Old Town Alexandria stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Alexandria vacation home, you'll find Market Square and Torpedo Factory Art Center. Also, Potomac River is within half a mile (1 km) and George Washington Masonic National Memorial is within 2 miles (3 km).
Torpedo Factory Art Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Potomac River Waterfront Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
MGM National Harbor Casino - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
Getting around
King Street Station - 16 min walk
Alexandria Station - 18 min walk
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 4 min walk
Tatte - 2 min walk
la Madeleine French Bakery & Café Alexandria - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
King & Rye - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington
This is a registered Historic property. It is one big house with lots of history and character.
The house has a greeting room, a family room and a formal dining room, a half bath on the first floor. There's a total of 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 2 king beds, 3 queen beds, 5 twin beds.
The second floor has a kitchen, full bath and a formal ballroom which is now the Grand master suite.
The 3rd floor has 2 more bedrooms with Jack and Jill doors connecting them. So there are 3 bedrooms in the main house.
There was an addition to the house years later. Completely connected to the main house, this addition has a welcoming room and a full kitchen on the 1st floor.
2nd floor has 2 rooms. One with its own bathroom.
There are 2 kitchens with full appliances, dishwashers in the main house and one in the 2nd kitchen.
There is heat and central air conditioner. Addition space heaters and fans if required.
There's off street parking, metered parking in front of the home is free after 9pm. There's a parking lot across the street on N Saint Asaph street for paid overnight parking.
The outdoor courtyard area has seating and fire pits. You are responsible for your firewood.
In all, there is so much to discuss, discover and derive from booking this unique, elegant structure.
While here, ask to be shown the path to the underground railroad.
Thank you for reading this and for booking with me.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Bed sheets changed on request
Garden
Towels (changed on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington to the airport?
This vacation home is 4.6 mi (18-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington ?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but MGM National Harbor Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington ?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington to downtown Alexandria?
This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Alexandria.
Reviews
Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dana S.
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Beautiful historic house!
4th Annual Girls' Weekend - a great time was had by all! Would book again!
Dana S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate F., United States
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Eve Family Gatherin
This place was excellent! Plenty of space for our big group (10 adults, 6 kids ages 4-9). Owner was responsive and the space was beautiful!
Kate F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
William F.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
William F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Chris L.
Jan 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Alexandria
Below is a message sent to the host on December 28 highlighting some issues and asking for a modest partial refund. As of January 9, no response has been made.
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some feedback about our recent stay at your property. While the issues we encountered were minor individually, their combined impact made me reconsider our overall experience.
Firstly, I understand that mistakes happen, and we appreciate your quick correction of the access code mix-up. However, I messaged you on the Vrbo app and didn't receive a prompt response until after I called. Vrbo suggests using the app for communication during check-in, so I expected a quicker reply.
After getting the correct code, we didn't receive any other information about the house. Most rentals in this price range have a guestbook or similar, and the lack of basic details, including wifi and heating instructions, caused some discomfort. This resulted in the upstairs being too warm initially and then too cold. Once we received the instructions, we were able to manage the heating and cooling.
We also noticed multiple light bulbs were out. Fortunately, we found some replacements at the house, but we didn't anticipate having to change them ourselves to improve visibility.
Lastly, there was a steady stream of ants in the middle bathroom on the second floor. I can provide a video if needed, but this was unfortunate, especially since some family members are uncomfortable dealing with
Chris L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Stephany P.
Jul 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home!
This was the perfect place for a girls weekend.
There was plenty of space for all of us to spread out. Everything was easily walkable to get to.
Stephany P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven R.
Apr 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Old Town vacation rental
One of our favorite vacation rentals. Incredibly spacious historic home that feels perfect for Old Town. Unbeatable location a block off King Street in the heart of Old Town with easy access to GW Parkway for excursions into the district. The house has high ceilings throughout and endless room. Lovely walled patio was ideal for the arrival of spring weather during our visit. Host was kind and gracious, though in truth we didn’t need to call on her after arrival because the house was well stocked and everything worked with no problem. Will visit again for sure.
Steven R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephen K.
Jan 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed it
Very nice. You might warn guests about trip hazards and uneven floors and steps. One oven was very dirty with spilled food.
Stephen K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Juliene H.
Oct 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house is great. The location is excellent; it was exactly the elegant, historic home I was hoping for when we planned our family gathering. The host is very responsive and answers messages quickly. The pictures don't actually do it justice; it's more spacious than the pictures are able to show. We would book it again.
Juliene H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Meghan P.
Apr 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Piece of History!
The house is beautifully decorated and is huge! The property manager was super responsive - in the booking process and after we checked in when we had questions. We found out that the house was a part of the Underground Rail Road and we were able to find the tunnel! We stayed two nights and hosted a baby shower here and we loved exploring all the nooks and crannies of the house! It also has two full kitchens with pans, dishes, etc which was super convenient. It is right off King St and has a parking lot about a block away. Absolutely great stay, thank you!