Notes from the host
Westelm House
WELCOME to HOUSTON and to the mid-century modern WESTELM HOUSE which has 1500+ sqft on 3 stories with 2-car attached garage. This home was PROFESSIONALLY decorated and furnished by the company, WESTELM. From the moment you walk in you will be in AWE!!! As if you had seen this home before in a home decor magazine! The home is in a gated community surrounded by lush landscaping and a beautiful fountain in the courtyard. You will truly feel as if you are in 5-star RESORT with a fabulous fitness center, outdoor cabana with a GORGEOUS pool. Also there are many beautiful varieties of BIRDS that make this resort their home. It is not uncommon to see cardinals and blue jays out the windows or swimming in the fountains in the courtyard. This home is PERFECT for ROMANTIC getaways into the city, BUSINESS trips for like OTC (functions can be hosted while you are here and we can help you arrange anything you need to make it a success), and family gatherings for special events like the RODEO and SUPERBOWL.
First-floor includes the foyer and two car garage. Second-floor has a half bath, study nook (office), fully equipped gourmet kitchen with complimentary coffee and bottle of wine, dinning table, and living room with 50” TV and wireless internet. The third-floor has two spacious rooms divided by washer and dryer room with complimentary washing detergent, iron and ironing board. The master bedroom has a king size tempurpedic bed, cool to touch tempurpedic pillows, his/her closet, dresser, nightstand, 70” TV, reading chair, and standing shower full-bath. The second bedroom includes a storage dresser, queen size tempurpedic bed, cool to touch tempurpedic pillows, closet and full bathroom with bathtub. Each bathroom includes complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, fresh towels, and hairdryer and more.
!!RESORT STYLE LIVING!!
For all of our guests we have complimentary coffee by KEURIG, a bottle of red or white wine, shampoo, bodywash & conditioner, and various bathroom amenities. Customizable TOUR packages and AIRPORT pick up and drop off is also available for ADDITIONAL costs. PLEASE INQUIRE management for details.
!!LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!
Perfectly situated in the heart of the medical center and WALKING DISTANCE to NRG stadium. There is no need to pay $20-$100 for parking when you can WALK to the NRG stadium within 10 minutes or for convenience catch a bike caddy. You are 2 miles from the metro rail station park n' ride that takes you to many of the attractions, universities, med center/downtown area/George R Brown convention center.
Are you coming to get medical treatment or visting a patient?
*The TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER is 2 miles away.
M.D. Anderson , St. Lukes, Memorial, Texas Heart institute, Texas Children Hospital and the Medical Center
Do you enjoy museums and the outdoors?
*Museum District (4 miles away) includes Houston Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston Natural Science Museum, The Cockrell Butterfly Museum, IMAX Planetarium, Houston's Children Museum (#1 in USA), Holocaust Museum, Miller outdoor theater, The Menil Collection,The Rothko Chapel, Rice University Art Gallery, The Jung Center of Houston
Are you coming for downtown business or enjoy the performing arts?
*A short ride on the metro rail will take you to downtown and other main activity hubs such as George R. Brown Convention Center,The Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, BBVA Compass Bank Stadium,The Theater District, including the Wortham Center for Opera and Ballet, Jones Hall for our famous Symphony, Alley Theater, Hobby Theater for the Performing Arts and Music Hall for Musicals
Houston is a mecca for shopping and nightlife!
*We have chic areas of the Rice Village, Highland Village and world famous Galleria Shopping centers that are all within 15 minutes. Also nearby are Memorial Park, Greenway Plaza, Uptown Park, Montrose Area and many more. Nightlife is amazing too and this location is perfect to grab a drink in downtown craft bars or dance the night away in Washington ave or midtown area bars and clubs which are all within 10-15 minute drive or take the light rail down to visit all.
Houses of worship nearby within 5 miles
(Christian) Houston Chinese Church and all other major denominations, (Jewish) Congregation Beth Yeshurun, (Islam) Almeda Masjid
Airports
*Intercontinental (IAH) - 23 miles, Hobby (HOU) - 12 miles
Galveston is an hour away for beach and fun. Kemah Board-walk about 40 minutes away.
IN SUMMARY, as a guest you will have:
1. Access to the high speed Wifi Internet available and blutooth speakers for your music enjoyment. A 50” (downstairs) and 70” (upstairs) LCD SMART TVs with BLU Ray players (Netflix, Youtube, Pandora etc and cable television included)
2. A full kitchen with top of the line NAME BRAND stainless steel appliances, name brand cookware, tableware, utensils, toaster, Keurig coffee maker. First aid kit and fire extinguisher is also available for safety.
3. A relaxing poolside cabana with a patio table and chairs to enjoy the beautiful weather while relaxing, reading or eating and a gas-fired barbecue grill. A fabulous fitness center with up to date equipment to stay fit.
4. In addition to fresh linens and bath towels, you will be provided with q tips, floss, makeup remover, body wash, shampoo, hair dryers, steam iron, and ironing board, hangers, washer and dryer with complimentary washing detergent.
5. For more than 4 guests there is a queen-size air-mattress bed available to be placed in living room area.
6. Free private garage parking in 2-car garage.
Please note Houston has the highest hotel occupancy tax rate at 17% VRBO and HOMEAWAY only collects state taxes at 6% and rest of 11% is due prior to check in. Thank you
