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Charming English basement apartment in historic Dupont Circle

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A two-story building with a gray facade, a black wrought iron fence, and a red-leafed tree in the foreground.
A dark blue sofa with patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table with a book, and a colorful rug.
A compact washer and dryer unit with a control panel, placed in a room with a tiled floor and a chair visible in the background.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, and three windows.
A concrete staircase leading to a door with a metal gate, a wall with a textured surface, and a metal object on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Howard University
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Embassy Row
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, National Geographic Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming English basement apartment in historic Dupont Circle

Enjoy this charming 1br/1ba (sleeps 2-4+) English Basement apartment with private entrance in a historic 1890 Townhouse within walking distance of Dupont Circle, Logan Circle and the U Street Corridor. This tastefully furnished apartment has one bedroom with a king size Tempurpedic bed, a queen size sleeper sofa, plus several inflatable beds of various sizes. It's the perfect location for a business trip or a visit to DC's many incredible sites. And I don't charge a cleaning fee! I’ve lived in the main house above the apartment for over 20 years, so I’m happy to answer questions about the area and offer suggestions for your stay.

The apartment is a stone's throw from dozens of restaurants (6 with Michelin stars!), shops, clubs and within easy walking distance of two Metro lines. There's no off-street parking for the unit, but free temporary residential parking can be arranged for visitors to take advantage of the plentiful street parking in the neighborhood.
Keywords: Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, U Street Corridor

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 Registration Number 5007242201000602
Property # 390722vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Washington

Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this apartment. Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian American Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include White House and Washington Monument. Smithsonian's National Zoo and Kennedy Center are not to be missed. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Studio Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Embassy Row - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dupont Circle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Geographic Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • U Street Station - 9 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Diplomate - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ted's Bulletin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barcelona Wine Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Paramount Steak House - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming English basement apartment in historic Dupont Circle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming English basement apartment in historic Dupont Circle?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Charming English basement apartment in historic Dupont Circle?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming English basement apartment in historic Dupont Circle?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming English basement apartment in historic Dupont Circle located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Embassy Row, Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Smithsonian Institution. White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km). U Street Station is 9 minutes by foot and Dupont Circle Station is 13 minutes.

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. 212 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 244 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very great location and comfortable bed!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very friendly. Willing to answer questions about the apartment or the attractions and restaurants in the area. The apartment was clean and quite for resting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are top notch places and hosts then there is Frank and his place. Can not say enough how above and beyond Frank went for us before, during and after stay. Place was absolutely amazing. Top tier all day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is excellent and neighborhood is lovely. Frank is a great host and has anticipated every need. Super comfortable bed and quiet at night yet just a short walk to restaurants, cafes, etc. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frank was fantastic and very well organized and informative. His place was perfect and just what we needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The beds were very comfortable and the location was walkable to a grocery store and restaurants. The kitchen was stocked with appliances, utensils, and pots and pans so we could cook meals for our family. The host was easy to reach and very communicative. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful private space in a great location. The ground floor apartment (English Basement) has a great bed, updated bathroom, kitchen, and living area to serve as a home base during your stay in DC. Everything we needed was available. Communication was great and we plan to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is fantastic. He responded immediately to every text and set up parking so we were able to park on the street for free. The bed was very comfortable and it was within walking distance of everything. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reagan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frank had great communication during every step of the way. The place was clean and had great amenities. This is a wonderful place if you are looking for somewhere place if you are looking for somewhere near the National Mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was a communicator and very flexible
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent! The property as beautiful, clean and amenities were abundant. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating and quite responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would give this stay a 12 out of 10 The apartment was clean, spacious and the host provided a welcoming atmosphere. Frank was very easy to communicate with and quickly responded to any texts. The apartment was easy to locate, marked well with easy secure entry. The kitchen boasts a full stove refrigerator microwave and dishwasher Spotless. There was a washer and dryer if needed ( we didn’t) but it was nice to know it was available. Parking on the street was easily available We were there for 3 nights (with record heat) and found it a relaxing retreat after seeing the monuments We highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madisen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most amazing place to stay. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to walk. There’s a Trader Joe’s close by also lots of great restaurants close by. It was clean, plenty of extra pillows and blankets. Anything you might need while you’re here you have. Absolutely excellent I cannot wait to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this property, we had great contact with the host, always answered our texts! Great location & close to night life. Apartment was very clean, quiet and comfortable, loved our KING bed! Plenty of closet space to top it off! Plan on visiting again, Thank you Frank! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was great. Fantastic neighborhood with lots of food options nearby. Metro was also a walkable distance. Very walkable and safe. The unit was clean and well stocked with all of the necessities. Frank was very responsive and willing to help us with any questions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Things I loved about this stay: it was affordable, easy to get in with a code, a lovely spacious basement unit with nice lighting despite being in the basement, instruments on the wall we could play, nice options in the cupboard, such as coffee, homey, tea, Nutella (!!), everything we could have wanted in the way of kitchen gear, convenience of a washer and dryer, and lots of other nice details that made our stay so much easier than staying in a hotel, not to mention cheaper, in a great neighborhood, close to fantastic restaurants. I highly recommend this place. Host was available and accommodating - when he found out we were getting into DC well before check in time, he let us drop our things off in his upstairs unit so we could go explore the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great location! Frank was easy to communicate with. We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire I.

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

Great location to explore DC

Our family really enjoyed staying in Frank’s basement apartment! Great location, comfortable apartment, loved having a kitchen to use, and Frank was wry communicative. We highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Great place to stay while in DC!

Everything was perfect…the accommodations, the location, the property manager, the price…we couldn’t have asked for anything more! We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend to everyone!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was clean and well organized. The host is very kind and helpful from parking to making everything easy. He also is one of the best at communicating with the renter.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel V.

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

Cozy & Convenient!

Loved staying at this property! An under 10 minute walk to the Green Line station and many restaurants. Parking was easy to find and the owner was very helpful in getting the permit and the check-in / check-out process. 10/10 would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Graduation weekend

Lovely place - perfect for our needs. Thanks Frank!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teri C.

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

Great place!

We loved it! Nice and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent apartment. Great location, close to metro stations, shops, restaurants and sight seeing. Very comfortable apartment with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Frank Albinder

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I'm a classical musician who's lived in Washington DC for 25 years. It's a great city in so many ways, I'm glad I can share my basement apartment with visitors from around the world. I live in the main house above the apartment, so I'm easily available to assist guests with their visits in the national's capital.

Why they chose this property

I love my neighborhood with its historical townhouses and apartment buildings, restaurants, shops and nearby public transportation. Though in the heart of Washington, the apartment is in a residential neighborhood populated with a wide variety of residents, including young Congressional and White House staffers, young families, couples and singles from all over the world. (Few people in DC are actually from DC!) One of the coolest things about where I live is the giant Masonic House of the Temple, located right across the street from the apartment. The building was designed by John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial and the National Archives, and it's one of the most impressive buildings in Washington. It serves as the Southern Headquarters for the 33rd degree of Scottish Rite Masonry, and a tour of the building is fascinating and entertaining. If you're a Dan Brown fan, the building plays a pivotal part in his novel, 'The Lost Symbol.'

What makes this property unique

Languages:

English

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