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Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.

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A red door with a metal gate, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a green ivy-covered wall.
A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted painting of a night sky, and a small table with a lamp.
A dining table set for six with white plates, glasses, and cutlery, a vase with flowers, and a lit candle.
A red door with white shutters, a stone mailbox, and a small garden with potted plants.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden countertops, and black cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, CityCenterDC
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About this property

Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.

Great location—this hidden gem in the center of Northwest Washington, D.C. is ten minutes by taxi from Ronald Reagan National Airport and five minutes from Union Station. Situated several blocks from the D.C. Convention Center, you can walk to Metro (subway station—yellow, green and silver lines), the White House, the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, Logan Circle and a legion of world class restaurants. You can also walk to Chinatown, City Center, Downtown, Penn Quarter, Whole Foods and 14th Street nightlife. Explore, rest, rejuvenate, relax!

Originally the kitchen of a large Victorian home built in the 1860s, this elegant, unique English basement apartment has seen a lot of history here in the Nation's Capital, and its current incarnation is versatile, sleek and compact with sunny front windows that receive lots of morning light.

The unit is equipped with cable, WiFi, a 43" smart TV, a Bose stereo and a full-size washer/dryer. A peaceful, private, walled garden with three water features in the rear and a small gas-powered wood stove in the living room further enhance the unit's unique charm. A four-top table converts to seat six, and four extra folding chairs are stored in the coat closet. In addition to the queen-size bed in the bedroom, the sofa converts to a full size bed that sleeps two.

If you prefer to dine at home, you have everything you need to cook and serve a seated dinner for six. In the kitchen you’ll find coffee, tea, creamer, sugar, spices, oil and vinegar. Dish and laundry soap are provided, as are shampoo, conditioner, soap, a blow-dryer and clean towels. Bed linens are provided. Inquire about additional maid service if you need it. There’s a grocery store, a convenience store, and a liquor store within a block, and up 14th Street there’s a Whole Foods and a Trader Joe's.

There is street parking only, and on request a residential parking permit is provided at no charge. The permit’s allows parking in the restricted areas around the home. You will need to provide your vehicle's plate number, state, make and color in advance of your arrival when requesting the pass.

There is a Capital Bikeshare across the street and scooter, Smart Car and Segway rental locations nearby.

The owner, Tom, lives on site and is available to provide help and answer additional questions during your stay. Welcome!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this apartment building. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from CityCenterDC. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washer/dryer, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Walter E. Washington Convention Center and 13 minutes by foot from Smithsonian Institution
This apartment offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Washington apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 725 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 5007242201001350
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Private Apt Historic 2 Blocks

Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 287 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful BNB. Clean, host was very hospitable, close to groc. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lois S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay. Location was great. Walking distance to museums and government buildings. Stay was quite comfortable and safe feeling. Would most certainly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great, spacious and clean and close to everything. I will for sure book again. Loved that they had coffee maker ready and all the kitchen stuff. So easy to access. Great and friendly host. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Effortless process with Tom.Parking pass is a big plusClose to Washington Convention Center in nice neighborhood with plenty of nice restaurants nearby.Although we ate out - has a very nice, well-stocked kitchen to eat in, if preferred.Would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great experience staying at this property. The owner Tom was easy to communicate with and the space was perfect for our small family! The neighborhood was great to walk through with wonderful dining options, and a short walk to the national mall, museums etc. I highly recommend this property and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason C. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place ia great if you need to be close to the Convention Center.The hosy is very responsive and makes sire your stay is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding host and property! Everything surpassed our expectarions and was in line with the property's description and pictures. Overall an outstanding stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom.has done a great job with this property.we'll definitely use this property in the future....
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett O.

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

Great Stay

Great location and it was well stocked if you want to eat in. It was quite and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is amazing and this is such a wonderful rental. We really like its location —close to the convention center and walking distance to the museums. There are wonderful restaurants nearby. We like Marisco’s just up the street. There is a grocery store just around the corner and this rental has an excellent kitchen. One of the things we like best is that the bedroom is super quiet at night. We have stayed at places where there seem to be sirens going on constantly outside but here you do not hear them.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susannah U.

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

Cozy Location

Great place with perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property! Excellent location.
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Kitchen
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Front room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Extremely convenient. Pretty uncomfortable furniture in the living area, especially the couch, yet it did open out to a bed for our granddaughter. What we didn't like was having to pay the 59 insurance on top of the listing price. The apartment it is very small. Could have asked for a small refundable deposit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this place. Very clean and comfortable. This is one of the best equipped kitchens I’ve seen in a VRBO property. Tom, our host, was amazing - super helpful and friendly. The location is also perfect. Easy walking to so many great sites and restaurants. I will absolutely stay here again and recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laiah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Tom's historic garden apartment. The space was clean, well stocked with essentials like towels and linens, and was very conveniently located to the metro, the National Mall area, as well as great restaurants. A bonus was the relative quietness of the space itself; sound from street traffic was minimal. We hope to enjoy this space again on our next trip to DC!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alane M.

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

Perfect location- great stay!

We had a wonderful time at Tom’s place. Bed was super comfy, shower was great, suggestions for food were awesome! Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

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

Wonderful location

Wonderful stay! Easy to walk to major sites and provided a great place to come back to at the end of a long day of walking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Talea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly and helpful host. Clean and cozy. Parking was a bit of a challenge but it was Halloween!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Washington stay

Check in was easy, kitchen was great, wifi greatGreat location, able to walk otherwise cabs were quick. Tom was a great host!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, well stocked, comfortable, conveniently located to attractions. Bed was extremely comfortable. Tom was so accommodating and helpful. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom does a great job with his customers.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne K.

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

Great place

Location was perfect. The rental had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Wonderful place, great location

Loved this apartment! Centrally located, walkable to Metro and many museums and the Mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph B.

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

DC vacation

Very clean and efficient. Close, walking distance to everything we wanted (mile and a half was longest but easily doable). Would definitely recommend to friends and family to stay there
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

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

Good stay!

Good location and nice apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024