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Cozy Retreat On The Hill

Cozy Retreat On The Hill

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining

Overview of Cozy Retreat On The Hill

4.0 out of 5 Very Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Washington, DC
  • Popular LocationUnion Station Shopping Center6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmithsonian Institution6 min walk
  • Popular LocationUnited States Capitol14 min walk
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Retreat On The Hill

From monuments and museums to modern art and dining, Washington, D.C. is where past and present (and politics) meet. And while the nation’s capital is a popular destination for its historical significance and political landmarks, you don’t have to be a political junkie to enjoy the District. There is plenty of contemporary culture, shopping, and sightseeing to be found tucked between all that neoclassical architecture. This 2022 remodeled, one-bedroom lower unit of our rowhouse is the perfect while basking in the glory of all the places the District has to offer. This historic rowhouse is the perfect place to stay to get the real feel for being 5 minutes away from the Capitol while paying a fraction of the price you’d pay at a hotel in this area.

NOTE: this unit can be sub-rented with our upper unit.

*****For current up to date reviews, please check out our Airbnb listing as we we’re more active on there*****

Our cozy retreat is in an ideal location, not only being 5 minutes away from the Capitol, but;
- half a block from Union Station
- A minute walk to Ebenezer’s Coffee Shop and Union Kitchen located on our block
- A 6-minute drive to The Mall (The easily-walkable, 2-mile long National Mall is home to the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, World War II Memorial, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, among others. The U.S. Capitol, easily recognizable by its iconic dome, sits at the eastern end of the Mall, with the White House is to the north)
- A less than 10-minute drive to Union Market, full of tons of places to eat
- A less than 18-minute drive from Georgetown which has tons of clothing stores, restaurants, etc. Adjacent to Washington Harbor and C&O Canal National Historic Park
- For our guests visiting in the Spring, you’re in for a treat… an unforgettable experience, you’ll get to see the three-week-long cherry blossom festival



We have an open floor plan with all new furniture, a brand new kitchen, newly painted walls, and a cozy feel. Aside from our queen bed in the bedroom, there are two queen-sized sofa beds that will allow you to accommodate a maximum of 4 guests.


Here are the closest convenience stores around us:
- Giant: grocery store
o 6-minute walk
- Whole Foods: grocery store
o 3-minute drive
- CVS: pharmacy
o 4-minute drive

When you have booked, we will send a copy of list of house rules we would appreciate you to abide by:

Check in after: 4:00 PM
Check out before: 11:00 AM

- NO SMOKING
- NO PETS
- No parties or events allowed.
- No unregistered guests allowed.
- Please don’t eat or drink in the bedrooms.
- Please respect the noise curfew (10PM-7AM).
- Please turn off the AC when you go out.
- Please turn off lights when you leave the house and check out.
- Please respect check-in and check-out times.
- Please take extra care of your keys. Lost keys incur a replacement fee.
- Please take care of the furnishings. You must pay for damages that exceed the security deposit.
- Please put the sheets in the wash before you leave.
- Please don’t rearrange the furniture.
- Please put your dishes in the dishwasher.
- Please take the trash out before you leave.
- No illegal substances allowed on the premises.
- DO NOT flush your feminine products, baby wipes, paper towels, cotton balls, etc.
- Please no open flames.
- DO NOT use the fireplace, it is not a working fireplace.
- Please leave used towels on the ground.
- Please close all windows and lock all doors.
- two towels per person, using extra towels will incur a fee

There is no on-site parking, however; you must abide by the street signs so you do not get ticketed. There is off-site parking nearby that you can pay a flat daily rate to park your car. For example, Union Station which is a five minute walk from the property.

PSA: Guests may adjust the temperature to any degree they wish while staying in the home. However, guests must adjust the temperature when leaving the home. It is also unacceptable to use the air conditioner while windows are open. The A/C is monitored remotely. Ignoring this rule will result in a $50 fee being withheld from the damage deposit.

Property manager

Farah Ahannavard
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Property Registration Number 5007262201002423

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Washington

This vacation home is located in Northeast, a neighborhood in Washington, and is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at National Mall and Tidal Basin, while Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for National Museum of Natural History, a top attraction not to be missed. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Union Station Shopping Center - 6 min walk
  • Smithsonian Institution - 6 min walk
  • United States Capitol - 14 min walk
  • National Mall - 19 min walk
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 5 min walk
  • H St & 3rd St NE Stop - 5 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pho Viet USA - 6 min walk
  • Dirksen Cafeteria - 8 min walk
  • Shake Shack - 5 min walk
  • Ethiopic - 6 min walk
  • The Boiling Crab - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat On The Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat On The Hill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat On The Hill?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat On The Hill located?

Located in Northeast, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. United States Capitol and Library of Congress are also within 15 minutes. Washington Union Station is only a 5-minute walk and H St & 3rd St NE Stop is 5 minutes.

Reviews

4.0

Very Good

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2.5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.0/5

Communication

4.5/5

Location

3.0/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

3/5 Okay

Ignacio G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An okay stay
PROS: The location of this place was very nice. The owner does respond in a timely manner. A lot of places within walking distance, such as, a coffee shop, an Indian restaurant (really delicious), a gentrified bodega on the corner and a Whole Foods 10 minutes away (walking distance) from the location. You also have the union station near you and the park in front of it. CONS: There was that there was a LOT of mosquitoes/flies to the entrance of the basement. We had to constantly kill them when they got inside. We notified the owner and asked if they’re was anything they can do about it, they replied saying to put bleach but we instead went to buy raid to be safe. There was also small worms entering the location. We didn’t know where they were coming from but it became a hassle to deal with those bugs. I do hope the owner contacts a fumigator to get those issues under control. The furniture also seemed fragile, we had laid on the bed and it immediately had one of the legs snap. We notified the owner right away. While waiting for the owner’s response, we checked under the bed and the legs of the bed were slanted. It was barely holding the bed. We asked the owner if we had they’re permission to fix it and they said yes. Thankfully, it wasn’t hard to fix. I do recommend that they check the legs of the bed frame because it seemed to be easily moved if you got on it. Another issue we had, was having people upstairs walk like as if they’re giants. Constant loud thumps and moving furniture. We ignored it but it did get annoying at a certain point, so beware of that. Toilet paper is provided but paper towel isn’t, which I found weird (we had to buy one). Overall, the place was okay. I would rate it a 6.5/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

1/5 Terrible

Sharon D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Family get away
Location was a good spot to visit the national monuments. The check in was fine. Bathroom was fine. Good kitchen. When we checked in I got the sheets out for the beds they were in a plastic zipper pouch and when I took them out they smelled awful. I had to wash both sets of sheets because they were not washed prior. The towels were not washed either they still had tags on them I had to watch those. The futons were as hard as a rock I ended up buying an air mattress for one of my boys. There was no kitchen garbage can , there was no paper towels nor large garbage bags to put your trash in There were bugs in my room dead The people upstairs were very noisy. Kids could not sleep. Don’t waste your money. The owner said she would reimburse me $50. Never saw it. That’s all Will look for another place to stay on my next visit .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

1/5 Terrible

Eva S., Oregon

Flooded out
This basement apartment flooded due to rain halfway through our visit when we stayed there in June, 2016. When we reported this to the owner, she promised we would be refunded for the remaining nights. Despite multiple contacts with the owner, we still have not received our refund.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Jason S.

Great place to stay in DC
Stayed here 4/5-4/10/2016 for vacation. There were two of us and the place was just what we expected. Two blocks from Union Station where you can get any ground transportation you need, steps away from a great coffee shop that has great morning pastries, 5-10 minute walk to many wonderful restaurants, and easy walk to the capitol. The place was clean and comfortable. The upstairs neighbors were a bit noisy but they wake late and quiet down early evening. Some of the best sleep we've both had was on our vacation here. Not flushing toilet paper, as someone mentioned in another review, is common in many older cities with older pipes so not a big deal. The owner was very responsive to messages through the home away app and provided other means to reach them as well. We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend this rental.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/5 Good

C Z.

Good value
As others have stated, the location (short walk from Union St.) is great for the money. Giant supermarket also a short walk away. A couple things we were surprised with: Insufficient plumbing forces you to dispose of toilet paper by other means than flushing. Something we and especially our kids are not used to. We had one solid day of rainfall which the back door exterior drain could not handle. This caused minor flooding in the unit and wading through questionable sanitary conditions. Also, the unit has a stove top and microwave, but no oven. Owner responded well by phone to fix the water issue. Otherwise, poor communication by email/vrbo messaging regarding other questions/issues.

About the host

Hosted by Farah Ahannavard

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English, Spanish, Russian

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