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Historic House Old Town Alexandria

Family-friendly vacation home in Alexandria

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
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In the heart of Old Town Alexandria, this historic home offers a cozy retreat within walking distance to King Street's restaurants, bars, shops, and museums. Unwind by one of two electric fireplaces or enjoy movie nights on the large flat-panel TV with family and friends.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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

Historic House Old Town Alexandria

This historic home is located in Old Town Alexandria and within two blocks of King Street, with onsite parking for 3 cars. Walk to restaurants, bars, shops, parks, and museums. The house has been modernized; the inside is comfortable and cozy. Fully furnished with amenities to make you feel right at home.

This detached historical house was built in 1870 and is updated to blend the old with the new. Old Town is known for its historic charm and art, and this home combines both. The house is conducive for groups of six, couples, and families with children over the age of ten. Two electric fireplaces provide ambiance and warmth, and the large flat-panel TV is great for movie night. For enjoyment, there are books, board games, and art supplies.

The designer kitchen is stocked with cooking tools for those who love to cook. Entertaining is a breeze; the dining room can seat up to ten people and has serving dishes.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 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 first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

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Alexandria, VA

What's nearby

  • John Carlyle House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Market Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alexandria City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Torpedo Factory Art Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • King Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Alexandria Station - 15 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Misha's Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Andy’s Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thompson Italian - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic House Old Town Alexandria pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic House Old Town Alexandria?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic House Old Town Alexandria?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic House Old Town Alexandria located?

Located in Old Town West, this family-friendly Alexandria vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Market Square and Alexandria City Hall. Potomac River and George Washington Masonic National Memorial are also within 1 mi (2 km). King Street Station is 12 minutes by foot and Braddock Rd Station is 14 minutes.

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Historic House Old Town Alexandria Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really thoughtfully designed and appointed. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Great location and beautiful place

The house was beautiful. Kitchen completely updated, beds comfortable, and the location couldn't be better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautiful!! It's in a great location. You can walk to local shops and restaurants. DC is about 20 minutes away. It's perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather b.

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

Family Trip

Beautiful home in a great neighborhood. The parking was a nice benefit (no off street parking required). The home was nicely decorated and remodeled. The owner was very easy to reach and prompt. Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay at this lovely restored home. We would suggest providing Kleenex, Extra towels and washcloths. The sheets on one of the beds could have been better as they were “pilled”. Over all, this was a great place to stay and convenient to Old Town and DC! We also appreciated the quick response of our host and her willingness to extend our stay a little bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

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

Hotel like

Felt like we were staying in a hotel. Great space, great neighborhood. Loved walking around the corner for coffee or dinner. Would definitely use again if back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Beautiful home, wonderful location

Our family enjoyed staying in this home in the heart of Alexandria. It was an easy walk to public transportation and a number of great restaurants. Great place to relax and recoup after a busy day of site seeing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith B.

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

Family vacation

We were delayed due to weather and a maintenance issue. Our host was understanding. The location was great with plenty of food and shops near by. The drive way was good when we needed uber to pick us up. We were able to cook and eat around a table on the nights we wanted. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great place to stay in the heart of Old Town Alexandria!

Great place to stay in the heart of Old Town Alexandria!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Stay

Great house and location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

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

Great location! Everything you need to make great meals!

Walking distance to metro and the wharf. We enjoyed making breakfast and dinner at home and finding great restaurants for lunch! We traveled back and forth to DC each day of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Great house, Great location in Old town

Beautifully renovated house with everything you might need. Plenty of space for everyone. Close to Metro at the end of King street or easily a short 10-15 min Uber into DC. After spending the day at the Museums and sightseeing it was very pleasant to come back to Old Town and grab dinner or ice cream in a relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley F.

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

Wonderful girls weekend!

We had the best time at Vat’s place! It was exactly as promised and so close to the heart of Old Town— just over a block to King Street. Every need was anticipated and the house was comfortable and cozy! Highly recommend and hope to be back! Also, be sure to check out La Pluma, which just opened on the corner. Amazing! Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marianne p.

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

Awesome property. Great lovation

A couple of blocks from everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacque K.

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

Beautiful home, trendy neighborhood

We had a wonderful stay. The home is beautifully decorated, has all the amenities you'd want, and is in a prime location. We were able to spend the day in DC and then come back and walk to dinner. Grocery store, drug store, etc. were all in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Great location!

We loved our stay here - close to great shopping. We would visit again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy c.

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

Bucket List stay

Our stay was awesome. Convenient to Airport, DC, & Arlington Cemetery. Also, a cute coffeehouse (soon wine) had just opened up across the street. Very good coffee & breakfast items. King street was very entertaining. We spent cocktail hours & dinners there. Our Host, Vat, was amazing. The house is adorable. Perfect for our family of four. And the parking was most convenient with its own private driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle M.

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

Cute little getaway

We took our daughter and her friend to a concert in DC. This location was perfect. Loved that there was a driveway and private back area to relax, though it was far too hot to enjoy it. The back area could use some TLC, but since it was too hot to really spend much time back there, it didn't impact us. The home pretty much had everything you need. We were able to walk to the metro. Record highs and the a/c worked excellent! We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

Wonderful place

A marvelous house in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Perfect place for family

We loved the quick drive into DC from this home and coming back each evening to a comfortable house with close proximity to all Alexandria had to offer. So cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

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

The PERFECT stay in beautiful Alexandria!

This is, hands-down, the absolute best experience I have ever had at a vacation stay. There is a reason this townhome has a completely 5-star rating: the house, and the owner, are exemplary in every way. From the impeccably-decorated historic home, to the thoughtful gestures by the owner to make sure we had every comfort possible, to the unbeatable location in gorgeous Old Town Alexandria, you can simply not ask for more. We cannot wait to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great house; great location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Alexandria and were so happy with our communications with the owner. We will stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Great house and location

The house was beautiful and the location was perfect for exploring Old Town Alexandria and getting on the metro. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Alexandria Gem

Property was wonderful and close to King Street Station. Will definitely be on my list for any future visits to the DC area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry Y.

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

Excellent Location

Excellent location that is walking distance to King Street and the harbor. The house is unbelievably furnished and functional. The owner is very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024