American University Park

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Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

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Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Washington, DC

American University
‪18 min walk‬
Smithsonian's National Zoo
‪6 min drive‬
Georgetown University
‪8 min drive‬
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

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Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

This English basement apartment is private, self efficient and has everything you need to stay. The leafy neighborhood is just a short walk to the University, Metro and many restaurants. Plenty of parking on the street and safe to arrive at anytime with self check in using lockbox. Fast WiFi, . kitchen is fully furnished with large fridge, oven and microwave. Pots, pans ,serving dish and glasses available for use.

Property manager

Elizabeth Massarin

Languages

English

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 21

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are allowed to stay with the family.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or using illicit drugs in the property. Please no laud music and respect the neighborhood which is very quiet

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

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

Property Registration Number 5007242201000367

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Washington

Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this apartment. Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore National Mall and Tidal Basin. Smithsonian's National Zoo and Smithsonian Institution are not to be missed.

Washington, DC

What's nearby

Chevy Chase Pavilion Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
American University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Smithsonian's National Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Georgetown University - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Friendship Heights Station - 14 min walk
Rockville Station - 22 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬16 min walk
‪Maggiano's - ‬18 min walk
‪Bandit Taco - ‬18 min walk
‪Millie's - ‬15 min walk
‪Potomac Pizza - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is American University Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is American University Park located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chevy Chase Pavilion Shopping Center and American University. Smithsonian's National Zoo is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. Friendship Heights Station is 14 minutes by foot and Friendship Heights Station is 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Dan S.

2 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Severe physical limitations

The good. The unit was clean and the owner is onsite. The bad, and i will keep my response to actual facts, not subjective stuff. There are only 2 or 3 electrical outlets and they are behind fu

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Connor O.

14 Apr 2025

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

Great location and affordable price

Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike t.

4 Mar 2025

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

easy

it was perfect for one, and had everything i needed and then some.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Foliage all over the place. I'm from washington d c so I was right at home.👍

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was so affordable I was afraid it might be in a sketchy area! I couldn't have been more wrong. The area was very nice. Everything we could have needed was available. Elizabeth was very pleasant and responsive. If we come visit DC again we will definitely want to stay here

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

26 Aug 2024

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

Everything you need

The communication with the host was fantastic from the very beginning, even when I had a couple changes in schedule. The basement apartment, While looking like your relatives Guest room, it has everything you need washer dryer, kitchen, and an extremely comfortable bed. The neighborhood is absolutely gorgeous and worth walking through and you can also walk to Starbucks and several restaurants and a smoothie store and CVS. Close to the metro this is a great place for someone to stay, who wants to get out and explore the city!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maia

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was comfortable and very convenient. It was well equipped and in a lovely neighborhood. The bathroom is very small, and a bit of a squeeze. The only problem we had with communication had nothing to do with the property, but with VRBO: Every time I clicked the place indicating "click here to go to "Access your rental" I got a message telling me the site was not working.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoey Z.

18 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

Everything you can need for a great price. The neighborhood felt very safe!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

9 Aug 2023

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

College Moveout

My daughter and I enjoyed our stay! Will use this property again if it’s available when my daughter moves back into college!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

28 July 2023

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

Bus stop is so close

This is my third timing staying. I found the N2/N4 bus right next to the house. It is so easy to ride the bus. I can't wait to come back in January.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

24 July 2023

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

Just what I needed

I was looking for a reasonably priced, no-frills place to stay near American University and this was just what I needed. It was clean, quiet, close to transportation and Elizabeth was super responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

maija m.

18 July 2023

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

very nice

just what we needed to have a short stay near the city

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merle M.

6 July 2023

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

Vacation

It was a great few days off. It was great having a washer and dryer handy, making it easy to keep clean clothes.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah B.

2 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what you need

This is listing is pretty much what you see is what you get! It's a basement studio apartment, and there's not too much space to move about, but it's got the necessities and even a few extras (the window AC unit was heavenly in the summer heat this week). Being in the basement, the walk around the side of the building and the landing had some critters but not overwhelming. Only had a few sightings inside. The furnishings and decor are all pretty dated, but function well. Bed is really comfortable. Bathroom is pretty small/tight which wasn't a problem for us but if someone in your party likes to spend extended time getting ready, doing makeup/hair it would be challenging. And not much counter space but there's a wall mirror vanity that comes in handy. The space is definitely not ADA accessible with the stairs down to the basement and tight quarters. There is a separate entrance to the area, which is off to the side of the house, away from the main home areas. The owners, also your upstairs neighbors, were overall quiet and not bothersome at all in that regard. The closest metro stop is a solid walk, so if you're relying on public transit, just take that into account, but it's doable (we did it for 6 days!). All in all, it was a really affordable options with some character being in an older home and different space, but fit all of our needs and we would definitely stay again! If you're just looking for a place to sleep and plan to be out an about most of the time this is it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerrye S.

26 June 2023

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

Check in and out was great

Very good stay and in a beautiful area if DC

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin P., West Molesey, United Kingdom

25 June 2023

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

A brilliant stay

This property was perfect for someone like me, in town for work, who needed a home base with all the amenities of kitchen, bathroom, Wifi etc, as well as laundry, which I did not need, but is available. A great place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie Jose B., Laval Canada

23 June 2023

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

June in Washington

The place is in a nice residential area, a lot of trees, quiet, some parks around, walking distance to the metro station (15 minutes) or by bus. We parked the car in the street for 3 days, no problem. It is like a small studio, very clean, cozy, everything included. The host put small details that increase the feel at home of the place. We really like it. If we go back to Washington, we will try to rent there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

19 June 2023

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

Second stay

I liked it so much I came back. It is really like staying with a friend. I can’t wait until my next visit. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

26 May 2023

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

Like staying at home!

It was like staying at a friends house. Laundry, netflix, kitchen, frig, microwave, clean, comfortable. I forgot something and they provided it instantly. I wish I could stay here every time I visit. Thank you so much!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia D.

4 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and safe location

The apartment was a basement so darker than I expected. Everything I needed was there. Comfortable bed and couch. Would’ve liked a desk or table for studying. Elizabeth was great with communication. A real bargain!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie M.

1 May 2023

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

Just right

Just what we needed, not far from public transportation. Loved having a kitchen, and do a load of laundry. Thank you for the stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Joop B.

26 Apr 2023

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

Nice appartment in basement

Comfortable stay, nice accesoires like washing machine, tv with netflix, föhn. 15 minutes walk to the nearest metro. Would be nice if their would be oil/butter for cooking. Lady was helpful to find everything in the appartment, reacts almost immediately on questions

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwenda M.

29 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful neighborhood convenient to the Metro

Quiet beautiful neighborhood with a 15 walk to the Metro. Nicely stocked kitchen that made breakfast very convenient. Great value

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blythe B.

19 Mar 2023

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

Lovely little apartment in fantastic, quiet residential area

Lovely little apartment with everything you need! Easy check-in, well-cared for, and well-appointed garden studio, with a full kitchenette, comfy bed, good-sized bathtub, and awesome tv with netflix. Thoughtful details, like fresh bottles of drinking water in the fridge, which was especially appreciated after a long drive. The property owner was also so kind and accommodating with a last-minute check-in change request. Quiet neighborhood near American University, lots of restaurants and some shopping too within walking distance. Ample street parking, and quick and cheap ubers everywhere you want to go. Will stay here again, awesome property and awesome host!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

14 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful location & amazing value

To potential guests: Carefully read each and EVERY review to evaluate if this property is right for you. This is not for you if you have mobility issues or size issues. You must descend stairs to enter and the ceiling is low. This is not for you if you demand absolute and utter perfection. This is for you if you... would be happy to focus on the many wonderful positives and are willing to overlook blemishes and imperfections of an older basement property. Incredible aspects: Absolutely amazing value!! Fantastic perfectly safe neighborhood Beautiful 12 min walk to metro FREE parking!!!!! We saw overnight parking in DC for almost what we payed for this room. If you have a vehicle to park, the free parking can save you tremendously. Full and well equipped kitchen with full size refrigerator and thoughtful extras in the kitchen Washer & dryer & detergent Super hot water Nice towels & linens Comfortable size full bed Comfortable pillows Dark and quiet when it's bedtime You cannot hear traffic It's a very peaceful location Closet with hangers Chest of Drawers I like having places to organize all my stuff after I unpack. I was able to really get comfortable and feel at home here. My suggestion to owner- please install security locks on the interior of ALL doors. I think it is important for the peace of mind and safety of guests to be able to lock all doors from the inside so that no one, including the owner can enter once a guest is in the room.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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Hosted by Elizabeth Massarin

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English

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