Dreamy Houston Boho Cottage w/ Private Pool!
4.6
Outstanding(74 Reviews)Apartment in Houston, TX
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this apartment rental
Explore Houston's thriving museum district, plentiful shops, and flourishing nightlife from this inspired 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, and 2-half-bathroom Montrose vacation rental cottage! Located in an artsy neighborhood, this exotic paradise boasts a Moroccan motif, and a luxurious private pool. From this cottage, you're ideally situated to enjoy all the area has to offer. Whether you're looking to lounge by the pool or hit the area’s hottest spots, this cottage is the perfect home base.
-- THE PROPERTY --
2 Mi to Downtown Houston | Private Enclosed Patio | Free WiFi
Bedroom: King Bed | Living Room (The Sultan's Tent): 2 Twin Daybeds | Lounge: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle
HOME HIGHLIGHTS: 3 flat-screen cable TVs, 4-person dining table, wet bar, walk-in shower, private pool, patio furniture, pool toys
KITCHENETTE: Microwave, mini fridge, dishware/flatware, toaster oven, drip coffee maker, Crockpot
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heating, hair dryer, iron/board, laundry detergent
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, stairs required
FAQ: 3 exterior security cameras (facing out), optional nightly pool heat fee (paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay), no fence around pool
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
PARKS: Buffalo Bayou Park (2 miles), Hermann Park (2 miles), Market Square Park (2 miles), Discovery Green (2 miles)
HOUSTON ATTRACTIONS: The Museum of Fine Arts (2 miles), The Health Museum (2 miles), Houston Museum of Natural Science (2 miles), Downtown Aquarium (2 miles), Houston Zoo (3 miles), Space Center Houston (26 miles)
SPORTS & STADIUMS: Toyota Center (2 miles), Minute Maid Park (3 miles), Shell Energy Stadium (3 miles), TDECU Stadium (3 miles), NRG Stadium (6 miles)
AIRPORT: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (23 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The single-story property requires using an indoor staircase to enter
- NOTE: There is an optional pool heat fee of $50/night (+ fees & taxes, paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay)
- NOTE: This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced pool area
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras located above the entrance gate, courtyard, and driveway, all facing outward. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound while guests are in residence
-- THE PROPERTY --
2 Mi to Downtown Houston | Private Enclosed Patio | Free WiFi
Bedroom: King Bed | Living Room (The Sultan's Tent): 2 Twin Daybeds | Lounge: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle
HOME HIGHLIGHTS: 3 flat-screen cable TVs, 4-person dining table, wet bar, walk-in shower, private pool, patio furniture, pool toys
KITCHENETTE: Microwave, mini fridge, dishware/flatware, toaster oven, drip coffee maker, Crockpot
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heating, hair dryer, iron/board, laundry detergent
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, stairs required
FAQ: 3 exterior security cameras (facing out), optional nightly pool heat fee (paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay), no fence around pool
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
PARKS: Buffalo Bayou Park (2 miles), Hermann Park (2 miles), Market Square Park (2 miles), Discovery Green (2 miles)
HOUSTON ATTRACTIONS: The Museum of Fine Arts (2 miles), The Health Museum (2 miles), Houston Museum of Natural Science (2 miles), Downtown Aquarium (2 miles), Houston Zoo (3 miles), Space Center Houston (26 miles)
SPORTS & STADIUMS: Toyota Center (2 miles), Minute Maid Park (3 miles), Shell Energy Stadium (3 miles), TDECU Stadium (3 miles), NRG Stadium (6 miles)
AIRPORT: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (23 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The single-story property requires using an indoor staircase to enter
- NOTE: There is an optional pool heat fee of $50/night (+ fees & taxes, paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay)
- NOTE: This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced pool area
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras located above the entrance gate, courtyard, and driveway, all facing outward. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound while guests are in residence
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Houston, TX
Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(74 Reviews)4.6
Awesome Unique bungalow!! Loved the pool!!
4.6
The stay was amazing! Clean, great location, private pool. Will definitely be saving this listing for future trips to Houston.
4.6
Cottage was bohemian chic. I mean, if you don't enjoy beautiful color fabric, amongst vintage art and collectibles from sultans themselves. Along with their own mythological spirit aka, magical genie in the lamp. Then you won't like Boho. The courtyard is just as fabulous, and the pool is crystal clean. Montrose was an easy to walk, to stores and restaurants.
4.6
We've never stayed in a place like this and probably never will again. It is lavishly decorated with authentic rugs, furniture and the like from the Middle East - it really feels like you're in another country. Our hosts couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful - if we return to Houston, we'd certainly look at staying here again!
4.6
Place was amazing! Such a fun and unique vibe and you can tell the owners spent a good amount of time and money with it. The pool was also great and we used everyday. Complete walking distance to many of the places we had on our list and definitely in a safe part of the the neighborhood. Communication was honestly the only flaw with the stay. It was very hard to get in touch with the host via email/ text/ call and nothing was set up prior to assist with entry the day of. Messaged and emailed several times when we were arriving for instructions and had to go get lunch and wait to finally hear back. Also one night we were locked out of the gate, nothing said anywhere that the gate would be locked and again could not get ahold of anyone with calling, texting and even ringing the door bell. (Granted yes it was around 1am) eventually had to have someone jump the 10 foot fence to let us in the other side.
I would still highly recommend staying here, just allow enough time for long waited communication with the host. Evolve who sets this up was also not much help, just forwarding the host’s info.
4.6
Very unique property. Feels like you are walking into a bazaar in the Middle East(which is a compliment). Lots of couches to use for sleeping arrangements and the pool is great for cooling off. Property owners were very friendly and concerned with our comfort. What a great spot!
4.6
Very unique property with lots of flair and antiques, from around the world. The pool area was amazing and relaxing however, a hot plate would’ve been nice… if you want to cook with more then a griddle but really there’s no need too!! There are several great restaurants within walking distance of the property. I would highly stay here again!! But I’d suggest that they have a pest control company come out for pests like little sugar ants, mosquitoes and other insects… I just made sure everything was closed and kept in the fridge.. but that is part of life and insects live in Houston too… We really enjoyed our stay and the pool area and looking at all the neat stuff in this home as we explored this Montrose Casbah !!! I would recommend it to adult’s looking for a good place to chill and enjoy the nightlife within walking distance around them!!
4.6
We enjoyed our stay! Enjoyed the pool.
4.6
I loved the home. Excellent access. The decor was incredible. King size bed was super comfy. Our guest said the twin beds were comfortable too. Loved having 1 bathroom upstairs & 1 downstairs. Perfectly equipped w fridge, coffee baker & both floors. Big TV’s in each room. Loved the pool & jacuzzi but we were not to enjoy since the weather was cold 🥶. Hots were very attentive. Plenty of towels, hand towels & wash cloths. Super close to lots of great restaurants. Very close to Rice U which was our main reason for the visit. Highly recommend for anyone looking for AirnB close to Rice.
4.6
This place is remarkable. If ever in houston you must stay here.
4.6
Tim & Philip were fantastic hosts. The king bed was extremely comfortable. The pool was marvelous.
Overall, we were very satisfied and are planning to come back again.
4.6
Beautiful place. Great host!! Wonderful neighborhood
4.6
The stay was great and our hosts were amazing!! I definitely would stay again ❤️
4.6
This space was a visual, textural and architectural delight during my brief weekend interlude in Houston for a dear friend's baby shower. Tim's vision for the Kasbah is one that has become increasingly rare in these times, wherein minimal/modern and neutral outposts are all the rage. The whimsical interiors transport guests to distant places and times, encouraging imaginations to spark and spirits to unwind. Amenities are plentiful and the main guest bed was also quite cozy and comfortable. The pool and poolside deck were lovely. I work a corporate job and found it very easy to allow myself to be transported away from the hive-mind and rat-race, simply sitting, drinking-in and soaking-up the place and the culture nearby. This venue is not for everyone's taste, but I found it to be exactly the right kind of magic I needed during my brief stay. Highly recommend and hope to pass through again one day. Thank you for sharing your art, creativity and appreciation of time, history and humankind with with the world, Tim!!
4.6
Amazing detail to Moroccan culture. It’s a real gem in Montrose! Our host was amazing! I’m definitely always going to stay when we come into town! Xoxo
4.6
The poool was amazing, the decor in the house is a vibe ! More roomier than i thought ! Location was awesome!!! And communicating with the owner was quick and easy !
4.6
The property was as it is shown online but could use a little cleaning to rugs or air purifier to get rid of the dusty smell. The shower downstairs had great pressure but the heat did not last long. The shower upstairs had less pressure, consistent heat but did not drain well. There was also some miscommunication about the pool being heated or not. The first night that I swam in it Phillip the other property owner was in the pool and stated it was not heated. When I inquired with Tim about heating the pool for the next evening for the kids to use it he informed me that it had been heated the whole time and increased the heat to help with the kids. That however is all the "bad" I would say.
The property overall was out of a story book with the theme and the beautiful courtyard and pool. Tim and Phillip are friendly. The location was amazing and surprisingly quiet! You could walk to any restaurant, coffee shop or bar of your choosing. It is close enough and safe to the museum district and trails to run/jog or find entertainment.
I recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique experience but those who want to be out and enjoy what Montrose has to offer!
4.6
Loved it. Look at the pictures - the place could be a museum of Moroccan artifacts. Loved the outdoor furniture and pool. Perfect for a getaway and you won't feel like you are in a big city. Fabulous restaurants and shopping right there.
4.6
Hosts were very responsive. Beautiful little home. We had everything we needed. Loved all the decorations. Very comfortable bed. Lots of TV, gorgeous bathrooms. Very convenient to lots of restaurants, grocery store etc. definitely returning to this gorgeous little home. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We did not get to enjoy the oil but it was super adorable and will definitely use it on our next stay weather permitting.
4.6
Spending several days with our 8 year old grandson and 4 year old granddaughter during their Springbreak. Picked this VRBO on a whim. Very bohemian and the kids loved it. Too cool the days we were there to take advantage of the pool, but looks just like the pictures. Note: kitchen has a microwave and toaster oven + an electric griddle in a box, but not an actual stove. We enjoyed our stay at the Casbah 🌙 and the decor was one of a kind!
4.6
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The uniqueness of the decor was a nice change from sterile cold hotel rooms. The work put into the decor is obvious and amazing. The pool and deck area were a great refuge to sit and have a morning coffee, evening cocktail as well as enjoy the pool itself. We were there end of Feb/early March and the pool was plenty warm enough to swim. The hosts were very friendly and we enjoyed chatting with them when they were walking through the pool area (they have access to another area through there but in no way was it disruptive). The hosts were respectful of our space, they don't use the pool while you are there. The neighbourhood has gorgeous houses, has lots of things to walk to. As we traveled through Houston we realized that there are nice areas interspersed with some more questionable ones but the area around this property felt 100%safe.
The central location of this place always makes it easy to get to many museums, parks, restaurants and also easy access to the freeway to get to other places.
Would highly recommend this property if you want something different to come back to at the end of the day...it's like two vacations in one!
4.6
My friends and I had a girls trip down to Houston, and this boho cottage was the perfect home base to explore the city. It’s beautifully decorated and Phil was a great host!
4.6
Lovely Moroccan paradise. From the green and red lanterns to the lovely rugs throughout, it was a nice getaway. Located in the Montrose area, there's lots of restaurants and shops. Thanks for everything!
4.6
We spent a wonderful weekend with friends here. The decor is amazing, the hosts were welcoming and the location was fabulous. The place is full of artifacts from around the world and great lighting. We loved the vibe and we will definitely be back!
4.6
I spent the weekend In Moroccan Paradise for a friend’s birthday. Loved it so much that we canceled our Saturday night dinner plans to have nibbles and wine by the pool again. We just wanted to soak up the feel of this space as long as we could.
The decor is an antiques collection from the owner’s overseas travels, not hobby lobby imitations. We literally felt like we were sleeping in a museum. And so so fun!…Like being on an adventure.
The house is in a historical district right off Westheimer so within walking distance to great restaurants. We also took a stroll around the neighborhood to look at the homes and properties. The VRBO was built in a carriage house behind the pool, and owners are in the main house, so our charming hosts were available if we needed anything at all. But of course they have already thought of anything guests might want so we didn’t need to disturb them for anything. The set up of the property gave us complete privacy. I felt like we were tucked away from the world and it was the perfect relaxing getaway.
I have stayed in a lot of rentals of all kinds around the country and always hope to find something unique and fun. I have found my favorite and will be booking again later in the year for my birthday.
4.6
Not sure how to describe this place besides greatness!!!
Clean…
Property manager Phillip is a pleasure to deal with… on top of things!
Clean pool,..
More than enough restaurants within walking distance…
Wonderful experience…
4.6
At first the check in was frustrating because I didn't read my emails. Once I realized that all of the information was sent there, it was a breeze. The pool was the perfect temperature for a morning dip, and so clean. Such great features throughout the home. We would definitely stay there again!
4.6
Better than expected. I felt like we were staying in a museum!
At first the check in was frustrating because I didn't read my emails. Once I realized that all of the information was sent there, it was a breeze. The pool was the perfect temperature for a morning dip, and so clean. Such great features throughout the home. We would definitely stay there again!
4.6
Genie in a Bottle
My fiancé booked this house for our last minute 4th of July weekend so we decided to bring my mom and grandma along . We all loved it my mom said she can finally say she stayed in a Genies 🧞♀️ magic lamp 🪔! Upon arrival we were greeted with a nice note and welcomed with a complimentary bottle of wine 🍷 which was a awesome gesture. We met both owners at different times whom were pleasantly friendly and welcoming as well as their 17 yr old dog who joined us by the pool when he heard our music . The pool was Perfect for this Houston heat and we stayed late out there with our music and were not bothered by no one . The washer and dryer came in very handy and the whole house was a sight to see decorations in every inch it was definitely a trip to ancient Morocco and India vibes . The rooms were a little warm for us but the two plug in fans were a help . Showers worked great and towels were provided . We even took my Grandma a whole photo shoot inside the house it was definitely a great memory for all of us .
4.6
Ease of access, friendly management, excellent location and unique property. You can not ask for a better getaway. Book this place now and stop shopping around you can't beat it.
4.6
Perfect location and one of the most unique stays you can find.
Ease of access, friendly management, excellent location and unique property. You can not ask for a better getaway. Book this place now and stop shopping around you can't beat it.
4.6
The first thing we noticed upon entering the unit was the smell. It was VERY musty and mildew smelling. There were no towels provided for the pool like there was supposed to be, there were only 3 towels in the whole home. The first thing we noticed was that we had to contact Philip to heat the hot tub, which I did, and was told that the heater was broken, which meant that the pool couldn't be heated either. This unit was also advertised as having a PRIVATE pool and hot tub, available for use 24/7. Instead what we found on the instructions was that we only had two hours a day to use the hot tub and we had to pay $8/hr for any additional time, the hours we could use the pool were limited, and the pool was actually shared with the front house (their back windows look out over the pool). This was extremely frustrating and disappointing especially since 90% of the reason we chose this property was the pool and hot tub being available to us after a long day. IDK about you, but when I'm on vacation the last thing I want to do is SCHEDULE a time to go swimming or in the hot tub. If it's available with the rental it should be available 24/7. But in our case it didn't matter because the heater was broken anyway -_- Another issue is the showers. You'll get MAYBE five minutes of hot water. They'll tell you the water heater is functioning fine, and it is, but it's too small for the unit. There is a heavy layer of dust on all of the window decorations and all of the trinkets in the window boxes (which are not accessible by us, the guest, to be able to clean off... they are behind a kind of window cage). It doesn't seem like anyone has dusted or vacuumed in there in a while. My husband and I both left with awful sinus infections that we are still fighting off. There are dead bugs on the outside part of the bedroom "tent" that you can see when the lights are on and shining through it, there's stains on the wall in the master bedroom, the living room couches are horribly uncomfortable and when we sat on them dust puffed out, there's mold/mildew growing out of and around the air vents, and there's not a kitchen. If we had been trying to cheap out and stay at someone's crappy backyard rental to save money this place would have been perfectly acceptable. But for the same price we could have had a king room at Hotel Zaza, which we passed on to stay at this "dreamy" property with a "private pool". We were advertised luxury and got something we couldn't shower in
4.6
Overall Disappointing
The first thing we noticed upon entering the unit was the smell. It was VERY musty and mildew smelling. There were no towels provided for the pool like there was supposed to be, there were only 3 towels in the whole home. The first thing we noticed was that we had to contact Philip to heat the hot tub, which I did, and was told that the heater was broken, which meant that the pool couldn't be heated either. This unit was also advertised as having a PRIVATE pool and hot tub, available for use 24/7. Instead what we found on the instructions was that we only had two hours a day to use the hot tub and we had to pay $8/hr for any additional time, the hours we could use the pool were limited, and the pool was actually shared with the front house (their back windows look out over the pool). This was extremely frustrating and disappointing especially since 90% of the reason we chose this property was the pool and hot tub being available to us after a long day. IDK about you, but when I'm on vacation the last thing I want to do is SCHEDULE a time to go swimming or in the hot tub. If it's available with the rental it should be available 24/7. But in our case it didn't matter because the heater was broken anyway -_- Another issue is the showers. You'll get MAYBE five minutes of hot water. They'll tell you the water heater is functioning fine, and it is, but it's too small for the unit. There is a heavy layer of dust on all of the window decorations and all of the trinkets in the window boxes (which are not accessible by us, the guest, to be able to clean off... they are behind a kind of window cage). It doesn't seem like anyone has dusted or vacuumed in there in a while. My husband and I both left with awful sinus infections that we are still fighting off. There are dead bugs on the outside part of the bedroom "tent" that you can see when the lights are on and shining through it, there's stains on the wall in the master bedroom, the living room couches are horribly uncomfortable and when we sat on them dust puffed out, there's mold/mildew growing out of and around the air vents, and there's not a kitchen. If we had been trying to cheap out and stay at someone's crappy backyard rental to save money this place would have been perfectly acceptable. But for the same price we could have had a king room at Hotel Zaza, which we passed on to stay at this "dreamy" property with a "private pool". We were advertised luxury and got something we couldn't shower in
4.6
Absolutely amazing property. Owners were on site but kept to themselves and were extremely helpful when we needed assistance. Ended up hanging out at the houjse the majority of the weekend because we enjoyed it so much. Will certainly be back.
4.6
Immaculate Vibes
Absolutely amazing property. Owners were on site but kept to themselves and were extremely helpful when we needed assistance. Ended up hanging out at the houjse the majority of the weekend because we enjoyed it so much. Will certainly be back.
4.6
This truly was a unique and beautiful house, just perfect for a weekend getaway. The hosts were wonderful and the location couldn’t be better. While the weather didn’t want to cooperate and was cold and windy, it gave us the perfect excuse to relax in the hot tub. I absolutely recommend a stay here.
4.6
Absolutely magical!
This truly was a unique and beautiful house, just perfect for a weekend getaway. The hosts were wonderful and the location couldn’t be better. While the weather didn’t want to cooperate and was cold and windy, it gave us the perfect excuse to relax in the hot tub. I absolutely recommend a stay here.
4.6
This is a very small one bedroom. There’s NO kitchen just a small sink and microwave. The pool and hot tub are for your private use but you only get two free hours and have to pay $8.00 per hour beyond that. It takes at least 2 hours to heat the water in the hot tub!
4.6
Inaccurate description
This is a very small one bedroom. There’s NO kitchen just a small sink and microwave. The pool and hot tub are for your private use but you only get two free hours and have to pay $8.00 per hour beyond that. It takes at least 2 hours to heat the water in the hot tub!
4.6
This is my favorite Vacation Rental
Easy access, great location, this is a unique experience that offers privacy a great experience and convenience. I love staying here.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Houston?
The average price for a rental in Houston is $230 per night. This rental is $98 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dreamy Houston Boho Cottage w/ Private Pool!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Dreamy Houston Boho Cottage w/ Private Pool!. Enjoy the water!
Is Dreamy Houston Boho Cottage w/ Private Pool! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dreamy Houston Boho Cottage w/ Private Pool!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, and laundry.
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