Title: The Essential Retreat....Your Home Away From Home, Your Perfect Peace Place. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=1503&destination=Houston%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=71060090&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # The Essential Retreat....Your Home Away From Home, Your Perfect Peace Place. ## Photo gallery for The Essential Retreat....Your Home Away From Home, Your Perfect Peace Place. ![Outdoor pool - The Essential Retreat....Your Home Away From Home, Your Perfect Peace Place. (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71060100/71060090/57064f49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility - The Essential Retreat....Your Home Away From Home, Your Perfect Peace Place. (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71060100/71060090/7950c27e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Essential Retreat....Your Home Away From Home, Your Perfect Peace Place. (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71060100/71060090/036a4b31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room - The Essential Retreat....Your Home Away From Home, Your Perfect Peace Place. (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71060100/71060090/3d6d4f9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, computer monitors - The Essential Retreat....Your Home Away From Home, Your Perfect Peace Place. (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71060100/71060090/cb394cea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Houston, The Essential Retreat offers a cozy home away from home. Enjoy secured parking, take a dip in the poolside patio area or get active with access to the gameroom and gym. ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Essential Retreat....Your Home Away From Home, Your Perfect Peace Place. The Essential Retreat.... Your Home Away From Home, Travelling To The Houston Area, Looking For A Cozy Condo To Accommodate Your Stay, Look No Further. Either For Work, Leisure, Or Whatever Prompts Your Travel.... Stay Here! Walking Distance From NRG Stadium, Minutes Away From The World Renowned TMC Texas Medical Center, Downtown Attractions, A Skip, Hop & A Jump From Everything That Is H-Town. Accommodations Secured Parking, Poolside Patio, Gameroom, & Gym ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### 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 ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Gym ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40600000/40591000/40590919/7cae7778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Houston Modern Apt Pool View NRG DISCOUNTED Texas Medical Center - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=40590919&PinnedHotelID=40590919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107180000/107177400/107177312/704fd864.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heart of Houston Med Center & NRG Stadium Texas Medical Center - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 15 reviews CA $180 CA $419 total includes taxes & fees Mar 30 - Mar 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=107177312&PinnedHotelID=107177312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73090000/73088700/73088680/749dac82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1333 Old Spanish Trail, 2150, Houston Texas Medical Center - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=73088680&PinnedHotelID=73088680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74840000/74834400/74834304/8f2af6dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NRG/Med Center Retreat Pool, Gym,WIFI Texas Medical Center - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=74834304&PinnedHotelID=74834304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111710000/111702300/111702227/w5937h4000x63y0-5844f084.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in Houston Medical Center. 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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 Texas Medical Center, a neighborhood in Houston, is home to this condo. Memorial City Mall and CityCentre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at NRG Stadium or Toyota Center. 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