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Summary:

A renovated 2-bedroom loft in Houston's historic Third Ward — king and queen bedrooms, a full kitchen, and no stairs, minutes from the Medical Center, NRG, Downtown, and EaDo. Built for medical stays, business travel, and event weekends.



✔ 2 Bedrooms · King + Queen · Sleeps 4

✔ First Floor · No Stairs · In-Unit Laundry

✔ 1Gbps WiFi · Workspace · Full Kitchen

✔ Assigned Parking · 8–12 min to Med Center



Historic urban building. No parties. Details below.



The Space:

Multi-family · 2BR · 1BA · Sleeps up to 5 · Assigned parking · In-unit washer and dryer

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BLODGETT URBAN LOFTS — UNIT 2 — CENTRAL HOUSTON

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A clean, well-equipped 1BR on the first floor of a renovated historic building in Houston's Third Ward. Professionally managed. Great for Medical Center visits, NRG events, Downtown conventions, FIFA matches, or extended work stays.

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IDEAL FOR

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Medical professionals and travel nurses · business travelers and remote workers · small groups and families wanting two real bedrooms · event and convention guests. We host these guests regularly, with dedicated support for longer stays.

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WHY GUESTS LOVE IT

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Space and location. This is a true 2-bedroom loft — a king and a queen, each in its own room — on the first floor with no stairs, in a renovated historic building minutes from the Medical Center, NRG, Downtown, and EaDo. For medical professionals, business travelers, and small groups who want real separation between sleepers at a central, sensible price, it's hard to beat.



Inside: a full kitchen for real cooking, fast 1Gbps WiFi with a mesh system, smart TVs in the living room and bedrooms, in-unit laundry, and a genuine workspace. Professionally managed, with a host team that actually responds.

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THE HONEST REVIEW

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We put this first on purpose — knowing these now means no surprises later.



This is a historic building in a real urban neighborhood.

• The Third Ward is authentic, central Houston — actively redeveloping, with daytime street life and the occasional maintenance crew nearby. It's not suburban, not luxury, and not quiet-suburb calm. If you want a polished, quiet environment, this isn't your spot. If you want a clean, well-maintained loft with a host team that actually responds, you're in the right place.



Some noise comes with the character.

• It's a historic building, so some sound transfer between units is normal, and this is a street-facing unit, so occasional outside noise is part of urban living. Quiet hours 9 PM–8 AM are enforced with noise monitoring. Earplugs and a white-noise machine are available on request — just ask.



First-floor unit — sound transfer.

• This is a historic building, so sound insulation isn't perfect, and you may occasionally hear the unit above. If it ever becomes disruptive, let us know — we actively enforce quiet hours and will step in with the other guests right away.



Before check-in, every guest:

• Signs a guest agreement and provides government ID

• Guests with no reviews or a rating under 4 stars also complete ID verification plus a refundable deposit or damage waiver



Parking is tight:

One assigned space is included — it's a snug fit, not ideal for large trucks or full-size SUVs. Street parking and a paid TSU garage (about a block away) are nearby backups.



About the pool & gym:

• This unit does not have a pool or gym on-site. What we list is Emancipation Park — a free community facility with a full gym, seasonal pool, and courts, a 2–3 minute drive away, free with valid ID.



Good to know:



• Shared 50-gallon water heater — works well under normal use; back-to-back long showers may briefly reduce hot water, which reheats in 5–10 minutes

• Multi-unit building — you may encounter other guests in the shared driveway, parking area, and dumpster space

• Houston insects (seasonal, mostly outdoors) are normal here. Message us about anything indoors and we'll handle it free

• Starter supplies cover your first 24–48 hours; replenishment after that is up to you

• Security: smart-lock self check-in; exterior cameras at entry and parking. Indoor noise monitor reads decibel level only — no audio or video



📍 Heads up on maps: Street View may show pre-renovation photos of the building — the property is fully updated and looks significantly better in person. Refer to listing pictures for updated photos.



Everything else is below. Now the fun part.

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SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

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• Bedroom 1: King Zinus memory-foam bed with mattress protector

• Bedroom 2: Queen Zinus memory-foam bed with mattress protector

• Living room: Sofa bed available as a 5th spot for short stays (no mattress — best for a night or two; linens on request)



Max 4 guests, all registered at booking; a 5th guest on the sofa bed can be approved for short stays — just ask. Towels provided based on confirmed count.

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INDOOR SPACES

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• Full kitchen, equipped for real cooking — dining seats 4

• Smart TVs in the living room and both bedrooms (use your own streaming accounts)

• 1Gbps Xfinity WiFi with mesh system; backup router and Ethernet on request

• In-unit stacked LG washer & dryer (detergent not provided)

• Dedicated workspace

• One full bathroom



Starter supplies included: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, trash bags, basic toiletries. Not included: oil, condiments, foil, food containers, bottled water, coffee/tea.

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OUTDOOR SPACES

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Shared driveway, parking area, and on-site dumpster

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PARKING

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• 1 assigned space in the private driveway on the left side of the gray building

• Tight fit — not ideal for large trucks or SUVs

• Street parking nearby; TSU paid garage about a block away

• Improperly parked vehicles may be towed at guest expense

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PETS

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Welcome with prior approval only:



• Small pets under 30 lbs preferred — $20 per night per pet

• Larger breeds may be approved if crated when unattended

• Multiple pets require prior approval

• Service animals always welcome with documentation; ESA pets must pay pet cleaning fees

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THE ESSENTIALS

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• Self check-in via smart lock from 4:00 PM — code sent before arrival

• Check-out: 10:00 AM

• Entire home — no shared spaces, no host on-site



Need more space? We manage homes across Houston — ask if your group needs additional units.



Guest Access:

Self check-in via smart lock. A unique access code is sent before arrival once your stay agreement is complete.

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YOUR UNIT - 2

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• Private 2BR/1BA on the first floor

• Full kitchen, living room, and dedicated workspace

• Smart TVs in the living room and bedroom

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BUILDING LAYOUT

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• Units 1 and 2 — first floor, can be annexed

• Units 3 and 4 — second floor, can be annexed, staircase required

• Self check-in via smart lock — a unique code is sent before arrival once your stay agreement is complete. You'll have private access to the entire Unit 1 loft.

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SHARED AREAS

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This is a multi-unit building. You may encounter other guests in the shared driveway, parking area, and on-site dumpster space.

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PARKING

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One assigned space in the shared driveway — a tight fit, not ideal for large trucks or SUVs. Street parking is limited; the TSU paid garage is about a block away. Improperly parked vehicles may be towed at guest expense.

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LUGGAGE DROP-OFF

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Available on a limited basis when the cleaning schedule allows — bags may be left at the unit entrance. Early access inside before 4 PM isn't permitted unless separately approved.

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AMENITIES

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Emancipation Park (3-5 min drive)



• Full indoor gym, seasonal pool (May–Sept, approx. 1–7 PM)

• Basketball and tennis courts.



Valid ID required. Check the park website for current hours.



The Neighborhood:

One of Houston's most historically significant neighborhoods — home to Texas Southern University, Emancipation Park, and decades of Houston culture. It's actively being redeveloped and sits minutes from Downtown, the Medical Center, NRG, and EaDo.



This is an urban environment with real street life and ongoing construction nearby. Guests who appreciate authentic city living and central access tend to love it here; guests expecting a quiet suburb should book elsewhere.



✔ Central and well-connected

✔ Practical and convenient



Easy to get everywhere:



• TSU — 1–3 min

• Downtown — 5–10 min

• Texas Medical Center — 8–12 min

• Midtown / EaDo — 5–10 min

• Toyota Center / Minute Maid / GRB — 5–10 min

• NRG Stadium — 12–15 min

• Hobby Airport — 12–15 min · Bush (IAH) — 25–35 min



H-E-B, local groceries, restaurants, and pharmacies are all a short drive.