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Historic Dallas Private Retreat Near Downtown!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6342 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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 Dallas Private Retreat Near Downtown!

Discover the very best of Dallas from the comfort & convenience of this historic private getaway! Perfectly situated near Baylor University Medical Center, explore the vibrant Dallas Arts District, world-class attractions of City Center, or beautiful parks along Trinity River simply minutes away. Visit Dallas Zoo, Six Flags, Dallas MOA, Reunion Tower, World Aquarium, Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas Arboretum & more! The perfect spot for family & friends, you will love this private retreat in Dallas!

Recently upgraded and beautifully furnished throughout, this studio apartment with 2 suites built in 1914 features an open floor plan with full kitchen, counter-height seating, dining area, dedicated workspace, and living room with Smart TV.

Fully appointed kitchen with appliances including stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. Bedrooms are comfortably furnished with beautiful crisp new linens, pillows, and bed coverings. Each bedroom features a private bathroom, TV, mini fridge, and coffee maker.

Spacious living room includes a comfy sofa, Smart TV, wine fridge, rooftop terrace with lounge furniture and hammock, a shared wrap-around front porch with outdoor furniture, high-speed Wi-Fi, on-street parking, and keyless access.

This neighborhood is on the national register of historic places. It is known for its unique and eclectic group of architectural styles. A wonderfully walkable neighborhood. This home was built in 1902 and was one of the original houses for the Dallas theological seminary. It was used as a church and it was also "the hope house", in the TV show "Walker, Texas Ranger".

*Please note that a tenant lives on the first floor with their dogs, shared spaces include the front porch area and parking*

Guests have full access and complete privacy inside the home and may enjoy full use of the outdoor amenities. Instructions for access, check-in, check-out, and directions to the home are provided in the house manual on VRBO. When checking out, please be sure all windows and doors are locked prior to your departure.

Please note that a tenant lives on the first floor of the home in separate private space. The backyard is not available for guest use as the tenant has 3 dogs. If you have any questions about the property, or if you need any additional information regarding calendar availability, directions, parking, access, or check-in/check-out procedures please contact us directly using the message center on VRBO.

Property manager

Plushy Host

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3,685 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 neighborhood

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Dallas, TX

What's nearby

  • Fair Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Dallas World Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • American Airlines Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cotton Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Baylor Station - 3 min drive
  • Dallas Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saint Valentine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lucky's Hot Chicken - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Dallas Private Retreat Near Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Dallas Private Retreat Near Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Dallas Private Retreat Near Downtown!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Dallas Private Retreat Near Downtown! located?

Located in Old East Dallas, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Baylor Medical Center at Dallas and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and American Airlines Center. Knox-Henderson Shopping District and Old Deep Ellum Historic District are also within 2 mi (3 km). Baylor Station is 24 minutes by foot and Deep Ellum Station is 29 minutes.

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Historic Dallas Private Retreat Near Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

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

Beautiful House and Neighborhood

This house is a beautiful craftsman style home with charming decor and fixtures. Spacious, roomy, and exceptionally well maintained. The neighborhood is wonderful and within walking distance of restaurants and the Deep Ellum district. Very convenient to Downtown Dallas as well. The hosts were extremely helpful and responsive. The little roof deck was wonderful and the swing on the front porch is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard K.

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

Great place!

Great!!!
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard K.

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

Great!

Great!
Stayed 40 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chrissy N.

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

Charming but disappointed

The neighborhood was quiet and the house was beautifully decorated. Abundance of coffee makers in each room. In the upstairs bathroom, toiletries were of nice quality and plenty of towels. Bathroom was not fully useful due to sloped/low ceilings, lack of shower curtain/way to mount a hand held attachment in 3rd floor bathroom. The porch off the upper bedroom was darling, should treat area for wasps. Lights on inside of the patio should not be on a timer, stayed on late and made the room very bright. Note kitchen was within the upstairs bedroom/living room, so the person or couple who goes to bed last AND wakes up first should sleep in 3rd floor bedroom/living room. Thermostats for the 3rd floor was set to 71 but lowest temperature got down to was 73. AC worked on the 2nd floor for two other bedrooms. Thermostats and switches were in awkward places. Loved automatic motion sensor lights going up the stairs to the 3rd floor. Extremely strong /multiple air fresheners were used and were unnecessary. A living tennent had access to the 1st floor and that was very uncomfortable. We booked with Vrbo to ensure we wouldn’t be sharing space. The 1st night the home was engulfed in the smell of someone smoking pot. It would have been nice to lock bedroom doors knowing someone else was in the house. Felt more like a frat house than we expected. Overall, nice place, needed more description, not very conducive for a family of 5 to hang out together in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Historic private Dallas retreat

The property was very clean, organized, and comfortable to stay in. The host was quick with her responses and was able to assist us with our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora S.

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

Bowl Game stay

Was close to SMU stadium and great location. Nice neighborhood, the only complaint I would have is the intermittent pot wafting in. Not sure where it was coming from as owners are in a close off on the property but neighbors are close too, so not sure. But regardless smelled a little like my son's fraternity, otherwise clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023