House Rentals & Condos in Houston

By air

George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves domestic and international flights, with over 180 destinations. If you opt to rent a car to reach your Houston vacation rental, the rental services are located just 5 minutes from the terminals, and can be reached with a free bus shuttle. Houston has a second airport, William P. Hobby Airport, which serves domestic flights. There are shuttles and public bus transport connections to downtown Houston. Since the city is very spread out, it is easiest to get around Houston by car.

By car

From San Antonio: Take the I-10 from San Antonio and drive until you access I-610. On average, you will need around 3hr to cover the distance.

From New Orleans: I-10 connects Houston to New Orleans and traveling times are approximately 5.5hr.

From Dallas: To approach H-Town from the north, take the I-45 in Dallas and you will be here in about 3.5hr.

1. Taste of Texas

If you are fond of steaks, look no further. Specify how you like your steak cut or help yourself to the delicious salad bar.

2. Reef

To enjoy Mediterranean and Asian dishes made of local ingredients in a modern ambiance, visit the Reef. Make sure to make an advanced reservation.

3. Original Ninfas

This mid-range Mexican restaurant serves delicious shrimp and beef meals that are popular among the locals.

4. Kata Robata

Fans of Japanese cuisine should pay attention to this contemporary restaurant. Sushi, beef, and uni chawanmushi custard are a few dishes you should consider trying.

5. El Real Tex-Mex

Set in a former theater, Tex-Mex is a Mexican restaurant you should visit for having chicken, beef, and shrimp fajitas.

6. Coltivare Pizza & Garden

To eat first-class Italian pizzas, visit mid-range Coltivare during weekday evenings to avoid long waits.

7. Hugo's

Hugo’s is another iconic restaurant catering to passionate lovers of Mexican food. Many visitors combine Lechón, an appetizer, and slow-roasted meat for premium dining.

8. The Grove

This mid-range eatery serves American dishes made of locally-sourced organic ingredients.

9. Stanton's City Bites

Finding the best burgers in Houston is quite a challenge. For the best chance, visit Stanton's, a popular eatery among most burger-eaters.

10. Chez Nous

Rated among the finest French restaurants in H-Town, Chez Nous is an exclusive eatery serving popular French dishes, such as foie gras.

1. Relax in Hermann Park

In the midday Houston heat, you may want to cool down at Hermann Park. Located within walking distance from the Museum District, this sprawling park with scenic ponds features attractions for the whole family, including the Miller Outdoor Theater. Sports lovers will enjoy the Hermann Park Golf Course, too.

2. Cycle around Memorial Park

One of the largest urban parks in the United States, Memorial Park expands over 1,500 acres to the west of the city. It's a popular place for runners, nature lovers, and golf enthusiasts. It's also home to Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, an expansive nature sanctuary complete with walking trails. Admission is free./

3. Venture out to the surrounding bays

If you travel outside of the city center, Houston's bays offer a myriad of ways to cool off . Whether by kayak or canoe, you can explore the bayous (including Buffalo Bayou, which winds through the city). There's even scuba diving in the clear waters of 288 Lake, as well as swimming in the pristine state parks.

Pay a visit to Museum District and discover Houston's pulsing cultural life. Lined with trees and filled to the brim with culture, the Museum District is located southeast from downtown. Allow yourself at least one day to discover the wide variety of Houston's museums. Choose from twenty museums, from classical and contemporary, to the Children's Museum and Museum of African American Culture. Whether you enjoy opera, ballet, symphony or theater, you will find them all in Houston's other prominent center of arts - the Theater District. After the curtains fall and the applause fades, stop by the Bayou Place, also located in the Theater District. This entertainment complex offers an all-in-one experience with restaurants, bars, a live music venue, billiards and an independent movie theater.

The bar scene in Space Town is as diverse as its culinary offer. If you are a fan of craft beer, European wines, or cocktails, book a condominium near one of the following bars:

1. Boheme: Mid-range Boheme is the right choice for fans of great cocktails, wines, frozen mojitos, and pizzas.

2. Poison Girl: If you look for as wide a selection of whiskeys as it gets in Houston, this inexpensive bar is unbeatable in that regard.

3. Anvil Bar & Refuge: For a taste of Prohibition-era cocktails, pay a visit to the Anvil and arrive as early as possible.

4. Lei Low: The mellow bar set in a Polynesian ambiance caters to fans of rum, which is the main ingredient of many cocktails.

5. Tongue-Cut Sparrow: Gin martini and original cocktails are some signature drinks of this high-end bar.

Secure a Houston vacation rental next to the following places for the best shopping:

Rice Village: Fashionistas flock to the Rice Village shopping district that features dozens of boutiques.

The Heights: 19th Street Bargain hunters are likely to find their corner in the fashionable The Heights neighborhood.

1. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Undoubtedly one of the biggest Texan happenings of the year, this flagship event takes place February through March. One of the largest in the world, the Houston Rodeo spans 20 days. Highlights include a championship rodeo, parade, livestock competitions, concerts, a carnival, pig racing, barbecue and livestock auctions.

2. Go Texan Day

Warm up to southern life by taking part in Go Texan Day. Taking place annually in February, Go Texan Day involves Houstonians dressing up in cowboy boots, hats and jeans. Once you've got dressed at your Houston vacation rental, dive into the cowboy culture and have a once in a lifetime Texan experience!

3. Houston Gay Pride Festival

Join the celebration at the annual Houston Gay Pride Parade, which has taken place in downtown Houston every June since 1979. Road closures help the colorful, vivacious crowds to take over the city's streets. More than 700,000 attend the event annually, so be sure to book your Houston condominium in advance.

1. Explore The Galleria

Located in Uptown Houston, The Galleria features a sprawling shopping complex. Everything from high-end boutiques to bookshops, and an array of dining options are the key draws here.

2. Experience the Space Center Houston

See how NASA scientists work at the official NASA Johnson Space Center. Explore the vast site via a tram tour, meet real astronauts, and witness the mission control used for the Apollo mission.

3. Visit Minute Maid Park

Catch a thrilling game at this baseball park, which is Houston's first retractable-roofed stadium. Alternatively, attend a concert here, with international pop stars including Paul McCartney, Beyoncé and Madonna having performed on this stage in the past.

4. Discover Houston Zoo

Home to over 6,000 animals across 900 species, this is America's second most-visited zoo. Themed areas include the African Forest, Kipp Aquarium, Birds and Carnivores.

5. Stroll around The Houston Museum of Natural Science

Spend a day at this fantastic family attraction which includes the Burke Baker Planetarium, the Cockrell Butterfly Center, and the Wortham Giant Screen Theater.