4535 Polk St

An elegantly designed 5-bed, 4-bath retreat in Greater Eastwood (EaDo), just 7 minutes to downtown Houston. Over 3,500 sq ft across 3 stories — ideal for families or groups. Smart TVs in every bedroom, two large living areas, a cozy fireplace, and front/back outdoor seating. Located minutes from Downtown, the Texas Med Center, and NRG Stadium, in the neighborhood hosting the FIFA 2026 fan zone.
Location
5 min to Downtown Houston
7 min to Texas Med Center
15 min to NRG Stadium
Located in vibrant Greater Eastwood, a multi-cultural district with top-rated food options including Mexican cuisine
Weekend local Farmer's Market nearby
Located in EaDo, site of the FIFA 2026 fan zone
Key Features
Sleeps 12 across 5 bedrooms: 2 king, 2 queen, 2 twin, 1 king air mattress
4 full bathrooms, one on each of the three floors
Modern, well-equipped kitchen and dining room with seating for 10
Smart TV in every bedroom- fast Wi-Fi and Roku throughout
Board games
Keurig coffee machine
Small-event friendly (ask about restrictions)
Fully gated property with parking for up to 4 vehicles
Home Highlights
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms across 3 spacious levels
Fully gated property with front porch and back deck
Open-concept living room and chef's kitchen with dining for 10 (6 at table, 4 at island)
Smart TVs in every bedroom, plus living room with streaming access
Kid-friendly: pack-n-play and barstool available on request
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Bedroom Layout by Floor
Level 1
Queen bedroom with Smart TV
Spacious living area with Smart TV
Chef's kitchen and dining space
Level 2
Master suite: king bed, private sitting room, Smart TV, spa-style ensuite (soaking tub + walk-in shower)
Queen bedroom
Bedroom with 2 twin beds and direct access to full bathroom
Washer & dryer on this floor
Level 3
Large open-concept bonus room: king bed, Smart TV, full bath, game table, sectional sofa
Guest Access
Guests have full access to the entire house and backyard, with the exception of two downstairs closets, one closet in the primary bedroom on the second floor, and the attic doors on the third floor.
Local Compliance & Security Hold
This property has special local compliance requirements: a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1,000 (a pending transaction, not a traditional security deposit). As an optional alternative to the security hold, guests may opt into the standard damage waiver in lieu of a deposit (see House Rules & Policies below for current terms).
Guest communications and the guest info portal run through the Happy Guest platform (app-free, web-based).
House Rules & Policies
Pets: dogs only, 50 lbs or less, 2-dog maximum. Pet fee: $250 per pet, per month. Guests must clean up after pets- animals may not be left inside alone unless crated (crate not supplied) and are not allowed on furniture.
Smoking: Absolutely no smoking, vaping, or marijuana use. A smoke-detection device is installed in the unit — a $500 fee applies if smoking is detected, and guests will be immediately removed with their stay forfeited.
No parties allowed — hosting a party is grounds for immediate removal with no refund.
Damage waiver: $150/month, non-refundable.
Deposit options: Low deposit option $1,500 (non-refundable) + Damage waiver ($150/month, non-refundable) — or standard refundable deposit $3,500.
Required cleaning: A mid-stay clean is required during monthly stays, billed to the renter at $250. An exit clean is required at checkout, also billed to the renter at $250.
Monitoring & Safety
Exterior security cameras cover the stairs, entry, front, and sides of the house — no cameras inside the home
A smoke, vape, marijuana, and noise detection device is installed inside the unit
Cleaning & Sanitization
A thorough, professional cleaning is completed after every check-out
Concierge Perks (stays of 4+ nights)
Grocery pre-stocking available (additional fee applies)
Help with excursions or golf cart rentals available on request
Occupancy, pets & conduct
Occupancy is limited to a maximum of 12 individuals. Violating this allows the owner to expel the entire party without refund.
No disturbing, annoying, or endangering neighbors (e.g., fireworks)- no unlawful use of the premises.
Pets: dogs only, 50 lbs or less, 2-dog maximum. Pet fee: $250 per pet, per month. Guests must clean up after pets- animals may not be left inside alone unless crated (crate not supplied) and are not allowed on furniture.
No smoking permitted in the house — violation results in automatic eviction and forfeiture of deposit and rent.
Renter is responsible for damages to furnishings, household items, or the pool, plus any cleaning fees exceeding $100 caused by their stay.
No subletting or assignment of the lease without the owner's prior written consent.
The property is rented furnished as-is- the owner will make reasonable repair efforts but does not guarantee equipment function and does not offer rate adjustments or refunds for equipment/appliance failures.
Renters insurance noted as applicable — confirm current requirement before listing elsewhere.
Cancellation policy
Full refund: cancellation at least 30 days before check-in.
Grace period: full refund if cancelled within 48 hours of booking, provided it's at least 14 days before check-in.
Partial refund: 50% of all nights if cancelled 7–30 days before check-in.
No refund: cancellations less than 7 days before check-in.
Guests are encouraged to purchase travel insurance.
Parking
The formal house-rules section states: park 4 cars in the driveway, with NO additional street parking.
Check-out procedures
If a pet stayed, clean up any dog droppings
Turn off the fire pit if used
Turn off all lights and lock all doors
Return all furniture to its original location
Take trash to the can before leaving (prevents ants)
Remove all food from the refrigerator and pantry/cabinets
Load dishwasher and start the cycle before departure
Interior / Systems Details
Heating: Central, forced air
Cooling: Air conditioner, central air
Laundry: In-unit
Flooring: Carpet, hardwood
Furnished: Yes
Year built: 2014
Neighborhood & Schools
Neighborhood: Greater Eastwood (EaDo), Houston, TX 77023.
Nearby schools (GreatSchools ratings):
Lantrip Elementary School — Grades PK–5 — 0.2 mi — Rating 3/10
Navarro Middle — Grades 6–8 — 0.5 mi — Rating 5/10
Austin High School — Grades 9–12 — 0.4 mi — Rating 3/10