Title: 5BR Family Gem: Barbecue, Swim & Relax! - 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 home # 5BR Family Gem: Barbecue, Swim & Relax! Vacation home in Houston with private pool ![Oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90760000/90750100/90750001/b2ef3cf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90760000/90750100/90750001/8738baf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90760000/90750100/90750001/fbc9d2e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90760000/90750100/90750001/95dfa27d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90760000/90750100/90750001/0bf67031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Centrally located, this retreat offers a perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. Take a refreshing dip in the pool or challenge your friends to a game on the pool table while cooking up something delicious in the outdoor kitchen. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Washer ## 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. ### 5BR Family Gem: Barbecue, Swim & Relax! Welcome to Your Houston Retreat: Welcome to your spacious 1970s 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom retreat nestled in the heart of Houston, TX. Designed for relaxation and entertainment, this charming home offers the perfect getaway for families, groups, and business travelers alike. Enjoy your stay and feel free to contact us for any additional needs. Book now to secure your retreat! Highlights: \- Private Swimming Pool: Swim in the sparking pool. \- Outdoor Oasis: Host barbecues in the outdoor kitchen and patio. \- Ample Entertainment: Enjoy a pool table and 6 TVs for your leisure. \- Cozy Bedrooms: 5 bedrooms with comfortable beds ensuring restful sleep. \- Modern Bathrooms: 4 well-appointed bathrooms with essentials provided. \- Spacious Kitchen: Equipped with modern appliances, cookware, and dinnerware for home-cooked meals. \- Entertainment Areas: Indoor pool table and expansive outdoor patio. Location and Accessibility: Located just 20 minutes from downtown Houston, 28 minutes from IAH Airport, and 44 minutes from Hobby Airport, this home serves as your perfect base for exploration. Close proximity to major attractions including the Museum District and Medical Center. Additional Features: \- Container House: The 5th bedroom and 4th bathroom are uniquely housed in a backyard container home. \- Parking: Driveway accommodates 4 vehicles, with additional street parking available. Other things to note: \- Maximum of 20 guests including visitors; $500 fee for birthday parties and gatherings. \- Not suitable for big parties—outdoor security cameras monitor guest count. \- No refund for violations. \- Our lovely home exudes 1970s charm and may show some age in places. Expect a relaxed vintage feel. \- Regular pest control ensures comfort, with occasional evidence of typical Houston wildlife. Extra Services: \- Early Check-In: Enjoy complimentary early check-in based on availability; additional hours may incur a $200 fee. \- Child Amenities: Available for rent through third-party providers to meet safety and sanitation standards. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78420000/78417100/78417056/4b388f7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fully Gated w/Parking, Perfect for large groups Southeast Houston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=78417056&PinnedHotelID=78417056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95280000/95270100/95270053/031cefcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax in HTX POOL,15ppl, 4br, 4b. 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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=29.86916,-95.48188&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iuiuDvxweQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40O%40QBQ%40QBQBOBQBQBQDOBQDOBQDQDMDQFODOFODOFOFOFOFOFMFOHOFKHOHMHOHKHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJKJMJIJILKJKJILIJILGLIJILGLILGLGLGLGLENGLELENELENELCNELCNCNCLCNANCNALANCNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLFJHLHJHLJJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHLJJFNHLHNFJHNFNFLFNFNFNFNFNDNDNFNDPDLDRDNBNDPBNBPBPBPBNBP%40PBP%40P%40N%40R%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPCPAPCPCNCPCPCPCNEPCNENERELEPGNENENGNGNGNGNGNGLGNINGJINILGNKJILILIJKLIJKLIJKJKJKJKJKHKJMJKHMHKHMFKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMBOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMIMGKIMIKIKKMKKIKKKKKKIKKKKMIKKMIKIMIMIKIOIMIOGKIOGOGMGOGOGOGOEOGOEOGOEQEMEQCQEOCQEOCQCQCQCOCQAQCQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YLKBHRPX1DJ98fWed2-IgSdQKbE=) Houston, TX #### What's nearby - Sam Houston Race Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 km - Willowbrook Mall - 16 min drive - 13.4 km - Baseball USA The Yard - 16 min drive - 18.9 km - Memorial City Mall - 17 min drive - 22.6 km - CityCentre - 18 min drive - 23.4 km #### Getting around - Houston Station - 26 min drive - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hartz Chicken Buffet - ‬6 min walk - ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬19 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 5BR Family Gem: Barbecue, Swim & Relax! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is 5BR Family Gem: Barbecue, Swim & Relax! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at 5BR Family Gem: Barbecue, Swim & Relax!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 5BR Family Gem: Barbecue, Swim & Relax!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 5BR Family Gem: Barbecue, Swim & Relax! located? > Located in Northside, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Karbach Brewing, Sam Houston Race Park, and Heron Lakes Golf Course. Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital and Willowbrook Mall are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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