What to look for in furnished housing in Houston?
Houston is a metro hub for visitors from all over the country and all over the world. The city attracts visitors for medical, corporate, athlete and vacations. Furthermore, you may be a local Houstonian and need to relocate using temporary housing while you repair your current home, renovate your home or move to a new home. On your search to find the perfect furnished housing in Houston, we recommend you keep the following things in mind.
Private vs. Shared furnished housing
Some housing is shared (renting a room in someone’s home or apartment), some housing is private (entire home or apartment for your use only). There is a big difference between the two! If you are looking for full privacy and seclusion, private housing is the way to go. You get full access to the entire property without any interruptions from the homeowner or roommates. This is especially important for security and health reasons, considering you do not know the other individuals living in the space.
Home vs. Apartment vs. Hotel
When visiting a new city like Houston, there are plenty of options for furnished housing, including hotel rooms, apartments and private homes. If you are looking for more space and home amenities including a living area, kitchen and washer & dryer, then a private home or apartment is the way to go! If you are looking for amenities like a gym or pool, then an apartment or hotel room is the way to go. However, if you are looking for 3-5 bedrooms plus a spacious living area, gourmet kitchen, multiple full bathrooms, a home office/study and a private fully fenced backyard and pool for your family to enjoy the outdoors, then a private home is definitely the right solution for your furnished housing in Houston. Luxurway offers a portfolio of private rental homes perfect for families and corporate professionals.
What is included in the price of a furnished home rental?
Should you choose to rent a fully-furnished private home for your extended stay in Houston, keep in mind that housing providers like Luxurway offer discounted monthly rates for stays of 30 nights or longer. Check to ensure you are not being charged taxes for monthly stays. You might be wondering what is included in the monthly rate? For starters, all utilities such as electricity, water, gas, cable/satellite TV, high speed WIFI, lawn care, pool maintenance and alarm system monitoring are all included in the monthly rate. There are TVs in the living area, primary bedroom and often the secondary bedrooms as well. Furthermore, the kitchen is fully-equipped with everything you need to prepare, cook and eat a gourmet meal. This includes high end stainless steel appliances such as a refrigerator freezer, oven/stove, cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker as well as equipment such as pots, pans, plates, cups, silverware utensils, serving tools/utensils, serving dishes, tupperware and cutting boards, just to name a few. Want to enjoy a luxurious bath or shower? Bath essentials like soft quick dry towels, starter toilet paper, hand soap and shampoo are all included. Want to unwind and get a good night sleep after a long day? The spacious bedrooms come prepped with soft linens, comforters, pillows for you to enjoy.
Location, location, location.
You may have heard this saying before. It is extremely important in Houston when searching for furnished housing. Safety is a top priority in a big city, and we recommend you check the neighborhood area before reserving your accommodations. You don’t need a gated community in order to be safe. For example, all Luxurway properties are located in the most central and safe Houston neighborhoods where families, young professionals and elderly individuals call home. Furthermore, some homes come equipped with smart home alarm systems and driveway security gates. Being a big city, even the safest neighborhoods sometimes experience crime issues… so a few tips we recommend you don’t leave valuables in your car, always check your rear view mirror to ensure you aren’t being followed, and arm the home alarm system when you leave the home and at night while you are sleeping.
Are you ready to book your furnished housing in Houston?
There are different ways you can book your furnished housing in Houston, taking into account all of the ideas we shared before. Luxurway has been in the business for over 12 years and specializes in luxury, furnished private home rentals in Houston. If you are relocating within Houston due to a move between homes or insurance claim/repair, our temporary housing can be your home away from home for your extended stay. If you are visiting Houston for medical treatment at the Texas Medical Center, such as MD Anderson, Texas Children’s or Methodist hospital, our medical center patient housing is both comfortable and spacious for you and your family, located within 1-6 miles of the TMC hospitals. If you are relocating to Houston for work or visiting Houston for a business trip, our corporate housing comes prepped with all the essentials you need including a fully furnished fully equipped home with high speed wifi and a home office/study so you can work from home with comfort! Check out our home rentals in Houston and contact us for pricing and availability today!