Family-friendly vacation rentals in University Park

M-Streets Private Carriage House

Indulge in the tranquility of The Carriage House. This lovingly updated space features an open-plan living area, contrasting textures and patterns, chic furnishings, kitchenette, and shared access to the lush backyard with a fire pit. Come and enjoy Texas sunshine through the gracious windows on all four walls of your private apartment. Please be assured that surfaces in this space are cleaned with CDC approved disinfectants. All towels and bed linens, including bed spreads and blankets are laundered between guests. Spray Lysol is available for your added convenience. Elegant and comfortable, the Carriage House is centrally located, right at Central Expressway and Mockingbird, excitingly close to all the fun restaurants, bars, shopping, theaters and museums in Dallas. You won't find a better place, either for comfort or location. In addition to the queen size bed, the couch folds out to accommodate another person. Everything you need for a visit, long or short, is available and handy. Arriving late for check-in? No problem, there's an electric lock on the door, so you can check yourself in, as late as you want. Newly remodeled, the Carriage House is on the second floor of a separate building behind our home. You'll have your own driveway for parking, a private guest door to the garden, and then a keyless entry on the door of the apartment. -Microwave, full under-counter refrigerator with freezer, coffee maker, toaster -Smart TV with HBO, Netflix, all local cable channels -Wifi -Polk Audio Digital Radio -Sound machine -Lots of windows -High quality queen bed -Public transportation is only a few steps away We love our neighborhood and look forward to sharing our experience here with you. You can reach us by text or phone call, anytime of the day to answer any questions or handle any issues. We want to make your stay as easy and pleasant as possible, so if you have a question, please don't hesitate to contact me! We live on the property, but work and play keeps us away for a part of the day. The property is located just a few blocks from SMU and some of the more popular entertainment areas in Dallas, including Greenville Avenue, Knox-Henderson, Mockingbird Station, Uptown, and Snyder Plaza. Come and enjoy being in the most walkable area of Dallas. The Grenada, for example, is only a few blocks away. No worries over parking or catching an Uber. You can walk there in 5 minutes. If you are flying into Dallas and don't want to rent a car, you can get to The Carriage House many different ways. DFW: The most economical way is to use the Orange Line on DART, accessed from Terminal A at DFW. Get off at Mockingbird Station. From there you can walk 15 minutes south to the Carriage House, OR take DART bus 24 Via McMillan. Stop at Morningside Ave. We are only steps from this corner. Love Field: You can also access the Orange Line on DART, however, you'll have to take the Love Link Dart bus to Inwood/Love Station. From there, the directions to the Carriage House are the same as above. Also, check out SuperShuttle, a shared ride service from either airport. As always, there are taxis, Uber and Lyft. I'm a traveler at heart, and although I get excited about planning my next adventure away from home, I think it's safe to say that Dallas is a wonderful vacation destination. We have some of the best food in the world, a proliferation of sports and music venues, great theatre and other entertainment events, a lively art scene and tremendous shopping! I love my city, come see us! The property is located just a few blocks from SMU and some of the more popular entertainment areas in Dallas, including Greenville Avenue, Knox-Henderson, Mockingbird Station, Uptown, and Snyder Plaza. Come and enjoy being in the most walkable area of Dallas. The Grenada, for example, is only a few blocks away. No worries over parking or catching an Uber. You can walk there in 5 minutes. Baylor Hospital and downtown Dallas are only a few miles away.

Peaceful Creekside Guesthouse & Zen Garden Retreat

Come enjoy your own private Bali-inspired Guesthouse nestled along a creek in the beautiful Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas. Extremely rare to find in Dallas! Relax in a spacious studio room with a king bed, Indonesian day bed, kitchenette, dining room table, walk-in closet, and full bathroom. It's all entirely separated from the main house and very private. Don't miss the creek-side rock garden, patio space and outdoor day bed! Truly a unique oasis for rest and relaxation in Dallas.

The Art Cottage - Paintings, Color and Fun!

Get inspired at The Art Cottage nestled in Funky Little Forest Hills, Dallas’ best kept secret! Only 5 miles from downtown, The Art Cottage is a peaceful oasis where you will be surrounded by nature and creativity. It is walking distance to popular restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, and a farmers market on Saturdays. Enjoy the beauty and nature of White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum, a 66-acre botanical garden that ranks among the best in the world!