Title: Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111960904&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech Vacation home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Texas Tech University ## Photo gallery for Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech ![Exterior - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/2be0b4f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/5e02af81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/19142b01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/0162a249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/0cb47237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A short walk from Texas Tech University, Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech provides a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms5500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech Brand new to VRBO! Welcome to Golden Grace in Lubbock, Texas. Once the home of former Texas Governor Preston Smith, this 5,500 sq. ft. mansion is great for large families or groups. This phenomenal property boasts 5 bedrooms, including 4 king beds, 1 twin bed, and 2 queen beds, as well as a game room with an 8-person poker table and foosball table. Located directly across from the Texas Tech campus, guests will feel right at home. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like central heating & cooling, washer and dryer, an extremely large backyard with flat-top gas grill, fish pond, games, books, smart TVs and WiFi. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at Golden Grace. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 5,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109914000/109913959/bf02ba82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Jetson - Retro Mid-Mod Retreat Near TTU & Med District! 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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¢er=33.574333,-101.87683&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uj%7DkEdyxlR%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40QBQBQBQBSBQBQBQDOBSDODQDQDQDOFODQFODQFOFOHOFOFMHQFMHOFMHMHOJMHMHMHMJKHMJKJMJKJKJMJIJKJILKJILILKJGLILILGLILGLGLGLGNELELGLENENELELCNCNELCNANCNALCNCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBL%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLDLFNFLFLFLHLHJFLHLFLJJHLHJJJHLJJHJLJJJJHLJJHLJJJLHLHLHLHNHLHLFNHLFPHLFNFNFNFNDPFNFPDNFNDPDPBPDNDRBNDPBPBPBRBPBP%40P%40PBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAP%3FRARAPAPARCPAPAPCPCRCPCPCPEPCPEPENCPEPEPGNEPGNGNEPGNGNGNGNILGPILGNILINILILILILKLKLIJKJILKJKLKJKHMJKHKJMHKHMJMFMHKHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDODMDMFOBMDOBOBMDOBMBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMCOEOCMCMEOCOGMEMEMEOGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKGMKMIKIMKKIKKKIKKKMKKKMKKIKKMIMIMIMKMIMIOGMIOGMIQGMGOIOGOGOEQGOEOGQEOEQEQEQEOCQEQCQCQCQCQCSCQCQAQAQASCQ%3FQASAS%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ezAheIE9IkJ-PGsqV5Kt6D_K5ZU=) Lubbock, TX #### What's nearby - Texas Tech University \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - United Supermarkets Arena \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Jones AT&T Stadium \- 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Covenant Lakeside Hospital \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 km - University Medical Center \- 4 min drive \- 2.7 km #### Getting around - Preston Smith Intl. Airport (LBB) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk - ‪7 Brews - ‬14 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Raider Pit Bbq - ‬10 min walk - ‪Chimy's - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler R. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Place Loved the house and the history, very spacious. Will stay again on way back from Colorado ##### Tyler R. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary L. Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property ##### Gary L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aurie C. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The beds were really comfortable. It is such a cool house. It was great ! ##### Aurie C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke W. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time at the rental. It was very close to campus. The backyard was very nice, Each of the rooms had a different theme. We enjoyed the poker table. ##### Brooke W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana P. Apr 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location My family stayed at this wonderful house for a couple of days. We were comfortable and it was a great location for us. Very nice house and easy communication with the property manager or owner. ##### Jana P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly B. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed here for my son's graduation and had a large group. The house is in a great location, is a great size, and was very clean. We had plenty of room to spread out yet still be together. The kitchen is large and spacious and was a great gathering spot. The back patio was another favorite gathering spot. We also really enjoyed playing games at the poker table. Highly recommend! ##### Molly B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. May 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay in a historic home. House was clean inside and very pleasant to hang out in. Guests need more control of A/C. Home needs a coffee grinder. Perhaps a couple softer pillows. But besides that, we would stay again. Thank you ##### John M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren C. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Home was very clean, had great air conditioning, fast Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding & comfortable furniture for our family of 6 adults. We had a great time playing foosball in the game room, sitting together in the family room & hanging out in the kitchen area which had plenty of seating. The backyard was really pretty with a nice water feature & has some nicely appointed seating areas & a Blackstone grill (that we unfortunately didn’t have an opportunity to use), that was very clean. Bedrooms were huge (Texas sized!) and had fun themes/decor & historical info. Easy walk to campus & the Jones Stadium for football. Wonderful location! Our host Eric was excellent communicating with us & checking in to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this property & host. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Lauren C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronnie E. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house and awesome location! ##### Ronnie E. 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