West University Place, Houston
A 3-bedroom retreat in one of Houston's most prestigious neighbourhoods. 8 minutes from Texas Medical Center. 5 minutes walk to Rice Village. Trusted by 77 families.
Who stays here
Every detail of this home was chosen with a specific guest in mind. Find yourself below.
If you're visiting Texas Medical Center, MD Anderson, or Texas Children's, this home removes the friction. It's 8 minutes from the Medical Center and 9 minutes from MD Anderson. The kitchen is fully equipped so you're not eating out every night. The beds are hotel-quality. The neighbourhood is quiet and the streets are safe for evening walks.
Long-stay discounts available for 28+ nights. Ask us directly — we're easy to reach.
"We used the house for eight days for recovery and respite after surgery. We are grateful for such a wonderful place during what was a stressful time."
Grace, Seattle WA — Airbnb"9 minute drive to the hospital we needed to visit. We will definitely rent again."
Veronica, Brownsville TX — AirbnbThree floors means everyone gets their own space. The Game Garage keeps families busy for hours — pool table, air hockey, foosball, shuffleboard, darts. Third floor has an arcade machine and digital piano. Smart TVs in every bedroom. A fully equipped kitchen for when you don't want to go out.
Rice Village is a 5-minute walk with 40+ restaurants, bars and boutiques. Hermann Park, the Zoo, and NRG Stadium are all under 15 minutes.
"The game room is an amazing plus, ideal for enjoying with family. We would definitely come back without a doubt."
Giuliana, Costa Rica — Airbnb"Beautiful house, awesome area with SO MUCH to do. We all had a blast!"
Kayla, Spring TX — AirbnbRice University is a 3-minute drive or a comfortable stroll. Whether it's parents' weekend, graduation, a prospective student visit, or visiting faculty, you're ideally placed. Rice Village is right on your doorstep. Past guests have walked to campus every morning and been back for dinner in Rice Village the same evening.
"This place was perfect for my stay which was centred around a visit to Rice. Excellent location and very nice amenities."
Jonathan, Charlotte NC — Airbnb"Easy, pleasant walk to Rice campus and Village. Gbade is an excellent host."
Stacy, Austin TX — AirbnbThe third floor is a dedicated, quiet workspace with 1 Gbps fibre WiFi, a wired ethernet connection, and enough separation from the rest of the house to actually focus. Self check-in via smart lock means you arrive on your schedule. Your host responds within the hour, every time.
"Great neighbourhood. Good for my work trip."
Katie, California — Airbnb"Outstanding location in great neighbourhood with convenient access to Rice Village. Well appointed, comfortable and very clean."
Emma, Canberra Australia — AirbnbFloor plan
Level 1 has the Game Room and two guest bedrooms with their own wing. Level 2 is the main living area, kitchen and king suite. Level 3 is the loft — arcade machines, board games and a reading sofa under the arched window.
Two interior staircases. Note if anyone in your group has mobility concerns.
The property
A three-story townhouse in West University Place, thoughtfully laid out so families have privacy and groups have space to gather.
A climate-controlled garage converted into a full entertainment lounge. Private gated access. The most-talked-about feature in our reviews — guest favourite for family evenings, rainy days, and team decompression after a conference.
Location
West University Place sits at the centre of Houston but feels like a quiet village. Tree-lined, walkable, safe. The right base for any reason you're here.
One of Houston's most established and sought-after neighbourhoods. Historic homes, mature trees lining every street, genuinely safe for evening walks. Guests consistently mention the neighbourhood itself as one of their favourite parts of staying here.
Rice Village is five minutes on foot with everything from local coffee shops and casual lunch spots to fine dining and boutique shopping. It's the kind of area where you step outside and immediately feel at ease — whether you're here to recover, to explore, or to get work done.
Book direct
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Guest reviews
All reviews are verified through Airbnb or VRBO. We haven't filtered out the honest ones.
"We used the house for eight days for recovery and respite after surgery. The owner was always responsive and so gracious. The house is beautifully maintained, open and spacious, bright and airy — the perfect place to recover. We are grateful for such a wonderful place during what was a stressful time."
"9 minute drive to the hospital we needed to visit. The house is lovely. Two very nice bedrooms on the bottom floor, the awesome games in the garage, open living room with beautiful lighting. Master bedroom very beautiful. We will definitely rent again."
"Gbade takes his business seriously and responds to every question fast. He is a genuine human being running his business with professionalism and passion. Quality of mattresses, sheets and towels are superior — it really feels like five-star hotel quality."
"LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Perfectly placed in the middle of Rice University Village. Easy access to all of the stores and restaurants, Medical Center, and downtown Houston. Great Towels!!! Host was immediately responsive to any question. Will certainly return."
"In the morning the house gets absolutely fabulous light from sunrise. Clean, comfortable, quiet AC and quiet area. You will love the stay with all the thoughtful touches from the owner. Great experience!"
"Stayed here with my family for close to three weeks and felt right at home. The area is extremely walkable and calm, close to bars and restaurants but out of the way on a pretty tree-lined street. Would absolutely recommend."
Gbade has hosted 77 stays across Airbnb and VRBO with a 100% response rate. Whether it's a handyman arranged mid-stay, extra blankets delivered by midnight, or helping a guest retrieve a forgotten bag after checkout — the hosting is as consistent as the home itself.
This isn't a managed property run by a faceless company. When you message, you get Gbade.
Gbade takes his business seriously and responds to every question fast. He is a genuine human being running his business with professionalism and passion. I do recommend his place.
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Check availabilitySTR Licence #STR-2025-000361 · 3 bedrooms · 6 guests · West University Place, Houston TX
