2BR, 1.5 Bath, Walk to Smithsonian Museums

• Classy Guest House

  Classy Guest House

  • Guest The Bobs
  • Date of stay 06/08/13
  • Review Submitted 06/14/13
  Great place to stay. Loved the location, the privacy of having an upstairs and a downstairs, and the low key approach to comfort. The shower is small and rather tight, but was fine for us.The front porch and courtyard are beautiful. Was not able to find a way to have the ceiling fan in the bedroom work without the light being on, thus could not use the fan at night. This would be a good thing to fix. We will definitely return. It is a great find. Thanks

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Great stay

  Great stay

  • Guest PJN
  • Date of stay 02/24/13
  • Review Submitted 03/03/13
  My husband and I are from the DC area but currently live overseas. This place allowed us to entertain friends while the kids slept. Cozy, enough room for our family of five. The owner left us an apple juice and a yogurt, which were used the first day! Great parks and playground nearby for the kids. Very comfortable for all, particularly as our kids were still getting over jet lag. Stairs were fine for my 2 and 4 year old.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, tourists without a car.

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• Absolutely Fantastic for family of 4

  Absolutely Fantastic for family of 4

  • Guest Family from Oz
  • Date of stay 12/13/12
  • Review Submitted 12/28/12
  We stayed for 5 nights with 2 kids aged 10 & 12 – it was great to have our own clean, separate, self-sufficient space and not have to worry about disturbing other guests/owners with ‘family noise’. We were met by Diane, the owner, and everything explained to us but there’s also a welcome book with helpful, detailed instructions. We arrived early evening and she had provided us with supplies for breakfast the next day which was really thoughtful and much appreciated. Great location – walking distance from metro & restaurants. Safe neighbourhood and absolutely fine to walk home from dinner – plenty of others doing the same thing. There’s a park & playground directly across the road and lots of families/dogs and friendly people en-route to metro/restaurants. We only had to bother the owners once (/twice - see last para) and their son was very helpful (supplying bandaids for blisters from walking!) One minor issue was the shower which was fine for myself & the kids but not so much for my husband – the head needs replacing to provide more pressure/coverage. You do need to be aware that there are steep stairs from the road and the circular stair to the second floor can be tight with a suitcase. Although this didn’t bother us - it may not be suitable for more elderly people. One final outstanding act of kindness – we reached Ronald Reagan airport and realised I'd left behind some very important small items. I rang Diane and asked her to check if they were there before I was going to get a taxi back to pick them up. She found the items and then offered to drop them at the airport on her way to work rather than me trying to get back through rush-hour traffic. This made what would have been a stressful event, not-so and was incredibly generous of her. Needless to say she received a huge Christmas hug when she arrived!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Good space for a small family, but could use some small improvements

  Good space for a small family, but could use some small improvements

  • Guest Chicago fam
  • Date of stay 11/17/12
  • Review Submitted 11/27/12
  We stayed at the 2 BR carriage house townhouse prior to thanksgiving. The location was excellent, and we loved that we had our own space at a reasonable price. There were 2 bedrooms, and our 1 year old slept fine in one of the bedrooms. It was also great to have a kitchen and living space. The only issues we had with the townhouse was the only shower upstairs. The showerhead is pretty terrible and would be a relatively easy fix as I don't think the issue was water pressure. If the shower wasn't an issue I'd likely give the place 4 stars, but staying for 4 days and 3 nights it became an issue. Otherwise, really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Family of 5

  Family of 5

  • Guest Family of boys
  • Date of stay 07/26/12
  • Review Submitted 08/03/12
  This was perfect for our family (3 boys ages 11, 14, 16). Often families dont look for b n bs - but this one is very private (no worries about wrestling boys....) and nice. The walk to the metro was quick - a large selection of dinners options within walking distance - and beautiful and safe neighborhood. I would recommend this place to anyone. We also stayed here during a hot spell (upper 90s) and we did not have any issues with the bedrooms being hot as stated in a previous review.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Just what we were looking for...

  Just what we were looking for...

  • Guest Brandy
  • Date of stay 07/19/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  For a family of 5 sometimes finding hotel accomodations can be daunting and expensive. This year we decided to look into a rental home for more space since our 3 kids are all teenagers now and need room. This house was perfect! It was clean..big plus! The decor has been updated some since the pictures were taken that appear on VRBO and I like the new decor! I love the exposed brick and the brick floors downstairs and the wood floors upstairs...beautiful! And I loved the spiral staircase! The courtyard was beautiful but we didn't get a chance to enjoy our coffee out there due to drizzly weather almost our whole trip. The free Wi-Fi was a big unexpected plus and aided in planning our day trips tremendously with the help of the internet! The air conditioning upstairs is a little warmer than downstairs but if you leave the doors to the bedrooms open it was a non-issue and we visited on a 100 degree day and were perfectly comfortable. Check in was a little rough as the owner had to be away during the time of our check in and passed the task to the house boy who wasn't quite ready for us. I called the owner and once the houseboy was made aware we had arrived he provided us with our key and our parking pass. We did not see the owners the rest of the time we were there but that is ok with us, we are not true "bed and breakfasters". The only real "issue" I had with the house was the water pressure in the shower needs alittle help, very low water pressure but they provided plenty of towels and supplies. Also that there was no TV in the master bedrooom...but that is a personal preference, not everybody likes a tv in their bedroom. All in all it was a great house and a great stay. 15-20 minute walk to the National Mall, 10 minute walk to Nationals Stadium, less than a 10 minute walk to Eastern Market and lots of restaurants and shopping in between. Felt very safe walking with my kids. Even stopped to watch a little kids baseball game in Folgers Park. I would recommend this house to anyone looking to get out of a hotel room but maybe not looking for a traditional bed and breakfast. Very good for sightseers and people who like walking and anyone looking to watch some Nationals games without having to worry about driving and parking! We will definitely stay again!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Family of 5

  Family of 5

  • Guest Nancy
  • Date of stay 06/23/11
  • Review Submitted 06/28/11
  The Coach House was a great option for a family and close to attractions and public transportation. Charming atmosphere and friendly owners. Helpful with questions and offering ideas of restaurants, travel, etc. We'd definitely go back!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Hot and noisy upstairs in summer

  Hot and noisy upstairs in summer

  • Guest Seasoned traveller
  • Date of stay 06/02/11
  • Review Submitted 06/16/11
  The location of this property is very safe and excellent for using the Metro. South Capitol station within easy walking distance and area seemed safe at night. Very pleasant area with park over the road. The property is within walking distance to the Capitol and Library of Congress. Owners met us when we arrived, finding us some food as we arrived very late at night after a long international flight; much appreciated. However we did not see them again throughout our 3 night stay. The property was clean though less spacious than indicated by the photos. Some additional furniture has been added which makes rooms somewhat cluttered. Microwave and toaster not working but otherwise kitchen was satisfactory. Small convenience store within walking distance was good. Upstairs bathroom was not pictured on vrbo site and was small and quite basic. Air conditioning had recently been installed in the property and whilst it was very effective downstairs, it was completely ineffective upstairs. Upstairs windows were blocked open by insect screens to allow for some ventilation in summer but the weather was very warm and humid. Unable to remove these screens. Ceiling fan in front bedroom was good but no fan in back bedroom. As the property is 1 1/2 blocks from the Southeastern Expressway, with the windows open it was traffic noise was an issue especially in the front bedroom. Morning commuter traffic started around 5:30 am. The spiral staircase to upstairs bedrooms is very narrow and tight - taking suitcases up is challenging - not suitable for elderly people. Also, there are steep stairs to gain access to property from street level. Again, this may cause problems for older travellers. I would not recommend this property in summer though it would probably be acceptable in winter with the windows shut.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Family of 4 stayed during Spring Break (March of 2010)

  Family of 4 stayed during Spring Break (March of 2010)

  • Guest Kevin
  • Date of stay 03/18/11
  • Review Submitted 03/30/11
  The Coach House was a fantastic place to stay for a family of 4. The location was perfect for sightseeing. We stayed during our Spring Break in March of 2010 and really enjoyed the weather. The home is very comfortable and there is plenty of room for a family of 4. I would recommend this home and stay again when visiting the D.C. area.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/27/08
  • Review Submitted 04/27/08
  We stayed here in April 2008 with our 2 children, ages 9 & 11. It was a perfect spot for walking to The Mall (Capitol and Library of Congress just blocks away), catching the Metro to the Zoo, and enjoying Garfield Park just across the street. The neighborhood is beautiful, and having a kitchen + washer/dryer came in handy. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

  Owner response: Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your stay in our property and Washington DC.

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From $200-$350 per night. 
Rates are seasonal with Spring and Fall Peak
We require a minimum stay of 3 nights
Washington DC Lodging Taxes (14.5%) Are Not Included
There Are No Cleaning Fee's
10% Discount offered for stays of 7 nights or more

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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