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

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

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 manager

Tom Funk

Languages

English, French

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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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Policies

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

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

Map
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
  • Smithsonian Institution - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Mall - 2 min drive - 2.1 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

  • ‪Unconventional Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marriott Marquis Washington, DC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Little Gay Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Compass Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arepa Zone - ‬5 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 a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Smithsonian American Art Museum. Capital One Arena and White House 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. 237 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 249 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Great little apartment, excellent location close to everything and in walking distance to all great place. Thank you Tom for the restaurant info.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donavon W.

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

Tom’s

Excellent place to stay while visiting DC. Walking distance to many tour sites. Great restaurants, grocery and speak easys to walk to. The pictures were an accurate reflection of the accommodations. Host was great to work with. A MUST place to stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huberto P.

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

Mr Huberto Pimentel

Very well equipped with clear instructions on restaurant near.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

Post Christmas Getaway

Very cute apartment, perfect for the two of us. Tom, our host, had the place nicely stocked!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Great Location!

Tom's apartment is in a great location that is walking distance to most memorials and museums. The apartment is very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

F Michael F.

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

M st near convention center

A real find.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

Charlie H.

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

Best place EVER in DC.

We’re already planning a return booking!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Loved DC

We loved the property and our stay in DC. Definitely would come back to the area and Tom's bnb.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle G.

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

Thanksgiving in DC

We had a wonderful time. The kitchen is well stocked to prepare an elaborate meal. I had enough pots, pans and serving dishes to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. The location was excellent, had no trouble finding parking. Tom was a wonderful host, and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcy l.

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

Christmas in DC

We loved this VRBO. With a parking permit, we had no trouble parking. Close to everything. Excellent restaurants in the neighborhood. About 45 minutes to Dulles. Historic home and neighborhood. The host was very helpful and always responsive. We’ll be back!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

Ann O.

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

A perfect spot; we’ll be back

The ways this apartment is the best are almost too many to list: wonderfully appointed kitchen; comfortable furnishings and bed; space to unpack; helpful, charming owner; lovely decor; excellent location; nearby amenities; neighborhood parking permit. We rate it at the top of the VRBO places we’ve rented in the past 20 years. Thank you, Tom.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

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

Concert trip

Tom was wonderful and the place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoenix D.

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

Great first stay

We had a wonderful first stay in DC! The apartment was well stocked and had everything we needed. Tom was accommodating and provided us with a parking permit for the duration of our stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

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

Great location!

We were so close to the metro. It made our stay so easy to navigate. The property was perfect and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Great Location and Pad

My husband, teenager daughter, and I found this to be the perfect location for exploring DC. The apartment lacked for nothing -- well-stocked kitchen (though we didn't cook!), very clean, comfortable bed and the pullout in the living area was also really comfortable. From here we walked to The Mall, the Capitol, Penn Quarter, Logan Circle and Georgetown. Book it if you can!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

Kristen

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

DC vacation

The property was great! Very convenient to walk to all the DC landmarks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

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