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Sterle Historical Home in Downtown Temple - 3 Bedroom Apartment

Vacation home in Temple with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
Immerse yourself in the charm of Historical Downtown House, a 3-bedroom apartment in downtown Temple. This upstairs retreat offers a spacious living room for movie nights and popcorn, an upstairs porch with Adirondack chairs to watch the sunrise over the city skyline, and three bedrooms that can accommodate six people. The downstairs art studio and gallery create an inspiring atmosphere.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sterle Historical Home in Downtown Temple - 3 Bedroom Apartment

Downtown Temple

Enjoy the 3 bedrooms upstairs apartment of this historical home only 2 blocks north of the Amtrak Train Station, the new Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe Way, and Depot. Conveniently located within minutes to everything Temple, Belton, Salado, and Waco have to offer. Easy access off and onto IH35.

The Historical Downtown House has an upstairs apartment with a ½ kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms, and a full bath - all making up 1500 square feet. Two queen beds and a full-size bed can accommodate six people. Add an extra person with the futon couch that doubles as a sleeper. The kitchen has a microwave, refrigerator, and freezer. Sit out on the upstairs porch in the morning in the Adirondack chairs and savor a freshly brewed cup of coffee as you watch the sun come up. A large living area is perfect for late-night movie watching and popcorn night. Finish off the evening with a glass of wine on the porch as the moon rises over the city skyline.

Located on the house's first floor are an art studio, art gallery, office, and full kitchen. The downstairs is a shared space and the upstairs is reserved and private for booked guests. As you walk in the front door you will walk through the gallery and take the stairs to your 3 bedroom apartment.

Important to note that access to the apartment is a long narrow staircase that might be a challenge for anyone with mobility issues, and as a shared space that doesn't close off, noise will travel from the gallery space to the upstairs apartment and vice versa. Also, no door separates the upstairs apartment from the downstairs gallery.

This property is located in the heart of Downtown Temple and is walking distance to many nearby attractions, restaurants, local events, and businesses.

Distance to Local Temple/Belton/Salado/Waco Attractions:

Temple Attractions:
Bucee's in Temple - 3.2 miles
Weber's Paintball & Sport Shooting - 10.8 miles
Cultural Activities Center - 2.3 miles
Mayborn Events Center - 2.6 miles
Czech Heritage Museum & Genealogy Center - .6 miles
Lake Belton - 9.9 miles
Sammons Golf Course - 1.6 miles
Skydive Temple - 19.2 miles
Summer Fun Water Park - 6.6 miles
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA): 17.2 miles
Temple College - 2.2 miles
Baylor Scott and White Hospital - 4.4 miles
University of Mary Hardin Baylor - 8.2 miles
McLane's - 3.3 miles
Temple Civic Theatre - 2.4 miles
Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum - .3 miles
The Robinson Family Farm - 4.1 miles
Temple Airport - 5.4 miles

There are many events and attractions in the Downtown Area.
To read the official Temple Visitors Guide online please go to:
http://www.discovertemple.com/official-temple-visitors-guide/

For a listing of current events visit the following websites:
https://www.ci.temple.tx.us/198/Special-Events
https://www.discovertemple.com/conventions-events/category/event/list/
Google Search "Upcoming Events in Temple Texas"

For shopping locations visit:
https://www.discovertemple.com/shopping/

For dining locations visit:
https://www.discovertemple.com/dining/

For meeting facilities visit:
https://www.discovertemple.com/meeting-facilities/

For sports venues visit:
https://www.discovertemple.com/sports-venues/

For attractions visit:
https://www.discovertemple.com/attractions/

For conventions and events calendar visit:
https://www.discovertemple.com/conventions-events/

For a history of the area visit:
https://www.discovertemple.com/history/

Salado Attractions:
Salado Downtown Shopping - 16.5 miles

Waco Attractions:
Waco Regional Airport: 43 miles
Extraco Events Center: 36 miles
Waco Convention Center: 36 miles
Waco Tourist Information Center: 35 miles
Magnolia Market and Silo District: 35 miles
Dr. Pepper Museum: 36 miles
Baylor University/McLane Stadium: 36 miles
Ferrell Center: 35.8 miles
McLennan Community College: 39 miles
Texas State Technical College: 42 miles
Cottonwood Creek Golf Course: 32 miles
Earl Harrison House and Pape Gardens: 37 miles
Brazos Park East Boat Ramp: 39 miles
Mayborn Museum Complex: 35 miles
Waco Mammoth National Monument: 41 miles
Magnolia Table: 33 miles
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum: 36 miles
Texas Sports Hall of Fame: 36 miles
Waco Suspension Bridge/Downtown: 36 miles
Cameron Park Zoo: 37 miles
BSR Cable Park: 47 miles
Homestead Heritage: 46 miles
The Dwyer Group: 37 miles
L-3 Platform Integration: 44 miles
Allergan: 31 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest: 33 miles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 7

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Sterle Historical Home in Downtown Temple 3 Bedroom Apartment

About the neighborhood

Map
TX, TEMPLE

What's nearby

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Temple Mall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Crossroads Recreational Complex - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - 11 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Bell County Expo Center - 13 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Temple Station - 5 min walk
  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bird Creek Brewing Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Treno Pizzeria & Taproom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tres Meguyes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterle Historical Home in Downtown Temple - 3 Bedroom Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sterle Historical Home in Downtown Temple - 3 Bedroom Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sterle Historical Home in Downtown Temple - 3 Bedroom Apartment?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sterle Historical Home in Downtown Temple - 3 Bedroom Apartment located?

Located in the heart of Temple, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Little River Healthcare and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. Neuroscience Institute and Ralph Sr. and Sunny Wilson Home are also within 3 mi (5 km). Temple Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Sterle Historical Home in Downtown Temple - 3 Bedroom Apartment Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather W., Cypress, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great stay.

We had a great stay. The home was clean and relaxing. Home owner has done a wonderful job restoring this historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

BJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little house

We enjoyed our stay. The house is older but renovated as described and was comfortable and we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it

It’s centrally located. Can walk to downtown. Has a balcony which is my favorite part
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Experience & Stay

It was a wonderful stay & experience! Susan & her friend, Jack who also assisted are delightful! The work she put into this beautiful historic home is wonderful and it is so nice having her art studio on the bottom level. We felt so at home and so appreciate Susan sharing her home & making it feel like a home away from home. Jack was very helpful to making himself available too, if/as needed. Hope to be back for another stay. Stop by for a visit and see Susan's great work & beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Such a cute and historic house. Loved the way Susan refurbished this home. Every aspect was on point and enjoyable. We were fine without a stove since there was a microwave. We could hear a traffic at night but it was tolerable. Susan was very pleasant and even set up a table and left out brushes for us to do some painting. :) Thank you Susan. We hope to make it an annual visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Starting Place, Temple TX

This is our second stay and the property is perfect and the host and accessible, accommodating and great to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Interesting Stay

The property was nothing like I imagined and that was because I did not read the listing well. Everything is as described, please read carefully! The apartment (basically upstairs portion of an older home) only has a fridge/microwave/sink and table for 4. There is a coffee set up as well. I would say no more than 6 can sleep comfortably. I was the 7th and the futon was like a rock, we bought a blowup mattress for the second night. The area is near downtown and what sounds like a loading dock just behind the home. The host was easily accessible and quick to respond. We traveled locally to see a pumpkin patch and meet up with familia. We were grateful for all the memories made and thought it was a good weekend overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Gayle P., Austin TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Location

We needed to commute to Waco a couple of times and the location was great. As noted, the stairs are indeed both steep and narrow, so we doubled up on caution. It’s definitely an older home; every step you take can be heard. I wouldn’t recommend for those who want to actually cook as the downstairs kitchen is through the gallery and seating is very limited. It’s a unique accommodation and we enjoyed viewing the art.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mary’s Temple Trip

I loved the Sterle house! It was exactly what I wanted and expected. Enjoyed my weekend with the girls. Next time I will see if we can rent the Studio and have Susan give us an art class.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ladona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Art gallery home

The home was very clean and was a perfect fit for our family. It reminded me so much of my grandma’s house when I was a kid. Definitely enjoyed seeing Susan’s paintings as you enter through the gallery. Would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property that had everything we needed, centrally located for our intrests

Nice weekend getaway with friends. The owner was very helpful with instructions for the property and it's amenities and recommendations for local dining and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just the property we needed!

It was great for us! Us siblings needed a place to come and go easily while a family member was at Baylor Scott & White. It was close + there are great restaurants/groceries close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Starting Place, Temple TX

We really enjoyed the Sterle Historical Home - it had everything we could need for an enjoyable stay. Susan was incredibly kind and made herself available. She even shared an interest in the work we were there to do and joined us for a special event. The artwork in her studio is beautiful, and a cup of coffee on the porch each morning was the perfect way to start the day. Would definitely book a stay again. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shae B., Shiner, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing on Lake Belton

This property was great. There was plenty of room to park 2 trucks & 2 boats. There was convenient placement of electrical outlets for the guys to plug in for charging trolling motors. Susan, the property owner responded quickly to any message I sent her. She was very nice and easy to deal with. We loved the house. We would highly recommend this place and will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Hospitable Home

The property owner went to a lot of trouble to make us feel welcome and we greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

keli mae N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful country style house in old town temple

well kept property and facilities, with in walking distance of temples historical district but within driving distance of city center. clean beds, and bathrooms,

10/10 Excellent

Katherin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

This was the perfect place for a get-away. The home was very comfy and cozy. Susan is a great host and the little things in the home for you really makes it feel home-y. Absolutely lovely home and enjoyed the art gallery as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host, clean, spacious

Sterle House was a great place for our big family. The house was clean and had lots of space to move about. The host provided everything you could possibly need away from home. We would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place good location

Susan is an excellent host who made us feel at home. The home is clean and quaint.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute historic house

We stayed here for a weekend and it was a cute house perfect for our needs. Check in was super easy and the house was super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kurt u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always Great

We have stayed here many times now and every time it is just perfect. Really appreciate the cleanliness and hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Kurt u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This property was excellent and we really enjoyed our stay. Look forward to next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jyl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Reunion

Excellent! Centrally located. Great restaurants close by! Our visit to Salado and Waco were so simple to plan!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina T., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice

Susan is very nice and inviting. The apartment was clean, comfortable and nicely renovated. There are a few things I think need to be mentioned. In the description she does mention the art studio on the first floor. So if she has a class going on there is not much privacy due to the open staircase up to the apartment. Also, there is a TV but no local channels just Roku.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gillian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cozy and comfortable!

Would love to stay here again. Susan is great. Love historic, old homes. Her place has a lot of character and an overall good energy. Felt so comfortable, and honestly, like at home. Highly recommend this place to stay!