Dr. Flowers Historic 5BR Home with Soaking Tub, Firepit & Balcony near Downtown Dallas, Baylor & Deep Ellum

Our Property

Stay together, stay close to everything, and stay somewhere memorable. The Flowers Retreat is a spacious historic 5-bedroom home designed for couples retreats, girls' trips, family getaways, and vacations. Minutes from Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum nightlife, top restaurants, shopping and the FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park, this unique retreat features a luxury soaking tub, firepit, large balcony, private backyard, free gated parking, and the historic legacy of Dr. William Knox Flowers Sr.

Dallas, TX, United States
16 guests
5 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Luxury Amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Air hockey table
  • Card table
  • Driver
  • Game room
  • Ice machine
  • Projector and screen
  • Security system

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Luxury Amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Air hockey table
  • Card table
  • Driver
  • Game room
  • Ice machine
  • Projector and screen
  • Security system

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower gel
  • Toothbrush
  • Walk-in shower

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Electric blankets
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Fireplace guards
  • Outlet covers
  • Travel crib

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Ethernet connection
  • Home theater
  • Life-size games
  • Sound system

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Location features

  • City view
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility Features

  • There is a chair that allows a guest to be seated in the shower These can be wall-mounted, freestanding or wheeled

Accessibility

Neighborhood

The Flowers Retreat in historic South Dallas is in the heart of Dallas, Texas centrally located with easy access to everything DFW has to offer. Nearby Attractions: Fair Park: 3 min (0.8 mi) Cotton Bowl Stadium: 3 min (1.1 mi) Deep Ellum: 4 min (1.5 mi) Farmer's Market: 5 min (1.7 mi) Baylor Univ Medical Center: 6 min (1.7 mi) Downtown Dallas: 6 min (2 mi) Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center: 8 min (2.5 mi) Klyde Warren Park: 7 min (3.7 mi) Bishop Arts District: 14 min (4.8 mi) Southern Methodist University: 11 min (6.6 mi) Paul Quinn College: 9 min (7.5 mi) Lone Star Park: 18 min (15 mi) Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium: 23 min (21 mi) Globe Life Field/Texas Rangers Ballpark: 24 min (21 mi)

Guest Access

The entire home is available for your stay.

Good to know

THE FLOWERS RETREAT | HISTORIC 5BR DALLAS LANDMARK | SLEEPS 16 NEAR DOWNTOWN, DEEP ELLUM & FIFA FAN FESTIVAL AT FAIR PARK ✔ Former home of Dr. William Knox Flowers Sr., a pioneering Dallas physician who developed a medical treatment that save hundreds of lives during the 1918 influenza epidemic. ✔ Historic 5-bedroom Dallas home with 3 original fireplaces, wood walls, crown molding, and architectural character ✔ Sleeps up to 16 guests ✔ Base rate includes up to 11 guests ✔ Ideal for family reunions, girls' trips, couples getaways, retreats, birthdays, graduations, wedding weekends, and FIFA World Cup™ visitors WHY GUESTS LOVE THE FLOWERS RETREAT ✔ 5 Bedrooms | 9 Beds | 2.5 Bathrooms ✔ Private Bedrooms for Up to 4 Couples ✔ Trundle Bed, Sofa Bed, Air Mattress & Pack 'n Play Available ✔ Two Spacious Living & Dining Areas ✔ Large Dining & Meeting Table w/ multiple outlets ✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi ✔ Workspace with WIFI Printer & Dry Erase Board ✔ 85" Smart TV ✔ 35+ Games & Karaoke Machine ✔ Balcony Lounge Seating ✔ Firepit Gathering Area ✔ Large Private Fenced Yard SECURE PRIVATE PARKING ✔ Electric Gate with Remote Access ✔ Private Gated Parking in Large Backyard ✔ Room for Multiple Vehicles including trucks or trailers ✔ Two Private Driveways ✔ Convenient for Families, Groups & Extended Stays ✔ Added Privacy & Peace of Mind SPA-INSPIRED BATHROOMS ✔ Relax in a luxury Freestanding Soaking Tub ✔ Oversized Walk-In Shower ✔ Rainfall Waterfall Shower System ✔ Handheld Shower & Bathtub Wands ✔ Built-In Shower Bench ✔ Double Vanity in Master Bedroom w/ 2 sinks and large mirror ✔ Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash and Toothbrush/Toothpaste ✔ Hair Dryer, Steamer, Iron & Ironing Board DESIGNED FOR GATHERING ✔ Share meals around the oversized dining table ✔ Enjoy coffee on the balcony or unwind with wine after a night out ✔ Gather around the firepit under the Texas sky ✔ Host game nights, karaoke nights, family celebrations and retreats

Other Details to Note

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING A LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS 💙 The Flowers Retreat is more than a vacation rental. It is a labor of love dedicated to preserving one of Dallas' historic homes while creating a place where families, friends, and communities can reconnect. Every reservation also helps support the mission of the Flowers McMillan Health Foundation, which inspires the next generation of physicians, nurses, researchers, and other healthcare professionals through education, mentorship, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for underrepresented youth. When you stay here, you're not just booking a home. You're helping preserve history, support a local family-owned business, and invest in healthier futures. Thank you for being part of our story. We can't wait to welcome you to The Flowers Retreat! A LITTLE POEM ABOUT THE FLOWERS RETREAT 💙 🪻 Four couples arrived with plans to unwind. Six ladies showed up and left stress behind. 🪻 The balcony hosted coffee, tea, and gossip galore, while game night grew louder than anyone planned for. 🪻 The firepit crackled beneath the Texas sky as stories grew bigger with each laugh and reply. 🪻 Someone claimed victory at cards with delight, then lost their title before the end of the night. 🪻 The soaking tub welcomed tired feet and weary souls, while slippers and pajamas replaced heels and fancy clothes. 🪻 By day they explored Dallas, its food, history, and sights. By evening they returned for laughter-filled, pajama-clad nights. 🪻 Some came for history. Some came for soccer. Some came for shopping, celebrations, or simply time together. 🪻 Everyone left with memories worth sharing and a promise to gather again. 🪻 The Flowers Retreat A home filled with history. A place built for connection. A backdrop for memories that last long after the vacation ends. NEAR DALLAS DINING FAVORITES ✔ Pecan Lodge BBQ (Deep Ellum) – 2.5 miles | 6 min ✔ Terry Black's BBQ (Deep Ellum) – 2.8 miles | 7 min ✔ Kitchen + Kocktails (Downtown) – 3.2 miles | 8 min ✔ Monarch (Downtown) – 3.5 miles | 9 min ✔ The Henry (Uptown) – 4.8 miles | 12 min ✔ Cane Rosso Pizza (Deep Ellum) – 2.6 miles | 6 min ✔ Serious Pizza (Deep Ellum) – 2.7 miles | 6 min PRIME DALLAS LOCATION ✔ Downtown Dallas – 3 miles | 5 min ✔ Fair Park & FIFA Fan Festival™ – 2 miles | 5 min ✔ Baylor University Medical Center – 2 miles | 5 min ✔ Deep Ellum – 2.5 miles | 6 min ✔ Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center – 4 miles | 8 min ✔ American Airlines Center – 5 miles | 10 min ✔ Bishop Arts District – 6.5 miles | 15 min ✔ Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) – 10 miles | 20 min ✔ AT&T Stadium / Globe Life Field – 20 miles | 20-25 min ✔ Six Flags Over Texas – 18 miles | 20-25 min ✔ DFW International Airport (DFW) – 23 miles | 30-35 min EXCLUSIVE SPENCER ADVENTOURS PERKS ✔ 10% Off Select Spencer AdvenTOURS Experiences ✔ Airport Transportation Available ✔ Dallas City & Deep Ellum AdvenTOUR ✔ Dallas Sports Fan AdvenTOUR ✔ Dallas Shopping AdvenTOUR ✔ Waco Magnolia AdvenTOUR ✔ Complimentary Roundtrip Airport Transfer for 7+ Night Stays (Up to 4 Guests, 48 Hours Advance Notice Required) Message us for more details! Stay close to everything. Stay together. Stay somewhere memorable.

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Reviews

Pamela
November 2025
Located in South Dallas, I found this lovely historic home to be a unique blend of the traditional and contempory. As I stepped inside, the beautifully restored architecture took me back in time. In addition, the decor was fully responsive to our needs as corporate remote workers, while still feeling warm and inviting. It provided an array of amenities like a spacious backyard, fully equipped kitchen, unique second floor balcony, state of the art wifi, business conference settings and a spacious living area. The location was perfect for us to easily access downtown and an event I attended at Fair Park. My experience was a mix of unforgettable comfort and convenience.

Location

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Located just minutes from World Cup FIFA Fan Festival, Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, Fair Park, and the Convention Center, The Flowers Retreat offers effortless access to the city’s top destinations. For a seamless, elevated experience, Spencer Adventours provides private transportation, airport transfers, and curated local tours for small groups—perfect for exploring Dallas in comfort and style (advance reservations recommended). Click contact us to book a tour or private transportation today! Parking Made Easy: • Gated parking is available behind the automated backyard gate (gate code will be provided after booking) • Two private off-street driveways and free street parking are also available with no permits required • Gate remote is located in the drawer under the coffee maker Nearby Transportation • Dallas Love Field Airport: 19 min (10 mi) • DFW International Airport: 24 min (21 mi) • Amtrak Dallas Station: 10 min (3.0 mi) Uber and Lyft are readily available, and guests with vehicles will appreciate quick access to major highways including I-30, I-45, and I-35E.