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Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC

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Living area
Dining area
Office corner
Pink bedroom
White bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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McLean, VA
  • Place, Capital One Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, McLean Shopping Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Langley Shopping Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Pink Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

White Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC

Relax in our comfortable, bright, cheerful, functional home after a full day of shopping, sightseeing or working in Northern VA in the Washington DC area. Get away within 15 minutes to our quiet, green neighborhood. You will be in our walk-out basement which consists of 2 bedrooms, a full bath, a large living room, a kitchenette with a full fridge and laundry, and a screened porch. Choose from dozens of books and read in our back yard. Plug in your laptop into our wireless network and surf the net at super-fast speed. Flip through hundreds of channels on TV. For cooking, help yourself to our spices and get what you need from 2 major supermarkets that are 5 minutes away. To discover the area, drive to Metro (5 min) or to DC (15 min). Shop at Tysons Corner (15 min), or walk the trails in the Great Falls National Park (15 min)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 247692
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
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 deadlock

About the area

McLean

Located in McLean, this apartment is in the city centre and near a water park. Smithsonian Institution and Kennedy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian's National Zoo and National Museum of Natural History. Consider EagleBank Arena for a night out, and don't miss National Air and Space Museum, a top local attraction. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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McLean, VA

What's nearby

  • Capital One Hall - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • McLean Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tysons Corner Center - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Langley Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • White House - 29 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • West Falls Church Station - 4 min drive
  • Alexandria Station - 22 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunday Morning Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shipgarten - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Modan - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪AKB, a hotel bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC?

As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC on 24 July 2026 start from AU$168, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC located?

Located in the heart of McLean, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Capital One Hall, Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria. Eden Center and Marymount University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique G.

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

Exactly what we needed.

Excellent stay, great place, friendly host.
Stayed 61 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Enrique. Iy was great to meet your lovely family. Thank you for taking such good care of my place. Hope to see you and your friends in the future
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Convenient and pleasant

We enjoyed a very pleasant visit to the Washington DC area using this home away. It suited us just right.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ismail U.

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

Amazing Host

Thank you very much for everything
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2023
Ismail’s party was very clean and respectful. I would host them again any time
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Great location for sightseeing.

We loved the house. The layout was perfect. It was very clean and well stocked. It was easy to get to and to navigate from. The back deck is beautiful. We enjoyed being so close to the grocery and the metro. Check in and check out couldn't have been any easier. If we ever come back, we will definitely stay here again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Sheila B.

Comfortable and Convenient

Our family of 5 stayed five nights in this home during a sight-seeing trip to DC. The owner was a kind and gracious host, helpful in getting us settled and giving us advice throughout the week. We felt at home right away. Located in a quiet neighborhood, the home felt like a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city and was a good hub from which to explore things in DC and surrounding areas. The home was clean and tidy and had all the basic necessities. Aside from the usual DC attractions, we and our teen and younger boys enjoyed the Adventure Park at Sandy Springs and Great Falls Park, as well as great dinners at Lost Dog Cafe and Founding Farmers.
Archival

8/10 Good

Irina K.

Overall very good with some minor comments

Overall we enjoyed the property and it is almost as described. There are a couple of minor issues that Najla may want to improve or future renters may want to consider. Pros: a very quiet neighborhood, 20 minutes by car to Washington Downtown. Apartment is pretty big, bigger than we expected based on the photos. It was very clean, nicely painted and decorated, towels and linen provided. High-speed internet was available for us to use. Minor issues: we were not allowed to use the back door to exit the basement and had to go through the house. It was ok, though when you rent a walk-out basement you expect to be separate from the owner's part of the house. Another issue we had was with the kitchen equipment and utensils. Unfortunately, there was only one big pot that could be used with the induction one-place stove, so we had to cook either everything in one pot, or one thing after another with washing the pot in between. Also we wish there was at least one more knife (the only one provided was very dull) and some more useful kitchen utensils (a can opener, etc.) - but this is very minor and can be definitely easily improved. Of course, we could go upstairs and ask Najla for more knives, but I am sure this part can be easily improved :) Otherwise, we do recommend this property and will consider it again if/when planning another trip to Washington DC.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I have addressed all the minor issues and would have done so immediately had the guest reported them when I asked if they needed anything. As for the walkout basement, guests are welcome to use the garden anytime but unfortunately must enter and exit the home through the main floor.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charl L.

Great stay - will come again

Najla was a great host and it was very spacious and private. The location was ideal, close enough to the city, yet quiet and subburban. Charles
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Charl and his group were very respectful of the rules and pleasant to deal with. They were quiet, sociable, amiable and discreet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

Cozy basement apartment in McLean

Our family of six had a very nice stay in this comfortable basement apartment. The space is very kid-friendly and the owner could not have been nicer. She was very accommodating and helpful. The location is perfect - close to downtown by car, 5 mins from West Falls Church metro station, close to grocery store and restaurants, close to Great Falls National Park, but still tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. We had a very nice stay and would recommend for anyone (especially those with children). Very pleased with our experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

Just as described

Super clean, great and safe location. The host is an extremely nice lady.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

Very nice quiet base for our DC vacation.

This place worked well for us to access all that we needed for our visits to DC and Gettysburg.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Comfortable at a great price

This apartment was very nice. The mattresses were firm and comfortable. Everything was clean and in good condition. For this area the price was very reasonable. The neighborhood is very quiet and close to Tysons Corner and DC. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

Lovely home, great location

We loved staying here! The host is really nice and welcoming; the house is lovely and well organized; the location is a 25 min car ride to DC. The supermarket is 5 min away. Great stay! We really got to enjoying the feeling of home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Jeffrey P.

The basement was perfect for us. Full kitchen, big living room, 2 bedrooms and a good sized bathroom

It was great for our situation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Z.

Wonderful place

Very nice and clean space. Lots of room for 4 people. Nice garden. Close to Downtown and Metro. The host was friendly. We really enjoyed our time there. We would definitely come again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Najla was a wonderful hostess. We had everything we needed and were quite comfortable.

We opted to rent a car and drive into DC but the McLean metro stop is about 5 minutes away. Grocery stores were about 5 min. We felt very safe in the neighborhood. We did have rush hour traffic if we left before 10am and headed home when things closed about 5:30pm--that's just DC. As far as the unit itself, things were a little crowded for 9 people but we knew that before we rented and were just sleeping there so it was fine, probably suited best for 4-6 people. Thank you Najla! :)
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
It was wonderful to host you Jenny. You have a great family of very well behaved kids. You are doing an awesome job of raising them. Thank you all for helping shovel the snow. Thank you for inviting me to share your dinners; I was very touched by that
Archival

10/10 Excellent

adam s.

Very nice place to stay

Property was clean and well maintained. Our host was very accommodating to anything we needed. Overall, a great place to stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Grace S.

A comfortable and convenient place to stay near DC

Our family of 5 enjoyed this VRBO in McLean. Najla was great and gave us good recommendations on where to eat and where things were. We just spent a short weekend here, but would recommend it and would come back next time we're in the area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Awesome owner

Perfect place that is quiet and a great owner. Wonderful location to visit family in northern VA.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

8/10 Good

Johnny H.

Close to metro

Two couples shared the unit and found it to be very comfortable and accommodating. Five minute drive to metro to visit all sites. Would definitely stay here again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Gregory S.

Warm and Inviting, a home away from home!

Najla was a great host and ever so concerned about our needs and ensuring our comfort. She made us feel relaxed and was great about providing the "just right" feel to our stay. We enjoyed the spacious rooms and beautiful back yard and enclosed porch. Najla provided us with many local resources and recommendations, all of which were perfect to our interests! Thanks for an outstanding trip. The Shahum Family
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Great rental property!

The house was spacious and clean with very comfortable beds. The basement was perfect for the 5 teenagers to hand out and the parents could relax in the main house. We had a great stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Fantastic

This home was awesome. We were their for DC sightseeing. Three right hand turns and 15 mins you are in front of the White House.Home was very comfortable and was ready for guests. Nice quiet neighborhood. Can't say enough. If you are headed to this area, rent this property. The owner stayed in touch all the way. Can't wait to go back and stay there again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Family trip

This house was excellent for our family trip to DC. It was nicely furnished and equipped with everything needed. This house was fantastic for my teenage children to be able to spread out and relax. It was just a 15 minute drive into DC or 5 minutes from the metro. Very convenient to everything. The owner was very attentive and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this house for anyone who is visiting the DC area and will definitely stay here again on future trips to the area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

This property was perfect for our trip to DC.

We loved the house. It was close to everything around DC. It was just 15 minutes into DC or 5 minutes from the metro station. The house was nicely furnished and accommodated my teenage children great. The owner was fabulous and very attentive to make sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this property and will stay here again on future trips to this area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

great house

worked out very well for our family,great location, nice neighborhood and the owner was very helpful. would love to do it again.

About the host

Hosted by Najla

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I am a retired professional who has lived on 3 different continents and traveled the world. I enjoy gardening, traveling, learning and cooking. I have been on Homeaway for several years and have thoroughly enjoyed sharing my home and meeting new people. I look forward to hosting my guests but need to know something about them before accepting them in my home so please share your stories.

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