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Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech

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A two-story brick house with a covered porch, white columns, and a front door with a small porch. - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a chandelier, a staircase with floral carpet, and a door leading to another room. - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a teal accent wall. - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls. - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)
A backyard with a small waterfall, surrounded by rocks and greenery. - Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech (Lubbock)
Close to Texas Tech University and Galaxy Stadium, Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech provides a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
The current price is HK$3,513
HK$7,528 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

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About this property

Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech

  • Brand new to VRBO! Welcome to Golden Grace in Lubbock, Texas. Once the home of former Texas Governor Preston Smith, this 5,500 sq. ft. mansion is great for large families or groups. This phenomenal property boasts 5 bedrooms, including 4 king beds, 1 twin bed, and 2 queen beds, as well as a game room with an 8-person poker table and foosball table. Located directly across from the Texas Tech campus, guests will feel right at home.

    Enjoy the convenience of amenities like central heating & cooling, washer and dryer, an extremely large backyard with flat-top gas grill, fish pond, games, books, smart TVs and WiFi. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at Golden Grace.

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About the area

Tech Terrace, a neighbourhood in Lubbock, is home to this holiday home. West End Center and South Plains Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lubbock Lake Landmark and Maxey Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galaxy Stadium or United Supermarkets Arena. Visit our Lubbock travel guide
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Lubbock, TX

What's nearby

  • A large building with a tower and arched entrance.
    Texas Tech University
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • United Supermarkets Arena
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galaxy Stadium
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • National Ranching Heritage Center
    5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Museum of Texas Tech University
    5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lubbock, TX (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Chimy's
    17 min walk
  • Einstein Bros Bagels
    18 min walk
  • 7 Brew Coffee
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech on 3 Nov 2026 start from HK$3,513, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech located?

Located in Tech Terrace, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Vietnam Archives at Texas Tech, Texas Tech University and Galaxy Stadium. United Supermarkets Arena and International Cultural Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Historic Governor’s Mansion across from Texas Tech Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Place

Loved the house and the history, very spacious. Will stay again on way back from Colorado
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with host was easy so check in process was smooth. House is spacious and clean, as were the grounds. Overall exceptional stay for our large family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Great Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you have a large party needing this home…grab it asap!! It’s absolutely AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house worked great for our large group. The location was excellent and we enjoyed all of the amenities. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a prime location for events happening on Techs campus. I would suggest tankless water heaters to supply a house that size with plenty of hot water. We staggered our showers so we didn’t have a problem. Signs were posted in bathrooms. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a magical holiday weekend at the Mansion. Walking to campus, watching Tech on television in the great room, and preparing a huge meal in the chef’s kitchen made for a wonderful visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room for everyone! Great location, walk to the TTU basketball game. Nice game room with poker table, large kitchen, dining area, Blackstone griddle on the back porch. Very comfortable and plan on staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beds were really comfortable. It is such a cool house. It was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with plenty of space. Love the Christmas tree and holiday touch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location with lots of room. Needs a little TLC
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

My family stayed at this wonderful house for a couple of days. We were comfortable and it was a great location for us. Very nice house and easy communication with the property manager or owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the rental. It was very close to campus. The backyard was very nice, Each of the rooms had a different theme. We enjoyed the poker table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for my son's graduation and had a large group. The house is in a great location, is a great size, and was very clean. We had plenty of room to spread out yet still be together. The kitchen is large and spacious and was a great gathering spot. The back patio was another favorite gathering spot. We also really enjoyed playing games at the poker table. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay in a historic home.

House was clean inside and very pleasant to hang out in. Guests need more control of A/C. Home needs a coffee grinder. Perhaps a couple softer pillows. But besides that, we would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean, had great air conditioning, fast Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding & comfortable furniture for our family of 6 adults. We had a great time playing foosball in the game room, sitting together in the family room & hanging out in the kitchen area which had plenty of seating. The backyard was really pretty with a nice water feature & has some nicely appointed seating areas & a Blackstone grill (that we unfortunately didn’t have an opportunity to use), that was very clean. Bedrooms were huge (Texas sized!) and had fun themes/decor & historical info. Easy walk to campus & the Jones Stadium for football. Wonderful location! Our host Eric was excellent communicating with us & checking in to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this property & host. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home itself was beautiful, clean, and looked just like the photos, which is why this review is difficult to write. However, our experience with the host and lack of transparency was extremely disappointing.One major issue was that there was someone staying in the guest house on the property during our stay, which was never disclosed anywhere in the listing before booking. We only found out after check-in through the guest book/house information. Had this been clearly stated upfront, we may have chosen a different property, as privacy was important to us.Communication from the host also left a lot to be desired, and several important details about the property were not disclosed until the day of check-in. While the house itself deserves praise, the hosting experience did not match the expectations set by the listing.Overall: beautiful property, but poor transparency and communication made the stay uncomfortable and frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great house if you have a large party. It worked well for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for family get together. Plenty of space. Clean and comfortable. Spacious yard and the calming sounds of a pond fountain right by the back patio. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025