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Hopkins House Garage Apartment in Lively Montrose Section of Houston
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3720 sq ft
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Explore the area
Houston, TX
- Toyota Center4 min drive
- Daikin Park5 min drive
- George R. Brown Convention Center6 min drive
- Houston, TX (JGP-Greenway Plaza Heliport)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Hopkins House Garage Apartment in Lively Montrose Section of Houston
PLEASE NOTE: Hopkins House is a SITE HOSTED unit with SECURE off-street parking. Three RING motion activated security cameras installed on exterior of main house to monitor gates, driveway and parking area.
Located in historic Avondale section of Montrose, named one of the "ten great neighborhoods in America" in 2009, this apartment is within a short walking distance to numerous restaurants and bars, and short car or bus ride to downtown Houston business, theater and convention (GRB) districts, NRG stadium and convention center, our world class medical center, shopping, arts and culture.
The 750ft2 spacious 2nd floor garage apartment was designed and built by the host in 2014. It is situated on the site of the original carriage house to the historic 1915 Hopkins House (that includes a 2nd, smaller apartment described in separate listing. The property is fully fenced with locked pedestrian and car gates. Amenities include on site parking conveniently situated next to awning covered entry door to interior stair lift equipped entry stairway. Top of stairway opens up to a high ceiling, open living area that has a full kitchen, dining and living area that has a butlers desk and 2 sofas. Bedroom has a large closet, dressers and a king sized bed. Samsung smart HDTV's in both the living room and the bedroom. Besides furnishings the home has complete set of dishes, cookware, towels and linens. Secure high speed WiFi provided. Other features include a stacked washer/gas dryer, safety bar equipped tub/shower, bamboo wood floors & granite countertops. The fully equipped high ceiling garage apartment is uniquely decorated with antiques & original art work.
A secure, single parking space provided behind home for cars with wheelbase less than 115” (no pickup trucks) The property has privacy/security fence with locked pedestrian and car gates. Street parking available.
DO YOU NEED A CAR or UBER? Not necessarily. Metro IAH Bus 102 and Westheimer Bus 82 will get you from IAH airport to Hopkins House ($1.25 fare). Metro Buses 82 and 56 arrive every 12-15 minutes at stops just a few short blocks away from Hopkins House. Montrose Bus 56 takes you to Museums and Zoo and medical center where you can switch to Metro rail line that can take you to NRG park, University of Houston or along Main St downtown. Westheimer Bus 82 also takes you downtown to YMCA and theater district. Upon request, we provide our guests with $5 Metro Q-cards that allow cashless bus fare payment. They can be preloaded at the local Kroger Grocery Store 1.3 miles from Hopkins house on West Grey St. Alternatively, downloading the Metro App lets you use your smartphone to pay. (Recently we had an Australian couple who used Metro exclusively, never renting or using Uber.) GO GREEN !!
This apartment is suitable for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. Sorry no pets (1 friendly outside cat lives on property).
Located in historic Avondale section of Montrose, named one of the "ten great neighborhoods in America" in 2009, this apartment is within a short walking distance to numerous restaurants and bars, and short car or bus ride to downtown Houston business, theater and convention (GRB) districts, NRG stadium and convention center, our world class medical center, shopping, arts and culture.
The 750ft2 spacious 2nd floor garage apartment was designed and built by the host in 2014. It is situated on the site of the original carriage house to the historic 1915 Hopkins House (that includes a 2nd, smaller apartment described in separate listing. The property is fully fenced with locked pedestrian and car gates. Amenities include on site parking conveniently situated next to awning covered entry door to interior stair lift equipped entry stairway. Top of stairway opens up to a high ceiling, open living area that has a full kitchen, dining and living area that has a butlers desk and 2 sofas. Bedroom has a large closet, dressers and a king sized bed. Samsung smart HDTV's in both the living room and the bedroom. Besides furnishings the home has complete set of dishes, cookware, towels and linens. Secure high speed WiFi provided. Other features include a stacked washer/gas dryer, safety bar equipped tub/shower, bamboo wood floors & granite countertops. The fully equipped high ceiling garage apartment is uniquely decorated with antiques & original art work.
A secure, single parking space provided behind home for cars with wheelbase less than 115” (no pickup trucks) The property has privacy/security fence with locked pedestrian and car gates. Street parking available.
DO YOU NEED A CAR or UBER? Not necessarily. Metro IAH Bus 102 and Westheimer Bus 82 will get you from IAH airport to Hopkins House ($1.25 fare). Metro Buses 82 and 56 arrive every 12-15 minutes at stops just a few short blocks away from Hopkins House. Montrose Bus 56 takes you to Museums and Zoo and medical center where you can switch to Metro rail line that can take you to NRG park, University of Houston or along Main St downtown. Westheimer Bus 82 also takes you downtown to YMCA and theater district. Upon request, we provide our guests with $5 Metro Q-cards that allow cashless bus fare payment. They can be preloaded at the local Kroger Grocery Store 1.3 miles from Hopkins house on West Grey St. Alternatively, downloading the Metro App lets you use your smartphone to pay. (Recently we had an Australian couple who used Metro exclusively, never renting or using Uber.) GO GREEN !!
This apartment is suitable for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. Sorry no pets (1 friendly outside cat lives on property).
Property manager
Ted Powell
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Houston
Located in Houston, this apartment is in the city centre. 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 Toyota Center, or consider NRG Park for a night out. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking and other activities like golfing.
Houston, TX
What's nearby
- Toyota Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Downtown Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Daikin Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
- Rice University - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
- George R. Brown Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- JR's Bar & Grill - 3 min walk
- The Burger Joint - 8 min walk
- Ripcord - 1 min walk
- Eagle Houston - 1 min walk
- George - 2 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Ted Powell
Retired chemical engineer interested in historic preservation. Led team effort to prevent demolition of the 1956 Sylvan Beach Pavilion by successfully listing it on the National Historic Registry (NHR), State of Texas Archeological Landmark (SAL), and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark (RTHL). The SAL listing led to Harris County receiving a multimillion dollar federal community development block grant (CDBG) to restore the pavilion to its 50's glamour. Ted also participated in the effort to successfully nominate the worlds first domed stadium, the Houston Astrodome to the NHR and SAL status, preserving this mid century marvel from further abuse or demolition. Hopefully this iconic building will be open to the public again soon. Ted's other interests include spending time with his wife of 44 years, Kim, and their 2 children and 4 grandchildren, antique cars, and home restoration. On that topic Ted has restored a half dozen homes over his lifetime including 2 homes on the Big Island of Hawaii, the 1930's Settegast summer home on Galveston Bay and the 1915 Hopkins 4 square balloon framed home in the Montrose section of Houston. Ted designed his first home in 1980, a quirky octagon, and this garage apartment. Ted is currently restoring a summer cabin in Colorado's San Juan Mountains.
Why they chose this property
This homes 10' ceilings are one of its greatest attributes. It is situated in a lively, walkable neighborhood with rich flora, a diverse population. Recognizing Ted's ability to fix old things, the previous owner, who purchased the home in 1970, asked Ted in 2012 if he could renovate it. The garage apartment was designed and built under Ted's supervision in the location of the homes original carriage house. The cypress wood clad home had never been restored and much of its original architectural details were still present including its longleaf pine floors, 5 panel doors with transom windows. and gas/electric fixtures. The home was gutted down to its exterior walls and rebuilt reusing as much of the original materials as possible (cypress wood lap siding was salvaged and sold as modern cement board lap siding is a more practical maintenance free alternative), but upgraded with new electrical, plumbing and central heat & A/C. The restoration was a success and Hopkins House should be good for another century or more
What makes this property unique
This proud home is a comfortable home to relax in and is located in a very walkable neighborhood in the center of Houston. It's situated near the corner of Fairview and Hopkins Street, the home of the famous Barnaby's restaurant and Baby Barnaby's. Fairview cuts east/west through Montrose and has many restaurants (27 within 5 blocks) and bars (11 within 5 blocks). As Houston has no zoning, restaurants and bars are sprinkled through the neighborhood. Weekends can be especially lively here, but the garage apartment is located in the center of the city block so street noise is minimized.
House is also well located to public transit. $5 Metro Q-cards are provided to allow guests to use Metro buses and trains. Additional funds can be added to cards on Metro buses and at the local Kroger grocery store on West Grey.
House is also well located to public transit. $5 Metro Q-cards are provided to allow guests to use Metro buses and trains. Additional funds can be added to cards on Metro buses and at the local Kroger grocery store on West Grey.
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