Vacation Rentals by Owner

Fun time in Washingon

Guest: biker44 (Vancouver, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/05/12 Review Submitted: 05/16/12

We brought our daughter and son-in-law on this great vacation to your wonderful city. We loved your property and we were not disappointed in how it was discribed on the VRBO website. It was clean and well maintained. The owners were quick in getting back to us. We would gladly recommend this property to our friends and relatives. The night before we left we met Elizabeth out in front of our unit and asked her to pick us up in the morning to take us to the airport. She was there on time and was a very delightful driver.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fabulous Accommodation!

Guest: Virginia (Newport, NSW, Australia)
Date of Stay: 04/24/12 Review Submitted: 05/11/12

We loved our stay in your lovely unit... thankyou! The unit was very clean, well maintained and beautifully furnished. Communication from the owners was excellent and any queries handled quickly. Absolutely everything we needed was at our finger tips, including a folder of information on Washington(very handy). Fabulous location to resturants, transport and attractions. We would definately rent this accommodation again and also recommend to our friends....

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

Awesome DC Vacation Home

Guest: HHI Vince (Marietta, Ga)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/18/12

Myself, wife, two young sons, and their grandmother all stayed the week for our spring break vacation. We stayed in the lower apartment which had two nice bedrooms and a pulldown sofa (think futon). The boys slept on the bed which they thought was pretty cool. The area is very nice. Definitively walk to DuPont Circle and the surrounding area. We walked to the DuPont Station every morning and took the metro wherever we needed. We didn't need a car at all. It was early April and the cherry blossoms. were in bloom. It was beautiful. The area is lovely with gorgeous brownstone lined streets. There are several restaurants along 17th Street. 10 minute walk from house. We liked Annie's Steakhouse and DuPont Italian Kitchen. Good food and service for reasonable price (esp for DC). We bought groceries at the Safeway on 17th and our booze at Cairo across from Safeway. The apartment is in very good condition. It appears to have been recently renovated (IKEA style, very modern). Beds are very comfortable. Though I wouldn't recommend adults sleeping on the pulldown unless that's something you're use to. Awesome master shower, loved the shower head. Kitchen is modern and new with all the items needed to prepare meals at home. The owners were very responsive (all correspondence done via email). We really have no negative criticism. It's exactly what we expected. Now if you are from suburbia US where you live in a 3000+ SF home please note that this is a city apartment brownstone. It is small, but not uncomfortable. You have two floors of the four.floor brownstone. The bedrooms are small as well as the common area but that was not a problem for us as we were out seeing DC every day. If you're staying in DC stay here if you can. We think you'll love it.

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

Home away from home!

Guest: bettyjoan (Duluth, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/15/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

Four of us had a fantastic stay! As former DC residents, it was fantastic to feel like we were HOME. The kitchen was great, and we used it to cook a pasta dinner the night before our half marathon (the reason for our trip). The common areas were lovely for sipping wine and catching up with friends. The beds were comfy, and the showers had amazing water pressure! Of course, the location cannot be beat - tons of restaurants, shops, and sights within walking distance. Metro and Bus routes are super convenient as well. I would HIGHLY recommend this condo to anyone traveling to DC.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place in a Great Location

Guest: Eric (Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

We enjoyed our stay at this townhouse very much. The unit was very clean and everything was in great shape. It is located close to two metro stops, several nice resturants, and a Safeway grocery store. We felt very safe walking around at any time of the day or night. The decorating of the townhouse is very stylish. The kitchen is well stocked and the appliances are top notch. Getting to the National Mall is very convient either by Metro or cab.

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

Great family reunion spot for the holidays!!

Guest: Edith (Chico, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/21/11 Review Submitted: 12/06/11

We had a wonderful time on Swann St. for Thanksgiving week, visiting our DC college student daughter and seeing the sights. The apt. was just lovely, decorated so sleek and sophisticated. The lovely high ceilings and color coordinated walls,furniture,linens and art work made us feel like we were in a classy resort. We cooked turkey dinner in the kitchen and had guests over, and we had everything we needed as the kitchen is well equipped. We used the kitchen to save money on breakfasts and happy hours, as food in DC is pricey. The beds were very comfy(and I'm very picky about beds) and there was a ton of left-behind travel guides and maps etc. for our use. The bathrooms were very modern with great shower heads. The neighborhood was so charming... colorful row houses,churches and a few blocks from many different restaurants. I felt very safe walking in the area and to both close by metro stations. We also were able to hail taxis at all different times on 16th St. when we had tired feet. This rental was everything we had hoped for and we will return!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Dupont Circle stay

Guest: Rick and Bev (College Station, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

My husband and I made our first trip to Washington DC in October. Choosing the Swann Street condo in the Dupont Circle area was a great decision. The location was perfect. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping and city bus line, yet a very quiet, clean and comfortable place to enjoy after our long day of site seeing. The furnishings were all top notch with a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and even a patio. The owners were very responsive to all of our inquiries. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. We hope to come back again soon and would certainly stay at the Swann Street condo again.

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

RETIRED EXECUTIVE

Guest: Jack (Midwest)
Date of Stay: 09/25/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

A DELIGHTFUL "ROW HOUSE".......OLD ON THE OUTSIDE......MODERN & SLEEK ON THE INSIDE. GOOD BEDS....WELL FURNISHED..... HIGH END FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. A SPECIAL DELIGHT WAS THE RECOMMENDED TAXI DRIVER. WE USED HER A NUMBER OF TIMES. SHE TOOK US TO THE AIRPORT ON HER DAY OFF AT 6;30 AM. TOOK US TO THE KENNEDY CENTER & PICKED US UP AT 11PM, A DELIGHTFUL STAY AND WE WOULD RETURN!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

A ome away from home

Guest: vacation family (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/30/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

My family of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the condo! It was clean, comfortable and centrally located to the metro - though we walked to most of the area's major attractions. Great restaurants were nearby, but the nearby Whole Foods and modern kitchen let us save $ cooking in several nights. The owners were very accomodating to our travel needs. We felt like we were coming to a home each night rater than a rental. I would highly recommend thie property.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Wonderful experience!

Guest: Becky (Cincinnati)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 08/17/11

My children and I rented this condo for a week for our vacation to Washington DC. Jarek and Kate were fabulous to work with! I have to say, I was a bit skeptical - never having tried this type of approach for lodging before, but Jarek and Kate proved to me that this is exactly what they say it is! The condo we beautiful and felt homey the moment you walk in the door. Everything you could need was available. They provided tons of brochures and materials to help assist with where to go and what to do in DC. The grocery store was only a few blocks away. Starbucks - 2 blocks away. CVS about 5 blocks away. Some fabulous restaurants also only a few blocks away. The bus route runs right by the condo which made it extremely easy to get around town. I can't thank Kate and Jarek enough for making this available for rent. It was so much better than staying in a hotel!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

location, location

Guest: from Boston (New England)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

We stayed in this condo during our April vacation and truly enjoyed our time there. It is located on a residential street, yet one can find everything within walking distance (a Whole Foods just a few blocks away, as well as many great restaurants). The condo is very clean and well taken care of. It's is beautifully furnished, and generously equipped with linens and towels. We will definitely recommend this condo to friends and family.

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

Can't wait to come again!

Guest: Mary (California)
Date of Stay: 02/14/11 Review Submitted: 02/23/11

Lovely! The rental was beautifully appointed, super clean, and in a great location for sightseeing. The teenager with us was delighted with it, as were the two of us in our seventies.

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

Darling Apartment!

Guest: Hollywood Assistant (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 01/30/11 Review Submitted: 02/18/11

My bosses had a convention to attend in DC and I wanted to set them up somewhere clean, comfortable & reliable. They were BEYOND happy when they arrived and said that the 2 bedroom was absolutely darling and that they want to stay there again for the next convention. The location is brilliant and the service impeccable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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

Just Perfect

Guest: Ann R. (Austin)
Date of Stay: 12/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

A threat of heavy snow loomed over our Christmas visit (we got out just in time) but upon walking into our Swann accommodations we knew the possibility of being snowed in was not the worst thing in the world! So clean, so modern and everything we needed was at our fingertips. We loved the neighborhood as well. We spent a full day at the Newseum (highly recommended), saw everything we wanted, ate great food, took the train to New York City Christmas day and left just before the snow. Every time we listed the reasons we were so fortunate our list began and ended with our Swann apartment! Thank you, Jared and Kate, for your wonderful hospitality. Book this place now!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our second stay, a year later but still wonderful

Guest: Mark and Vicky from IL (Chicagoland, IL)
Date of Stay: 10/29/10 Review Submitted: 11/03/10

My husband and I stayed for weekend of Oct 30th 2010, just two nights (last year we stayed 8 nights in the same condo) and we had--as expected--a great time. Beds are still fantastically comfy, shower pressure wonderful and therapeutic, etc. A new note: last year it was a bit warm in DC and this past weekend a bit cooler at night and both times the temperature (or, the HVAC system in the apartment) were perfect! It is a pet hate of mine when you stay somewhere and you're either sweltering or freezing and that is not going to happen on Swann Street. We were in the lower level and the bedrooms are essentially an "English basement" level on a concrete floor but the floor is NEVER cold on your feet and you never worry that you'll spend the night shivering or hunting up too many heavy and hard to control extra blankets! The thermostat is controlled by the guest and you always feel comfortable, no matter what the outside weather conditions are. This is as important to me when I stay somewhere as cleanliness, and the apartment is always clean and bright, too. So, now that we've stayed twice at this property, we still strongly recommend it to anyone needing a good home base in DC and it would be hard for us to stay anywhere else when we go to our nation's amazing capital. The comfort, the safety, the easy access to food and transport, etc. keep it a winner. Maybe next time we'll try the upper two floors of this fine townhome building, just for a change of pace. But, make no mistake, the two lower level floors are tried-and-true and we'd never be disappointed to stay here. Thanks to the Mika family for their fine hospitality and smarts about providing lodging and comfort. One plug for pizza in the area: we left a print out about Pete's New Haven aka Petesapizza and they are just a bit north of the apartment and deliver to Swann St. (though it can take about an hour, so plan accordingly). Very good pizza and salad and great when you want to just flop onto the couch and talk over the day or watch some television after a long day of travel or hoofing it around DC. Try them out. petesapizza.com/apizza.html. Good luck.

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

GREAT TIME IN DC

Guest: Irma (FL)
Date of Stay: 10/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

WE HAD A GREAT TIME IN YOUR WONDERFUL CITY. MY GRANDSON TOLD ME IT WAS A GREAT VACATION AND COMING FROM A 15 YEAR OLD, IT MUST HAVE BEEN! YOUR APARTMENT WAS LOVELY AND WE DID EVERYTHING WE COULD TO MAKE SURE IT WAS JUST AS WE ARRIVED. THANK YOU JAREK FOR THE INFORMATION ON THE YELLOW CAB #, VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. MY HUSBAND WANTS TO GO BACK - SO WE WILL DEFINITELY KEEP YOU IN MIND FOR ANY FUTURE TRIPS TO DC. AGAIN THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

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

Don't Let This One Slip Through Your Fingers

Guest: Anonymous (Glasgow, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

Jared and Kate, our week in DC was wonderful. The condo is inviting, relaxing and convenient. I would HIGHLY recommend this property to anyone. I was hesitant of not staying in a hotel but this experience was GREAT! It was our first time to use VRBO and I will definitely do it again. The hospitality shown us was fabulous. I appreciate everything that was done to make our stay more comfortable and enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thanks to you, and would do it again in a heartbeat!!!!

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

Guest: Mari Musante (-)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 05/15/10

Four of us people, 2 couples in ourmid-60's, stayed for a week in theSwann Street Brownstone in the DupontCircle area of DC. Wonderful having awasher/dryer and being so close to thebus line and nearby restaurants!We utilized the cab driver whose nameand number you had left, and were verypleased with her service! The bedrooms,which were very comfortable, aredownstairs and this meant they stayedcooler when the weather was a bitwarm and humid. The ceiling fans aregreat! Thank you, this was the firsttime we had ever used VRBO! An we will again!

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We can't get enough of D.C, we love it!

Guest: ajesac (Sacramento)
Date of Stay: 04/18/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

The townhouse exceeded our expectations from the modern decor and cleanliness. However, the recommended taxi driver " Elizabeth" was a huge let down. We made an appointment with her the day before we had to be at the White House for our 9am appointment, and she did not show or bother to call. We even called her to see if she forgot because it was past our scheduled pick up time, and she didn't bother to call back. There are plenty of nice and informative cab drivers on 16th St, which is a few doors down from the townhouse.

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

Guest: Mary Early (Kirksville, MO.)
Date of Stay: 04/14/10 Review Submitted: 04/14/10

Our family spent a week in this home during early March and had a wonderful time! This was our first vist to DC and we found the house to be delightful and relaxing and the location very convenient for touring our Capital. The walk to the metro was pleasant and many eveinings we walked to area restaurants for dinner and felt very safe and comfortable - beautiful area!Thank you Kate & Jarek, our family had a great time in Washington DC!!

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April in Washington

Guest: Joette (Phoenix)
Date of Stay: 04/11/10 Review Submitted: 04/22/10

This property is clean and well-maintained. It is in excellant condition, better then the average time share I've stayed in. We were greeted by a welcome note and a bottle of nice wine from the owner. He met us there shortly after we arrived to greet us personally and answer any questions we had. He also gave us some fine suggestions for restaurants in the area and sites to see. It was trulely an eight block walk to the White House and walking distance to the metro. Also close enough to a busy street to hail a cab. The property exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend it to family and friends.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/16/10 Review Submitted: 03/16/10

I stayed in the Swann Street apartment for 4 nights this February and thought it was a very, very comfortable-- a clean and bright place. I could not have been more comfortable and nothing was lacking. I highly recommend it to anyone coming down to Washington who wants to have more space than a hotel room and be in an excellent location.

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Guest: Susie Armstrong (Encinitas, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/09/10 Review Submitted: 01/09/10

Just wanted to let you know how much fun we had at your apartment and in Washington DC over Christmas. The apartment was so lovely, beautifully furnished, great location - everything was perfect, even the snow was an adventure. The guide you sent, and tips on the grocery stores and gyms were very helpful. We had a wonderful family vacation. We are looking forward to returning sometime!

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Guest: Steve195 (London, UK)
Date of Stay: 12/15/09 Review Submitted: 12/15/09

We visited for a long weekend with family and the apartment was wonderful. It's in an ideal location in DC - within a gorgeous neighborhood, and easy walking distance from Whole Foods, the subway and some nice restaurants and shops. The main floor of the apartment is very open and light, with excellent fixtures (kitchen is perfect for group cooking). The downstairs bedrooms are comfortable and the remodeled bathrooms are extremely well done. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to another visit.

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Guest: Noreen & Don Nance (Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 11/04/09 Review Submitted: 11/04/09

Jared and Kate - we just enjoyed 4 days in your lovely condo on DuPont Circle - we LOVED it! The beds were the most comfortable, the showers were incredible, the location was great for the metro and great dining. You have really done an outstanding job of renovating this condo with very high end equipment and quality materials. Only comment we have is we don't think you need to provide a computer - just tell people to bring their laptops because your wifi in great. Look forward to visiting DC again and staying in your condo.

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Guest: D & D (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 10/27/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

We stayed at Jerek and Kate's rental for six days and it was delightful. There wasn't anything we needed that wasn't provided and the neighborhood was charming. The unit had great Metro access and after long days we loved the local resturants. We can't wait to go back again.

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Guest: Vicky and Mark1 (Plainfield (Chicagoland), IL)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 10/14/09

We stayed in the lower unit on Swann Street for one week from 9/29/09 to 10/6/09 and it was lovely. Very nice and clean, modern but not at all cold or unwelcoming, and excellent location (good for neighborhood, but also very good commuting via Red Line at DuPont Circle AND the S2 and S4 bus lines up and down 16th Street). This apartment was much nicer than where we spent our last two nights in DC after staying here, the Swann House B&B on 18th and Swann. Don't get us wrong, Swann House B&B is nice, but you get sooooooo much more for the money by renting this apartment. Wished we'd booked our whole trip here. It was safe and fun and comfortable. We really appreciated the great showers (you have to love a shower with outstanding water pressure!) and the bed was comfortable and made resting up between long days of walking DC a guarantee. Thanks to Jarek and Kate and their family for such a good rental. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

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Guest: Michele Avery (Lenexa, KS)
Date of Stay: 07/27/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/09

Thank you so much for your hospitality. Your home was perfect for our family of 5. It was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable after long days of walking. We appreciated your advice on restaurants, transportation, etc. It was an easy walk to the metro and we walked to the White House a couple days. The surrounding area had alot to offer as well. We will definitely recommend your place to friends. Thanks again!

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Guest: George Scott (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

We loved the unit and the neighborhood. We would definitely recommend this place and will recommend you to our friends. Thank you for your hospitality. PS The Walk to the White House was perfect for us ... the walk from the Lincoln Memorial after the fireworks was long :-)

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Guest: Mark Strelau (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/10/09 Review Submitted: 07/10/09

Dear Jarek and Kate, We very much enjoyed our week at your place. We found the accomidations to be perfect. It is in a lovely area and close to two metro lines. We really appreciated your recommendations for resturants and places to be sure not to miss. (the Old Post Office was great) Should we find ourselves in DC again, we will certainly check with you first. Thanks again,

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Guest: Ruth Thorn (Mason City, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

Thank you Jarek and Kate for your hospitality. We had wonderful time in DC and appreciate your help as well as all the information you provided. We loved your apartment and enjoyed the many restaurants in the area. The Old Post Office was a huge success with the kids and we gave up on the Washington Monument after learning about it from Jarek. We all used Metro and the Metro Bus but walking was just so easy that we walked perhaps hundred miles over the one weeks we spent here. Again, thank you for hosting us. You all have a beautiful house and have done great things with it. Suzanne and Travis D.

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Guest: Tracy Shively (Rochester, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/09

We really loved this place. Location was ideal for walking around and exploring the city. The neighborhood of Dupont Circle was full of life and we found it very energizing. The apartment was very nicely furnished, very modern and spotless when we arrived. It has small patio which we enjoyed while having our glass of wine at night and we found the grill and used it couple of times. Great place in great location and the owners were super nice and full of ideas of what to see and where to eat.

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Guest: Jeanette Lawson
Date of Stay: 05/07/09 Review Submitted: 05/07/09

Lovely apartment - very appealing atmosphere. Great location. Incredibly comfortable beds. Only downfalls: internet was extremely unreliable (only worked about 10% of the time), washer and dryer were advertised but were not there for our entire week's stay (a real disappointment - owner said they stopped working last week and he was in process of having them replaced) and no outdoor grill (as was advertised).

Owner response:Jeanette - thank you for your feedback. Indeed our washer and dryer stopped working right before your arrival and we are waiting for replacement and as it turns out, the units are on back order. As for the grill, I wish you mentioned that you wanted to use it as it is stored under the stairs for winter and we would have set it up for you. I am sorry to hear about the Internet and that it gave you troubles. Our service is provided by Comcast and there are service interruptions time to time. I am not sure why it only worked 10% of the time as it is connected to our cable TV which means, the TV wouldn't work either. Perhaps, it had some reliability issues for which we apologize.

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Guest: M. Lehr (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/09/09 Review Submitted: 01/09/09

We spent the Christmas holiday here and the place was the present! Everything was cozy and clean. The owners had paid exceptional attention to anticipating our needs. We have already recommended this location to everyone who will listen. We hope to revisit in the near future.

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Guest: Kaz (Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/09

Jarek - just wanted to say thanks for the wonderful stay we had in your apartment. From the moment we stepped into the apartment we felt at home. With the music playing, the apartment warm and cosy and the welcoming bottle of wine, your apartment was a sight for sore eyes after such a long trip. The apartment was immaculate, clean and full of lovely design features.

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Guest: DIANA MCCORMAC (MOUNTAIN VIEW CA)
Date of Stay: 11/11/08 Review Submitted: 11/11/08

Dupont Circle during the elections was electric. We had a 3 yr/9yr olds along with three adults and the place was perfect. Well-stocked kitchen, nice linens, comfy beds. Highly recommend this townhouse.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/03/08 Review Submitted: 11/03/08

We spent a week in Sept. in D.C. and had a wonderful time. The condo was perfect. Everything was spotless. And the beds were sooo comfortable. We could not have asked for more. Thank you so much for all your suggestions on places to go and things to do. The four of us saw almost everything we wanted to see and ate way too much food! We ate most of our meals in Dupont Circle. There is such a variety of things to see and do right there.

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Guest: Brian Delkin (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/20/08 Review Submitted: 10/20/08

This is the best place we ever stayed at when renting through VRBO. My husband and I spent one week here with our 14 year old daughter and we all loved it. The location is ideal as it is close to all the shops, restaurants and all the sights as well as two Metro stops. We have never been to Washington and have to say that we didn’t expect such a beautiful neighborhood, very historic and very upscale. We walked back late at night from the restaurants and always felt very safe which was rather important since we had our 14 year old daughter with us. The apartment looked and felt brand new. We would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting DC for the first time with family. .

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Guest: Irene S. (-)
Date of Stay: 09/18/08 Review Submitted: 09/18/08

We had an absolute wonderful time in DC. Loved the condo, it was just perfect for the 4 of us. It was great being close to all forms of transportation, and within walking distance to other places as well. We had a blast at the Whole Foods Market. In fact if you check next to the pots and pans we left 3 of their shopping bags there. We headed out during Hanna to visit some of the Smithsoniam Museums and grabbed a cab and walked into at least 6 inches of water. We were so soaked, but we laughed about it all day and the rest of the night. We ended up buying ponchos as the rain and wind broke our umbrellas and then had to buy 2 more umbrellas. It was quite the day with Hanna. I think we saw everything we wanted to see and then some. Had passes on the Hop on Hop off bus for 2 days which is really the way to go when you don't know the area. Took the Circulator, and many cabs too. But I have to tell you I don't think any of us ever walked so much in our whole life as we did during the week we were there. Went to Arlington and saw the changing of the guard..very awesome. Took the tour boat on the Potomac to Mount Vernon and spent hours there too. Watched folks fish near the Jefferson Monument...catching bass they said. We have way too many pictures but we love every single one of them. A cabbie told us to go to Bobby Vans for dinner so we did that for our daughter's birthday. Great food but quite pricey. Took the advice of one of your previous guests and went to the Mexican place in Dupont circle. I forgot the name. How insane that was. That staff runs all over up and down the stairs. Crazy. Very attentive too. Had fun there. We were able to tour the White House and Capitol. That was great. Loved the Capitol. Had a grand tour from our state rep's staff. Walked amidst the protesters and loved it. Had lunch at the Hawk and Dove, had breakfast at Old Ebbits Grill..fantastic place and very nice folks.

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Guest: Andy (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 08/28/08 Review Submitted: 08/28/08

We were guests here over a long weekend and could not have enjoyed the accomodations more. The location is very convenient to Dupont Circle, and of course to all the wonderful sights of Washington. Staying in a neighborhood allows you to really experience the city, and we cannot imagine returning without once again making this our home away from home! Thank you Jarek!

Owner response:Thanks Andy. It was our pleasure to host you all up in DC and we are glad to hear that you and your guest enjoyed the stay here. We hope to see you again soon. Jarek

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Guest: Richard U (Chicago, Il)
Date of Stay: 08/23/08 Review Submitted: 08/23/08

We spent five nights at this wonderful place and wish we had booked it for longer. EVERYTHING is within walking distance, stores, restaurants (Lauriol Plaza was recommended by the owner and we loved it) as well as the DC attractions. Neighborhood was very safe, historic and offers great atmosphere. The owner gave us number of tips on what the locals do and where to eat and we appreciate all of those as they all were great. The place was bigger than we expected and even nicer than the website photos. We recommended this place to all of our friends and hope to come back soon.

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Guest: Tracy Dean 1 (Burlington, VT)
Date of Stay: 08/06/08 Review Submitted: 08/06/08

Jarek - we enjoyed our stay so much ! This is a fabulous property. We will definitely try to come back as we loved the location, neighborhood and of course the apartment, which was bigger than we expected and lot nicer than on the pictures. Just simply loved it!

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Guest: Veronica & Terrance Stacker (Shiloh, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/21/08

All WE can say is WONDERFUL. The condo was great and Jarek was very accomadating as well as hospitable. We had a great time in D.C. although it seemed as though there was not enough time to see all D.C. had to offer! If ever in D.C. again, we plan to return to 1538 Swann Dr NW! Thanks Jarek for everything!!!!! P.S. Don't forget the shelves in the shower & a full length mirror for the ladies!!!

Owner response:Thanks Veronica - it was our pleasure hosting you all in DC and thanks for the feedback, we are already working on getting both :-) Hope to see you back in DC soon. Jarek

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Guest: Peggy S. (Kansas City, MO)
Date of Stay: 07/20/08 Review Submitted: 07/20/08

Just had to tell you how much we loved staying at your home in DC....We had a wonderful week! The time just flew, as it always does when you are having a good time!! We saw so much of DC that we had never experienced before ..... such a delightful city!!

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Guest: Greg D.1 (San Diego/CA)
Date of Stay: 06/30/08 Review Submitted: 06/30/08

My wife and I stayed a week at in this divine townhouse. We loved the location in the Dupont Circle neighborhood as well as the proximity to everything in DC. Every day after scurrying about we found ourselves waiting to return to the perfect home. We travel a lot and would put this at the top of our list for a great place to stay. This is as good as it gets.

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Guest: michael & angelika (upper grandview, new york)
Date of Stay: 06/08/08 Review Submitted: 06/08/08

We spent 4 days/3 nights over the Memorial Day weekend. This is the best way to see Washington DC including getting to know a residential neighborhood that has everything one would want - tree lined streets, lovely private gardens, a 10 minute walk to Whole Foods and the metro. The apartment is furnished exactly as seen in the photos - quality furnishings, bedding and excellent showers. A great place in Washington DC

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Guest: Stacy V (Seattle Wa)
Date of Stay: 05/21/08 Review Submitted: 05/21/08

The location was wonderful. It gave us the feeling of really being a part of Washington. It was six of us and we had plenty space. The unit is very nice, modern and has this fresh new feel. Everything was very clean and simply exceeded our expectations. Thank you - we will be back :-) The units were clean, well furnished and comfortable. Thanks, it was a pleasure working with you.

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Guest: Stowe VT (Stowe, VT/NE)
Date of Stay: 05/15/08 Review Submitted: 05/15/08

unit exceeded our expectations. the place was beautiful and in a perfect location. the owner was very helpful and accommodating. my family and i had a wonderful visit. we hope to return some day. thank you.

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Guest: TimMcDougall12 (columbia sc)
Date of Stay: 05/04/08 Review Submitted: 05/04/08

Thank you for a great stay. The location was perfect for touring around D.C. with everything being very close. We enjoyed having the additional space for the kids as well as all the restaurants within the walking distance.

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Guest: TimMcDougall (columbia sc)
Date of Stay: 05/04/08 Review Submitted: 05/04/08

Thank you for a great stay. The location was perfect for touring around D.C. with everything being very close. We enjoyed having the additional space for the kids as well as all the restaurants within the walking distance.

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