10/10 Excellent
Jim W.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For us - location, location, location…!
Jim W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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Capitol Hill Row Home: 1 Block to Metro and Groceries -- and has Garage!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Washington, DC
- Washington Navy Yard13 min walk
- Nationals Park3 min drive
- Smithsonian Institution4 min drive
- Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Capitol Hill Row Home: 1 Block to Metro and Groceries -- and has Garage!
This three bedroom row house was built in the early 1900’s, but has been fully renovated and equipped with solar power. With all modern conveniences, you can relax at home or head out the see the sights. The Metro is just a block away! A brand new Safeway is one block away. The U.S. Capitol is 14 blocks away––you can walk, jump on a bus, Uber/Lyft, or take the Metro. It also has its own garage, a rarity on Capitol Hill. Step out the door and the city awaits, and after a long day of exploring, relax in your new home-away-from-home. It is the perfect house for your city explorations!
The owner (and her partner) live in the basement of the house. Access to the downstairs living quarters is in the back yard so you may see them coming and going from time to time, but there is no direct connection between upstairs and downstairs. Nor do the downstairs residents use any of the amenities in the main house, so the rental is completely private.
The owner (and her partner) live in the basement of the house. Access to the downstairs living quarters is in the back yard so you may see them coming and going from time to time, but there is no direct connection between upstairs and downstairs. Nor do the downstairs residents use any of the amenities in the main house, so the rental is completely private.
Property manager
Alec Smyth
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Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Violators will be evicted immediately, no refund
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Violators will be evicted immediately, no refund
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 5007242201003944
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Washington
Located in Washington, this holiday home is in the city centre. Washington Monument and White House are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. Travelling with kids? Make time for Smithsonian Institution, or head to an event or a match at Capital One Arena. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Washington, DC
What's nearby
- Washington Navy Yard - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Nationals Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- National Mall - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
- Smithsonian Institution - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
- Union Station Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min walk
- The Roost - 4 min walk
- The Pretzel Bakery - 5 min walk
- Hill East Burger - 5 min walk
- Shelter - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
arlene y.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Spring Break Trip
arlene y.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt C.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great stay
Matt C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte L.
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for seeing DC for the first time
Charlotte L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joy F.
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Joy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Marty J.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for Wash DC trip!
Marty J.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alison R.
1 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Alison R.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Karl H.
2 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families!
Karl H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen E.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Close to food and subway
Karen E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily S.
18 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An all-around easy place to stay!
Emily S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jan c.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jan c.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Chantel G.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Chantel G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break with Elementary Ages
Sarah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorrie R.
11 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!
Lorrie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol F.
15 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family reunion
Carol F.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space w/ easy access
Adam B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
2/10 Terrible
Mary H.
8 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NEVER BOOK THROUGH THEM AGAIN
Mary H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie S.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect house for exploring DC with family
Carrie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pat W.
15 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Week!
Pat W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bevan H.
11 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in DC
Bevan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
STEVEN S.
26 Apr 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Vacation
STEVEN S.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
John S.
27 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Civic lessons
John S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellen M.
26 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in DC SE neighborhood
Ellen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia L.
25 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best rentals we've ever had
Patricia L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mostly perfect
Rachel S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Alec Smyth
About the Owner
I moved to Washington DC in 1980 to save the world. Unfortunately, the world could still use quite a bit of help! I, however, couldn't get enough of DC and never left. I met my husband in 1981 and we have lived in the city ever since. We fell in love with Capitol Hill and raised our three kids here. We love the area and want to share it with others.
About the Manager
Alec has decades of experience as a management consultant, which involved way too much travel and hospitality experience (approximately 200 flights per year.) In 2003 he started renting out the family's second home on an online platform, a brand new business model at the time. Over the years that activity grew into a future retirement plan with the addition of more properties, all of which are located on Capitol Hill and must pass a simple test... Would they be a place Alec and his family would enjoy staying themselves?
I moved to Washington DC in 1980 to save the world. Unfortunately, the world could still use quite a bit of help! I, however, couldn't get enough of DC and never left. I met my husband in 1981 and we have lived in the city ever since. We fell in love with Capitol Hill and raised our three kids here. We love the area and want to share it with others.
About the Manager
Alec has decades of experience as a management consultant, which involved way too much travel and hospitality experience (approximately 200 flights per year.) In 2003 he started renting out the family's second home on an online platform, a brand new business model at the time. Over the years that activity grew into a future retirement plan with the addition of more properties, all of which are located on Capitol Hill and must pass a simple test... Would they be a place Alec and his family would enjoy staying themselves?
Why they chose this property
Washington DC is a great place to spend time. The city is compressed, so you can get anywhere is a short time, and the neighborhoods surrounding the house (Barrack's Row and Eastern Market) have a ton of local restaurants and shops, little parks and things to do. With the house being just one block from the Metro, you have quick access to the entire city! This house is modern, family-friendly, and large enough to sleep up to 8 people (excluding the couches).
What makes this property unique
The house has been updated with a more open layout, beautiful new furniture, 2 flat screen TVs, 2 clean and new bathrooms, a lovely front porch and a family-ready backyard. We have great public transportation (the Potomac Ave. Metro is just one block away, and the Circulator Bus picks up on Potomac Ave as well. They go where the tourists go.) and the city is largely flat, so it is perfect for walking and cycling. In this house you can entertain friends, snuggle up and watch a movie, BBQ in the yard or walk six blocks to the Eastern Market/Barrack's Row area, where there are dozens of restaurants and small shops.
Languages:
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