1932x0y0-51913390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99620000/99613800/99613720/3591829a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99620000/99613800/99613720/685c47b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99620000/99613800/99613720/c09ef751.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Rice University and Houston Zoo, Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Laundry - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107447200/107447164/59785110.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2-bedroom condo in Heart of Texas Medical Center w/ fitness, rooftop pool & more Southeast Houston - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=107447164&PinnedHotelID=107447164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3400/3306/47c5ade4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District South Central Houston - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.72480%2C-95.40252&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YbKMVfB5Jb3zd31eK8P1e0EY4S8=) Houston, TX #### What's nearby - Hermann Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Rice University - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Houston Museum of Fine Arts - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Houston Methodist Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Houston Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.3 km #### Getting around - Houston Station - 18 min drive - Hermann Park/Rice U Station - 19 min walk - Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Tapatia - ‬15 min walk - ‪Valhalla - ‬12 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk - ‪Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern - ‬2 min drive - ‪Birdie's Den Montrose - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Secluded English Retreat by Rice University, Medical Center & Museum District located? > Located in South Central Houston, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rice Stadium and Rice University. MD Anderson Cancer Center and Houston Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hermann Park/Rice U Station is 19 minutes by foot and Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo Station is 21 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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