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Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Houston, TX
  • Downtown Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Toyota Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • George R. Brown Convention Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (JGP-Greenway Plaza Heliport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd floor

1 Double Bed

Master w/ bath

1 King Bed

Mother-in-law suite

1 King Bed

North

1 Queen Bed

South

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony

This 6000 sq. ft. converted prohibition era general store has been transformed and reimagined by an owner/architect for over a decade into a completely custom house like none you have ever seen. It was designed for entertaining & comfort.

Founded in 1921 as Laurnicella’s Meat Market, this historical gem sits on the corner of Floyd and Patterson. A remnant of its life as a meat market, the spacious second story deck extends over the sidewalk and is where Laurnicella would hang her signs to tell the neighborhood what cuts of meat she had to offer that day. The walk-in meat locker, converted into a glamorous industrial-chic bathroom, has a foot thick meat locker door door and original 1920’s colossal hinges, locks, and pulls. Shortly after Laurnicella built the property, it was taken over by “Snow” and became “Snow’s Corner Store”.
An extensive renovation, plus an addition, has given new life to “Snow’s” and created a beautiful residence full of character and charm with fantastic space for entertaining and elegant daily living.

1,000 bottle wine storage
Old growth hardwood
533 square foot wrap around balcony with hot tub

Property manager

Hunter Jones
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Houston

Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, a neighbourhood in Houston, is home to this holiday home. 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 Downtown Aquarium and Houston Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Daikin Park, or consider NRG Park for a night out.
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Houston, TX

What's nearby

  • Downtown Aquarium - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Daikin Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Toyota Center - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Rice University - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • George R. Brown Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Quitman/Near Northside Station - 5 min drive
  • Houston Station - 9 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Laredo Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee House At West End - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger Bodega - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Rey Taqueria - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Historic Showpiece Home 6K sq ft. 4 living/ent areas, hot tub on balcony located?

Located in Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Buffalo Bayou Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Downtown Aquarium. Memorial Park and Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Augusta, USA

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

Wedding party house

We rented this house for a wedding we were attending in Houston. There was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy, get ready for the wedding and relax. Truly a beautiful home in a great location to everything we needed to be close to and tons of amenities available.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thanksgiving with the family

We had 7 people staying at the house for a week (and 2 more coming in and out). It was a perfect size for us just enough room so that everyone had some space, but still cozy. The house is funky and fun and was just a terrific atmosphere for our vacation. We cooked Thanksgiving dinner (the kitchen was perfect), had appetizers relaxing on the balconey, and ate big meals at the long table. The beds were delightfully comfortable and the house was centrally located to be able to get to just about anything we wanted within about 15 minutes. The only things I would say are that you might not like it (a) if you're an interior designer and are particular about having a "beautiful" place (we LOVED the decor, but it may not be everyone's cup of tea), (b) if you're a light sleeper (the bamboo scrapes on the gutter when there's wind, but it seemed only audible in the master) or (c) if you're older and might trip on uneven floors (if you're younger, you'll call it "character", but if you're having trouble with your balance, you'll call it hazardous. My mom is 78 and she was fine puttering around the downstairs, but in a few more years it'll be a problem for her.) All that said though, we really did enjoy the place. Plenty of room, great location (easy access to running/walking/biking on Buffalo Bayou too), just different enough to be fun and really put you in the mood for a nice vacation. We'd go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Enjoyed our experience!

Fun place to share with a large group!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurent C., Bethesda

An amazing stay!

I am a regular HomeAway client. This is surely one of my best stays ever! First, the house is amazing. Located just a few minutes away from downtown in a great neighborhood: calm at night and so animated during the evening. Washington St has many animated bars and exciting restaurants. Second, the house is entirely decorated and renovated by an architect. The actual owners are great antique amateurs and there are many incredible art pieces everywhere in the house. Hunter, the person in charge of the renting, was more than helpful. He accommodated every one of our wishes and gave precious advice on restaurants and bars. The house is ideally made for 4 bedrooms as the 5th one is really more modest. A must have for those who need to spend time in Houston!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Hunter Jones

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests