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Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Point of interest
Gothic Victorian Brownstone restored in Mid Century Modern Revival décor
COZY LEATHER MOTORIZED RECLINING SOFA
COZY OPEN FLOOR PLAN OPEN TO FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN AND DINING NOOK
COZY OPEN FLOOR PLAN TO THE LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM  NOOK

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8199.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, George Washington University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, White House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

AIR AND SPACE BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

BANKSEY BEDROOM

2 Single Beds

NATIONAL ZOO BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

POTOMAC RIVER BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

LUXURY GROUND LEVEL BATHROOM

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

LUXURY TOP FLOOR BATHROOM

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown

Welcome to "The Frosted Castle At West End", an historic 130-year old Duplex Brownstone building, professionally restored with elegance and theatrical artistry. Your Luxury Daylight Suite is located on the First AND Second floors of this 4 level building. Guests have complete privacy and convenience, with a separate entrance from the rest of the building. Voted as the Best Location in the city, this unique home is a "Walker's Dream" in Downtown Washington DC, located near The White House, Georgetown, museums, National Landmark Sites, world class restaurants, pubs, eclectic shopping, The Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro Rail Station, George Washington University, The World Bank, GW Hospital, 3 grocery stores, The European Union headquarters, the jogging/biking trail along the The Potomac River, the public library and nearby parks!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 24
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Parties must be requested & approved in writing.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside in the private courtyard.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2
Note from host: Parties must be requested & approved in writing.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 5007242201001235

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Washington

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighbourhood in Washington. Smithsonian Institution and Kennedy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include White House and Lincoln Memorial. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and cycling nearby.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • George Washington University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kennedy Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • White House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Foggy Bottom Station - 4 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Geoff's West End - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Devon and Blakely - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rasika West End - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of George Washington University Hospital, George Washington University and Kennedy Center. Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km). Foggy Bottom Station is only a 4-minute walk and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were lovely and welcoming and truly cared about our comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and ease of access to everything you want to do in DC. Well-decorated and clean, and communication was great. Good for families too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property with incredible amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

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

Had a great time!

Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige L.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at this location highly recommend to anyone area. The host was very attentive and provided all information needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

High by marks

Nice house. Great location. Very professional owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Wonderful Property!

Wonderful location and property for a family get-away in the city! Anand was extremely helpful and communicative, we will certainly book again the next time we are in DC!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron V.

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

Great for families!

Fantastic tour on checking in! Incredibly comfortable stay including two kids (6 and 4) and grandparents. Owner was super responsive and attentive. The place was so well stocked! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Beautiful property, great hosts

I booked this on behalf of my parents + aunts who travelled in from S Korea. The property was so spacious and they loved the decoration. Anand and Lisa were very communicative throughout and even met my parents out front to walk them through rverything when they first arrived. My family enjoyed the location and ability to walk and get around without a car. They would definitely stay here again if they visited DC in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

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

Week for graduation.

Our family of young adult children stayed for 6 days. It’s location was perfect. Plenty of room for all and we really enjoyed the outdoor patio for coffee and cocktails! The owners were easy to communicate with and very responsive. Would absolutely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Great Property!

Wonderful, clean property in the heart of everything. Hosts were very welcoming and responsive. They made sure every need was met in advance and even surprised us with sweet treats. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great stay in West End!

Our family of 7 had a great time staying at The Frosted Castle. The owner was very responsive and easy to communicate with, both before our stay as well as during our stay. A minor A/C issue was quickly fixed and the owner assisted us with parking tips for our rental car. We felt comfortable and safe at the property and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Thomas S.

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

DC Super Classy Comfortable Perfect

The 2 floors are a perfect stay, beautiful, each room so creatively designed. Private, owners are super nice and accessible if you need anything but we didn’t need a thing perfect! Very convenient location in heart of DC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Wonderful

First class, top notch, high end. Every detail was thought through and executed to perfection. I will never stay anywhere else while in DC.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Fabulous!!

We had a party of six, including two of our grandkids, and our stay was perfect! Anand and Lisa were so welcoming and responsive to every question we had. If there was a rating above "superhost" they should have it! The location could not have been better, and the property was unique and delightful. It will be our go-to stay whenever we are in DC!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Perfect location between Georgetown & US Capital area

Our family had a lovely time Fathers Day long weekend. The location was walking distance to the metro and free street parking for those who drove. Plenty of room and privacy for my husband and I, our 3 adult children and their significant others. The hosts even provided snacks, muffins, and gourmet coffee. My son arrived before checkin hours and they personally met him so he could leave his luggage. Had a wheelchair available for visitors if needed. Recommended restaurants and could not have been more helpful or available if we needed anything. We will definitely stay here again if our family comes back to DC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Unexpected Find and Most Wonderful Stay

I highly recommend this lodging! Was headed on a work trip to DC last minute and had to find lodging for 4 of us. All hotels were booked & decided to look on Vrbo & came across this historic home. The place is beautiful and immaculate. We were all so taken with it. We were comfortable in our own room with a good amount of privacy. The 4 bedrooms are a good size as are the 2 bathrooms. The decor is modern & beautiful. Anand made himself available and couldnt be more accommodating as a host. There is not a negative thing I could say. I highly recommend this beautiful & historic home for a group of friends or a family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha G.

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

Great DC Getaway!

We had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday at this property. We were visiting our daughter at George Washington Univ, and this was the perfect place for us. We slept 8 - with our family and college friends. It was close to her campus, and was a great neighborhood with plenty of fun restaurants and cafes. It is an easy walk to Georgetown, and the rental scooters, that you can easily find, were a fun way to get to the monuments and museums. Whole Foods is just a block away - which is super convenient. The kitchen was very well stocked, we had no problem cooking a full Thanksgiving meal. Anand and Lisa were very helpful with anything we needed - lots of helpful emails with parking and restaurant info. I highly recommend this one!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Family Vacation

We are a family of six (grandparents, parents, and teen grandchildren). This was our final stop on a historical trip which included Boston, New York City and Washington DC. This property was perfect for our group. It is located within a 15 minute walk to the National Mall. It is a short walk to the Metro, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods as well as numerous restaurants. This property was ideal. Everyone had their own bedroom and plenty of space for our group to relax and enjoy this clean beautifully decorated property. The owner, Anand, went out of his way to be accommodating. He met us upon arrival, explained the workings of the property and quickly responded to any questions. The entire process was efficient and professional from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie g.

Beautiful Home and so close to Everything!

our family of five (with 3 large teens), was very comfortable in this beautiful home. Anand couldn't have been more accomodating and everything you read about the beds in these reviews is true-they are amazing! This row house is situated about a 15 min walk from most attractions and anything further away was an easy uber ride away. Everything you could want in a rental home is in this home-we cooked most breakfasts and had a couple of nights in just watching TV with the boys. The outdoor patio is lovely, though we never got to use it because the DC weather stayed pretty chilly during our trip. This home could easily accomodate three more kids or two families with 1-2 kids each. The linens were so clean and the cooking accessories were spotless. Thank you to Anand and Lisa for welcoming us as family in to their place-great neighborhood, great home and great people!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Beyond my expectations!

I cannot tell you how happy I was with this property. And it was better made by the hosts. The house is gorgeous and is decorated in a unique manner as to present the vibe of DC. The location is perfect in relation to all of the tourist spots. The house had everything. There was not a thing I could want. For cooking, you had everything that you needed. It was clean and the temperature was comfortable. I stayed in late winter and there are heating/cooling units in each individual room and I was never cold or damp. I have a case of severe allergies and the hosts went above and beyond to take care of me getting an air filter and also presenting me with specialty snacks upon arrival. And when I was leaving and my flight was cancelled, they helped me with a place to stay while I was searching for another flight. I was traveling with two teenagers and the unit is spread out to give plenty of room and stacked with activities for kids. I could really have not have asked for more.It is a beautiful place, great location, great comfort, and amazing hosts. You could not want more. And I would definitely book again and recommend to others as a stand out property.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venu R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in DC. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, we enjoy our time here in DC, and are so appreciative of the accommodations this historic Victorian duplex brownstone provides. Always clean, great hospitality, great location, and easy access to parking would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a gem. We traveled here for a reunion weekend with 3 families (6 adults, 2 toddlers, and 2 one year olds) and could not have asked for a better experience. The hosts were amazing, provided tons of snacks (and with toddlers, you need snacks!), tons of toys, a pack n' play and many other amenities. The location is fantastic. We could not have asked for a better spot for our chaotic, kid-filled weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an extended family of seven people, from grandparents to grandkids, stay here for about five days. The property easily accommodated everyone and was very user friendly, with a great kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms. The host Anand was a pleasure to work with through the whole process. The location in downtown DC is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Anand Devadas

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Anand is a native born Washingtonian, who has served as a Photojournalist during the administrations of President Ford, President Carter and President Reagan. As a photographer he has witnessed and chronicled numerous historic events in Washington DC. He is currently a real estate broker and an investor.

Lisa Marie is a native of the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York, from the historic hamlet town of Seneca Falls, which is the home of The Women's Suffrage Movement and the inspiration for Frank Capra's movie, "It's a Wonderful Life". Some of the most memorable times of her childhood were spent in the Saint Lawrence Seaway in the nearby 1000 Islands of Canada. She is an established Design Artist and a Licensed Esthetician.

Together Anand and Lisa Marie have merged their talents to create one of the city's most acclaimed historic landmark accommodations in Downtown DC.

Why they chose this property

As a teenager working with his father from their photo studio, located two blocks away from The White House, Anand spent many years walking through the neighborhoods along Pennsylvania Avenue, which were once lined with magnificent historic Brownstones. As the years went by, developers sadly began tearing down one historic neighborhood after another.

Fortunately, the one block that was spared by the DC Historic Society is where Anand and Lisa chose to establish their famous property.

The Frosted Castle At West End has been home to numerous residents over the 130+ years. including a hospital, a CIA safe house in the 1960's and a popular fraternity house for students at the nearby university.

Anand's and Lisa's Downtown home, in the prestigious West End and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods, is the closest and largest such property near The White House, Georgetown, The World Bank and numerous National Landmarks and Monuments.

What makes this property unique

The Frosted Castle At West End is constantly voted as "The Best Location in DC". It is ideal for larger families or business groups who want to take advantage of the convenience of walking to any of the numerous restaurants, monuments, The White House, Georgetown, The Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro Station, grocery shops, pubs, The World Bank and so much more!

Best of all, the property is located only 20 minutes away by taxi, from Reagan National Airport. Many guests take advantage of the neighborhood Metro Station (just a 5 minutes walk away) ,which is a convenient ride to both Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport.

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English

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