The Charming Cottage...Walk to King St. Metro, Mins. to D.C. Alexandria, Virginia Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 193588

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Location: Alexandria, Virginia, USA (Alexandria, Virginia (Old Town) & Alexandria Union Station) View Map

Accommodations:  Private Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)

CHARMING Cottage (Sleeps 2-4). 2010 reservations are filling up fast! Please check calendar before contacting. Two private entrances & 2 levels of absolute charm. Unpack your bags & Stroll into Old Town, Alexandria. Walk to King St. Metro. Park directly in front of Cottage. Conveniently located in a quiet & safe upper-class neighborhood.

Level 1: Combo Living Room/Bedroom w/FLAT SCREEN TV & DVD. Open & airy. Hardwood floors & full bath. Furnishings include: KING-Sized bed w/top-of-the line Sleep Comfort Mattress, Dresser, Choice of DVD's, Clock Radio.

Lower Level: FULL KITCHEN w/FLAT SCREEN TV & DVD. Marble floors throughout. Opens to a beautifully landscaped walkout (fenced-in 15 x 15 patio) w/Webber BBQ Propane Grill. Separate Laundry Room! Detergent & Dryer sheets provided. Our Cottage is PERFECT for all travelers desiring the feel of a 'Home away from Home', along with convenience, while on travel.

Why pay more for a hotel, when the Cottage provides more amenities & privacy? We offer 400 thread count sheets, fluffy pillows, luxury towels, soaps, body wash, Q-tips, Cotton balls, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Hypo Allergen pillows are avail. Ride the TROLLEY in Old Town & enjoy many shops, cafes & restuarants, The Torpedo Factory & the Waterfront. We are conveniently located to Reagan Airport (10 mins.), downtown Washington DC, Pentagon, Patent Office, Rosslyn, Crystal City & the 'new' Washington Harbor!

Stay at 'The Cottage', where your comfort & enjoyment is priority #1. We have it all and we do it right, the first time. CHECK OUR REVIEWS. UNBEATABLE VALUE for the price!

NOVEMBER SPECIAL: FOUR (4) remaining nights AVAILABLE. Super SPECIAL PRICE!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer: FULL SIZE.
  • Dryer: FULL SIZE.
  • Linens Provided: Bed sheets (400 count); fluffy pillows, luxury bath towels, kitchen towels, etc.
  • Off Street Parking: Park in front of Cottage
• Beds
  • King Bed: Comfortable DayBed with top-of-the line Mattress!!!
  • Queen Bed: COMFORTABLE inflatable Aero Air Mattress, for third person. Inflates/deflates in one minute.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: 2 FLATSCREEN TV's with HBO Channels, ESPN and so many more.
  • DVD
  • Video Library: 10 or more complimentary DVD's in Cottage for viewing entertainment.
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: All new appliances, marble floors, spices, pots, pans, mixer, chopper - everything you need to prepare a wonderful home-cooked meal.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Pots, pans, plates, silverware, coffee-maker, toaster and EVERYTHING you need to make a home-cooked meal.
  • Refrigerator: Mid-size Refrigerator with Freezer.
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Weber Gas Grill (Genesis). Really nice Grill!
  • Deck/Patio: Enjoy outdoor dining on this beautiful stone patio. Table w/4 chairs and adjustable umbrella & lights in private fenced-in yard.
• View/Location
  • Monument View: The Masonic Temple
• Communications
  • Telephone: All LOCAL calls are free.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free Wi-Fi (Code will be given when you arrive).
• Other Amenities
  • Your reservation deposit of $200, does the following for you: 1) CONFIRMS your reservation 2) Would you like certain items in your refrigerator BEFORE you arrive? No problem....email us with those items and they will be deducted from your deposit ($25.00 flat charge for personal shopper) 3) Need items dry-cleaned during your stay? No problem....we take your items to be professionally dry-cleaned and deliver them back to you ($10. flat charge for pickup & delivery) 4) Forget something? We can help! We go the extra mile, so your stay is comfortable and enjoyable! Very Clean, Maintained environment!!! Access to full-size Washer/Dryer. Detergent supplied. All the 'little' extras that you do not get in a hotel, you will find here. ALSO AVAILABLE IN COTTAGE: Snacks in Cottage at a nominal fee, i.e., sodas, bottled water, peanuts, cookies and much MORE!
• Suitability
  • Kid Friendly: Can accommodate two small children.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: All persons must be at least 21 years old.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND allowed on property. You may smoke outside in front or on Patio. You must clean up your butts, etc.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Minutes to DC via METRO. 10 min. walk to King St. Metro Station; 7 miles to Reagan National Airport, Amtrak (Alexandria Station). 1.4 miles to the new 'National Harbor'. Crystal City & Pentagon are all nearby. FREE WI-FI!!! Lots of BIKE TRIALS and Bike Rentals!!! You can safely store your bikes on property. Within walking distance...Shops & Restaurants; Whole Foods; Harris Teeter; Trader Joe's; Pharmacies; Y.M.C.A., Parks, Tennis & basketball courts.

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$700 per week (non-holiday). $750 per week (HOLIDAY RATE).
Two weeks or longer stay = discount.
$145/$160 per night. One/two night stays available.
$180 per night (HOLIDAY RATE). 3 night minimum!
Quoted rates are for 3 people.  $30. per night for 4th person.
COMPLIMENTARY '1-TIME' CONT. BRKFST & CEREAL FOR CHILDREN INCLUDED IN PRICE!
All taxes incl. Unbeatable Prices! PAYPAL ACCEPTED. We 'WAIT' List.

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

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• 10/10/09
  Positive Rating
  Becky Lyons , Georgetown, Ky
  • I would rate this experience as a definate positive! Jack has gone out of his way to provde guests with a delightful stay at his cottage. I was a bit apprehensive since we were a family of four. It was snug, but the positives certainly outwieghed the negatives of space. The full kitchen, the full size laundry, and an oasis for a backyard make this a retreat of choice!
• 10/09/09
  Positive Rating
  Jan , Gilroy, Ca
  • My sister and I stayed at "Jack's Cottage" during our recent visit to Washington,D.C. What a delightful experience! The cottage was perfect and Jack was a great host. We really enjoyed the private patio and beautiful gardens--a great place to relax at the end of a full day of sightseeing. The "Cottage" was very private, comfortable and inviting. We are already planning a return visit.Thank you Jack for making our vacation a "10".
• 09/21/09
  Positive Rating
  Tejal ,
  • Our stay was very pleasurable. We liked the set up. It was small sweet and comfortable. The backyard was very nice. It was the last stop on our week long vacation and it was the most comfortable. Jack had thought of everything. Thank you so much
• 09/14/09
  Positive Rating
  Ann Foti , Loves Park, IL
  • My husband and 2 children stayed here in early August for 7 nights. It was the perfect place to come back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. It was so clean and cute and very close to the Metro and downtown Alexandria. Jack was a great host and I highly recomend this rental if you are in the DC area! Thanks Jack!
• 07/28/09
  Positive Rating
  Ryan Roark , Charleston, S.C.
  • My wife and I along with our two small children stayed at "The Cottage" from July 18th to July 25th. We were new to the VRBO website and were unsure of what to expect. It, by far, exceeded our expectations. "The Cottage" was tidy and meticulously clean. As advertised it contained a full size kitchen for preparing all of our meals, a patio for our evening cookouts, and a detached laundry room that was left unlocked whenver we wanted to do a load of laundry or two. The owner of "The Cottage", Jack, went above and beyond on any request that was asked and truly mae our stay at "The Cottage" a delight.
• 07/17/09
  Positive Rating
  , Wausau Wisconsin
  • This was our first family visit to the Washington DC area. We were grateful for the relaxing private back yard that we came home to each evening to unwind. Jack was helpful in many ways from having maps and brochures in our cottage to help us navigate the area, to sending items back to us that we had forgotten upon leaving. The cottage was cozy, immaculate, and conveniently located. We wish we had brought our bicycles as it would have been easy to keep them in the back yard. We enjoyed the backyard immensely and had fun watching the baby robins make their first flight from the nest. We visited with some of the neighbors and found all of them to be very friendly and welcoming. We have rented properties from VRBO in the past and once again were very satisifed with our decision.
• 06/14/09
  Positive Rating
  Elizabeth , Scotland, UK
  • Old Town Alexandria is a charming and pleasant place to stay with many amenities. DC is easily reached from the two Metro rail stations. Jack's Cottage is a joy to come home to in the evening after many hours of sight seeing. It is in a quiet neighbourhood, is beautifully fitted out and most comfortable. Jack was wonderful, most personable and always available for advice and help. The Cottage receives a very strong reccommendation from us. Thank you once again Jack
• 05/17/09
  Positive Rating
  Teri Hansen , Bellevue, WA 98006
  • This is a terrific space - it's meticulously clean, beautifully decorated and the kitchen has every thing you could want. A huge bonus is the georgeous back yard with patio. The neighborhood is beautiful and the location couldn't be better for sighseeing - just minutes from Washington DC and a short drive to many other area attractions.
• 05/11/09
  Positive Rating
  Stevenson's ,
  • My husband and I were very satisfied with our stay at this property. Jack is a great host and goes out of his way to accommodate his guests. We never had a problem with parking and found the walk to the metro just right. Truly a home away from home. FYI-there is a free trolley that runs along King Street where many local shops and restaurants are. Jack- thanks for a great stay. We hope to be back again.
• 04/23/09
  Positive Rating
  Chris and Barb , Michigan
  • We have unconventional wisdom for Washington DC: Take your car! We had safe parking in front of Jack's and found relatively easy parking in Old Town, the National Arboretum, Georgetown, and the heart of DC (at sundown - the best time to see the monuments!) We also took our bikes which we stored in Jack's locked back yard, out of the rain. Great place for biking -- Mount Vernon Bike Trail, Old Town Alexandria --and we also biked to the Metro stop. You lock your bikes there or you may take them on the Metro during non rush hours. We liked Jack, the cottage, the neighborhood and the neighbors. Another thing we would recommend is the segway tour, 70 bucks a person for a three hour tour, but the coolest way to get an overview of DC (We are senior citizens and had never segwayed before!}. Both Jack's cottage and the segway tour are hot items so you best book ahead.

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