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Unique art house just 1 block off the town square!

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books, music library, stereo
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Huntsville, TX
  • Place, Sam Houston State University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sam Houston Memorial Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Statue Visitor Center & Gift Shop
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Huntsville

This vacation home is a short stroll from Sam Houston State University and Sam Houston Memorial Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Sam Houston State University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sam Houston Memorial Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Statue Visitor Center & Gift Shop - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Elliott T. Bowers Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bloomin' Brews Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪City Hall Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sipsy’s Coffee House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique art house just 1 block off the town square!

This special place is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit to Huntsville.

Designed and built by world renowned artist, builder and ecologist Dan Phillips, this unique property was built to include recycled materials such as bottle caps for ceiling designs, broken mirror shards to form mosaic bathroom walls and thousands of decommissioned Texas license plates used as roofing shingles.

A rare opportunity to stay in a lovely, cozy and fun, one-of-a-kind home that you wont soon forget! And, right in the heart of Huntsville, just steps away from the town square!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please simply tidy up, do dishes, place used towels in downstairs tub, gather & take out the trash, and we'll do the rest!
Please also be sure to search for and grab your cell phone chargers, stray socks, clothes, personal pillows, medications, etc. We don't want you forgetting any of these important items!
Feel free to leave unopened beverages for the next guests if you don't want to haul them, please sign the guestbook, like us on Instagram and put pins in the hallway map(s) from where y'all are from!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Check-in is at 4pm or anytime thereafter unless an early check-in is arranged with the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Huntsville, a short 14-minute walk from Sam Houston Memorial Museum and also 14 minutes on foot from Old Main Memorial. You'll also find Sam Houston National Forest and Texas Prison Museum within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique art house just 1 block off the town square!?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique art house just 1 block off the town square! on May 26, 2026 start from $282, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Unique art house just 1 block off the town square!?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Unique art house just 1 block off the town square!?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does Unique art house just 1 block off the town square! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Unique art house just 1 block off the town square! have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Unique art house just 1 block off the town square!?

Yes, every house at Unique art house just 1 block off the town square! comes with a patio.

Unique art house just 1 block off the town square! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute clean house right off the square … wish we would have had more time to explore the house and the town..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, very clean. Excellent communication with the host, very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Joseph has created a unique, comfortable and welcoming environment for travelers. We stayed three days and each day we discovered something that reminded us of our childhood, a family member or an experience while younger. We appreciated how fully, and I mean fully, stocked the home was compared to so many other places that strip the kitchen clean every time guests leave. Forget a spice - they have it. Forget aluminum foil - they have it. Forget coffee - no worries. Each bathroom had available new travel size toiletries someone inevitably forgets. It was a two-block walk to the square and the back yard served us well. Our only regret is we didn't find this place four years earlier when our son started at SHSU - we were there now for graduation - as we would have traded every prior hotel stay for this home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., Winnie TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay here! Everything about the house was perfect & clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming decor, very clean, great communication, good location, comfortable and quiet. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, quaint, story book ambiance. The house is very clean and well organized. Kitchen is properly furnished.The beds are so comfortable. Fans everywhere. Excellent locationrare discovery. Reasonable price. You cannot go wrong with this house. We will book this again.
Nice welcome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Prosper, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cedar House didn't disappoint. It is decorated in Texas theme and there are so many antique chochkies, it took us all weekend to find them. This house is walking distance to the square where there is shopping and food. We could also walk to SHSU campus on a nice day. There were clean, fresh towels in both bathrooms. The beds were comfortable and well fitted with fresh linens and fluffy pillows.The best part, was the basket of "forgots" in the bathroom; stocked with razors, hair ties, chapstick, etc. Your choice 1. This saved us a trip to the store for the smaller toilettries. While the kitchen was stocked with utensils, plates and every spice you could need. I wished for a "forgot" basket in the kitchen too. We were short on gallon ziplocks, limes, throw away tupperware and our basic condiments. My son has 3 more semesters left in Huntsville, I hope we can make it back to one of the houses in the future.
Family room
Kitchen
Bedroom upstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fun place! The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds are comfortable. It was nice to have essentials available for anything forgotten. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

brian k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed the stay. Access was a breeze. The place was super clean. Super eclectic with an awesome record collection. I would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very great location, just a short walk to the town square. Such an artfully and beautifully decorated place! The nice back deck and fenced in yard was ideal for us. The hosts are easy to reach and respond quickly. Highly recommend this gem for your Huntsville visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, host and stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
All was fine. Place handled our three well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frederick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Host Joseph were very helpful and the cabinet were very nice accommodate. When I come back to Huntsville the cabinet is going to be the first one I look up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really appreciated the thorough labels and notes to help guests find their way around. Details like night lights, darkening curtains were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time here at the Cedar House. Host was extremely nice and responsive to emails. They left us a welcome baked good that was amazing. Cute Christmas Tree which made it even more inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesl and Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. The heater was broken and it was cold Friday night but the owners did what they could with extra space heaters to try and keep the place as warm as possible in light of missing replacement parts. I was dealing with the same issue with my own heater at home and understand the frustrations. They were accommodating when I needed to return because of something I left behind. Very cute home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 2nd time here. It’s always perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect host - seemed totally available but since all we needed was already in the house, we had no additional needs! We appreciated that there were many good dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really kind and thoughtful hosts and lovely, hospitable home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time. Probably one of my all-time favorite houses I’ve ever stayed in. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the best VRBO I’ve ever stayed at. HANDS DOWN. The attention to detail was insane. The way everything was thought of, from night lights to unique art, to extra toiletries to even leaving us a sweet treat/gift.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was perfect. We all loved how you decorating each room differently. The bed was so comfortable. We enjoyed the college campus and we also visited a lot of antique shops. Thank you so much for having us stay in your home. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pb p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay we enjoyed the house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home owners have everything covered!! We will definitely be back. Thank you all again for the amazing memories made this weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggiejain F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house & hosts

This was one of the cleanest, most accommodating property I have ever stayed at!! They have thought of every detail.The host were so easy to communicate with.The house is very unique and great location to be so close to downtown.I highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025