Title: Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech - 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 # Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech Vacation home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Texas Tech University ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/aa53d1df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/effeb5d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/5e02af81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/0cb47237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111970000/111961000/111960904/19142b01.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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms5500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94950000/94949100/94949057/4eb1c7ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Tree House Lubbock - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $289 CA $586 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=94949057&PinnedHotelID=94949057&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110560000/110552500/110552435/2e7d9b2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fountain Hills Grandeur Lubbock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=110552435&PinnedHotelID=110552435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106040000/106030200/106030125/95ebe92e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gatsby Getaway 2 miles to TTU w/Pool+Speakeasy+Bar Heart of Lubbock - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=106030125&PinnedHotelID=106030125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117030000/117029800/117029708/b7e36632.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-bedroom 3 bath modern house on Lakeridge golf course in Lubbock with WiFi, AC Lubbock - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=117029708&PinnedHotelID=117029708&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71609400/71609350/d057beb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Phatt daddy (house near Texas tech Stadium) Lubbock - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 13 reviews CA $888 CA $1,407 total includes taxes & fees Dec 5 - Dec 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=71609350&PinnedHotelID=71609350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60180000/60175900/60175831/3a4c5592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Island - Waves of Fun! 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Perfect for large groups! Lubbock - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=115642996&PinnedHotelID=115642996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ## 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 - ‪Raider Pit Bbq - ‬10 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Chimy's - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech? > As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech on Nov 30, 2025 start from CA $537.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Lubbock-Hotels-Historic-Governors-Mansion-Across-From-Texas-Tech.h111960904.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech located? > Located in Tech Terrace, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Texas Tech University and Vietnam Archives at Texas Tech. United Supermarkets Arena and Buddy Holly's Grave are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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