Cozy S Arlington duplex on quiet, tree-lined street - but close to everything!

Won't you be our neighbor - at least for a little while? This sunny, cheerful, thoughtfully-appointed home has everything you need for a short visit or a long stay in Arlington, VA. It can sleep four comfortably, but can accommodate a fifth on the sleeper sofa or air mattress. We love well-behaved pets, but we charge an additional cleaning fee just to make sure any future guests with allergies feel welcome, too.

The home is filled with family heirlooms and pieces collected by us, our friends and our family during various international adventures. We've tried to be as ethical and climate-friendly as possible in updating and furnishing the house - and we're especially excited about the solar panels that are able to supply most of the electricity you'll use.

The first floor features a living room, dining room and kitchen. The living room includes a workspace and family area with a Roku-enabled TV, a comfortable vintage armchair, and a sofa that converts to a full-size bed. The kitchen and dining room are fully-appointed with dishes, coffee maker, toaster, and all new appliances, including a convection range (there are convection-compatible pots and pans ready to use). Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the second floor. The large bedroom includes a queen-sized bed, hand-made antique dresser and closet. There's room for a crib (not provided) or twin-sized air mattress (provided) for smaller children. The second bedroom includes a twin-sized daybed and a twin-sized trundle with a floating desk, tall dresser and closet. Washer, dryer and storage is available in an unfinished basement. There is a lockable bike shed and a private driveway that can accommodate two cars (back-to-back).

The property has a beautifully landscaped front yard with a raised-bed herb garden, and a smaller fenced back/side yard with a pet- and pollinator-friendly garden. There's also a picnic table nestled under flowering trees with solar-powered string lights and easy access to the kitchen - perfect for outdoor dining.

Our quiet, tree-lined neighborhood is diverse, affirming, and kid-friendly. But we're also right around the corner from bustling Columbia Pike, with walkable access to schools, playgrounds/parks, library, shops, and restaurants. We are close to the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (1.6 miles), Fort Myer (1.4 miles), the Pentagon (2.6 miles), Ballston Metro (2.1 miles) and Clarendon Metro (1.9 miles). Our street is on a dedicated "bike boulevard" and there's a Capital Bikeshare E-Bike stand on the next block over. If biking's not your thing, there's regular bus service right around the corner to the Pentagon/Pentagon City, National Landing, Clarendon, and direct to downtown DC.

Your hosts live in the neighborhood and are available to address any issues or questions as they arise, or just to loan a cup of sugar or give a restaurant recommendation. We are so excited to welcome you!