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Bloomingdale Beauty in NW DC 9 blocks from Union Station, near RED LINE/NOMA

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Bloomingdale Beauty
Bloomingdale Beauty
Living room
Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14171.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Howard University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Clean & Cozy

1 Single Bed

Safe & Sound

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Sleep Tight

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Victorian

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Warm & Cozy

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor common

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Lower level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Sleep Tight

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Victorian

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bloomingdale Beauty in NW DC 9 blocks from Union Station, near RED LINE/NOMA

If you are looking for an authentic experience do consider staying at my home during your stay in DC. I am located on a tree-lined block in the Bloomingdale neighborhood in NW. It's a neighborhood of only about 12 square blocks with many hidden treasures: unassuming dive bars, surprise parks and award-winning restaurants. Bloomingdale is sandwhiched between the neighborhoods of Shaw and Eckington. It is on the border of the District’s northwest quadrant, stretching from Second Street NW to North Capitol, bordered by Florida Avenue NW to the south and Bryant and Channing places NW to the north.

Bloomingdale Beauty is a spacious Victorian home with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. It can hold comfortably 13 guests. However, there are only 10 beds. Air beds and tatamis are available for additional persons beyond 10. I offer my home as a clean, cheap, and safe place to sleep and recharge in the Nation's Capital. It's humble and doable for a few nights. There's a kitchen per your use. However, should you need to really cook, you will have to bring your essentials.

The home has a dining room with a very large wood table, a living room to lounge with guests; an iron with an ironing board; hangers; and etc. PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for the upper unit of the home. There is a basement unit as well. Each unit is completely private and secure. There may be guests in the basement unit during your stay. There is a security system with cameras on the outside's front entry and back exit of home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children of 6 years old or more, pay as an adult
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Events

No events allowed
$200 fee for any unauthorized event/party.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Dishes should be hand washed. Cleaning company charges to wash dirt dishes.
Cleaning company charges to discard trash. Please take your trash to backyard where trash and recycling bins.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No unauthorized guests allowed. There is a visiting fee even if your unauthorized guests don't stay the night. Penalty fee is double the rate of stay.
Security cameras are on the outside of the property.
Please note that there is a fee of $20 per half hour late checkout. Should your late extends to 12:00, there will be a fee of $40.

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: $200 fee for any unauthorized event/party.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 5007242201001760

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Washington

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Natural History. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for National Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and horse riding.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Howard University - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • National Mall - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Shaw Station - 14 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Bear Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gold Clover Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪DCity Smokehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jam Doung Style - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Creative Grounds DC - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomingdale Beauty in NW DC 9 blocks from Union Station, near RED LINE/NOMA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bloomingdale Beauty in NW DC 9 blocks from Union Station, near RED LINE/NOMA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bloomingdale Beauty in NW DC 9 blocks from Union Station, near RED LINE/NOMA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bloomingdale Beauty in NW DC 9 blocks from Union Station, near RED LINE/NOMA located?

Located in Northwest, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Howard University, Smithsonian Institution and Capital One Arena. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and United States Capitol are also within 3 miles (5 km). Shaw Station is 14 minutes by foot and Gallaudet U Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and as described on the listing. Plenty of room for everyone to have a private area. Great location in the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In for a quick visit to dc for kids and a baseball game. Great house great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos D.

The place that fits

This place was the perfect fit for my big family and the location is pretty close to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Tacoma

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

Great location

Close to the airport and local attractions. Very clean unit. Owner is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Great Place

10/10 would recommend to anyone. The area the home is located at is very nice. The house decor was very unique and I enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paige D.

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

Fun Trip

I had about nine people stay in this house and it worked absolutely amazingly! The neighborhood is very quiet and the neighbors were sweet whenever they saw us. The were a few dead bugs in the showers when we first got there but overall was clean and beautiful. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Wonderful stay in great area

Really enjoyed our stay here, would highly recommend if you are wanting a spacious stay for multiple people right in the middle of many DC attractions. The house was just as described, easy to access, and the host was communicative and friendly. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Spacious and clean property

Spacious and clean property perfect for a night in DC with a large group of friends. Owner was easy to correspond with and property was as listed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Nora S.

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

This place was ok for the price

Good size, very decent place. Not very well equipped (but also advertised honestly….we’re just not used to traveling with a toaster, wine bottle opener, food wrap, etc).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie Z.

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

Exactly what we were looking for + amenable host + easy check-in/out

Dr. Gibson hosted myself and some friends for a weekend and the experience was great! The property is exactly as pictured and is in a comfortable, convenient neighborhood. The home was comfortable and easily fit all of us without difficulty. It was a perfect place to rest and recharge after a long day out in the city. Dr. Gibson is a good, communicative host who always responded quickly. I would highly recommend this space to a group looking for a spacious home in DC!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Great Stay

This place was very accommodating for a group of buddies hanging out in DC for the weekend. The house was clean, and there was ample space for everyone. The beds were comfortable. The neighborhood was in a great spot and was very walkable. Communication with the host was prompt and professional. Checkout was easy. Only a very minor downside was the ice machine didn’t work and there weren’t trays, but the neighborhood is packed with stores. Not a big deal at all. Would definitely consider returning here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeeDee M.

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

Perfect! Clean, centrally located, safe area.

This property is perfect for what is needed as a visitor in DC. It is centrally located, restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. When one goes to DC, there is so much to see and do that all you need is a bed to sleep, as you are generally out a big part of the day and evening. The only thing I will comment on is that the kitchen is a little more sparsely equipped than many places I have used, but it is perfect for a group that will be eating out most of the time! We ate a few meals at the house with our group of 12, and that was a little challenging. But overall a great experience and the owner is easy to reach for questions and assistance. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

RHAN A.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

DO NOT STAY HERE

The pictures and description of the property paint a beautiful place. Absolutely not. From the moment we walked in there was a noticeable musky smell. I took pictures of the buildup of dirt in the air vents, the oven I was afraid to cut on from the grease buildup in it, the bathrooms were the worst with broken tiles on the floors, loose sinks not mounted properly and mildew on the sinks and showers. My wife and I both ended up with sinus infections by the next morning after sleeping there. The place is in need of some serious repairs and cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. Plenty of room for our group. Neighborhood was safe and walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The address would not appear on the Uber App, so we ended up having to figure out an alternative address to have the Uber drive pick us up.There's a nice coffee shop nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orest T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bloomingdale Beauty was a charming home located within walking distance to everything. Dr Koura was quickly responsive and a pleasure to talk with. I’d recommend staying here to all my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Off the beaten path

I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justin B.

Disliked: Check-in, communication

..... keep looking.

At first look, the house was attractive. Upon arrival In DC, while im trying to spend time with my family, i get constant emails from the owner that i need to go ahead and check in and contact vrbo to let them know my family was with me.( ive spent way too much money on this weekend to want to keep dealing with this woman). Arrival at the property, its July 4, 90+ degrees outside, the house was soooo hot. I tried contacting the owner to unlock the thermostat, she told me to turn on the window units that were already on, and didnt work. Bathroom upstairs was shetchy at best, nobody wanted to go in there for fear of falling through the floor. Says it sleeps like 14, thats because it contains as many very cheap twin beds in every room as possible. No doubles if you want to sleep next to your spouse. Had to push 2 beds together, and they werent even the same height. Sleeps 14, but has a dining table for 6. What sense does that make? And only common area has the smallest, cheapest couch that fits maybe 2, uncomfartably. Owner should have saved money on tacky "art" and made it more livable. Also, shes apparently very proud of being a doctor, has her credentials posted everywhere and always brings it up when she gets bad reviews, check them out for a good laugh. Oh, and the instructions about cleaning before you leave... made it very clear she didnt want 1 hair left in the bathroom. Arent owners resposible for cleaning and sanitising between guests? Find a better place people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The space was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stormie D.

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

World 38

We had a group of adults attending a convention in Washington DC. The property was perfect for what we needed. The only thing that would help would be more chairs for the table. It was HOT and HUMID while we were there as well. I know there were only window air conditioners….so maybe some oscillating fans would have been beneficial as well. Dr. Koura did stop by and this woman was amazing. So kind….so understanding. Thank you Dr. Koura for allowing to stay at your house. It was an honor.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milan L.

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

Quaint neighborhood, plenty of beds

This place is as stated and as pictured in the write-up. It really shines for those who need a lot of beds to accommodate a bigger group. If you want something fancy, you will easily pay double what this is. Since we were doing a lot of sight-seeing, we were only there to sleep and take showers, and this place is perfect for that situation. This place has a lot of basic twin beds and the showers are older, but absolutely perfectly fine. There were window AC units in each room that worked great and the temp was good. The downstairs is as seen in the pics and is quite cool…almost like an art gallery. The neighborhood was very residential and quiet, not like the bustling city you’ll pass through to get there. I also easily found parking outside the place, but don't know if that’s always the case. I never ordered the parking pass from the owner or anything like that. We did not get a ticket or towed away. The area feels safe, but is very urban….don’t expect the suburbs or the country. Went to DC w our kids and an exchange student who is stating w us from France. We went to The National Mall, The White House, and The Monuments. I wouldn’t say they’re close by this residence, but we drove over there and, on a late Sat afternoon, found parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena L.

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

Just what we needed!

First of all, Dr. Koura was an excellent host! We needed help with directions to her home from the train station, I called Dr. Koura and without hesitation she gave us the directions to her home! Upon arriving to her home, it was just as described! The outside was beautiful! We felt very safe in her home! Very quiet neighborhood. We had no issues at all! The decor in the home was beautiful. The home was very clean. There were clean linens on the beds. There was soap and towels in every bathroom. The kitchen was immaculate and there was enough space for everyone! Dr. Koura was very accessible! The whole time she stayed in contact with us to make sure that everything was going well. The location of the home was close to everything that we had planned on visiting! We were able to Instacart groceries and took advantage of cooking in her beautiful kitchen! There were enough dishes, pots, and pans to do everything that we wanted! We are so thankful that we found this beautiful home to stay in during our trip in Washington! Hopefully, when we visit Washington again this home will be available! Thank you, Dr. Koura for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home! God bless!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay W.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay so much! The teens had their own space. The hostess was so gracious and helpful. Some excellent eateries in walking distance. Uber rides were available quickly. The home is so charming.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarret L.

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

great Brownstone

really enjoyed my stay here. Plenty of room for everybody and i'm grateful for the town that I got to spend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted F.

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

Small Town kids hit the city

Overall our stay was good. There was plenty of space for our students and it was easy to find our way to the nearest metro station. Could have used a few more pots, pans and utensils for cooking as we did prepare meals at dinner and breakfast.. Made it a bit challenging. The kids initially complained there was no TV but after a very short time they adapted.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dr. Koura Gibson

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I am Dr. Koura Gibson, a linguist, a teacher of French and Spanish, and a USA Track & Field master athlete. I run hurdles and triple jump, holding more than 7 national championship titles. I am an Africanist, trained @Howard University's African Studies and Research Department. I also curate and sell African Art @galleri Sowei, my home gallery.
I love traveling to far and fascinating places around the world. I am honored to host you at my home in DC. I welcome all guests of many nations and nationalities.

Why they chose this property

This is my second home. I lived in it for 4 years. It is located in Bloomingdale, NW, DC, in one of the most sought after communities in the area. The homes in this neighborhood are gorgeous and stately Victorians. I no longer live here and offer it to budget travelers visiting our Nation's Capital.

What makes this property unique

The grandeur of the Victorian age is personified in the Victorian homes of Bloomingdale. The wood floors, high ceilings, and the openness reception of the first level are stunning.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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