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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
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Capital One Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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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!
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. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washer/dryer, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Smithsonian American Art Museum

Property manager

Tom Funk

Languages

English, French

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

  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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

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. 225 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 235 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Huberto P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr Huberto Pimentel
Very well equipped with clear instructions on restaurant near.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donavon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kyle T., Clemson, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We just returned from an enjoyable stay at this condo. My wife and I own a beach condo which we rent through VRBO. We pay close attention to details at our condo and do the same when traveling to other VRBO properties. We were thoroughly impressed with the entire process from booking to check out. For detailed oriented folks like me, I will summarize our stay as follows:1. Tom (the owner) is very responsive. For example, I had a question regarding the TV remote and I texted Tom, I had a response within 5 minutes. 2. We felt very safe in this neighborhood. We flew into DC and took an Uber from Reagan. Short commute to/from Reagan.3. There are plenty of places to shop and dine within easy walking distance. We experienced single digit wind chill values and still enjoyed walking to and from our destinations.4. Realistically, this condo is a 25-30 easy walk to the museums, The National Mall, The White House, etc. 5. Tom provides you with plenty of items for your stay, such a laundry detergent, TP, etc. The shower has a nice wall mounted dispenser with body wash, shampoo and conditioner. My wife enjoyed the shampoo and conditioner so much that I texted Tom to inquire as to the brand. As stated earlier, I once again had a response in 5 minutes.6. The kitchen is incredible with more spices than I have ever seen in a rental condo. Fully stocked, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, you name it, it was there. We definitely plan to make a return visit to Tom’s condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

F Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
M st near convention center
A real find.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ann O., Rockbridge Baths, Va.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Estelle G., Mahwah, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

M B.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Location was perfect. The rental had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dana J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jane M., Charlottesville, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place, great location
Loved this apartment! Centrally located, walkable to Metro and many museums and the Mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

susan r.

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

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay!
Good location and nice apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant basement flat
So the flat was in a decent area, about 10 minutes from a Tatte Bakery and 30 minutes walk from the Smithsonians. Nice neighbourhood. Tom gave me a parking permit too for my car which was great. Apartment was nice, well equipped kitchen and we used the washing machine there so that was grateful for that. Quiet and a very pleasant stay much recommended!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place EVER in DC.
We’re already planning a return booking!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024