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"Diamond In DC" Cozy English Basement Unit in Central Historic DC Neighborhood!
Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Howard University
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 79.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Howard University
- Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Place, White House
- Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Crib
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
"Diamond In DC" Cozy English Basement Unit in Central Historic DC Neighborhood!
Welcome to our beautiful historic row home built in 1890!!!
After a fun-filled day exploring the Nation's Capital, relax in one of DC's stylish, highly sought after, sun-filled English basement apartments, fully renovated in 2024! Everything is new!!! This fabulous space is located at the intersection of three of DC's most exciting neighborhoods... Logan Circle, Shaw, and U St, ...and is only steps from the most popular nightlife entertainment, including restaurants, bars, and many unique shopping opportunities. The on-property hosts in the main house are proud to be sharing their home in the city they love!!!
There is no onsite parking, however there is paid (Park Mobile app) street parking in the immediate area and several private and public parking spaces/garages are nearby.
As you enter this delightful 1-bedroom apartment, perfect for your visit to the city, you are greeted by a very comfortable light filled living room which includes a 60" Smart TV to use your favorite apps. Free Wifi is also included.
The entire apartment is decorated with various pictures of DC to help you visualize many aspects and neighborhoods of the city. You will find a few books about the city and places to visit, and a wall-sized map of the city to help plan your day and activities as you explore the Nation's Capital.
The property includes a full kitchen stocked with all the necessary dishes, utensils, and cookware you will need to make a delicious meal, as well as a small dining area that sits 4. The kitchen includes a Keurig coffee maker with coffee/tea/cream/sugar to get your mornings started!
You will sleep in a cozy queen bed in the bedroom and a comfortable queen sofa bed in the living room (with all the clean linens you need), making you feel right at home! Additionally, there is a Pack and Play crib and a stroller available if you are traveling with little ones.
The full bathroom includes a tub/shower combination, and all the linens and basic bathroom amenities you need. Also, this apartment includes your own washer and dryer (with detergent and fabric softener) should you need to freshen up your clothes.
Right outside your private entrance is a quaint shared sunken patio with plenty of seating and a gas grill should you want to whip up a meal outdoors.
We do our best to meet your basic needs such as linens, cookware, hair dryer, washer/dryer, WiFi, and heat/AC (with separate remote controls in the bedroom and living room to ensure your individual comfort) during your stay.
We take your safety seriously, so you will notice exterior cameras viewing the alley as well as the front garden and inner courtyard. The gated property entrance, and apartment door entrance have coded keypads for your ease of access. The code is changed between guests. Also, there are smoke/CO2 detectors and an egress window in the bedroom. We've even included two umbrellas to help keep you dry if it happens to rain during your stay.
To get you anywhere you wish to go in the city you have access to a bus stop directly in front of the home, the U St metro station just 2 blocks away where the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum are located. We pride ourselves in being a walk/bike friendly city. Many things are within easy walking distance or you can grab a City Bike rental just steps from the property. The city also has very robust ride-share so you can easily get a Lyft, Uber, etc. within minutes.
Just over a mile away you can be at the White House and the National Mall with all the historic attractions (i.e. Washington Monument, Lincoln, Jefferson, MLK, Jr., WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam memorials, Smithsonian museums, National Archives, and Tidal Basin with the world-famous Cherry Blossom trees). All this amazing history can be accessed by walking, biking, Metrorail, Metrobus, or ride-share with ease if you don't want to drive.
We look forward to hosting you!
After a fun-filled day exploring the Nation's Capital, relax in one of DC's stylish, highly sought after, sun-filled English basement apartments, fully renovated in 2024! Everything is new!!! This fabulous space is located at the intersection of three of DC's most exciting neighborhoods... Logan Circle, Shaw, and U St, ...and is only steps from the most popular nightlife entertainment, including restaurants, bars, and many unique shopping opportunities. The on-property hosts in the main house are proud to be sharing their home in the city they love!!!
There is no onsite parking, however there is paid (Park Mobile app) street parking in the immediate area and several private and public parking spaces/garages are nearby.
As you enter this delightful 1-bedroom apartment, perfect for your visit to the city, you are greeted by a very comfortable light filled living room which includes a 60" Smart TV to use your favorite apps. Free Wifi is also included.
The entire apartment is decorated with various pictures of DC to help you visualize many aspects and neighborhoods of the city. You will find a few books about the city and places to visit, and a wall-sized map of the city to help plan your day and activities as you explore the Nation's Capital.
The property includes a full kitchen stocked with all the necessary dishes, utensils, and cookware you will need to make a delicious meal, as well as a small dining area that sits 4. The kitchen includes a Keurig coffee maker with coffee/tea/cream/sugar to get your mornings started!
You will sleep in a cozy queen bed in the bedroom and a comfortable queen sofa bed in the living room (with all the clean linens you need), making you feel right at home! Additionally, there is a Pack and Play crib and a stroller available if you are traveling with little ones.
The full bathroom includes a tub/shower combination, and all the linens and basic bathroom amenities you need. Also, this apartment includes your own washer and dryer (with detergent and fabric softener) should you need to freshen up your clothes.
Right outside your private entrance is a quaint shared sunken patio with plenty of seating and a gas grill should you want to whip up a meal outdoors.
We do our best to meet your basic needs such as linens, cookware, hair dryer, washer/dryer, WiFi, and heat/AC (with separate remote controls in the bedroom and living room to ensure your individual comfort) during your stay.
We take your safety seriously, so you will notice exterior cameras viewing the alley as well as the front garden and inner courtyard. The gated property entrance, and apartment door entrance have coded keypads for your ease of access. The code is changed between guests. Also, there are smoke/CO2 detectors and an egress window in the bedroom. We've even included two umbrellas to help keep you dry if it happens to rain during your stay.
To get you anywhere you wish to go in the city you have access to a bus stop directly in front of the home, the U St metro station just 2 blocks away where the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum are located. We pride ourselves in being a walk/bike friendly city. Many things are within easy walking distance or you can grab a City Bike rental just steps from the property. The city also has very robust ride-share so you can easily get a Lyft, Uber, etc. within minutes.
Just over a mile away you can be at the White House and the National Mall with all the historic attractions (i.e. Washington Monument, Lincoln, Jefferson, MLK, Jr., WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam memorials, Smithsonian museums, National Archives, and Tidal Basin with the world-famous Cherry Blossom trees). All this amazing history can be accessed by walking, biking, Metrorail, Metrobus, or ride-share with ease if you don't want to drive.
We look forward to hosting you!
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
All guests must be accompanied by someone over 21
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 5007242201003715
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Washington
Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this apartment. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Washington, DC
What's nearby
- Howard University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Capital One Arena - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- White House - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- National Mall - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sost - 4 min walk
- Solly's - 5 min walk
- Lulu’s Winegarden - 4 min walk
- Service Bar DC - 4 min walk
- Oohh's & Aahh's - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Matthew Ruest

We have loved our home for 23 years and are proud to be living in our nation's capital!!! We enjoy gardening, our fur baby Roxy (friendly with your fur baby), and walking through the many historic, vibrant, and beautiful neighborhoods of DC. As members of the LGBTQIA+ community we embrace love, inclusion, and diversity.
Why they chose this property
Living at the intersection of U St, Shaw, and Logan Circle neighborhoods puts us in the center of the most vibrant parts of Washington, DC. Tons of local restaurants and drinking spaces are within 2-3 blocks. The neighbors work together to keep the neighborhood clean, safe, and pleasant for residents and visitors alike! An example of neighbors working together is the beautiful median going down the center of Vermont Ave that has been maintained by residents for over 20 years!!!
What makes this property unique
A very special feature of our historic end unit row home is that it is set back from our neighbor with an alley running the entire length of the property. This provides a uniquely large front and side outside space for your relaxation and enjoyment.
This property is central to most activities in DC. Whether you want to walk, ride a bike, use the Metro Bus/Rail as public transportation or Ride Share, seeing all the city has to offer couldn't be more convenient!!
If you choose to relax on the property, there is a 6 ft privacy fence enclosing multiple quaint shared spaces to enjoy quiet time and admire the beautiful garden.
This property is central to most activities in DC. Whether you want to walk, ride a bike, use the Metro Bus/Rail as public transportation or Ride Share, seeing all the city has to offer couldn't be more convenient!!
If you choose to relax on the property, there is a 6 ft privacy fence enclosing multiple quaint shared spaces to enjoy quiet time and admire the beautiful garden.
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