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

Apartment with kitchen, near Capital One Arena

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located in the heart of Northwest Washington, D.C., this charming English basement apartment offers a unique retreat. Enjoy sunny mornings by the windows, unwind in the peaceful walled garden with three water features, or cozy up by the small gas-powered wood stove. With cable TV and WiFi available throughout your stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • 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

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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 deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 5007242201001350

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Apt Historic 2 Blocks

About the neighborhood

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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capital One Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • White House - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Mall - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • 7th St. Convention Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Lantern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seylou - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Colombe Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nina May - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Supra - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of CityCenterDC, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and Capital One Arena. White House and Smithsonian Institution are also within 1 mi (2 km). 7th St. Convention Center Station is 7 minutes by foot and McPherson Sq. Station is 10 minutes.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 267 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little apartment to stay in if you want to tour the nation’s capitol. Clean, neat and cozy. Everything that you need is in the apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Dan A.

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

Ideal location for DC walking visit!

Tom was an excellent host who was very accessible and helpful in every way......from the seamless check in process to proactive warning texts about road closures, etc. The apartment was very clean, tasteful and comfortable. My only complaint is the number of bugs (specifically mosquitoes) surrounding the front door lights that made coming in the door a challenge. The location was excellent.....providing easy walking access to everywhere we wanted to visit in DC for a weekend. I would definitely recommend this property, and would consider again for a future DC visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Very comfortable and in a great part of town

We were incredibly comfortable in the apartment. It is well located and we felt very safe in the part of town we were in. Great place to stay when in DC, so we'll be calling to rent it again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Clean and comfortable

Tom’s apartment was great. Had everything you needed and was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again. Mike K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari F.

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

Road trip

It was perfect, close to everything yet quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Vacation

Great location, very clean, has all the amenities, very close to many attractions and places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

Perfect Home Away From Home

We had a wonderful time in DC staying in this clean and comfortable apartment. Close to the Metro (7 minutes), within walking distance of the White House (19 minutes), close to Whole Foods (13 minutes)--after a busy day touring the Capitol it was lovely to come back to our cozy home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J., St. Louis, MO United States

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

Fantastic property close to convention center

I stayed there for a convention and it was a terrific escape only a few blocks away. Well stocked kitchen. Description of property fit perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great Location and Fully Stocked w’ Supplies

This was our first experience with a VRBO. We were very pleased with our accommodations, the location, and our check-in and out procedures. Our family of five would definitely stay there again if we ever returned to Washington DC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Awesome!

Super nice! Owner was Uber responsive to any little question we had. He thought of wonderful touches throughout that it feel super homey. Clean, beautiful and walking distance to so much! Would def stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H., OXFORD

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

Great Location

The apartment was a great location for us, while I was at a conference at the convention center! We enjoyed the convenience of the metro stop a short distance away from the apartment. I would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

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

Great stay

This has been a great experience for is. We werre able to check in early. Tom actually went out of his way to pick up tickets that we trying to figure out how we would ge but we wouldnt be in town in time to grab in person! How great is that! The neighborhood is safe and we used metro for most of our travels or we walked. Easy in/out. Lots of information for lical restaurants that he recommends. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Stayed for a tour of DC

What a perfect location, little market one block away, plenty of restaurants withon walking distance and a sgort hop to the mall. This 1bedroom apartment has everything thing we needed, clean and modern. The owner Tom was easy to communicate with and responded quickt to my messages. This is going to be my place to stay whenever I visit DC!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

susan r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location to Activities

Quiet neighborhood near our family, museums, and Unconventional Diner (great restaurant). Two separate sleeping spaces was helpful. Appreciate the effort for no perfumed cleaning and bedding products due to asthma.Small grocery is short walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., East Dubuque, United States

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

Washington DC family trip

It was a good location, just a tad far to walk to the nearest subway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine M.

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

Perfect place in a perfect location!

Our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teenagers) really enjoyed Tom’s place. The appartment is very clean, includes a very well equipped kitchen and is very well located. We did a lot of visiting on foot or by using the metro or bus. We totally recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Convenient, comfortable spot in the city

Tom was great about communicating. I appreciated having a parking pass to make parking so much easier. The place was very clean, the kitchen well appointed, and the bedroom quiet. It was a great place to come back to after exploring markets and museums. Metro stations were close, and we could also walk to coffee and attractions. My daughter and I loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Tom's Place in DC

We loved our first trip to DC. Tom's place was amazing. He had everything we needed. Great location, great place. Tom was very accommodating. Great experience!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Absolutely lovely...

Perfect. Everything was perfect. A cozy and warm home away from home. Walking distance to every place you want to be and see.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

Comfort after the election

Planned for an historic celebration, which didn’t happen. But the apartment house was great comfort. Wonderfully appointed, easy to feel ‘at home.’
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin F.

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

Definitely recommended!

We stayed in the apartment as a family of three for our vacation. The apartment is in the basement, so it is naturally a bit darker, but it is very spacious overall. A real highlight is the large kitchen, which makes self-catering very easy. The apartment has a separate bedroom and a pull-out sofa bed, which was very comfortable. There is also a backyard area where you can sit outside in the evening. A washing machine and dryer are available. Unfortunately, there are sometimes rather shady people hanging around outside the apartment both during the day and in the evening, which did affect our sense of security a bit. Communication with the host Tom was absolutely positive; he was very helpful and eager to answer questions or solve any problems. There is a bike rental station in the immediate vicinity, and two supermarkets are just around the corner. The nearest subway station is about a 5–10 minute walk away. Overall, we would definitely recommend this apartment and would happily return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025