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

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

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4725 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Washington

City center stay.Your stay at this Downtown Washington D.C. apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Capital One Arena and White House. Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • White House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • National Mall - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

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

  • ‪Allegory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Green Lantern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Supra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nina May - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪STK - ‬6 min walk

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

  • 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

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.

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 5007242201001350

Property is also known as

Private Apt Historic 2 Blocks

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. to the airport?

This apartment is 6.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but MGM National Harbor Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. to downtown Washington?

This apartment is 0.4 mi away from Washington.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 258 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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
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

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in DC

This apartment has everything you could think of. Even coffee and just about any spice or kitchen item you may need. Very comfortable bed and so quiet. Great location to all DC has to offer. Metro just a couple of blocks away. We enjoyed the national mall and museums. The Wharf and National Harbor, a short water taxi ride from the Wharf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property! Excellent location.
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Dan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stephanie W.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph B.

Liked: Cleanliness

DC vacation

Very clean and efficient. Close, walking distance to everything we wanted (mile and a half was longest but easily doable). Would definitely recommend to friends and family to stay there
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dean W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to everything!

The apartment was lovely and many amenities. I especially appreciated the lovely walled garden with fountains in the back. Any time I needed anything or had questions, Tom immediately answered back. It was so close to everything and we took short Lyft rides to all the attractions. Grocery store around the corner, which was so convenient. We greatly enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah U., Petal, MS

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Location

Great place with perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tom's bnb

If you are planning a visit to DC, this is the place. The location is within close proximity to a grocery store, wonderful restaurants and bike rental location. The place has all the amenities needed for a very comfortable stay and communication with Tom was excellent. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice apartment

Top notch rental, very well stocked for short or longer stays. Tom was very easy to work with, super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location- great stay!

We had a wonderful time at Tom’s place. Bed was super comfy, shower was great, suggestions for food were awesome! Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great DC VRBO

The property was just as advertised. Great for a couple. There were many restaurants within walking distance. There was a Metro stop four short blocks away at Mt. Vernon Square. We were able to unwind after a day of seeing historical sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in DC!

The apartment was great! It was a great size for 2 people and had everything we needed. Tom communicated thoroughly and promptly. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for cherry blossoms

Conveniently located property. We were able to easily walk to 2 different metro stops or walk the whole way. The property was very clean and we appreciated the small touches like shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the shower and a Brita in the fridge. The owner was very responsive when we had a question.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., RI

Liked: Cleanliness

Cherry Blossoms!

Tom is a great and very communicative host and his garden style apartment is a perfect, comfortable spot to stay if you want to retreat from a busy day of touring and crowds. It’s about a half hour to 45 min walk to the Capitol area, Ubers and Lime bikes/scooters are plentiful, and the metro station is a few blocks away. We enjoyed dinners at a few neighborhood restaurants and also cooked a few - Tom has a nicely stocked kitchen in the apartment. The bed was comfortable and the water was always hot. Thanks for your hospitality & a great stay, and sorry again about setting off the smoke alarm!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This was centrally located enough to walk to China town and the national mall. Great area with plenty of options to eat and entertain!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Jewel in the Shaw Neighborhood

This was our second stay in Tom’s lovely flat. It’s comfortable, cozy, well furnished and quiet. The bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen are well furnished and comfortable. The Capitol Supermarket is a perfect small grocery right around the corner that met all our food and beverage needs. The mall and various museums are an easy walk. Seylou Bakery bakes wonderful artisan breads. During a brief neighborhood power outage Tom texted us, then met us at our door with a flashlight and candles!We are already planning another stay in this DC hideaway. Charlie & Nancy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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 traveler

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