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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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Houston, TX
  • University of Houston
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Toyota Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • George R. Brown Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (JDX-Central Business District Heliport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About this property

Lovely Gem

Relax at the stylish and comfy home nestled in a lively Central Business District of Downtown Houston, TX. It is conveniently located in the Greater Third Ward, near the NRG stadium, George R. Brown Convention Center, the grand Toyota Center and more!

Easily explore Houston restaurants, shops, attractions, and landmarks, then retreat to the beautiful, fully furnished home!

✔ Comfortable Queen Bed
✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen
✔ Smart TV
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi 100mbps
✔ Free Parking
✔ Security Cameras

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Amenities

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Houston

Southeast Houston, a neighbourhood in Houston, is home to this holiday home. Toyota Center is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Daikin Park or NRG Stadium.
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Houston, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas Southern University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Houston - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Toyota Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Daikin Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Elgin/Third Ward Station - 11 min walk
  • Houston Station - 12 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Vegan Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Gem?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Gem located?

Located in Southeast Houston, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Texas Southern University and University of Houston. Toyota Center and George R. Brown Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Elgin/Third Ward Station is 11 minutes by foot and TSU/UH Athletics District Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antuan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicely renovated!!

Not too much but just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, Comfortable and Quiet

My husband and I stayed here for four days and it was very quiet, comfortable and clean. We were here for a music festival and had no trouble getting an Uber to and from the venue. Finally, we didn’t have any trouble with the hot water so the concern must have been corrected.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Clean and Loved

The house is clean inside and it is obvious the owner has put much love into the house to make it nice. The bed is very comfy. We had to communicate with the owner and she was fantastic and responded quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall rating

Property was overall good. Few errors I think the property owner should’ve adjust before I checked in . But overall it was fine ! N safe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good stay

Nice and quiet and close to downtown and UH.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolette O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy getaway

The place was as described. Cute cozy place to relax 😌 ☺️ 😊. Could use some minor improvements, but perfect for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kameria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was amazing for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

It was just fine

There was a closet, with only a couple of hangers. No dresser to put clothes in or personal items on.The lights in the bedroom didn’t work.The shower leaked through a tile by tub, so the floor flooded. We were only there to sleep, so it was just fine. Not a place we’d want to hang out at.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall great

Peaceful and safe and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This place was a great place to stay. It was not far from anything I needed to get to. As well as the host communication and replies were great. Recommended lots of places to eat as well as events in town during my stay. I would definitely come back and rent this place again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and host!

Alexia is an excellent host! Thanks so much for being so responsive and kind for letting us check in early after an early flight in from Boston!Nice little apartment for the price at a convenient location. We had a great time seeing Houston for the first time and found the apartment's location convenient for the Space Center, Toyota Center, and Meow Wolf.We did encounter some pest issues... but perhaps they are ubiquitous in warmer climates? And I saw some other guests commenting about hot water problems - we had no issues with that, but the shower does leak onto the floor when running thru a hole in the wall.All in all, a few minor issues but great location and great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Regina R.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Property Condition and Safety Concerns Led to Early Departure

The property condition differed significantly from the listing photos. The house shows considerable wear, including visible stains and tears on the furniture. While the location is conveniently close to downtown Houston, I experienced serious safety concerns during my stay. One night involved extensive police activity in the immediate area, including helicopter presence and armed officers around the property. Due to these safety concerns, I ultimately decided to end my stay early.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deonna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Stay

Host was very attentive and responded very fast.. Location is right by the University of Houston and is convenient and is close to everything downtown/midtown.. Nightlight was a vibe!!!! Very nice and clean space.. The only issue I had was the hot water heater stopped working but she immediately accommodated my needs and allowed me to use the shower next door.. The house has two sides just to give you a heads up. But overall I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kernesha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ms.Boyd

First time in Houston and I must say when I arrived at the location I was a little skeptical because of the block and there were so many people standing outside a half of block down but it was actually quiet and very peaceful.when I went into the property I was like omg it’s so nice & beautiful,very clean, and the air was turned on prior to me entering so that such a relief. A few spiders and geckos on the front porch but overall far as bugs that was it,The host was accommodating to my time zone change and allowed me to enter early because I was completely thrown off by it and I was just standing outside but she helped me out and I really appreciated that
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawrence P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A great value; just fix the hot water concern!

The pictures on VRBO accurately reflect the actual interior of this cute unit. And the relatively low price was also much appreciated. The kitchen is well-appointed, with coffee, sugar, creamer and a good array of expected kitchen tools. The bathroom and bedroom were comfortable and well-appointed, as was the living room. The ‘deal-breaker’ was the fact that the gas line coming into the unit failed for an unknown reason. That meant no hot water for showers, etc. and no ability to use the stove or burners. The management representative was quite proactive in communicating the status of this, but was unable to facilitate the needed repair/resolution in my 5-day stay. When I arrived, the third ward neighborhood was of a bit concern, but over my 5-day stay I had no negative experiences in the unit, with my vehicle, etc. Would I stay here again? Save the hot water failure, yes. Definitely. L~
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taniya W.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Annabelle J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

patrick b.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sidney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Toby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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